Stable Reserve is such a gem in downtown Franklin. We originally stopped in just for a quick drink and snack as a mid-day reset, but it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. We grabbed one of the small outdoor tables on a warm spring afternoon--perfectly shaded, great temperature, and honestly an ideal people-watching spot. I started with the Black Tie espresso martini. I had my eye on the Sunburnt, but since their espresso martinis typically include dairy (and I'm lactose intolerant), the bartender went above and beyond to accommodate me. They made a dairy-free version of the Black Tie and even added coconut--it was absolutely delicious. Jonathan went with the Summer Mule, which was everything you want in a mule with a tropical twist from the pineapple--light, crisp, and refreshing. But the second round is what completely sold us. Jonathan ordered the Double Oaked Old Fashioned--we were warned it was high proof and spirit-forward, which is exactly our style. It did not disappoint. I went with the Tea Time Old Fashioned, made with tea-infused whiskey, and it was everything I hoped for: reminiscent of a sweet tea bourbon, but more bourbon-forward and not overly sweet. Both drinks were dangerously good--we finished them way too quickly. They were unfortunately out of cheese for the charcuterie board, so we pivoted to the "Main Stream Mix" of nuts. Jonathan's official review: "underrated." Honestly, he's right--it was super flavorful and weirdly addictive for a nut mix. The staff were incredibly friendly, and there was even live music playing inside. It was the perfect volume--more of a background vibe than a full performance--so we could easily carry on a conversation without having to shout over it, which made the experience even better. Overall, such a great experience--we wouldn't hesitate to come back! read more

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My friend and I stopped in to extend our evening after dinner. We didn't realize they close at 9pm, but we were still able to enjoy two drinks before closing. She ordered and I tasted the Lunchbox based on the bartender's recommendation and really enjoyed it as it was strong, well-balanced, and flavorful. I chose the Back in the Saddle, which leaned a bit sweeter and creamier than my personal taste, but that's more a preference thing than a flaw. The vibe is relaxed and inviting overall. As closing time approached, things understandably felt a bit more hurried, but we still appreciated the atmosphere and the quality of the drinks. A nice spot for a casual nightcap, just plan to arrive a little earlier than closing. They were turning several groups away around 8:30+ on a Monday night, but it's Franklin, not Nashville - things wrap up early here. read more

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Love this bar in the Franklin Square, where you can order coffee or cocktails. There are three ways to order here: the first is at the counter, which is excellent for to-go coffee and beverages. The next is at the bar, where you can also sit in their comfy chairs and chat with the friendly bar staff, or sit at a table or in the chairs and receive table service. Since they make coffee, their espresso martini was a must for me and did not disappoint. It is on the less-sweet side of the espresso martini wheelhouse, which I appreciate. They distill gin, vodka, and bourbon so you can have pretty much any cocktail you wish. One person in our group tasted four bourbons and enjoyed all of them, especially the double oak. My husband had a winter mule, while our friend had a winter solstice, and they both enjoyed their cocktails so much that they would order them again in a snap. They don't serve their own food here, but there is a taco truck in the back that you can eat at any time. read more

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Stable Reserve has a great dual vibe as a coffee lounge by day and cocktail lounge by night. The space is cozy and inviting, with a small stage in the back for live music and their songwriter series. There's also a cute small front patio that's perfect when the weather is nice and you want to take in the Main Street Franklin views. They have a great selection of espresso martinis (my favorite), old fashioneds and other rotating seasonal cocktails. It's one of my favorite spots for drinks before or after dinner in downtown Franklin! read more

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We were exploring downtown Franklin and this was one of the bars on my list so we stopped it. It is modern with different seating options light couches, lounge chairs, and high tops. Really great modern rustic look. Everyone takes care of you so it's really easy to order and get any questions answered. everyone was great and really helpful when giving recommendations and telling by us about the distillery. I ordered the 105 Sour and absolutely loved it. It was fresh, bold with flavor, and better than any traditional whiskey sour because they don't just use sour mix. This is a great place to stop in and enjoy. I haven't tried their espresso martini, but I'll be back to try it soon! read more

