Ready for a night on the town in Gatlinburg?
There’s a nice variety of family friendly and twenty-one and older hot spots, where you can have a great evening of fun! Here’s our top 10.
Ole Red Gatlinburg – Hours 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Country music fans already know this place gets its name from superstar Blake Shelton’s breakout hit, “Ol’ Red.” Ole Red has a little something for everyone visiting Gatlinburg! Cocktails, beer, red neck nachos, burgers, fried chicken, made-from-scratch menu items and special desserts are a few items to tickle your taste buds.
The area’s top live music spot, you can listen to country music’s next rising stars perform on Ole Red’s state-of-the-art stage seven days a week. From hot up-and-comers to surprise celebrity guests, you never know who will take the stage! Check out the outdoor terrace and have a good ole time indulging in some prime people-watching.
Address: 511 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – Phone: (865) 325-3101
Club 812 – Open Till 1 AM on Weekends
Gatlinburg’s only dance club is located in Blaine’s Grill and Bar in Downtown Gatlinburg. This restaurant is turned into a nightclub around 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and features a DJ, a large dance floor, and a nice upstairs balcony with views of downtown. Club 812 has a small cover charge but you can enter the club for free if you purchase dinner. This club is 21 & up and perfect for a group of friends looking for fun downtown. Address: 812 Parkway Suite 105 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – Phone: (865) 430-1978
Smoky Mountain Brewery – Open Till 1 AM Nightly
This local craft brewery is a local favorite in East Tennessee. This popular restaurant is a great live music venue with performances several nights a week. Team trivia and open-mic nights also draw crowds here. Food prices are reasonable and they offer a great selection of local micro brews, wine, and cocktails. Guests will also enjoy a nice bar area that’s ideal for watching sports.
Address: 1004 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738-3172 – Phone: (865) 436-4200
Crawdaddy’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar – Open Till 1 AM Nightly
Located near the Gatlinburg Space Needle, Crawdaddy’s in Gatlinburg is yet another late night restaurant. Guests love balcony above the parkway that offers a prime spot for people watching. Karaoke on the weekends is a popular entertainment for groups of friends. This restaurant offers seafood, Cajun cooking, steak, pasta and oysters.
Address: 762 Parkway, Ste 5 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – Phone: 865) 430-3755
Hog’s Upstairs Taverne – Open Till 1 AM Nightly
Known as the HUT by locals, this Gatlinburg bar and restaurant is located right on the strip and is a 21 & up sports bar during the day, and one of the best taverns for fun in the evenings. You can get up and dance on the bar, carrying on the past tradition of customers that has helped make them famous. There’s a new dance floor, and the HUT features live entertainment groups. One of the few places in Gatlinburg with pool tables, you can enjoy a round of pool. Hog’s is known for its upstairs balcony with nice views of downtown, people watching and its delicious barbecue and wings.
Address: 745 Parkway, Ste 10 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – Phone: (865) 436-8515
Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill – Opens 3:00 pm
Offers locals and visitors some of the best Gatlinburg live music and entertainment every night of the week. Featuring live music from singers and songwriters who perform in the main dining and bar area. If you prefer to enjoy your meal without live music they can accommodate you in the separate dining area. Come hungry and thirsty and listen to some of Gatlinburg’s best music and live entertainment. Every second Monday of the month is Smoky Mountain Songwriters night featuring Songwriters and singers who have written the famous tunes you hear on the radio. Restaurant features Oak Wood Fired Steaks, Italian Dishes, BBQ, Ribs, Chicken, Burgers & Sandwiches, Trout, Catfish, Salads, Soups, Appetizers, Desserts.
Address: 1654 E Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – Phone: (865) 430-1551
BLAINE’S BAR & GRILL – When you want to visit a place that offers you everything you need all in one location, check out Blaine’s in downtown Gatlinburg. Located on the corner of Historic Nature Trail Road and Parkway Ave., Blaine’s Grill and Bar is housed in a three-story building that features a casual dining establishment on the 1st floor and one of the most popular dance clubs in Gatlinburg on the 3rd floor.
Blaine’s Bar and Grill offers a wide range of casual dining fare from appetizers and soups and salads to burgers, entrees, and desserts. You can just get something lite to eat before going upstairs to enjoy dancing or bring the family and enjoy a complete dinner with all the fixings. You’ll enjoy its great atmosphere, lights, and a live DJ playing music of all types, and there’s plenty of seating inside and out.
Address: 812 Parkway Suite 105 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – Phone: (865) 430-1978
Pucker’s Sports Bar and Grill
This place is exactly what the name suggests, a sports bar. It’s a basic but a popular and beloved area restaurant that isn’t known for its ambience. Despite the inelegant appearance, Puckers Sports Grill has a great local reputation. It combines televised sports with a fun nightlife scene. For a glorified bar, the food is surprisingly good. Pucker’s hosts a lot of exciting events. Billiards and darts competitions take place every week, and live bands perform on the weekends. The atmosphere is rowdy for these events, but once you’ve had a couple of drinks, you’ll barely notice you’re having a great time.
Address: 45 Parkway #9 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 Phone: (865) 430-7755
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina Hours 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Known for their world famous Margaritas and Fajitas, Loco Burro is a Gatlinburg must for any Tex Mex fanatic. Loco Burro is a great place for families or individuals looking for a good time. Located in the heart of the Gatlinburg strip on the second floor above Johnny Rockets, Loco Burro’s bright store front signage makes it easy to find (it’s the one with the donkey in the logo).
This restaurant features a full size mechanical donkey you can ride, sombreros, and a modern themed roof top patio that has a great view of the Gatlinburg strip so you can enjoy people watching. The bar area down stairs is populated with a mixture of comedic wall signage, as well as incredible bar stools that resemble a donkey’s hind legs.
Address: 735 Parkway, #1 Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 – (865) 430-5624
Three Jimmy’s Good Time Eatery - one of Gatlinburg’s favorite dinner and hangout spots.
Featuring award-winning wings, fried mushrooms with their special sauce, chicken tenders that set us apart from most, burgers ribs, and more! FREE Live Music and Entertainment! Karaoke on Thursdays, Live Bands every weekend. Full Bar! Hours: 11:00 – 1:00 am
Address: 1359 East Pkwy Ste F Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738 Phone: 865-325-1210 — From Gatlinburg turn at traffic light #3 onto Highway 321 East and go about 3 miles to traffic light #3A at the intersection of the Parkway and Glades Road. Look for the shopping center with the Family Dollar store and Subway. Plenty of free parking in the back lot with handicap accessible parking available.