Amanda
The pond is the soul of this place. It completely transforms the atmosphere — the way the light dances on the water at night, the reflections, the soft movement, the quiet grounding presence of it all. It adds this calm, almost cinematic layer to the energy. You can laugh with friends, talk for hours, or just sit and breathe — and somehow it all feels intentional.
It’s peaceful without being boring. Lively without being chaotic. The pond creates that perfect balance.
It’s rare to find a bar that feels like an experience instead of just a location. The ambiance here is unmatched, and the staff make it even better — warm, attentive, genuinely kind. You don’t just feel served, you feel welcomed.
Hands down my favorite bar I’ve ever been to. Not just because of the drinks — but because of how it makes you feel.
… moreErik
Great little local dive bar in an old strip mall. Our first time here and they had three different bands that played in consecutive sets, and there was no cover charge, which was fantastic! I’m glad this place is smoke free, but for those who need to smoke they have a deck out back. The bartender was great, and the vibe overall is very chill and pretty cool with all the draft beer handles hanging from the ceiling. They have a very limited menu, but it’s good that you can get something to nibble on to accompany your drink. There are not a lot of tables, but when we got there there were a couple open so we did not have a problem. People they came in later had to stand, but they didn’t seem to mind at all.
… moreEd Flores
Cool little dive bar. Good beers and great company. Karaoke night is a blast! Highly recommend others to check it out. Friendly and attentive people working there. Great place to go and unwind after a long day. Plus they stay open past 10! Great thing for us that work late.
… moreCarli Stump
Best dive bar in Franklin! My company hosted a karaoke event there for a few hours. The staff was friendly, efficient, and adaptable to our group. Karaoke was a blast! Great spot.
… moreTony Amaro
Typical rock club vibe. Whether original or cover, the music is the main focus. Cozy, not tiny. Worth a visit…and may become a go-to!! AND, the food was pretty tasty1!
… moreJeff Paine
Cool local bar. People and customers are friendly. I have been to local bars and received the stink eye from the locals. Just the opposite here. Can’t rate the food. I didn’t know that they served food.
… moreCurtis Carpenter
Had a great night out with a friend on a Sunday night. The place is everything you want in a dive bar. Funky, eclectic with a super friendly bartender and colorful regulars. The drinks were good and the atmosphere was great.
… moreKrissy Emping (KrissE)
My boyfriend and I went there Sunday to stay local to our hotel for our last night in the state. The place was a good vibe. The beer taps all over the ceiling were so cool to look at. Myles was our bartender and he was so chill and interactive to all of the patrons. We ended the night having a great time!!
… moreD.J. Eshelman
This is one of those lovable “dive bars” that the locals know about, but someone forgot to tell me. All is forgiven though. When you have a rough day and find a place at 1 am to have some drinks until 3 that is great. But I found the regulars friendly and welcoming, which tells me that it probably is like this every night.
I’ll be back to hear some music (perhaps even to play… seems a rock-friendly place), and I’m sure I’ll have more to report.
Now, how do you rate a bar like this? You know what you are going to get, right? Limited selection, loud music, sound of laughter… If that’s not for you than a bar in a strip mall may not be for you.
… moreCory Curtsinger
This little bar/venue’s atmosphere is just right. It’s not too crowded, and not so big that it felt cavernous. There is also a nice patio out back. The crowd was laid back and the vibe was good. The 3 bands I heard all sounded great. Dead Martinis killed their set! I had to travel a ways from north of Nashville to make it here, and it was well worth it. I will be back for sure.
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