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Stopped by here on a Thursday evening. Great vibes and a cool place. Superb Bourbons. Spoke to several employees and guests and they recommended the Espresso Martini. Had one fantastic. Was told by the bartender that they serve literally hundreds of them. Tried the Stable Reserve Coffee Cream Liqueur. Truly a wonderful and fantastic experience. Bought a bottle for my girlfriend. When I'm in Franklin again I will definitely be back here. read more

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The drinks, atmosphere and service have been 10/10 across two visits. Fun to have a locally-owned place making excellent spirits. The salsa truck on the back may also have our favorite street tacos in TN. read more

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We were visiting Franklin on a freezing, cold Sunday and wanted to warm up somewhere with a few cocktails. Stable Reserve was exactly what the doctor ordered! We got lucky and sat in the very back which was perfect for our party of four. It was cozy, warm, and so inviting. Our server was so great and helpful in explaining all of the drinks and spirits. I started with the Lunchbox which was delicious and spirit forward as an Old Fashion should be. My friend and I split The Original Espresso martini for our second drink that they kindly split into two glasses for us. Highly recommend making a stop at Stable Reserve Distillery when you're in Franklin! read more

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Service and martini excellent The Bourbon Cream is very tasty and available to take home for a special someone Great souvenir to take back home wherever that might be!! read more

Delicious espresso cocktails. Great bartenders and lovely ambience. Taste the limencello! read more

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We were recently in Franklin Tennessee and wanted to try some whiskey. Stable Reserve had some great reviews so we stepped in there. I had, frankly, never had whiskey except once years ago. The bartender was adorable. We asked for recommendations, and he brought out their very own I wheat bourbon whiskey. It was amazing! Unfortunately, after the fact, when I tried to order it online, it can only be bought from them at the distillery. Franklin is lovely and we really enjoyed sitting at their window watching life go by while we sipped on this extremely strong whiskey. Really good idea to buy food along with it! We ordered a charcuterie tray. Good idea!! read more

This is a great local place to drink. I am A bit confused / concerned if the song writers series benefits charities or not though. At first glance it sounds like it does but then they say during events that merchandise sales will have a very small portion donated. It would be great to know more upfront what Song Writers series money went to as it not cheap if all the money only goes to the owner read more

An incredibly swanky addition to Main Street! The Stable Reserve offers a dose of ambiance a notch above what I've experienced in Franklin. The layout allows room to breathe & enjoy conversation while sipping & snacking. I tried the "Tres Hombres" (SR take on a spicy margarita, made with jalepeno-infused vodka) & it hit all the right notes. A nice heat level, strong & citrusy - would 100% recommend & will be ordering again! As for snacking, the whipped ricotta is what dreams are made of... I want to slather it on everything. The staff is attentive and engaging. F&B manager, Marcus, told us all about the rich history of the Stable Reserve and we were riveted! Be sure to ask what's behind the name when you pop in. Even better, they double as a coffee shop in the morning! Morning or night, The Stable Reserve is the place for a drink on Main Street! read more

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Ambiance, very friendly people. Long wait to sit which I guess speaks for itself. Finally got me a seat and ordered the Four Twelve. Very nice! read more

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We popped in here mid week looking for a good late and it was ah-mazing! The bartender was super friendly and welcoming. We loved hearing the story and about the products. They make their own liqueur and then a latte with that and I would hands down plan another trip to Franklin just for that! Plus the place was clean, and offered plenty of seating - and a bathroom! Which was hard to come by in town. After finishing our lattes we asked to sample the liqueur and a few of their other items. They poured two each at no charge. Needless to say we bought a bottle of bourbon and liqueur. read more

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I went here on a weekday for a quick coffee and I was not disappointed! I ordered an iced white mocha with oat milk. I was greeted with a smile at the register and my drink was made quickly. When I order coffee with oat milk, the flavor can be hit or miss. But my coffee tasted excellent. Not too bitter and not too sweet. I wish I had more time to hang out because the ample seating and cool ambience made me want to get comfortable and stay a while. read more

