Big River Grille and Brewing Works (Downtown), Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Big River Grille and Brewing Works (Downtown)

Big River Grille and Brewing Works (Downtown)


Type: Brewpub beer info
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222 Broad St
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402 [ printable map ]
(423) 267- 2739
http://www.bigrivergrille.com/
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Hours: 11am-1am Mon-Sat; 1pm-9pm Sun
Taps: 8-10
Entered by: Shag
Last edit: JCW

Top Rated Beers Score/Ratings
Big River Grille Espresso Stout 3.5/13
Big River Grille Iron Horse Stout 3.43/86
Big River Grille House Brand IPA 3.29/55
Seasonals
Real Ales
Rare Beers
Macros
Patio
TV
Proper Glassware
Cigars
Smoking
Reservations
Games
Children



Your Opinions - Last rating was last month
jzzbassman Ambiance 4 Service 8 Selection 10 Food 9 Value N/A Overall 16

7/15/2008 10:27:27 PM, tuesday, july 15, 2008
Very nice patio seating that provided a good place to people watch. The BBQ Chicken pizza was outstanding, as was my wife’s southern chicken salad. Beers were well made if a bit boring, but service was good and overall a nice place.

illinismitty Ambiance 4 Service 8 Selection 10 Food 8 Value N/A Overall 16

6/4/2008 8:14:55 PM, wednesday, june 04, 2008 [ Updated wednesday, june 04, 2008 ]
I am basing this rating based on Noogfest 4.0, not a standard dining experience. This building is far nicer than the Nashville location. The modern dining ambiance also has the bar and pool table area separate, which is a nice touch. They also have streetside dining which is great for people watching. The food ranges from pub fare (pizzas, nachos, etc) to more pricey entrees like steak. I went with the pizza which was good. If you like a tame session beer that compliments your food, then I think their beers do a respectable job of that. The private back room for Noogfest was a nice touch and the server worked hard all night. The only thing he screwed up on was not getting names or credit cards for food orders, thus we had some people that forgot to pay the tab (and we all chipped in to cover it)

suddenlyissoon Ambiance 2 Service 5 Selection 5 Food 7 Value N/A Overall 5

5/2/2008 11:15:46 AM, friday, may 02, 2008
I would rather go home than go to Big River. I rarely find anything good about their beers at all and unfortunately, it’s been the only brewery in town for quite a while. Unless you’re looking for the young professional crowd you’d be best to stop off somewhere else (that’s why it has earned the name Yuppie River). The food is decent enough but doesn’t redeem the ho-hum beers they offer.

eaglefan538 Ambiance 4 Service 7 Selection 7 Food Value N/A Overall 14

1/18/2008 4:37:35 AM, friday, january 18, 2008
Um, well, what can I say? Meeting up with Shaggy/Clash (Matt) was about the highlight in this somewhat beer-deprived city. I guess this is about the best they’ve got going, so if you’re in Choo Choo city, make a stop. Just don’t expect good beer: pretty bland, sweet if anything, a little underattenuated too. The place was pretty dark restaurant and bar-side.

Ughsmash Ambiance 4 Service 6 Selection 7 Food 8 Value N/A Overall 13

1/9/2008 11:38:42 AM, wednesday, january 09, 2008
This is a very large brewpub/restaurant with an excellent downtown location. They have cool old timey decor, several pool tables, and it’s fairly family-friendly.. bit smoky at times, though. They usually have 6 or 7 beers that should be available, and they’re out of a couple of ’em.. decent stuff, but I haven’t had anything really good there. Service is hit or miss, and I really enjoy the food. This is a good hangout in Chattanooga.

DrPiva Ambiance 4 Service 6 Selection 10 Food 7 Value N/A Overall 14

12/20/2007 5:32:35 PM, thursday, december 20, 2007
Cool ambiance but the service is spotty. Great beers which is the reason to go. Ironhorse is a great stout. Food is really good, just went to a Christmas party there. Salads actually rock.

TheCEO Ambiance 3 Service 5 Selection 7 Food 7 Value N/A Overall 9

7/26/2007 12:31:46 PM, thursday, july 26, 2007 [ Updated thursday, july 26, 2007 ]
I used to go here when I was single and drank liquor only...I’d buy one drink, snob all the bitches and golddiggers who thought they were fine, and step right the fuck out....P.S.~ Their pool tables and cues are low quality...unacceptable to a real player.

Dansting Ambiance 4 Service 5 Selection 12 Food 7 Value N/A Overall 14

6/29/2007 10:03:52 AM, friday, june 29, 2007
Nice looking place. Food was really good, and the beers are also quality. The service was crappy the times I’d gone there, but everything else was fine. A little more expensive than I’d like, but since this is the only place in Chattanooga, what are you gonna do? At least it’s good stuff.

scoobyluv Ambiance 4 Service 7 Selection 5 Food Value N/A Overall 7

6/24/2006 10:33:58 PM, saturday, june 24, 2006
it’s an alright place. i enjoy playing pool and drinking. the beer is not that spectacular but it’s a nice place to hang

argo0 Ambiance 3 Service 7 Selection 7 Food 6 Value N/A Overall 10

6/15/2006 12:54:41 PM, thursday, june 15, 2006
Stopped in here for Noogfest and also the next day for lunch. Service is ok, food is pubgrub, and ambiance is giant chain brewpub. Regualr beers are what you’d expect from a corporate chain, and nothing too special about their seasonals either.


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Scene
Restaurant/Bar with pool tables

Noise
Moderate noise

Staff
Usually helpful and knowledgable

Music
Rhythm and Brews part of Big River - live music

Food
Full menu

Parking
Plenty of parking, some pay parking

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