Restaurant
Unclaimed profileWalk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Knoxville Restaurant
Knoxville, TN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux pours a broad, sports-bar-ready beverage program with a Louisiana accent. Cocktails like the Maker's Old Fashioned and Espresso Martini show more invention than typical chain fare, while the nonalcoholic list—including the Seedlip-based Old Refashioned—is a genuine asset. Draft beer spans domestic to craft, and wines by the glass stay affordable. A solid choice for groups where drinkers and abstainers both need options.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Maker's Old Fashioned—Maker's Mark, simple syrup, angostura and orange bitters, and black cherry—for a proper bourbon cocktail. If you're skipping alcohol, the Old Refashioned uses Seedlip Grove 42 with chicory pecan bitters, a clever zero-proof take.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sports fans and groups looking for a wide range of options will find something. The extensive draft list and cocktail menu cover a lot of ground, and the nonalcoholic program means designated drivers or abstainers aren't stuck with soda.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail list leans into Louisiana inspiration, with items like the Espresso Martini using Evangeline's praline pecan liqueur and Owen's nitro-infused espresso. The nonalcoholic program is equally thoughtful, offering Seedlip-based mocktails that mirror the craft of the full bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails range from $9 to $15 and cover vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and bourbon bases. Louisiana-inspired options like the Espresso Martini and Passion Fruit Whiskey Sour add regional flair, while classics such as the Maker's Old Fashioned and Top Shelf Margarita anchor the list.
Menu strengths
- — Louisiana-inspired cocktail options, such as the Espresso Martini with Evangeline's praline pecan liqueur.
- — Variety across spirit bases, including bourbon, tequila, and rum.
- — Price range from $9 to $15 offers accessible entry points.
Standout selections
- — Maker's Old Fashioned — Maker's Mark, simple syrup, angostura and orange bitters, black cherry.
- — Espresso Martini — Wheatley vodka, Mr Black cold brew coffee liqueur, Evangeline's praline pecan liqueur, Owen's nitro-infused espresso.
- — Top Shelf Margarita — Don Julio reposado, Cointreau, fresh lime and agave, salt rim.
Pricing: $9.00–$15.00
Wine
The wine list is compact but serviceable, with by-the-glass pours from $8 to $12. Selections include La Marca Prosecco, Chloe Rosé, Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, and Meiomi Pinot Noir, covering sparkling, white, and red options.
Menu strengths
- — Affordable by-the-glass pricing from $8 to $12.; Covers sparkling, white, and red categories with recognizable labels.
Standout selections
- — La Marca Prosecco — 8 — Prosecco; Chloe Rosé — 8 — Rosé
Pricing: $8–$12 per glass
Beer
The draft list is extensive, spanning domestic, imported, and craft options. Bottled beers and seltzers are also available. Selections include Blue Moon, Guinness, Lagunitas IPA, and Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing, offering familiar and hoppy choices.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft list with domestic, imported, and craft options.
Standout selections
- — Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing — hazy IPA, 6.7% ABV.
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic program is a standout, with two Seedlip-based cocktails—the Marg-No-Rita and Old Refashioned—priced at $12 each. Non-alcoholic beers like Athletic Run Wild IPA, Heineken 0.0, and Michelob Ultra Zero round out the options.
Menu strengths
- — Creative Seedlip-based cocktails that mirror full-bar classics.; Multiple non-alcoholic beer choices, including Athletic Run Wild IPA.
Standout selections
- — Old Refashioned — Seedlip Grove 42, simple syrup, chicory pecan bitters, angostura bitters.
- — Marg-No-Rita — Seedlip notas de agave, fresh lime and agave.
Pricing: Spirit-free cocktails $12.00 each
Spirits
A wide range of spirits is available as pours and in cocktails, including vodka, gin, bourbon, whisky, rum, and tequila.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirit categories covering vodka, gin, bourbon, whisky, rum, and tequila.
- — Includes premium selections like Buffalo Trace and Don Julio.
Standout selections
- — Tito's Handmade Vodka — Vodka; Buffalo Trace Bourbon — Bourbon
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