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!
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 – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Yoga at the Abbey
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!
Fourteen 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!
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”
Melissa Rogers
“Fabulous food & flawless service”
Great place great food and great service
Michael Sparks
“Another successful experience”
Good beer and cider, flatbread was amazing and you gotta love the tater tots!
“Speechless”
Keith Kennedy
Hours of Operation
7765 River Road
Townsend Tennessee 37882
865-448-1924
Monday through Thursday
11 am till 8 pm
Friday
11 am to 9 pm
Saturday
10 am to 9 pm
Sunday 10 am to 8 pm!
Live Music most weekends!
Private Events
are available on request
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
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
2025
First Friday Artists Jan 3
Millie Rochelle Jan 4
Joe Podge Jan 10
Gavin Johnston Jan 11
Randy Goodman Jan 17
Kevin Mahoney Darryl Wallace Chris Long Jan 18
Jeremy Johnson Jan 24
The Surface Dwellers Jan 25
Dark Waters Project Jan 31 2025
Parker Pressley Feb 1
First Friday Artists Feb 7
Southern Spirit Feb 8
Randy Goodman Feb 14
Butch Truan Feb 15 2025
Backseat Delilah’s Feb 21 2025
Kevin Mahoney Darryl Wallace Chris Long Feb 22
Feb 28
March 1
First Friday Artists March 7
The Surface Dwellers March 8
Randy Goodman March 14
Dark Waters Project March 15
Celtic Jammers March 17
Darryl Long, Chris Long, Kevin Mahoney March 21
Joe Podge March 22
March 28
Perry Bonck March 29
First Friday Artists April 4
Tin Wood Holler April 5
Jeremy Johnson April 11
Southern Spirit April 12
Dark Waters Project April 18th
Butch Truan April 19
Joe Podge April 25
Perry Bonck April 26
First Friday Artists May 2
Darryl Wallace, Chris Long, Kevin Mahoney May 3
Randy Goodman May 9
The Surface Dwellers May 10
Andy Sneed May 16
Butch Truan May 17
Dark Waters Project May 23
May 24
Perry Bonck May 30
Tin Wood Holler May 31
First Friday Artists June 6
Southern Spirit June 7
Randy Goodman June 13
Perry Bonck June 14
June 20
Butch Truan June 21
June 27
Tin Wood Holler June 28
First Friday Artists July 4
Jeff Nelson July 5
Jeremy Johnson July 11
Perry Bonck July 12
July 18
Butch Truan July 19
Dark Waters Project July 25
Darryl Wallace, Christ Long, Keven Mahoney July 26
First Friday Artists August 1
Tin Wood Holler August 2
August 8
Joe Podge August 9
Randy Goodman August 15
Butch Truan August 16
Southern Spirit August 22
Jeremy Johnson August 23
Jeff Nelson August 29
August 30
First Friday Artists Sept 5
Dark Waters Project Sept 6
Andy Sneed Sept 12
Joe Podge Sept 13
Randy Goodman Sept 19
Butch Truan Sept 20
Sept 26
Darryl Wallace, Chris Long, Kevin Mahoney Sept 27
First Friday Oct 3
Joe Podge Oct 4
Randy Goodman Oct 10
Southern Spirit Oct 11
Perry Bonck Oct 17
Butch Truan Oct 18
Dark Waters Project Oct 24
Kevin Mahoney Darryl Wallace Chris Long Oct 25
Joe Podge Nov 1
First Friday Artists Nov 7
Nov 8
Darryl Wallace, Chris Long, Kevin Mahoney Nov 14, 2025
Butch Truan Nov 15, 2025
Dark Waters Project Nov 21 2025
Jeff Nelson Nov 22, 2024
The Surface Dwellers Nov 28 2025
Backseat Delilah’s Nov 29, 2025
First Friday Artists Dec 5, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
Joe Podge Dec 12, 2025
Dec 13, 2025
Dark Waters Project Dec 19 2025
Dec 20, 2025
The Surface Dwellers Dec 26, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
NO outside food or drink, please! Food always available!!!
Many Dinner Specials!
No cover charge for these artist, just a good time! Please remember to tip them! They need to eat too!
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