The Spring Creek Tavern

07/17/2026

Barley and Bones are happy to announce...........WE HAVE A PHONE NUMBER!!!!!!!!!

828-592-2807

We are doing to-go orders as we were before. If we are wild in here, we won't do them, but if things aren't going too crazy, we've got you!

07/11/2026

From our Hot Springs Police Dept.......

UPDATE: 25/70 to Tennessee is open again. I do not know any conditions. I have only received this information.

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY 🚧

Due to excessive rainfall and hazardous road conditions, NW US Highway 25/70 at the Tennessee state line will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

We will provide updates as soon as the roadway is safe to reopen.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

07/11/2026

Creeks going down. We are opening up!!!

07/11/2026

A big thank you to the Hot Springs Resort & Spa and Heather Leigh for an opportunity to spend a little Tavern time outside of the Tavern. We had a little staff cookout, played some games, frolicked in the French Broad and saw a double rainbow!!!! A mighty fine time was had by all! Thank you!

07/09/2026

Have you seen our new round of Tavern shirts??? Back by popular demand......we are doing a 2nd round of the green tie-dye. Thank you to Round Mountain Clothing Company. Another great product by some great friends!!!
Come get you some!!!

07/08/2026

The deck officially has stain on it!

07/08/2026

Hey y'all!!! Just wanted to put a reminder up that we are closed today, Wednesday July 8th. We are finishing up on the deck, letting that stain set in and getting it ready for service tomorrow. It's also Tim and Amanda 20th Anniversary! Woo hoo!!!!! We are going to celebrate the next chapter in the life of one of our volunteers after the flood.
As always friends, thank you for all of the love and support you have shown us for the last 12 years!

07/03/2026

4th of July Weekend IS HERE!!! WOO HOO HOO!!!!
Friday - kitchen closes at 10
Sauturday - Pierce & Kev-o 8 - midnight
Kitchen will close at 10
Sunday - kitchen closes at 9
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday closed

What a week coming up!!! Join us Saturday night for Pierce & Kev-o as they start the tunes at 8pm, take a break for fireworks, then come back and continue until 12. This helps us celebrate 12 years of Tim & Amanda at Spring Creek Tavern as well!!!
Monday, July 6 we will begin the preparations to stain the deck.
Tuesday, July 7 we will have a Tavern staff day at the River!!!
Wednesday, July 8 we will be CLOSED for the day. It is Tim and Amanda's 20th Wedding Anniversary!!!!!! WOW! How are they going to celebrate that? We are going to a going-away celebration for one of our main rebuild volunteers and his family.
Tavern family.....you are all so important to us. We truly appreciate everything about you all. Your love and support has gotten us through some of the hardest times we could never have even imagined, the plague, a natural disaster....let's just stop there!
Happy Summer Y'all!!!!!

07/01/2026

It's a big weekend in Hot Springs!

Here’s your quick roundup of fun events happening in Hot Springs this week!

Wednesday, July 1:
Open Mic at Big Pillow Brewing
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Grab a drink, eat some great food, and sing your heart out!

Thursday, July 2:
Opening Reception for Lyminalkin Exhibition at Artisun Gallery
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Come watch a working stop-motion animation process come to life with clay, fiber, stone, and wood. A tactile, magical evening!

Friday, July 3:
Spring Creek Community Market
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fresh local produce, honey, crafts, and more — perfect for a sunny afternoon.
Big Creek Bluegrass at Big Pillow Brewing
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live bluegrass music to kick off the weekend!

Saturday, July 4:
Morning Yoga at Big Pillow Brewing
9:30 AM
Start your Independence Day with mindful movement.
Tina and Her Pony at Trust General Store
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Great live music!
Water Play & Fireworks Celebration – Downtown Hot Springs
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pool/splash pad, face painting, food, and fireworks at dark!
Freedom Festival & Fireworks at Laurel Community Center
Gates open 5:30 PM | Music at 6 PM
Live music, food, raffles & fireworks!
The Cinners at Big Pillow Brewing
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pierce Edens & Kevin Reese at Spring Creek Tavern
8:00 PM - Midnight

Sunday, July 5:
Sunday Brunch at Vaste Riviere Provisions & The Outpost
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Relax and enjoy good food and vibes.
Open Mic with Don Childs at Trust General Store
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Salty Moon Dogs at Big Pillow Brewing
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Lots of music, markets, art, and 4th of July celebrations this week — get out and enjoy your community! ❤️