Peter Kern Library

Bar

(865) 521-0050

407 Union Ave. Knoxville, TN 37902

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Today: 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.

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Hours of Operation

Mon 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Tue 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Wed 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Thu 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Fri 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Sat 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Sun 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Reviews

by Jehonathan on 4/17/2021

5 out of 5 stars

My Review by Cassie V. on 12/21/2012 via Gogobot

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel, The Oliver is the place for you. The building itself is a beauty, built in 1876 to house the or

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