Chattanooga Nightlife

the terminal brew house is a bar and restaurant located across the street from the chattanooga choo-choo complex. the terminal brew house has an excellent selection of microbrew. for a beer lover this is a great spot to visit in chattanooga.

Dress Code: casual.

the pickle barrel is unique bar and restaurant located on market street in the warehouse district. this funky bar has a collection of tables and chairs that were probably bought at a garage sale. they have a good selection of microbrews as well as a good import beer selection. the pickle barrel is known for their fried pickles and burgers. the pickle barrel has a second floor open deck which is a good place to sit if the weather is nice. a fun, unique place to have a drink when in downtown chattanooga.

Dress Code: casual.

The Comedy Catch
Twenty Three Years of Stand-up Comedy in Chattanooga!

It was May of 1985 when The Comedy Catch debuted as Chattanooga's first full time comedy club, then located in Dr. Sages atop the Holiday Inn downtown. One year later the club moved to its present Brainerd Road location and was renamed The Comedy Catch at the Cafe.

In its history The Comedy Catch has hosted some of the biggest stars in comedy. Names such as: Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Tommy Chong, Paula Poundstone, Richard Jeni, Bobby Collins, Carrot Top, James Gregory, Pauly Shore, Bobcat Goldthwait and many others. In addition to national talent, The Comedy Catch stage has launched many local careers, and is considered one of the best venues in the south by many of the regional favorites.

Management at the club strives for all to have an entertaining evening, whether you are attending our weekly comedy shows or one of our special shows. Through the years The Comedy Catch has presented a variety of entertaining programs; comedy shows for the hearing impaired, shows for day care teachers, recovering alcoholics, just women, a show for the gay community, Christian Comedy Shows and a long list of charity events.

Dress Code: No shoes, No shirt,....No class
You must wear clothes

Ziggy's
(423) 756-4786
607 Cherokee Blvd, Chatt, TN

The Local Performance Hall
(423) 265-2171
231 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Chatt, TN

Lamar's Restaurant
(423) 266-0988
1018 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Chatt, TN

Midtown Music Hall
(423) 752-1977
820 Georgia Ave, Chatt, TN.

Rhythm and Brews
(423) 267-4644
221 Market St, Chatt, TN.

Barking Legs Theater
(423) 624-5347
1307 Dodds Ave, Chatt, TN

Chattanooga in the past has had the reputation that it is not a good city for nightlife. However, I believe that it is getting better, although still not comparable to larger cities. There are only 3 good dance clubs that I know about, not counting those that cater specifically to non-heterosexuals. Voodoo is the only one of these 3 downtown, located at 4th and Market, which I have heard is pretty good. The Drink, located on Brainerd Road beside Chili's Restaurant, has been there for several years. Lastly, the Electric Cowboy is another new club very close to the Drink. It is located in the Eastgate Town Center beside the YMCA.

If bars and lounges is what you want, then you have plenty to choose from all around town. There are several good ones downtown, on Brainerd Road, and in other areas of town. The Tortilla Factory downtown has an open-air Rooftop Bar with dancing that is okay too. All clubs and bars must close by 3.

This is the ONLY place to have Tapas in Southeast Tennessee. It serves a variety of International Cuisine — from Spain, Italy, France, etc. The Wine Bar is fabulous and the ambience is great. They only stay open til 11 so it is a good late night date spot. They also have wine tastings and cooking classes outlined on the website.

Dress Code: Casual but fashionable (for Chattanooga anyway)

Durty Nelly's is the closest thing to an authentic pub in this area. It has a great beer selection and is a cozy fun place to hang out.
Closed Mondays.

Dress Code: None really