About Smoky Mountain Brewery (Pigeon Forge)
If you are staying in Pigeon Forge and want a dinner that comes with house-brewed beer and some music, Smoky Mountain Brewery at 2530 Parkway is the one to know. It is the Pigeon Forge sibling of the Gatlinburg brewpub, with the same beer lineup and the same dependable pub kitchen, plus live entertainment that gives the room a little more energy in the evening.
What to drink
The brewery's beer page shows the lineup. The regulars include Mountain Light (a low-carb American light lager), Cherokee Red Ale (a medium-bodied amber), Appalachian Pale Ale (a hoppy golden ale), a continental-style Helles, Black Bear Ale (an English-style brown ale), a West Coast IPA and Thunder Road, a honey-colored lager. Dark ales and the Brewmaster Special rotate, so ask your server what is pouring.
Seasonal beers change the picture through the year. Winter Warmer is a strong ale in the style of an English olde ale, and Harvest Fest is an amber lager in the style of Munich Oktoberfest beer. There is also a rotating seasonal selection.
What to eat
The kitchen leans toward pub food built for sharing. The brewery's food page links the full menu and lists Pizza Packs and Party Platters, and the location page shows wings and pizza on the table. Curbside and carryout orders go through the website, which helps if your family is split between the cabin and the Parkway.
The room and the parking
The Pigeon Forge location has big-screen TVs, live entertainment and free parking, with a three-hour complimentary option for restaurant guests. The location page notes that banquet rooms are not available here, so large celebrations are better planned elsewhere. The page does not mention a kids menu, so call (865) 868-1400 if you are bringing children and want to know what is offered.
Hours
According to the Pigeon Forge location page, the brewery is open 11am to midnight every day. The kitchen closes at 11pm Sunday through Thursday and at midnight Friday and Saturday. Holiday hours are different, with listed hours of 11am to 10pm on Thanksgiving, 11am to 10:30pm on Christmas Eve and 11am to 10pm on Christmas Day. Hours are subject to change.
Making the most of it
- Come after a day at Dollywood or one of the shows, when you want to sit down without dressing up.
- Traffic on the Parkway slows to a crawl on summer and holiday evenings, so leave extra time or go before the dinner rush.
- During Winterfest (Nov 6, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027), plan for heavier traffic along the Parkway after dark.
- Call ahead if you have a large group, since the location does not offer banquet rooms.
- If you would rather be in Gatlinburg, the company runs a brewpub there too, and there is a third location in Maryville.
