Chattanooga · Hamilton County, TN

Nightlife in Chattanooga

Scout analyzed 98 Chattanooga places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$45

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Complete outings

Date Night in City Center: Theater & Italian

Begin your evening with craft cocktails in a chic speakeasy before immersing yourselves in a captivating performance at the historic Tivoli Theatre. Conclude your date with a delicious Italian dinner, making for a memorable and elegant night in Chattanooga.

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

City Center

4 matching spots

Southside Historic District

2 matching spots

Martin Luther King

1 matching spots

North Chattanooga

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

City Center

Home

Home is a bar that fits well as a standalone evening outing or a stop before/after dinner. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person on drinks and maybe some light bites.

FoodCocktailsSocial

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

City Center

Pickle Barrel

Visit Pickle Barrel for a casual meal and craft beers, especially if the rooftop deck is open for city views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-45 per person, making it a good stop before or after another downtown activity.

FoodCocktailsViews

$20–$45 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Southside Historic District

State of Confusion

State of Confusion is suitable for a casual meal or drinks, offering Latin American fare and a beer garden. Plan for a 1.5-hour visit with an estimated cost of $20-40 per person, making it a good anchor for an evening out.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors

$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

City Center

Cherry Street Tavern

Cherry Street Tavern is a casual bar good for an evening out to enjoy drinks, pub food, and live music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, with costs around $15-40 per person depending on food and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Southside Historic District

HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga

HiFi Clyde's is a lively bar with BBQ, live music, and games, good for a casual night out lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Expect to spend $15-40 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Whiskey Thief

Whiskey Thief is a rooftop lounge perfect for an upscale evening cocktail or nightcap, possibly after dinner or as a main event. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person and stay for 1.5-2 hours.

CocktailsFoodViews

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

City Center

Unknown Caller

Unknown Caller is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar, ideal for an evening drink after dinner or as a main destination. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person for drinks and light snacks.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Martin Luther King

JJ's Bohemia

JJ's Bohemia is a spot for an evening or late-night outing to catch live music or comedy, typically costing $10-$30 per person for drinks. It pairs well as a standalone event or following a casual dinner.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$10–$30 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

North Chattanooga

The Rosecomb

The Rosecomb is a good stop for evening cocktails and light bites, suitable for a relaxed date night or a casual outing with friends. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-50 per person.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking