Tag: cidery

Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus- Knoxville, Tennessee

February is usually a cold, dreary month in Ohio, so in November last year I randomly picked a place that would be warmer and booked an Airbnb for two weeks. George was able to take a long weekend and drive down with me which made the road trip even better.

I needed to stop for lunch and work a few hours- putting in a 1/2 day so we googled to find a spot along our route and found the most unique place. The very first meadery in Tennessee! So of course we had to take a look.

If you are ever in Knoxville or just driving through I highly recommend a pit stop here!

Pulling up, seeing the mural, I was immediately in love.
A lot of design thought went into this place. The owners also did an excellent job hiring the most amazing, friendly and knowledgeable crew.
We were the first to arrive, right as they opened at 11:30. When we left at 2:00 the place was filling up quickly with locals and others meeting for an early weekend cider.
All the tables had their name etched in. Nice touch.
I wish I would’ve taken a photo of my food. I had a cayenne mac and cheese with unique fried chicken tacos complete with pimento cheese. So good!! I soon learned that pimento cheese is not just a dip for Southerners, but rather a staple addition to any sandwich. This photo was their cute kitchen.
The attention put into details was great. This guy was made out of paper machete. Their beer taps were all custom blown glass from a local artisan.
They hold events with bands, trivia and drag queen shows.
I sat along the window soaking in the warmth and light while I worked on emails. The perfect job for me-remote work. And Gypsy was the perfect start to refueling my soul.