Cody is the best ever. We stumbled in after a long flight and he kicked off our weekend in the best…read moreway. He makes a mean green tea shot and an even better lunch. I'm going to watch dirty dancing now because of him - also i left my wallet behind on my way out and he chased our car to return it!!!! He's the best and I can't wait to return.

Not your typical establishment, No hype, no chain crap, no…read morehassles. Excellent service, serious pours, and legitimate food, all at a reasonable price. Looking forward to visiting again.

I've only been here once. I've been working on this side of town for just a couple months now and…read moregot my haircut here, so I figured I'd check out the bar. I'm glad I did; I really liked this place. The bartenders were sexy, flirty, and helpful. The other bar patrons were chill and not crazy drunks. Best of all, nobody was screaming over some sports games, which I see all too often this time of year. They even have pool tables, so bring a friend if you like playing pool! There are only two reasons I didn't give this five stars. Firstly, this is a smoking bar. That doesn't bother me too much like it does some people, as long as I don't have a smoker sitting next to me. But if you do smoke, this is the place for you. If you don't, but you don't mind the smell, check it out too. If you do mind it, definitely avoid this place though. Only other reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because they don't have Shiner Bock, my favorite beer, here. If I were in New York, that would be fine, but so many Nashville bars sell it, so I'm not sure why they don't here. The cute bartender gave me a suggestion though. It was some Gaelic ale, and I really liked it, and I'm more of a lager guy than an ale guy. Anyway, if you like chill bars with cute bartenders and don't mind cigarette smoke, check this place out!

Wings were about 1" tall. Couldn't believe it for $17! The bartender was very nice and chatty to…read moreregulars. Pool tables, and no smoking indoors.

It is what it is, and you'll hear that line at least 5 times by the people around you, probably…read morehear someone complain that that is not a statement, and another correct them that it is Zen done redneck. This place exists atop its perch overlooking Elysian Fields (the resting place of the souls of virtuous Krogers and Jiffy Lubes) This bar, situated on a little hill next to a couple of gas stations, is a little unassuming - I've been there on various occasions the past few years, most recently with a group called Beer Church Nashville. Every time something new and wonderful happened. The beer selection isn't that great, the music is too loud when there's a band, the place works or it doesn't for you... you'll know it after a beer, but not before. It's one of those places where I only went to see a friend, and would have backed right on out had I not met a row of rather misjudged people. The pool tables were ok but not fabulous the last time i was there, the bartenders were very nice, I was told repeatedly that they had new management and to give them a try - however i did not know what the old management had done differently or wrong - that's some lore I'll have to dig up some day. The place has pretty decent parking, it also has pretty eagle-eyed cops who patrol the corner so really, play it safe and steal a police car before going and don't go with broken headlights or taillights (my old roommate did, she got searched for 45 minutes as evidently admitting you are going to that bar and have not been drinking is suspicious) It's not a place to bring a date, well, not my place to bring a date. The crowd's been drunk, half naked, rowdy, and all-about-to-fight but nothing ever seems to happen that's bad. At least when I've been. Your reaction will vary, I tend to dig dive bars that are dive bars not not hipster hideaways, and although the Parliament smokers would be welcome here, PBR is generally drunk by the patrons due to generations of selective taste breeding.

Now under new management and renamed Jack's Tavern, this dive bar off of Nolensville has an…read moreinteresting mix of people and entertainment. Karaoke is offered and some nights there's a band. There are two pool tables that only cost .75 a game. Also they've redone the back patio and you can rent that out for parties. The owner (Jack) is a great guy and Dave (the acting manager) is quite helpful. First night we went in he bought us our first round and gave us drink tickets for when we come back.

Looking for a Midwest dive bar? This is the spot! Cheap beer, touch tunes. Calm atmosphere…read more Bartenders behind the bar strapped with a gun at the hip. This place is awesome! -only downside is it's all cash. Kind of a pain, and you don't always want to use a sketchy random ATM. I'll be back for sure it's a ton of fun, when I get cash back on hand.

A great dive bar. Funky and unpretentious. Cheap strong drinks. Fun and funny bartenders. Donna is…read morea prize! YELP HINT: want to know how someone is an asshole/total cunt? Look no further than reviewer David N. who has 15 reviews and 12 are 1-star like his review for Bret's. Bret's rocks. Maybe mom's basement might be better for folks like David N. For anyone who's NOT a dick: you'll like Bret's.

Best in the biz. Cheap beer, welcoming atmosphere and a very expansive karaoke list PLUS a great…read morelive band from 7-9pm on Sundays. The people running it now are Santa's family and have kept it just as charming and fun to be there as it always was. The staff knows their stuff! I love them! Long live The Legendary Santa's Pub!

Claims to be a dive bar yet if you say a curse word you get in big trouble. Even if the song has…read morecurse words... and the curse words are on the screen... they shame you and bounce you. So silly. Feels childish

The Pond is a self described dive bar located in a strip mall area in Franklin Tennessee…read more I like to patronize places that aren't chains and aren't super popular spots when I travel, as I enjoy being around common folks in areas that I go to. The Pond doesn't disappoint. It is exactly what one would expect when seeking a dive bar atmosphere. A little ratty, a little rowdy and a whole lot of fun. The coup de grace was they had Guinness on tap, which was completely unexpected. We traveled to Franklin looking for an alternative to Broadway in Nashville on our first night in town. It is worth the trip. Franklin is a very old town with great old architecture and buildings over 200 years old that still look stunning. The Pond was the real reason for my drive down although it was our last stop on our tour of Franklin. The staff was friendly, the Hamburger and fries was delicious, and the beer was cold. They have many options to choose from on tap. They have Darts inside and a couch you'd find down in your friends basement that he found on a tree bank trash day, but that simply adds to the dive bar charm. We stayed for one drink and the burger as we were exhausted from a red eye flight the night before. If you're looking for a dive bar that stays open late and apparently gets packed as the night goes on, this is the spot for you. Most places close early in Franklin, so this is apparently the after hours spot that everyone ends up going to when all other options are closed. The Pond reminded me of a few dive bar spots in Vegas, and I have to recommend you pay them a visit, if for no other reason, just to say you've been there.

Great service and awesome atmosphere , would definitely recommend visiting. The drinks were great…read moreand prices were great.

10/10 a must stop location in Nashville. Just off broadway this is the bar you want to go to. It's…read moredefinitely not the night club feel, which I didn't want. It's the small hole in a wall original Nashville feeling bar.

Great find here!! If you like a dive bar feel this is the place for you!! You can leave your mark…read morewith a dollar bill!!

Wet friendly staff even when overrun by Viking fans. Great selection of beer, even had Miller High…read moreLife

I am beyond thrilled with my experience at this delightful dive bar. Patrons and staff were very…read morewelcoming and kind. My sister and I are both lesbians (obviously so) and we were worried that some judgement would be present but we couldn't have been more wrong. They are very inclusive and we even ended up getting some rainbow swag! Oh! AND they have a full size volleyball court in the back which I have never seen in my life! 5 stars all the way, every time.