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We were visiting Nashville during Labor Day weekend and decided to venture out to downtown Franklin. We heard that it was a cute little city and we landed on stable reserve serendipitously! It has such a cool vibe, coffee shop/ bar that makes their own vodka, bourbon & gin! Not to mention a lot of cute merchandise - got a little sweatshirt that was affordable and comfy. As for the drinks, one of the employees told me they have the best espresso martinis and since I am an avid espresso martini judge/drinker - had to get it. It was delicious and a must get. Not overly sweet, you taste the vodka while balanced/creamy. Amazing! A must get if you're here. Their gin was also delicious. We prefer more piney flavored gins so it wasn't our favorite but very smooth. Stable reserve please expand and come to Tampa FL read more

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Visited during Carols and Barrels, so had the chance to try some fun and festive cocktails! Overall ambiance is upscale chill. Good place for a date night or to grab a drink with friends. The cocktails were delicious, just the right amount of boozy without being too strong. Bar staff absolutely know what they're doing. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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Great drinks, fun vibe & great service! Original espresso martini - yum! Fun stop and cute downtown area!

I've been to Stable Reserve four times now, I believe. It's one of the best spots for a cocktail in Franklin. The strength of Stable Reserve is its cocktails. They're refined and well crafted. You can tell these are recipes that were thought out and thoroughly tested. Amendment cocktail bar across the street has cocktails that are experimental and eccentric. The cocktails at Stable Reserve are polished. They're cocktails you'd drink with a book in your other hand. They're simple in a good way. They use just the right ingredients to extract the perfect version and delivery of a cocktail and spirit. Then, when you drink the cocktail you realize how complex it is. The service is normally excellent. The service is always friendly and no one was ever even close to rude or anything like that. The last time I just got the feeling that the service was calculated, which, to me, felt a little weird. We (just 2 us) got in around 805pm (they close at 9pm) and ordered our drinks and received them at probably like 815pm and they were great as usual. We pretty much finished them around 840pm. I could be wrong but, to me, it felt like the server dragged his feet in coming to our table again in fear that we would order a second round and we might then be finished past 9pm. From the delivery of that first round of drinks at around 815pm we didn't see or hear from the server again until he came to close our tab at around 855pm. A young couple had come in at around 835pm and the server told him they weren't taking any more orders. That's not a practice I agree with. I might just be old school but, to me, the listed hours of operation should be the hours that the business is willing to provide the service they are offering to a customer. It shouldn't just be the times that the front doors are physically unlocked. That was the only time that the experience at Stable Reserve was anything less than 100 percent perfect. It's still a place I definitely will continue going to and would still highly recommend to anyone. It has a 4.5+ star on Yelp for a reason and that rating is well deserved. read more

So my review is based on shopping and not the tasting room. Clearly, this place was a big hit because the amount of people waiting to do flights was crazy...in a good way. They had a bunch of bottles to choose from and different types of spirits as well. I went for the whiskey and vodka (not mixed). The prices were very reasonable and what you would expect when buying direct. The staff was super kind and answered all of the questions that I had. The taste of the whiskey is smooth. Coming from me, that's a big deal since I am not a whiskey drinker. read more

Staff is super cool and the drinks rock! Their coffee cream liquor was one of my favorite Christmas gifts.

This was a cool spot in historic downtown Franklin. I got the flight to sample their drinks. The bourbon and gin were my favorites. The gin was especially one of the best I've had. Nice seating and ambiance. A little loud but nothing to complain about. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about their drinks! read more

First class service and friendly bartenders. Try the espresso martini. One is excellent. Two are perfect.

