Aug 4, 2022
International Beer Day
It is #InternationalBeerDay, and in celebration, we put together highlights from some of our favorite watering holes on the Peaceful Side. We’ve also listed some of the local Maryville breweries so you know what to look for while visiting.
Townsend Abbey
Address: 7765 River Rd., Townsend, TN 37882
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm (Thurs-Sun)
Townsend Abbey is a renovated wedding chapel located on the quaint Little River. Outdoor seating overlooks the river, allowing patrons to watch tubers lazily float their summers away. Most weekends, the outside area offers entertainment like cornhole, Connect-4, and live music (cover free). They offer the finest local craft beers paired with pizza, sandwiches, small bites, and shareable medium plates. The Abbey also offers dinner specials each weekend and has been voted “Trip Advisor Top Ten Percent of Restaurants in the World” in 2020 and 2021. Bring your thirst for fun and beer to this little piece of heaven.
Little River Pub & Deli
Address: 7503 W. Old Hwy 73, Townsend, TN 37882
Hours: 12:00pm – 9:00pm (Every day, BUT Thursday)
The Little River Pub & Deli sits at the front of the Strawberry Patch Inn on the Little River. This family-owned business boasts a casual, relaxed atmosphere with an outdoor beer garden overlooking the rambling river. Sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains while sipping craft brews from the local Maryville and Knoxville areas. Besides drinks, they also provide a creative dining menu, including gluten-free, vegetarian, and kid-friendly selections. The hardest decision you will have to make here is who will pick up the tab.
Peaceful Side Social Brewery + Craft Kitchen
Address: 7967 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm (7 Days a Week)
Nothing says International Beer Day like a cold german beer on a warm summer afternoon. The Peaceful Side Social offers guests an upscale, fast-casual environment to pop in for a quick beer and a bite. Their in-house brew selection brags traditional German principles, with their own IPA 1.0 and IPA 2.0 and a variety of local micro-brews on tap. The chef-driven menu includes Stone Hearth oven-baked pizzas, sandwiches, and small plates, keeping all allergy or ethically sensitive patrons in mind. They are dog-friendly, offering water bowls, leash hooks, treats, and greenspace for your furry family. Sip + Savor + Support is a program that allows Peaceful Side Social to give back to chosen local non-profits who work hard to impact the community and environment.
Maryville Breweries
- Round 6 Brewing – 427 Whitecrest Drive, Maryville
- Tri-Hop Brewery – 205 Court Street, Maryville
- Blackberry Farm Brewery – 106 Everett Avenue, Maryville
- Smoky Mountain Brewery – 743 Watkins Road, Maryville
