Smoky Mountain Brewery: Handcrafted Beer & Casual Dining in Pigeon Forge

Smoky Mountain Brewery brings handcrafted beer and casual dining together at its Pigeon Forge location at 2530 Parkway. The brewery has been part of East Tennessee’s craft beer scene since opening in Gatlinburg in 1996, and its Pigeon Forge location offers house-brewed beer, food, entertainment, and a relaxed place to unwind after exploring the Smokies.

About Smoky Mountain Brewery

Smoky Mountain Brewery began in Gatlinburg as East Tennessee’s first craft brewery and has since expanded to several East Tennessee locations. The brewery focuses on small-batch, handcrafted beers made with malts, hops, cultured yeasts, and pure water.

The current beer lineup includes mainstays such as Mountain Light, Helles, and Cherokee Red Ale, along with premium selections including Appalachian Pale Ale and Black Bear Ale. An IPA is available in the reserve lineup, while seasonal and Brewmaster selections can also appear on tap.

The Pigeon Forge location is in Lumberjack Square, close to both the Parkway and Wears Valley Road. Alongside the beer, guests can order pizza, burgers, and other casual restaurant fare, making it easy to turn a brewery visit into lunch or dinner. The location also features more than 20 screens and live entertainment.

Why Guests Love It

• House-brewed beer: Smoky Mountain Brewery makes its beers in small batches, with several year-round styles and rotating seasonal selections.
• A full meal, not just a tasting: Pizza, burgers, and other casual dishes make this an easy option when the group is ready for dinner as well as drinks.
• Convenient Pigeon Forge location: The brewery sits along the Parkway in Lumberjack Square, making it easy to combine with other Pigeon Forge activities.
• Beer samplers: Guests can try several house brews in smaller pours before choosing a favorite.
• Entertainment and screens: The Pigeon Forge location offers live entertainment and more than 20 screens, which can make it a comfortable choice for groups with different interests.
• Beer to take home: Selected Smoky Mountain Brewery beers are available in bottles, growlers, mini kegs, and larger kegs.

Insider Tips

Try a sampler first. Smoky Mountain Brewery offers samplers of its handcrafted beers, so you can explore several styles before committing to a full pour.

Ask about seasonal beers. In addition to the brewery’s mainstays, the current beer information notes seasonal selections and Brewmaster specials, so the lineup can change depending on when you visit.

Make it part of a Pigeon Forge day. Because the brewery is located at 2530 Parkway in Lumberjack Square, it can work well between other Pigeon Forge activities rather than requiring a separate trip.

Current posted hours: The official Pigeon Forge location currently lists 11 AM–midnight daily, with the kitchen closing at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and at midnight Friday and Saturday. Holiday hours may differ.

Address: 2530 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. The location provides complimentary three-hour restaurant parking.

Plan transportation responsibly. Because this is a brewery serving alcoholic beverages, designate a driver or arrange transportation if your group plans to drink.

Stay Hello Sunshine Tip

For guests staying at Sunshine Around the Bend, Smoky Mountain Brewery makes a convenient Pigeon Forge stop when the group wants a casual meal and locally brewed beer in one place. Afterward, head back to the cabin for a quieter evening among the trees, perhaps with a little time on the wraparound deck or around the private patio fire table.