Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Brass Pearl
Knoxville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Brass Pearl runs a serious cocktail program with a dated menu of creative house drinks, a monthly cocktail feature, and a $12 price point that keeps experimentation affordable. The wine list spans multiple regions with both glass and bottle options, and Oyster Hour adds draft beer and a sparkling-wine-and-oyster deal. Cocktails are the clear draw, but the wine list holds its own.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Nori G&T for a seaweed-infused gin and tonic, or the Mezcal Negroni for a smoky, bitter turn. For something brighter, the Salt Bae blends blanco tequila with grapefruit and Aperol. All house cocktails are $12.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- The wine-by-the-glass range and Oyster Hour specials also suit those who prefer variety without committing to bottles.
- What should I expect to spend?
- House cocktails are $12; martinis range from $12 to $18. Wine by the glass runs $8.50 to $30, with bottles from $30 to $116. Oyster Hour offers discounted specialty cocktails and a sparkling wine-and-oyster deal.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktail menu dated November 7, 2024 lists creative house cocktails, martinis, and oyster shooters. House cocktails are uniformly $12, with a monthly featured cocktail like the Condesa del Sol. Oyster Hour adds specialty cocktails at a discount.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple named house cocktails with specific ingredients and a uniform $12 price.
- — A cocktail of the month feature, such as the Condesa del Sol, shows a rotating program.
- — Oyster Hour offers discounted specialty cocktails, broadening access to the menu.
Standout selections
- — Nori G&T: seaweed-infused gin and tonic.; Mezcal Negroni: mezcal, Salers aperitif, Cocchi Americano, bianco.
- — Salt Bae: blanco tequila, grapefruit cordial, Aperol, lime, salt, soda.
Pricing: House cocktails $12; martinis $12-$18; Oyster Hour discounted specialty cocktails
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, and sparkling by glass and bottle, with selections from California, Chile, Australia, and Italy. Prices span $8.50 to $30 per glass and $30 to $116 per bottle. Oyster Hour pairs a bottle of sparkling wine with a dozen oysters for $45.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine selection from multiple regions, including California, Chile, Australia, and Italy.
- — Both glass and bottle formats with a broad price range.
- — A sparkling wine and oyster pairing at Oyster Hour for $45.
Standout selections
- — Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling: Anderson Valley, CA, $18 glass / $68 bottle.
- — Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere: Chile, $15.50 glass / $58 bottle.
- — Ferrari Carano Fume Sauvignon Blanc: Sonoma, CA, $9 glass / $32 bottle.
Pricing: Glasses $8.50-$30; bottles $30-$116
Beer
The beer offering exists as part of the Oyster Hour program, though it lacks the detail of the cocktail and wine lists.
Menu strengths
- — Oyster Hour menu lists draft beers.; Draft beer available at Oyster Hour.
Standout selections
- — Oyster Hour menu lists draft beers.; Draft beer available at Oyster Hour.
Pricing: Draft beer available at Oyster Hour
Spirits
The venue states it offers everything from bourbon and tequila to handcrafted custom cocktails, and an oyster shooter contains vodka.
Menu strengths
- — The venue advertises a range of spirits including bourbon and tequila.
- — An oyster shooter includes vodka, showing spirits used beyond cocktails.
Standout selections
- — 'We offer everything from bourbon and tequila to handcrafted custom cocktails.'
How it sits with the food
The seafood-focused menu includes oyster shooters and a lobster dip that customers mention pairing well with the Hugo Spritz and Salty Bae cocktails. Oyster Hour pairs a bottle of sparkling wine with a dozen oysters for $45.
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