Are you looking for the best breweries and places to drink in Kingsport?
A majority of the breweries and tap houses in Kingsport are located right downtown, making it easy to walk or pub crawl to the next one.
You’ll find a variety of craft beers to deliciously sweet and dry ciders, as well as a couple of tap houses with a variety of alcoholic beverages to please everyone in your group.
The majority of these breweries host events such as live music, trivia nights, and bingo as well as fun games like corn hole and darts. And if you’re hungry, check out what food truck is scheduled or what they have on their menu.
Let’s begin by pub crawling our way through the best breweries and tap houses in Kingsport below! ⬇️
Best Breweries & Tap Houses in Kingsport
1. Bays Mountain Brewing Company
- Hours: Tues-Thur: 5-9pm / Fri: 4-9pm / Sat: 2-9pm / Closed: Sunday & Monday
- Location: 154 Commerce Street
- Food: Yes – Rotating Food Trucks
- Pet Friendly: Yes
Located in downtown Kingsport, Bays Mountains Brewing Company is one of the best breweries in Kingsport.
This craft brewery is named after the beautiful Bays Mountain (one of our recommendations for the best things to do in Kingsport).
From banana-y hefeweizens to hoppy pale ales, IPAs, stouts, and more — Bays Mountain Brewery has crafted it.
A couple of our favorites include the Blueberry Wheat and Barney’s Brown Ale. If you can’t decide on one, try one of their craft beer flights!
Look for the fermenters by the bar where you’ll see yeast hard at work, making a batch of the next beer on tap.
If you decide you want to visit Bays Mountain Brewery often, consider joining the Mug Club — an annual membership with many perks & benefits including a personalized mug for each visit.
Food trucks can be found at this brewery almost every evening. Visit their Facebook or Instagram for updates.
2. Gypsy Circus Cider Company
- Hours: Mon-Thurs: 4-10pm / Fri & Sat: 11:30-11pm / Sunday: 11:30-6pm
- Location: 2645 Fort Henry Drive
- Food: The Bohemian Restaurant
- Pet Friendly: Yes
Gypsy Circus Cider Company makes some of the best ciders and meads to be found in Tennessee, making it a must-stop when visiting Kingsport or Knoxville.
Even if you’re not into drinking ciders or meads, we guarantee you’ll still find something on the menu you like. They have sweet to dry ciders, and everything in between.
And if you like spicy, they even have a Jalapeńo cider that you may like.
Check back throughout the seasons as they come out with new flavors.
Events at Gypsy Circus include bingo, trivia, open mic nights, yoga, bottomless brunch weekends, and more.
Food is served from The Bohemian with menu items such as cheese dips, nachos, tacos, rice bowls, and handhelds, with brunch served on the weekend.
3. Flanagan Brothers
- Hours: Tues & Wed: Closed / Mon & Thur: 2-9pm / Fri & Sat: 12-10pm / Sun: 12-9pm
- Location: 1880 N Eastman Rd Ste 190
- Food: Snacks
- Pet Friendly: Yes
Flanagan Brothers is the newest craft brewery in Kingsport, TN! Opened in June 2023, Flanagan Brothers merged an Irish brewery and taproom.
All beers are brewed in-house with rotating selections. Some examples on the menu include a cream ale, NEIPA, saison, and a milk stout to name a few.
They also have an elite membership program called the Grúdlann Club, which if joined, will gift you with benefits such as a 20oz pours, a free t-shirt, 1/2 price beers on your birthday, merch discounts, and an exclusive member-only Christmas party.
Happy Hour is from 2-5pm on weekdays (perfect for an after-work drink) and from 12-3pm on weekends. Live music is played on weekends with local artists, as well as Mondays and Thursdays.
And as they say in Ireland, sláinte! 🍻
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4. High Voltage
- Hours: Sun – Wednesday: Closed / Thur: 5-10pm / Fri: 5-11pm / Sat: 3-11pm
- Location: 101 Cherokee Street
- Food: Yes – Appetizers and Rotating Food Trucks
- Pet Friendly: Yes
High Voltage is a tap house and event space in downtown Kingsport where you can find a decent selection of beer on tap, axe throwing from King’s Sport Axe House, as well as a great outdoor area.
View the calendar for upcoming events which include live music, food trucks, trivia nights, and more.
They often have 8 beers on tap that rotate frequently from many different breweries across the US. Choose your crafty beverage of choice and play some cornhole or giant Jenga in the outdoor space.
High Voltage is also a great spot to host a wedding, birthday party, or any event for a large group!
5. Model City Tap House
- Hours: Sun: Closed / Mon & Tues: 4-10pm / Wed & Thur: 11-10pm / Fri: 11-11pm / Sat: 12-11pm
- Location: 151 E Main St Suite #1
- Food: Yes – Deli Menu
- Pet Friendly: Yes
Another great tap house in downtown Kingsport will be the Model City Tap House.
Providing over 20 taps to choose from as well as great food, events, and games such as corn hole and darts. Happy Hour is every weekday from 2-6pm.
Guests rave about their steamed sub sandwiches and nachos! We haven’t had the chance to try them ourselves yet but we hope to soon.
Check Model City’s Facebook page for upcoming events including live music, bingo, and live trivia as well as their Untapped profile for a current list of beers on tap.
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What do you think about these breweries and tap houses in Kingsport? Have you tried them all? Let us know what you think in the comments below!