New Cabaret-Style Cocktail Bar Comes to Knoxville's Old City

Former manager of acclaimed bar opens new concept with prohibition-era cocktails and lively atmosphere.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:15am

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A highly stylized, abstract grid of brightly colored cocktail glasses in neon shades of pink, purple, and blue, conceptually representing the vibrant and lively atmosphere of a new cabaret-style cocktail bar.A new cabaret-inspired cocktail bar aims to liven up Knoxville's Old City nightlife with reimagined prohibition-era drinks and an eclectic, energetic atmosphere.Knoxville Today

A former manager of a Knoxville bar that was named one of the best in America by USA TODAY is opening a new cabaret-style cocktail bar in the city's Old City neighborhood. The new establishment will feature reimagined prohibition-era cocktails served in a loud, eclectic, and energetic space.

Why it matters

Knoxville's Old City has been growing as a popular nightlife district, and this new cocktail bar concept aims to contribute to the area's vibrant and lively atmosphere. The bar's focus on classic cocktails with a modern twist and its cabaret-inspired design are expected to appeal to both longtime locals and visitors.

The details

The new cabaret-style cocktail bar will be taking over the former Postmodern Spirits space in Knoxville's Old City neighborhood. The bar will feature prohibition-era cocktails with a modern edge, served in a space designed to be loud, eclectic, and unapologetically alive with a cabaret influence.

  • The new bar is set to open in the Old City in April 2026.

The players

Postmodern Spirits

The former tenant of the space that the new cabaret-style cocktail bar will be occupying.

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What’s next

The new bar is expected to contribute to the growing nightlife scene in Knoxville's Old City neighborhood when it opens in April 2026.

The takeaway

This new cabaret-inspired cocktail bar concept aims to add to the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Knoxville's Old City, appealing to both longtime locals and visitors with its focus on reimagined prohibition-era cocktails and eclectic, energetic design.