What to order at Westbound Honky-Tonk

Signature drink
Longnecks and whiskey shots
Editor tip
Free line-dancing lessons Thursday at 20:00; Friday and Saturday it runs to 03:00, among the latest closes in the city.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeHonky-tonk
Price$$
NeighborhoodSouthside
HoursThu 20:00-24:00; Fri-Sat 20:00-03:00; closed Sun-Wed
Signature drinkLongnecks and whiskey shots
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Food program: None; eat on Station Street first

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Chattanooga: Southside Food Tour with Lunch★ 5.0 (3)
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Chattanooga: Southside Food Tour with Lunch

Discover the flavors of Chattanooga on a food tour of the Southside neighborhood. Learn about the history of the area and the food from a trained guide.

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Location

Address: 24 Station Street, Suite 106, Chattanooga, TN 37408

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