Back in the day, this might be called a honky tonk. It is a dive bar that caters to the locals but…read moreeveryone is welcome. Pool tables, a place for a band, dance floor and indoor smoking allowed. The food menu is typical bar food, decent enough but nothing that will make the Michelin guide. The food is designed to delay the effects of the alcohol you consume. So why five stars? These places are few and far between. Everyone knows everyone and they know what to expect when they come here. This is the local bar where you go see friends. No drama, no fake ambiance. I love these types of establishments. Oh, and they have motorcycle parking. That alone is worth 4 stars.

On New Year's Eve 2017 I was playing pool at about 15 minutes till close. One of the employees came…read moreto the pool table and said we had to stop and leave, before closing time. I then walked to the bar to pay my tab and asked the bartender Star why my game was stopped and I alone was asked to leave early. Then the employee that stopped my game grabbed me and forced me out of the building saying "it's time for you to go". I wasn't causing any trouble ever and was just asking a question. That was actually assault and battery from that employee on me. Then they lie and said I was asked many times to leave. The owner said he would look at the video but we all know that video will get erased by them because it shows the truth, and they can't have that.

Want a place where you see the same people most every night? Want a place where being drunk is not…read morejust for recreation? Then Tidball's is for you.

This terrific little music spot is pretty much the epicenter of the music scene in Bowling Green…read more Cage the Elephant got their start here, and they seem to hang out there quite a bit. John Tidball, the owner, is around for almost every show and books them himself. He's also usually right there serving drinks on the weekends. He treat bands very fairly, and usually insists on keeping the cover charge at a reasonable $5. If you're in Bowling Green and looking for live music, this is easily the best place to be.

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.

Fun dive bar with a friendly bartender and decent jukebox. Loved the memorabilia all over the…read morewalls tying itself to some Nashville royalty like the Possum. We enjoyed an easy date night out with good cold beer and some tunes, can't wait to do it again!!

We enjoyed our time spent in this dive bar. The bartenders and fellow patrons are all very…read morefriendly. The food is "basic bar" fare - but you gotta know that going in. The smell of cigarettes (aka the scent of my childhood) permeates the air... but that's preferable to weed. They had local beers on tap, which I appreciated. "Drink local."

I can see what the other reviewers are speaking of, you walk in there is no greeting, stoic faces…read morebehind a bar and even sitting down and waiting for 7 minutes did not bring up an attention of at least hello I will be with you in a moment or we don't want to be here so f*** off we'll get to you when we get to you. If you are a non-smoker danger will stay away stay away, it smells like rank booty in here I'm sorry I don't mean to offend you smokers but y'all stink! Parking lot is dainty, dark and dilapidated. Do you want to experience the exact opposite of what you get in here? