Chattanooga Restaurants with Live Music

Posted by on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 at 3:05pm.

Chattanooga has an amazing music scene, and many restaurants have hopped on board to include some of those talented musicians in their weekly offerings. Amp up the ambiance for your next meal with some of our top restaurant picks featuring yummy food and live music.

1885

3914 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409
423-485-3050

We never miss a chance to brag on our favorite St. Elmo restaurant, 1885. This local eatery features Southern Coastal fare, plus really amazing patio seating. Although you’ll have to bundle up this season, it’s worth it to enjoy some live music on a Friday or Saturday night. They also usually feature live music during Sunday brunch, so make yourself a drink at the $3.50 bloody mary bar, and enjoy! For more information, visit 1885grill.com.

Clyde’s on Main

122 W Main Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
423-362-8335

A quick Google search will tell you that Clyde’s is a “collegial honky-tonk with a retro vibe,” which is about the best way to describe this Southside haunt. Enjoy a bite to eat, a game of ping pong or shuffleboard, and of course the live music. Clyde’s On Main opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m. Sunday -Wednesday (with the bar open until 12 a.m.) and 12 a.m. Thursday - Saturday (with the bar open until 1:30 a.m.). Clyde’s is one of the few local restaurant/bars that has a listing of their upcoming music events online. Although the tickets aren't available until the day of, you can plan your visit in advance based on who you want to see. For more information or to check out their schedule, visit clydesonmain.com/live-music.

Alchemy at The Westin

801 Pine St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-531-4653

One of the newest in Chattanooga, the Westin’s rooftop bar, Alchemy, is the perfect place to unwind on a Friday night. Relax by a fire pit with cocktail in hand, enjoy appetizers on the rooftop at sunset, or dine on chef-curated dishes while you listen to live music. Although there is no schedule available, most every Friday or Saturday night features a new singer-songwriter. For more information, visit westinchattanooga.com.

FIVE Bar

200 Manufacturers Road #101, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-777-4120

FIVE Bar is an interesting concept restaurant with only 5 items on the menu at any given time, making those selections truly perfected. Although not known for its live music, this restaurant made the list for its fabulous brunch featuring live jazz music on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’re there at another time, or are a fan of crab cakes, be sure to try a seafood dish, as this eatery prides itself on its fresh fish selections. For more information or to check out a menu, visit five-bar.com.

Flying Squirrel

55 Johnson St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
423-602-5980

The Squirrel is easily one of the most hopping places in Chattanooga when it comes to night life, and they offer live music many Saturday nights to go with it! Flying Squirrel is 21+ with ID every day except Sunday for their brunch, which also includes typically two different musicians/bands. Come for the first band at 11 a.m. and stay for the second at 1:30 p.m. Don’t forget an order of the garlic fries to share. You can thank us later. For more information or to check out their music schedule or menu, visit flyingsquirrelbar.com.

The FEED Co. Table and Tavern

201 W. Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37408
423-708-8500

The FEED Co. is another Southside restaurant that also features live music. The restaurant, which offers 32 rotating craft beer selections as well as an arcade and the largest covered outdoor patio in Chattanooga, is divided with one half (only open until 10 p.m.) catering to those who want a more formal dining experience, and the other half creating more night life with a tavern that will stay open late. To add to that night life is Live Music Fridays every Friday from 9-11 p.m. For more information or to see a menu, visit www.feedtableandtavern.com.