Central Flats and Taps

I come here weekly. It's a low key spot with excellent food, drinks, and service. The Tuscany (add pepperoncinis & a side of ranch) is the best thing on the menu. If you get panini, always upgrade w a side salad. Any flat will also be fantastic but the Buffalo chicken is next level. As for drinks, the cocktails are creative & reasonably priced. The Central smash (made w blackberry moonshine) is a must try. If you're feeling frisky, grab a spicy watermelon shooter as well. The beer selection rotates & features a variety of local ales. Overall, this place is one the better hidden gems of Knoxville. Bury me here.

The food was good. Service was great. Very laid back atmosphere. Would definitely recommend if wanting to get away from the hustle of downtown

The service is great, but the best things about this place are the peak atmosphere and food. The wings are the some of the best if not the best that I've had. This is just the type of place where you can eat, chill, and talk for hours. Also right next to Central Cinema, which is a nice bonus.

This is our go-to dining spot when we want a nearby casual meal. It's unpretentious and you know exactly what to expect. My husband and I have dined here on several occasions. We get our usual, either Greek salad, margherita flatbread or raviolis and wash them down with our individual choice of beer from a local brewery in the area.

On one our recent visits, we discovered their desserts are prepared by Lulu liquor cakes which are delicious.

Now, my 5-star rating is to highlight our server "Kaylee". Let me first begin by saying, on this particularly evening, she was outstanding (I'm sure she's always). Kaylee was prompt with service, attentive to our needs and she suggested the evening's dessert which was phenomenal.

Towards the end of our dining experience, my husband inquired about a whiskey menu, Kaylee searched and could not find one, so she went above and beyond!!! She walked behind the bar and hand wrote every single available whiskey they had displayed on their shelf and presented it to us, which consisted of 27 different brands. We definitely did not expect to received that type of OUTSTANDING service.

Kaylee has earned and deserves to wear the "Golden Crown" for going above and beyond....when you stop in, ask for Kaylee.

We went for trivia night, which was confusing, so we didn't participate in. Definitely a local event, not targeted for visitors. Food was good, we ordered wings, and a flat which were good. Flat needed some more flavor, but it was ok. Nice vibe, waitress was nice. Gave us recommendations and checked on us regularly.

The service was good and friendly and offered good suggestions. Enjoyed the in house pepper tequila. The ambiance was what I really enjoyed. Reggae playing in the background with screens with all sorts of sports till football gets here.

I stopped by after trivia because I was told that they would have some good food available for us. I got their southwestern panini which was pretty good but their macaroni salad was very balsamic vinegar-y and overpowering. I got their spicy margarita which I felt was very strong and actually pretty good.
The reason that I did not have a good experience there myself was while I was there a few of the employees were joking around and someone threw a pregnancy test at me...I think they meant to throw it to a coworker but it hit me instead. Honestly I'm not sure what was going on or what was the reason. I was the only person who looked different in that bar that night so after that I quickly got out of there.
Sad to say I will probably never come back here. I heard great things but I guess I just didn't get to experience that.

Another amazing experience at Central Flats and Taps. Everything was phenomenal! Noticed they have Lulu's Liquor Cakes now instead of Magpie's Cake...can't wait to try Lulu's for dessert sometime! Also found out they have a soup of the day here! I ordered beef stew and it was great!!

This is a great spot to grab a beer and a bite to eat with some friends! They have a large drink menu and awesome daily specials. Whether you prefer beer or a cocktail there is something for everyone. The food is also tasty! I especially enjoy their hummus appetizer and the paninis. The prices are reasonable which is definitely a plus as well! I highly recommend this place!

A pretty decent place to grab a bite to eat with friends, and if you're a fan of trivia, they're typically on the local trivia circuit, so you can show off your knowledge at the same time when they have their scheduled trivia nights. The food is really solid, and there are a wide variety of menu options to choose from. The service is great and the the staff is friendly and quick to help with anything you need. The atmosphere is pretty nice, although it can tend to be a bit loud at times, so if you're looking for a place where you can have a quite conversation, this might not be the ideal location. However, if you're looking for a place to have a fun, outgoing night with friends to let loose during the week or on the weekend, definitely try this place out for sure!