Nothing quite beats a nice, frosty and cold brew after a long day of exploration, a perfect end to any adventure trekking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In Bryson City, our mountainside wonderland is home to several locally owned, unique craft breweries and pubs that are sure to have your new favorite on tap, all in a relaxing and unique atmosphere. Check out our handy guide and learn how you can tour your next “hop”-py place.
Unwind at Bryson City Brewing
Nothing says good times in the mountains like great food, cold drinks, and a place where everyone feels at home. This locally sourced and crafted gem brings together craft beer, handcrafted cocktails, and a lively sports-bar vibe in one welcoming spot that’s perfect after a day exploring the Smokies. With a menu that celebrates fresh, local ingredients and plenty of screens for cheering on your teams, it’s as much a destination for food lovers as it is for beer fans. Bring the whole crew—kids and pups included—to relax in the spacious, pet- and child-friendly yard while you sip your favorite brew or cocktail and soak in that laid-back mountain spirit.
Address:
234 Deep Creek Road
Bryson City NC 28713
Soak in Sweeping Views at Mountain Layers
If you’re looking for the best views this side of the Tuckasegee, look no further than Mountain Layers Brewing Company, a delightful and locally owned brewery with both an indoor bar and an impressive rooftop deck that overlooks our charming downtown. In addition to slingin’ its own housemade brews, Mountain Layers also serves wine, and has a permanent food truck, the Rice Wagon, parked and serving up delicious, tasty dishes. Mountain Layers offers weekly happy hour and drink specials, making it easier than ever to sample their robust menu. Swing by and sip a cold one as you watch the sunset over our beautiful destination, or pop in on a live music night to catch a great local act.
Address:
90 Everett Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
Shop and Sip at Bryson City Outdoors
Bryson City Outdoors combines two must-need products for a Smokies adventure - outdoor gear and cold beer. This shop stocks everything from hiking boots, bags and tents to more than 200 craft beers, ciders and wines. In addition to having so many delicious beverages for sale, they also have 12 taps that rotate through a consistent selection of local beers and ciders. Bryson City Outdoors also sells wine by the bottle and the glass for those who aren’t in a bubbly mood! In the summer months, food trucks can be found parked near the outdoor patio, offering seasonal dining options.
Address:
169 Main Street
Bryson City NC 28713
Bring Your Brews Back Home
In addition to many of our breweries selling six-packs of their best beers, Bryson City Wine Market, located along Main Street, offers a diverse selection of locally made beers, wines, meads, cocktail mixers, cigars and more, giving you ample opportunity to bring your favorite beverages back home. The Wine Market also offers wine tastings, sake courses and other unique events, and has local art on display. This charming shop is perfect for those on a romantic getaway, or just enjoying a vacation with their closest girlfriends.
Address:
1161 Main Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
Trek and Tap into Our Breweries and More on a Brewery Tour
Not sure where to start? Want to mix adventure into your brewery hopping? Why not take a guided tour through the many breweries both in Bryson City and in other neighboring Western North Carolina destinations, complete with a designated driver! Carolina Bound Adventures, known for being Great Smoky Mountains experts, also offers brewery tours along with its regular adventures, one that takes you to five breweries across Bryson City and two other mountain towns, and a second that incorporates a little adventure into the mix, with a tour of several nearby waterfalls mixed into the brewery hopping.
With so many options to explore, you’re sure to find the perfect spot that you’ll return to time and time again on your many visits to Bryson City. Use our handy guide as a checklist to cross off every locally loved spot in our beautiful mountains. Paradise and a cold beer await. Start planning your Bryson City escape today!