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    Home » Travel » Food Travel » Tennessee

    Gatlinburg Brewing Company (Gatlinburg, TN)

    Published: Oct 11, 2024 · Modified: Apr 2, 2025 · Leave a Comment

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    Stop by Gatlinburg Brewing Company, at the edge of the main tourism stretch, for some casual dining and a fun selection of beers and ciders on tap!

    Sign for Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

    As you'll know if you've ever tried navigating Gatlinburg in the summer, it's crowded, and those Tennessee summers can be sticky and humid.

    We decided to brave it last summer when we visited the Smokies to see the synchronous fireflies (and they put on quite a show)!

    But during the daytime hours, we were looking for some easy ways to pass the time. A morning hike to Laurel Falls was doable, and then we headed into Gatlinburg. A cup of coffee and a donut at The Donut Friar — and later on, some tastings at Tennessee Stud Cider — gave us a good start.

    But by mid-afternoon, we were in dire need of a place to chill — literally and figuratively.

    That's why we were so pleased to find Gatlinburg Brewing Company, which is along the main strip in town (the Parkway), but a little outside of the most hectic area.

    Dining area at Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

    Where to Park

    The closest (most affordable) parking was $10 when we went, and it was in a garage behind Ripley's Aquarium. Most other parking was double the price.

    It's about a 10-minute walk to the restaurant, which is located in a building called the Carousel Mall.

    Exterior of Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

    On a really good day, you might be able to snag one of five free two-hour parking spots in the lot across the street. The spots are labeled for Carousel Mall patrons.

    Beer + Appetizers at Gatlinburg Brewing Company

    There's a nice selection of craft beers, and you can get a flight of four for $12. A ton of the beers are seasonal, which is fun.

    Beers on draft listed on chalkboard at Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

    There are also a handful of cocktails on the menu, and the occasional non-house-brand cider or beer.

    Drink menu at Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

    We tried a smoked sour, a blueberry wheat, the saison (all of which seem to be seasonal brews), and their maple old fashioned.

    The sour was a smoked pineapple gose, which at first taste seemed peculiar, but then it really grew on me!

    Glass of smoked pineapple gose beer and glass of saison beer.
    Smoked Pineapple Gose + Blueberry Wheat

    The maple old fashioned sounded like it could be quite sweet, but it was a smooth and balanced drink.

    A maple old fashioned cocktail.
    Maple Old Fashioned

    We'd already had some lunch elsewhere in Gatlinburg, but we were in the mood for some serious snacking, so we also tried a salad, the jumbo pretzel, and some cheese sticks.

    Appetizer, pizza and salad menu at Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

    It was a happy combination, and revived us from our state of melting outside on the pavement and wondering what to do next.

    Brewpub Salad with jumbo soft pretzel and cup of beer cheese in background.
    Brewpub Salad

    (Judging by the cheese sticks, their actual pizzas would probably be delicious too.)

    Cheese sticks with cup of marinara sauce.
    Cheese Sticks + Jumbo Pretzel

    The brewery has another location in Sevierville, about 15 miles away.

    If you're in Gatlinburg (and especially if the Parkway crowds have you feeling down), I recommend slipping into this brewpub for a refreshing spot to relax.

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      The Donut Friar (Gatlinburg, TN)

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