Unwind after a day on the trails or tubing the river. Townsend's vibrant craft food and beverage scene offers open-air beer gardens, waterfront patios, artisan pizzas, craft spirits, and locally brewed beers with front-row mountain views.
Relaxed gathering spots for great food, craft brews, and outdoor fun.
A modern, family-friendly venue featuring a spacious outdoor beer garden, seasonal taco bar, artisan pizzas, and shareables crafted specifically to pair with regional beers on tap.
Housed in a converted former chapel right along the Little River. Enjoy craft beers, artisan flatbreads, and smoked meats on a spacious, dog-friendly outdoor deck watching tubers float by.
A laid-back riverside spot serving hot gourmet paninis, stacked deli sandwiches, moonshine pork barbecue, and a rotating draft list of local craft beers.
A premier mountain tasting room set along the river. Features handcrafted Tennessee whiskeys, seasonal cocktails, tasting flights, and casual pub bites in a modern indoor/outdoor space.
What makes grabbing a drink in Townsend so special.
Most spots feature expansive outdoor decks, fire pits, and covered patios overlooking the Little River and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountain ridges.
Townsend's craft kitchens welcome kids and pets alike with open-air lawns, lawn games, outdoor seating, and dedicated kid-friendly menus.
Sample beers brewed right in East Tennessee alongside authentic local spirits, fruit moonshines, and regionally inspired craft cocktails.
Helpful pointers for casual dining and drinks.
Popular spots like Peaceful Side Social and The Townsend Abbey draw crowds post-tubing (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM). Arrive early or grab a drink at the bar while waiting for outdoor seating.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor decks and lawns at almost all craft breweries and riverside pubs in town!