BRISTOL, Tenn. - Tucked away off State Street, behind Stateline Bar and Grill, is Bristol’s newest spot for pub grub style food and eccentric varieties of beer.
Acoustic Ale House opened at 11 7th St. in late December and so far business is flowing strong. The space, which used to house Sunnyside Up Café, has been transformed into an old style pub serving up everything from spinach and pita to the house specialty beer, Weissenohe.
“We want Acoustic Ale to have that laid back and conversational atmosphere. One where you can come and enjoy the music and company, but not have to worry about smelling like smoke, as not many bars in the area are completely non-smoking,” Manager Rodney Howard said.
In addition to offering a smoke-free environment, Acoustic Ale is a safe, enjoyable place to hang out and unwind, he added. The vibe when walking into the restaurant takes patrons back to the days of good conversation, local bands playing, and great smelling food.
The eatery also has one of the largest varieties of house beers in the area, more than 200 and more are being added.
“When we started tolling the idea of opening Acoustic Ale, we searched until we found this space. We felt like this space matched the idea of what we wanted to create for locals and our business,” Howard added.
Acoustic Ale was a fall-back for Howard in the beginning. During college, he worked many jobs, from serving patrons to washing dishes before managing the restaurant.
For the past several years, State Street has come alive with the addition of a number of restaurants, bars and shops. The addition of Acoustic Ale and the new Apple CityMac store will just add to that success, said Christina Blevins, Believe in Bristol’s executive director.
“With these new businesses opening in the area, it is a really exciting time for the area and not to mention, an incredible impact on the local economy,” Blevins said.
Believe in Bristol is a non-profit organization composed of citizens, business owners, and other friends of Bristol who recognize the role a vital downtown plays in preserving and furthering the community’s identity, spirit, and economy, according to its website.
“We want citizens and visitors to the area to support our local shops and restaurants in the area, like Acoustic Ale House because by supporting these local businesses, you are bringing money back into the area and helping us continue to grow and prosper,” Blevins said.
In addition to the wide variety of beer, the eatery’s menu ranges from appetizers like chili cheese fries and Buffalo wings to burgers, other sandwiches and chicken tender baskets.
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