Have you ever been to the Stable Reserve? Well, maybe you should. It's a distillery and coffee establishment. It has been in business for 3 months off Main Street in Franklin. They specialize in vodka, gin, and bourbon. All 3 owners are native of Franklin, TN, and take great pride in their product. Their space is vast with plenty of seating, wifi, and an easy place to get some work done. They offer handmade truffles from The Coco Tree, another locally owned business that was brought out of retirement to work exclusively with Stable Reserve. Food wise, Stable Reserve offers a small menu including charcuterie, some southern offers such as pimento cheese sandwiches, and hummus. All food is also locally sourced from other Franklin businesses, Daddy Bob's and Hummus Chick. The staff genuinely seem happy here and pretty relaxed. The vibe goes well with the attitudes of the staff, making it just that more enjoyable to be here. It's worth a visit! Good for working remotely, date, spirits tasting, or just grabbing a coffee. read more

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Delicious cocktails and friendly staff! Love all the festive decorations! I would love to come back in the morning for coffee and sometime when they have live music. read more

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A nice addition to downtown Franklin! We tried the 412 old fashioned and the 59th & 5th, both were fantastic and the service was great. The sleek, modern design seamlessly blends with classic touches, the atmosphere is fun and inviting. We'll definitely be back! read more

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If you are looking for a place to get a drink before dinner in downtown Franklin try this place. The service was great and the drinks were awesome! read more

Stable Reserve Distillery - If you like Old Fashions try the 412, this does not represent the Pittsburgh area code but the street address on Main Street. It's a Clasic - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Warm, welcoming pub with fantastic service, great drink options, some nicely prepared light food options, and very friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommended! read more

All I can say is definitely check this place out!!! We did the Blending class and Brodie was AMAZING!!!! He educated us sooo much and was super helpful! My husband throughly enjoyed tasting and creating his own special Blend! We also found out that this place was the first distillery since prohibition. It's been around many years as it was a working stable in the 1900's. They also found printing ink when the bar was going through renovations and then realized that it was also the home of the local newspaper. But to be honest come here for the total experience with in house libations mixes and good vibes! Also a huge shout out to Beth who handled our reservation and was super on it when our plans changed slightly due to the weather- snowed here and our flight was a little delayed. We can't wait to come back!!! We had charcuterie and pimento cheese- was very good read more

We had a great time doing the bourbon blending experience with Brodie. We also had a lite bite and some cocktails which were excellent. A great place to enjoy food and drink! read more

Very nice customer service, cool atmosphere. Looks to be part of a revitalized downtown area. Definitely worth the stop.

We went into Stable Reserve on a whim and I am so glad we did. The service was great, the cocktails were good, and I love the seating throughout the bar. We will definitely be back. read more

Visiting from IL, we sought out this local distillery. Hubby is the bourbon drinker and the old fashioned passed his approval. My espresso martini was delicious. Gorgeous interior. Love the history in the building. Bartender / owner was a heckuva nice guy as well. read more

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The drinks, the vibes, the service, this place is the spot to hit up in Franklin! Mike served our party of 9 and every drink was perfection. One of the other servers even gave me a blue cheese olive. The espresso martinis were flowing and the gin was the most delicious gin I've ever had in my entire life. Thank you for a fun night!! read more

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We visit Stable Reserve frequently and we have always enjoyed the great drinks, food, and atmosphere! The staff Is always kind and incredibly professional! By the way, we enjoy Stable Reserve so much we have trusted their staff to host our family events at their beautiful venue. read more

My wife and I come to Downtown Franklin often. Over the past several months, Stable Reserve has become our top spot for cocktails. The ambiance is unmatched in town. The bartenders craft excellent old fashioned and gin cocktails. Plus, their friendly team adds to the overall experience. Stable Reserve's merchandise is worth noting as well. The t-shirts are incredibly soft and fit perfectly. I've got a few compliments on the polo too. Stable Reserve is our go-to spot! read more

So found this gem in the little town of Franklin that surprised us with its charm. I found the gin to be delightful and the Bourbons smooth. Would highly recommend. read more

Finally a nice bourbon bar has arrived in downtown Franklin. The history of this place adds to making Stable Reserve more interesting. It's got ambiance and great drinks. The bourbon definitely hit the spot on the smell and taste. It had a nice lingering finish. read more

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Love this place. Excellent wait staff and owners. Fabulous place. Comfortable. Best old fashion in downtown. Their gin blossom was also excellent. And we bought a bottle of the bourbon coffee cream for our bar at home. Will return a lot! read more