The best bars & nightlife in Gatlinburg

14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Old-fashioned country store featuring housemade liquor varieties & a tasting room.

519 Parkway

Old-fashioned country store featuring housemade liquor varieties & a tasting room.

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Rustic, industrial-chic moonshine maker offering indoor & outdoor tours, tastings & live music.

805 Parkway

Rustic, industrial-chic moonshine maker offering indoor & outdoor tours, tastings & live music.

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Locally owned brewpub offering craft brews on tap & artisanal pizzas in a bright, upbeat atmosphere.

458 Parkway

Locally owned brewpub offering craft brews on tap & artisanal pizzas in a bright, upbeat atmosphere.

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Laid-back brewery featuring housemade beer on tap, multiple HDTVs, pizza, burgers & sandwiches.

1004 Parkway #501

Laid-back brewery featuring housemade beer on tap, multiple HDTVs, pizza, burgers & sandwiches.

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Ole Red

Nightlife

Lively, spacious eatery offering Southern & American eats alongside live music, beers & cocktails.

511 Parkway

Lively, spacious eatery offering Southern & American eats alongside live music, beers & cocktails.

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Unique, prominent winery featuring a range of award-winning varietals, a tasting room & a gift shop.

450 Cherry St

Unique, prominent winery featuring a range of award-winning varietals, a tasting room & a gift shop.

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Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours.

903 Parkway #128

Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours.

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Down-to-earth watering hole featuring hearty pub grub, TVs for sports fans & indoor/outdoor seating.

651 Parkway #110

Down-to-earth watering hole featuring hearty pub grub, TVs for sports fans & indoor/outdoor seating.

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Grilled beef, chicken, trout & a salad bar highlight the food offerings at this woodsy steakhouse.

820 River Rd

Grilled beef, chicken, trout & a salad bar highlight the food offerings at this woodsy steakhouse.

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Restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.

903 Parkway

Restaurant chain where gruff staffers serve a Southern-style menu in a rowdy roadhouse environment.

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No-frills sports bar known for drinks, karaoke & American bar food like cheese fries & pickle chips.

745 Parkway #10

No-frills sports bar known for drinks, karaoke & American bar food like cheese fries & pickle chips.

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Local winery featuring a convivial tasting bar, free tours & a store for regional souvenirs.

1133 Parkway

Local winery featuring a convivial tasting bar, free tours & a store for regional souvenirs.

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Relaxed tasting room pouring hard ciders, cream wines and beer in a welcoming setting.

716 Parkway Ste 1

Relaxed tasting room pouring hard ciders, cream wines and beer in a welcoming setting.

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Airy, rustic-style tasting room featuring a robust selection of locally crafted hard ciders.

611 Parkway

Airy, rustic-style tasting room featuring a robust selection of locally crafted hard ciders.

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