Broads

Broads is such a fun and inclusive space to hang out and have fun! I’ve been to events hosted there and it’s such a great time! The owner is so kind and the concept is unique and beautiful. Love this place and will always be back!

What an absolute delight. Broads is a beautiful cocktail bar with a delicious espresso martini, an amazing drink called the Moira Rose, and the best vibes in Chattanooga. We loved Karaoke night on Monday!

Broads was recommended to us by Ivy over at Elsie's Daughter and I'm so glad that she did! First of all, there is vegan pimento cheese! What? And it was really good. We also had a vegan French Dip that was delicious. secondly, we tried the shots on tap (tit?) and they were so fun and tasty. All the cocktails we tried were served in fun and beautiful glassware -and they were all good! The atmosphere is fun and celebratory. A solid art deco feel and feminist forward. I could have spent all day exploring the cute details in this space.

It’s a cool bar but we walked in with a big group and the bartender looked at us funny from the start. She seemed like she really didn’t want to serve us and when she did she was excruciatingly slow. She was giving dirty looks at us too. Maybe we didn’t match the target demographic but you should still be welcoming and kind to people that want some drinks if you want business.

If the Great Gatsby opened a bar in 2025, it would be Broads. From the moment you step inside, you’re transported into an art deco dream—equal parts sultry and sophisticated. Arlene, the bartender and tattooed enchantress behind the bar, welcomes you with a smirk and a perfectly balanced cocktail… expertly poured from the now-iconic wall-mounted bosoms. Yes, you read that right. Functional and fabulous. The drinks? Impeccable. Thoughtfully crafted, smooth, and dangerously easy to fall in love with—the kind of cocktails that make you forget your ex’s name and consider buying a velvet robe. The service is just as impressive. Although the server Ollie is short, she is mighty—armed with quick wit, gold-standard service, and the kind of charm that makes you tip more than planned. Cassidy, though quieter in demeanor, is equally notable: attentive, patient, and graceful under pressure—a silent force of hospitality excellence. The appetizers won’t win culinary awards, but they hold their own—satisfying enough to keep you going between cocktails and conversation. And the vibe? Unapologetically queer, inclusive, and welcoming. Broads is proudly very gay, with a warm, affirming energy that wraps around you like a faux fur coat at a drag brunch. LGBTQ+ folks aren’t just welcome—they’re clearly celebrated here. Even the bathrooms are on brand: beautifully styled and oddly inspiring. It’s the only place you’ll contemplate your dreams and your drink order at the same time. Broads isn’t just a bar—it’s a whole experience. You don’t leave satisfied. You leave enchanted… and already texting your friends to meet you there next weekend.

So, a friend of mine and I had a rough day at work. We were looking for a spot to get a drink and just vent to each other about our day. We happened to drive by and stepped in out of curiosity. This place not only has delicious drinks, but we felt safe and able to just...be! From now on, any time we go out for drinks after a hard day, we simply look at each other and say: Broads?

Amazing service, food and drinks on opening night! Honestly couldn’t have asked for better service. I tried the whipped ricotta and the flora cake both GF optional and it was great. The entire menu can be made GF! I tried the Weird Barbie and the Buffy Martini cocktails both of which were so tasty in their own way. As a queer woman in the south I cannot express how much Chattanooga needed a space like this!