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Welcome to The Abbey!

The Abbey is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon, eating lunch or dinner by the river and drinking your favorite brew, whether it be Craft Beer, Cider, Sweet Iced Tea or a Soft Drink. Our family friendly atmosphere brings a smile to all ages. Join a friend in corn hole or Connect Four. Escape the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge (25 minutes away) or Gatlinburg (25 minutes also). Visit Cades Cove or ride your bike along our 6 mile Townsend Bike Path and rest with us!

We also have shareables for you to snack on and a sandwich, salad or flatbread should you have a larger appetite. Specials each weekend for music night are to promote speedy service so you can better enjoy your time with us!

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Fine Local Craft Beer Great Local Dining The ABBEY is Open Daily... Come join us for a bite or just to Relax by the River!

We Proudly Announce we are a 2020, 2021,2022 2023 and 2024 of Tripadvisor’s TOP TEN Percent of Restaurants in the World!!!

Thank You!

Open Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Friday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Yoga at the Abbey

Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 taylormitchell.offeringtree.com

Our Riverfront Patio & Great Hall provide an awesome dining experience.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE!!!

The Townsend Abbey is proud to showcase local Craft Beer in a unique setting. We pride ourselves on our offerings of the finest local brewers, paired with tasty bites. Watch your favorite sports event with us, or just sit by the river and take it all in!

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Ten Local Taps, Two Local Ciders!

Only the Best

Fresh Ingredients, Tasty Meals

We offer offer small bites, medium plates and shareables…..
always great with local craft beer. We also carry cider, wine and some signature drinks for the gluten free!

$12

Flat Bread Pizza

Vegetarian

Pork belly, gala apple, caramelized onions BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese

Pepperoni and mushroom with marinara

Cheese Flatbread with Pesto

Cheese Pizza with marinara

Supreme with everything on it!

$14

Pulled Pork

House smoked pulled pork

sliders served with our homemade coleslaw, BBQ sauce and potato chips.

$12

Honey Roasted or House

Smoked BBQ wings served

with your choice of sauces and

celery sticks.

$6

Under 10

includes drink and chips

Corn Dogs

Hot Dogs

Chicken Tenders

Beer Cheese

Try our signature Beer Cheese with

sweet and spicy jalapeno peppers,

served warm with Bavarian Pretzels.

$11 to $25

Daily Specials!

These range from pasta, fajitas, ribs, chicken, salmon. All Delish!

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$12

Hot Steamed Subs!

Roast Beef and Swiss, Turkey and Provalone, or Italian Subs on fresh made hoagie buns! Yum!

Served with chips for a quick lunch!

$13/12

Entree Salads!

Strawberry Patch, Kale Power Salad or House Salad with homemade dressings. Add a scoop of Chicken Salad, Roasted Chicken or have an Italian Sub Salad if you are eating keto !

Homemade Chicken Salad on Croissant or Wheat with chips and pickle!

Steve's Ribs Every Friday Night!!! Daily Specials on Board! Live music Friday & Saturday! Trivia or live music on Thursdays

Testimonials

What People are Saying

“A Great Find”

“What a fabulous addition to Townsend! Great craft beer, nice patio overlooking the river and tubers and corn hole. Great place to relax and have a bite to eat and a beer after a hike. The best thing is they are open all year! Looking forward to the addition of live music! I’ve told all of my hiking friends about you all!

Melissa Rogers

“Fabulous food & flawless service”

Great place great food and great service

Michael Sparks

“Another successful experience”

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Good beer and cider, flatbread was amazing and you gotta love the tater tots!

“Speechless”

Great place to stop in for a cold brew and some good food. love the wings and veggie plate.

Keith Kennedy

Hours of Operation

7765 River Road

Townsend Tennessee 37882

865-448-1924

Monday through Thursday

11 am til 9 pm

Friday

10 am to 10 pm

Saturday
10 am to 10 pm

Sunday 11 am to 9 pm!

Live Music most weekends!

Weddings or Private Events
are available on request

Dinner Specials most weekends!

Drop Us a Line

Don’t be shy. Let us know if you have any questions or want to host an event!

7765 River Road 37882

865-448-1924

TheTownsendAbbey@gmail.com

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Don’t Miss

Butch Truan

We have many events planned for the coming season! Join us outside on the patio on the river for a great dining experience with local music usually at 7 pm unless noted

2024 Artists Play Dates

First Artist Dec 6, 2024

Southern Spirit Dec 7, 2024

Randy Goodman Dec 13, 2024

Perry Bonck Dec 14, 2024

Joe and Jan Wood Dec 20, 2024

Dec 21, 2024

The Surface Dwellers Dec 28, 2024

The Backseat Delilahs Dec 29, 2024

2025

First Friday Artists Jan 3

Jan 4

Jan 10

Jan 11

Randy Goodman Jan 17

Kevin Mahoney Darryl Wallace Chris Long Jan 18

Jeremy Johnson Jan 24

Jan 25

Dark Waters Project Jan 31 2025

Dark Waters Project Feb 1

First Friday Artists Feb 7

Feb 8

Randy Goodman Feb 14

Butch Truan Feb 15 2025

Southern Spirit Feb 21 2025

Kevin Mahoney Darryl Wallace Chris Long Feb 22

Feb 28

March 1

March 7

March 8 6:30

Randy Goodman March 14

Dark Waters Project March 15

March 21

March 22

March 28

March 29

First Friday Artists April 4

April 5

Jeremy Johnson April 11

April 12

Dark Waters Project April 18th

Butch Truan April 19

April 25

April 26

First Friday Artists May 2

May 3

Randy Goodman May 9

May 10

May 16

Butch Truan May 17

May 23

Dark Waters Project May 24

May 30

May 31

June 6

June 7

Randy Goodman June 13

June 14

June 20

Butch Truan June 21

June 27

June 28

July 4

First Friday July 5

Jeremy Johnson July 11

July 12

July 18

Butch Truan July 19

Dark Waters Project July 25

July 26

First Friday Artists August 1

August 2

August 8

August 9

Randy Goodman August 15

Butch Truan August 16

August 22

Jeremy Johnson August 23

August 29

August 30

First Friday Artists Sept 5

Dark Waters ProjectSept 6

Sept 12

Sept 13

Randy Goodman Sept 19

Butch Truan Sept 20

Sept 26

Sept 27

First Friday Oct 3

Oct 4

Randy Goodman Oct 10

Oct 11

Oct 17

Butch Truan Oct 18

Dark Waters Project Oct 24

Kevin Mahoney Darryl Wallace Chris Long Oct 25

Nov 1

Nov 7

Nov 8

The Surface Dwellers Nov 15, 2024

Butch Truan Nov 15, 2025

Dark Waters Project Nov 21 202 Long Nov 23, 2024

Nov 24 2025

Dark Waters Project Dec 19 2025