Most burger bars pick one focus. Stock & Barrel does it all crafting brisket-blend burgers with wild toppings while pouring from one of Knoxville’s most impressive 300+ bourbon collections.
This Market Square staple serves “Knoxville’s favorite burgers” alongside cocktails that turn casual dinners into bourbon education sessions.
It’s the kind of place where one Bernie Burger and a pour of Blanton’s has you booking your next visit before you finish your fries.
How they won locals’ hearts
Stock & Barrel opened with a simple goal: burgers and bourbon done better than anywhere else downtown.
They grind brisket-blend beef patties fresh for builds like The Bernie (bleu cheese, blueberry preserves, fried jalapeños) and The Steakhouse (mushrooms, crispy onions, steak sauce).
Locals embraced the creativity Greek lamb burgers, bison with boursin, even an Elvis with peanut butter and fried banana while praising the thick, juicy execution and perfect buns.
The 300+ bourbon selection pairs with monthly Old Fashioneds and highballs, making Stock & Barrel as much whiskey bar as burger joint.
Happy hour beer/shot combos and kids-eat-free Mondays keep it family-friendly while the late-night crowd claims the barstools.
Food Highlights
- The Bernie Burger: Brisket-blend beef, bleu cheese crumbles, Benton’s bacon, blueberry preserves, beer-battered jalapeños a sweet-heat masterpiece.
- Steakhouse Burger: Barrel-aged cheddar, steak sauce, crispy onions, sautéed mushrooms classic comfort with upscale execution.
- Greek Burger: Colorado lamb, Kasseri cheese, tzatziki, greens, tomato, bourbon onions Mediterranean flavors on a smash patty.
- Elvis Burger: Peanut butter, fried banana, bacon decadent PB&J vibes that reviewers call “worth the calories.”
- Bison Burger: Durham Ranch bison, Boursin cheese, mushrooms, crispy onions, garlic aioli game meat done right.
- Duck Fat Fries: Hand-cut fries crisped in duck fat, served simply or loaded the side that steals every table.
Atmosphere
Stock & Barrel feels like a modern bourbon hall high ceilings, industrial touches, warm lighting, and shelves stacked with brown liquor bottles.
Market Square location puts it steps from bars, breweries, and events, making it perfect for pre‑game dinners or post‑show burgers.
The energy stays lively but comfortable, blending college crowds, date nights, and bourbon tourists without feeling chaotic.
Bottom Line
Stock & Barrel pairs brisket-blend burgers with 300+ bourbons in Knoxville’s perfect Market Square gastropub.
The Bernie, Steakhouse, Greek, and duck fat fries make this downtown staple worth every visit.
Address:
Stock & Barrel
35 Market Sq, Knoxville, TN 37902
📞 (865) 766‑2075