Cold weather doesn’t mean the end of patio season at some Knoxville restaurants and breweries. Downtown patrons can now enjoy a cozy igloo complete with heaters. The igloo trend began in large cities partly due to the pandemic, allowing people to eat at a restaurant and stay socially distant at the same time.
Soon it became clear there was more to love about the igloos than just the ability to stay six feet apart. Diners love the ambiance and novelty. Restaurants love the extra business when patios and rooftops would normally be closed for the winter months. Knoxville Moms has put together this list of area restaurants and breweries where you can have your own igloo experience!
Knoxville Igloos
Balter Beer Works
100 Broadway Southwest
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 999-5015
Igloos first-come, first-serve. No extra fee.
Five Thirty Lounge at Hyatt Place
530 South Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 544-9977
Igloos available through March 2023. Sunday to Thursday there is a $300 food and beverage minimum. Friday and Saturday the food and beverage minimum is $500. The max party size is eight people. Parties of two to four people can have the igloo for 90 minutes. Parties of four or more for 120 minutes.
The Old Mill Pottery House Café
3341 Old Mill Street
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-6002
Igloos are on a first come first serve basis.
Point B Knoxville
1029 Ebenezer Road
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 312-9590
Igloos along with a cozy fire pit found on the patio of Point B. Reservations are encouraged.
Schulz Brau Brewing
126 Bernard Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
(800) 245-9764
Igloos first-come, first-serve. No extra fee.
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 637-5331
Igloos at Rockin’ Rhino Cantina Beer Garden. Open seasonally during Zoo Lights. Can be booked in advance. The cost for six to eight people is $90 per person. The cost for four to five people is $100 per person. The cost includes zoo admission, seasonal appetizers and cocktails as well as a personal server. Walk-ups are also available. It’s $30 per person for one hour and $50 per person for two hours. The price includes zoo admission, hot chocolate and dessert. There is no minimum number of people for the walk-ups. For future igloo-related events at Zoo Knoxville, follow Zoo Knoxville Private Events on Instagram.
Great list! You can also rent an igloo at the zoo for a fee!