Gatlinburg Breweries and Cideries
Downtown Gatlinburg has a walkable brewery scene most visitors stumble into by accident — worth planning around instead. Here's where our team goes, and which ones are worth the walk uphill.
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
Gatlinburg Brewing Company pours house-brewed craft beer with brick-oven pizza at 458 Parkway, open until 1 AM, with a second taproom in Sevierville.
Tennessee Cider Company
Tennessee Cider Company is Gatlinburg's original cidery — locally crafted hard ciders in 12+ flavors, free daily samples, VIP tastings, and a stop on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail. Open daily.
Tennessee Stud Cider Company
Tennessee Stud Cider Co. offers hard cider and cream wine tastings at cider houses in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Free tastings daily, online ordering, and shipping available.
Craft beer and cider in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is better known for moonshine and wine, but the Parkway also has a small, walkable craft beer and cider scene. Most of these stops sit within a short walk or trolley ride of each other, so it's easy to try a few in one afternoon or evening.
Breweries in Gatlinburg
A locally owned brewery at 458 Parkway, pouring house-brewed beer on a rotating tap list with brick-oven pizza. It's open until 1 AM, so it works for a late-night stop. A second taproom is in Sevierville.
Brewing on the Gatlinburg Parkway since 1996, with house beers and a full restaurant menu. There's a second location in Pigeon Forge.
Yee-Haw Brewing
The Johnson City brewery has a Gatlinburg taproom on the Parkway, pouring its own beers. It's also the company behind Tennessee Stud Cider.
Cideries in Gatlinburg
More than a dozen hard ciders on the Parkway, with free samples, guided tastings, and cider slushies. It's also a stop on the Gatlinburg Wine Trail.
Hard ciders and cream wines, with free tastings at cider houses in Gatlinburg and at The Island in Pigeon Forge.
For more on the area's ciders, see our guide to hard cider in the Smoky Mountains.
Plan a tasting day
Walk or ride — most stops are on the Parkway, so park once and walk, or ride the Gatlinburg Trolley. See our tips for parking in downtown Gatlinburg.
Eat along the way — Gatlinburg Brewing and Smoky Mountain Brewery both serve food, and our list of Gatlinburg restaurants covers the rest.
Check the taps first — tap lists rotate, so look online if you have a style in mind.
Bring an ID — tastings and pours are for guests 21 and older.
More local drinks
Round out the day with moonshine at the Gatlinburg distilleries or free wine tastings at the Gatlinburg wineries, including the Gatlinburg Wine Trail. Staying in Sevierville? Try Iron Forge Brewing Company, and in Pigeon Forge, see our guide to bars in Pigeon Forge.
Frequently asked questions
Are there breweries in Gatlinburg?
Yes. Gatlinburg Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Brewery both brew on the Parkway, and Yee-Haw Brewing has a Gatlinburg taproom.
Which Gatlinburg brewery is open latest?
Gatlinburg Brewing Company is open until 1 AM. Check each brewery's website for current hours.
Where can I try hard cider in Gatlinburg?
Tennessee Cider Company and Tennessee Stud Cider Co. both offer free tastings on the Parkway.
Can I walk between breweries?
Yes. Most are on the Parkway within walking distance, and the Gatlinburg Trolley helps with longer stretches.
Do the breweries serve food?
Gatlinburg Brewing Company serves brick-oven pizza, and Smoky Mountain Brewery has a full menu.
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