点评:We stopped by Gypsy Cider Barrel House in Knoxville for trivia night and got there early to grab a table for our group. The atmosphere was super cool—cozy and eclectic with lots of personality—and they had some fun merch on display too. There was an event happening in the back room, but there were still open tables, and we were able to snag one without a problem.
Ordering is bar-style, so you line up to get food and drinks, and the line was long when we got there. But once we got our drinks, it was worth the wait! I had the Apple Butter Cider and the Rhubarb Strawberry Mead—both were fantastic. Sweet, flavorful, and super unique. Honestly, I’d go back just for those!
Food-wise, it was a mixed bag. I ordered the fish and chips with a salad and the pit egg rolls, and my husband got the brisket sandwich with smoked potato salad. The fish was cooked perfectly but didn’t have a ton of flavor—I ended up using apple cider vinegar to kick it up a notch. The fries were tasty, and the side salad was a surprise hit—fresh and flavorful. The egg rolls were solid, but the brisket sandwich was just okay. Kind of flavorless like it came out of a precooked package and not something we’d order again. The potato salad felt like it was missing something too—maybe seasoning?
The servers were great—friendly and working hard—but the kitchen was super slow, which made everything feel a little dragged out. That said, trivia was awesome—clear, easy to hear, and super fun to play with a group.
All in all, Gypsy Cider has a lot of potential. The drinks are amazing, the staff is kind, and the vibe is on point, but the food and service speed left a little to be desired. We’d definitely go back for drinks and trivia—maybe just eat beforehand next time.
翻译:我们去了诺克斯维尔的吉普赛苹果酒桶屋(Gypsy Cider Barrel House),参加了知识问答之夜。我们早早就到了那里,好不容易占到一张桌子。那里的氛围超级棒——温馨舒适,风格多样,个性十足——他们还展示了一些有趣的周边商品。后面的房间里有个活动,但还有空桌,我们很顺利地抢到了一张。
点餐方式是酒吧式的,所以点餐和饮料都要排队,我们到的时候队伍很长。不过,等到饮料上桌后,一切都值得了!我点了苹果酱苹果酒和大黄草莓蜂蜜酒——两款都很棒。甜美可口,而且非常独特。说实话,就为了这两款酒,我还会再来的!
食物方面,我点了鱼薯配沙拉和蛋卷,我丈夫点了牛腩三明治配烟熏土豆沙拉。鱼做得恰到好处,但味道略逊一筹——最后我用了苹果醋来提味。薯条很美味,配菜沙拉更是意外的惊喜——新鲜又美味。蛋卷还不错,但牛腩三明治就一般般了。味道寡淡,就像是预煮好的包装盒里出来的,我们不会再点了。土豆沙拉也感觉少了点什么——也许是调味料?
服务员很棒——友好又努力——但厨房的效率太慢了,让一切都显得有些拖沓。不过,冷知识问答倒是很棒——清晰易懂,而且和一群人一起玩也特别有趣。
总而言之,吉普赛苹果酒很有潜力。酒水很棒,服务员很友善,氛围也恰到好处,但菜品和服务速度有点不尽如人意。我们肯定会再来喝点东西,聊聊冷知识问答——下次也许可以先吃点东西。