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Welcome to Ole Red Gatlinburg - where the Smoky Mountains meet Southern flavor, live music, and honky-tonk energy straight from Blake Shelton himself. Inspired by his hit song Ol' Red, this one-of-a-kind spot is part restaurant, part bar, part music venue - and 100% fun.

Right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg, Ole Red brings you the best live music in the Smokies, all day, every day. From rising country stars to boot-stompin' house bands, our stage is always alive with talent. Whether you're passing through town or settling in for the weekend, there's no better soundtrack to your Smoky Mountain getaway.

Hungry? Our menu serves up elevated Southern fare with serious flavor - juicy burgers, smoky BBQ, crispy chicken & waffles, and sharable bites perfect for the whole crew. Pair it all with a cold beer or a handcrafted cocktail and you're in for a Blake Shelton-approved good time.

Kick back on our open-air patio, catch the mountain breeze, and let us handle the rest. Walk-ins are always welcome for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Planning something special? We've got you covered with private event space available for parties, celebrations, or group gatherings. Whether it's a birthday, rehearsal dinner, or corporate shindig, we'll help you throw an unforgettable event - complete with great food and even better vibes.

And before you go, swing by the retail shop to grab some Ole Red gear - the perfect way to take the honky-tonk spirit home with you.

At Ole Red Gatlinburg, we're serving up good times, great music, and even better food - every single day. Come see for yourself why folks say we've got the best seat in the Smokies.

Details

Event Space
Live Music

Pricing

$$ avg. $20-30 per person

Features

Live Music

Dining Options

Dine In, Takeout, Kids Menu

Serves

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Coffee

Parking

Paid Parking Lot

Regular Hours

Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun:

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking, Entrance, Restroom, Seating

Filed Under

American Restaurant, Live Music Venue, Bar, Event Venue, Restaurant, Food, Point Of Interest, Establishment

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Ole Red

Ole Red

Reviews 4.2 stars (16k)

Holden Trimmer - 2 weeks ago

Really good spot in Gatlinburg. Food was solid, a touch pricey but so is the entirety of Gatlinburg. The music we heard was wonderful, and our service was great, so we had a great time just hanging out here. We split the BBQ platter and it was more than enough food for 2, a lot of great variety, and the rest of the menu looked great too. I'll have to come back soon and try out more!

Shakira - a month ago

First experience here and it was amazing . My server Meisha was phenomenal one of the best I ever had!!! The food was AMAZING with all these kinds of flavors. They can cook! On top of that we had live music which was also great! Portions of food are big.

Rob Landis - 2 months ago

Food was flavorful. Live music was on the stage. Tractor was on the ceiling! Our waitress was thoughtful and anticipated a drink refill before our drinks were empty. They also had a ring light selfie camera mounted on the wall that will take your photo for you so you can be hands-free! Pleasant experience, and wish we could have stayed longer for the entertainment.

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