Join us at Peter Kern Library for the next chapter in our Sip and Learn series, an intimate tasting experience that explores the craft and character of America’s finest spirits.

Join us at Peter Kern Library for the next chapter in our Sip and Learn series, an intimate tasting experience that explores the craft and character of America’s finest spirits.

This highly anticipated annual event is one our guests look forward to every year. Enjoy a five-course meal, expertly curated by our award-winning Chef Darin Hoagland, paired with our exclusive barrel pick selections of Sazerac bourbon and whiskey, showcased only at Oliver Royale. 

Join us at The Oliver Royale on August 27 for a one-night-only experience pairing five chef-driven courses with exceptional sparkling wines, including a surprise champagne from one of the world’s top regions.

It’s tea time, with a twist.
Join us for Sip and Spill: UniTEA, a boozy tea party in honor of Pride Month, hosted inside the cozy glow of Knoxville’s favorite speakeasy, Peter Kern Library.

Bottom Book Club invites you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails in Peter Kern Library. The first hour will be dedicated to reading the book of your choice and after that will be social hour to meet and connect with friends and other attendees. The Bottom will be there with a small selection of books to purchase if you want to support the shop, and attendees will have the chance to participate in exciting giveaways!

$10 General Admission

It's that time again, time to celebrate America’s native spirit with Oliver Royale! Come immerse yourself in all things whiskey here with the Michter’s family while letting them guide you through these very special [and highly allocated] spirits!

Join Us for a Night of Distilled Delights 

Experience the craft of fine spirits at Peter Kern Library’s exclusive distillery tasting event, Sip and Learn, happening Wednesday May 21st, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Join the Chef Darin Hoagland of Olive Royale for Top Chefs 2025! Chef Hoagland will serve up another incredible menu for an unforgettable evening, including…

Join Us for a Night of Distilled Delights 

Experience the craft of fine spirits at Peter Kern Library’s exclusive distillery tasting event, Sip and Learn, happening Wednesday March 26th, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Join us in Oliver Royale for an intimate Valentine’s Day dinner prix fixe menu for $119, including a complimentary round of champagne to toast your love.

Join Us for a Night of Distilled Delights 

Experience the craft of fine spirits at Peter Kern Library’s exclusive distillery tasting event, Sip and Learn, happening Wednesday February 12th, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 

We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library.

The first hour will be dedicated to reading the book of your choice and after that will be social hour to meet and connect with friends and other attendees. The Bottom will be there with a small selection of books to purchase if you want to support our bookshop, and attendees will have the chance to participate in exciting giveaways!

February Theme:
We'll be celebrating Black History Month at this event, so bring along your favorite book by a Black author or purchase one from The Bottom!

It's that time again, time to celebrate America’s native spirit with Oliver Royale! Come immerse yourself in all things whiskey here with the Sazerac family while letting them guide you through these very special [and highly allocated] spirits! Enjoy some of our current hand-selected barrels like, Weller and Blanton's, along with a few other allocated favorites like Elmer T. Lee from the Buffalo Trace Distillery!

We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library. The first hour will be dedicated to reading the book of your choice and after that will be social hour to meet and connect with friends and other attendees. The Bottom will be there with a small selection of books to purchase if you want to support our bookshop, and attendees will have the chance to participate in exciting giveaways!

January Theme

January is a great time for self-reflection, mapping your year, and setting goals and intentions. For this Sip N Read bring along a self-help/self-improvement book or a book that meets a learning goal for you this year.

Join us for our delicious New Year's Day brunch, offered 9am-2:30pm. We will be featuring a specially curated menu with some of our more traditional favorites, as well as some unique options created by our culinary team.

Come celebrate New Year's with us at Oliver Royale! We will be serving a 4-course meal and champagne toast curated by Executive Chef Darin Hoagland. Pricing is $149 per person (excluding taxes and mandatory gratuity). A deposit of $50 per person and $2.25 processing fee is needed to hold your reservation. This $50 deposit will go towards your bill on NYE.

Join us on Christmas Day anytime from 11am-8pm and enjoy a festive three-course menu thoughtfully prepared by our Executive Chef Darin Hoagland. Menu price is $79 per person. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome and accommodated based on availability.

The first hour will be dedicated to reading the book of your choice and after that will be social hour to meet and connect with friends and other attendees. The Bottom will be there with a small selection of books to purchase if you want to support our bookshop, and attendees will have the chance to participate in exciting giveaways!

December Theme:
We encourage guests to wear their best holiday outfit (whatever holiday they love to celebrate most this season) and bring a holiday-themed or wintery book of their choice.

Join Us for a Night of Distilled Delights 

Experience the craft of fine spirits at Peter Kern Library’s exclusive distillery tasting event, Sip and Learn, happening Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 

Join us this Thanksgiving anytime from 11am-7pm for a beautiful three-course menu thoughtfully created for you by our Executive Chef Darin Hoagland. Menu price is $79 per person. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome and accommodated based on availability.

We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library. The first hour will be dedicated to reading the book of your choice and after that will be social hour to meet and connect with friends and other attendees. The Bottom will be there with a small selection of books to purchase if you want to support our bookshop, and attendees will have the chance to participate in exciting giveaways!

It's that time again, time to celebrate America’s native spirit with Oliver Royale! Come immerse yourself in all things whiskey here with the Sazerac family while letting them guide you through these very special [and highly allocated] spirits! Enjoy some of our current hand-selected barrels like, Weller and Blanton's, along with a few other allocated favorites like Elmer T. Lee from the Buffalo Trace Distillery!

Join us for the Beverly Spirits Launch Party, hosted in the enchanting Peter Kern Library on September 10, 2024.