Puckers Sports Grill: Games, Pool and Late Nights in Gatlinburg

About

Puckers Sports Grill is a relaxed sports bar right on the Gatlinburg Parkway, built for catching a game, shooting pool and grabbing a bite without dressing up. It is one of the few downtown spots that stays open until 1 AM every night, which makes it a dependable choice after a show or a late dinner. The owner opened Puckers at 22 with the goal of a laid-back place for a night out with friends or a casual date.

Twelve HDTVs show sports all day, and the bar carries pay-per-view events for big fights and matchups. Pool tables and dart tournaments give groups something to do between plays, and a classic jukebox and a live DJ each night set the tone later on. The grill handles bar food, and diners often mention the wings, pizzas, cheeseburger sliders and loaded buffalo fries. A full bar pours beer and cocktails.

Puckers is at 745 Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, within walking distance of most Parkway hotels and attractions. Hours are 11 AM to 1 AM, seven days a week. Parking downtown is in paid city and private lots, so walking or taking the trolley from your parking spot is easiest. Call ahead if you want to confirm that a specific game or pay-per-view event will be on the screens.

Photo: Puckers Sports Grill

Did You Know

• Puckers is open from 11 AM to 1 AM seven days a week (Kennedy Concepts).
• The bar has 12 HDTVs showing sports and carries pay-per-view events (Kennedy Concepts).
• Pool tables, dart tournaments, a classic jukebox and a nightly DJ are all part of the room (Kennedy Concepts).
• The owner opened Puckers at age 22 (Kennedy Concepts).