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Peter Kern Library Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library.
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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.

The book fair grew up. 📚🍸Join us at Peter Kern Library for Boozy Book Fair on Saturday, October 3 from 11am–2pm.Browse b...
09/18/2026

The book fair grew up. 📚🍸

Join us at Peter Kern Library for Boozy Book Fair on Saturday, October 3 from 11am–2pm.

Browse books from and enjoy something sweet from , and sip your way through a special PKL cocktail menu inspired by each of our collaborators.

Come find your next read, your next drink, or both.

Free to attend. Books, treats + cocktails available for purchase. Add the event to your calendar:
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“What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love.” ― Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov...
09/14/2026

“What is hell? I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love.”
― Fyodor Dostoevsky, The Brothers Karamazov
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A pour for every palate.📷
07/23/2026

A pour for every palate.

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Cheers to 250 years with $2.50 beers.Celebrate the holiday weekend with $2.50 select domestic canned and bottled beers, ...
07/03/2026

Cheers to 250 years with $2.50 beers.

Celebrate the holiday weekend with $2.50 select domestic canned and bottled beers, available Friday through Sunday at Oliver Royale and Peter Kern Library. Good company, great drinks, and one less reason to stay home.

Offer valid on select domestic canned and bottled beers only. Available July 3-5 while supplies last.

This Father’s Day weekend, we’re raising a glass to Dad.From June 19–21, enjoy a featured Fathertime Bourbon Old Fashion...
06/16/2026

This Father’s Day weekend, we’re raising a glass to Dad.

From June 19–21, enjoy a featured Fathertime Bourbon Old Fashioned at Peter Kern Library. The first 30 fathers to order one will receive a complimentary Fathertime Bourbon gift, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us for a proper toast to the fathers, father figures, and mentors who deserve it.

At Oliver Hospitality, we believe great ideas are meant to evolve. 🌸What begins as a standout experience at one property...
04/20/2026

At Oliver Hospitality, we believe great ideas are meant to evolve. 🌸

What begins as a standout experience at one property can take on new life in another, shaped by its setting, its team, and its guests. Bouquet Bar is one of those ideas.

Originally explored within the portfolio and now reimagined at The Sarasota Modern, this limited-time pop-up transforms our on-site restaurant and bar into an immersive, floral-filled environment designed to spark curiosity and invite guests to slow down and stay awhile.

From unique botanical cocktails to beautifully-crafted seasonal bites, the experience reflects our commitment to delivering curated, thoughtful experiences across the portfolio.

Bouquet Bar continues to bring new energy to the property and the Sarasota market.

Open through May 31, 2026.

The lobby bar at Hotel Clermont has entered a new chapter. What started as a guest favorite has evolved into Bar Caravan...
04/14/2026

The lobby bar at Hotel Clermont has entered a new chapter.

What started as a guest favorite has evolved into Bar Caravan. As demand grew for spaces that feel more open, social, and shared, the redesign leans into connection. It is a place to settle in, meet up, or pass through and stay longer than planned.

The renovation, led by Mey & Co, brings an eclectic, more communal energy to the room, while our in-house creative team shaped the identity behind Bar Caravan.

Alongside the new look, the experience has evolved. A refreshed menu now stands on its own, distinct from both the restaurant and rooftop, with a focus on cocktails and small bites designed for the setting. Happy Hour has also made its way into the mix, giving you even more reason to stop by.

Bar Caravan will continue to shift and grow over time. That is part of the point.

Come in, grab a seat, and see where it takes you.

Photos by Connor Franklin Leland .photo

Address

407 Union Avenue
Knoxville, TN
37902

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 12am
Tuesday 5pm - 12am
Wednesday 5pm - 12am
Thursday 5pm - 12am
Friday 5pm - 1am
Saturday 4pm - 1am
Sunday 4pm - 12am

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+18655210050

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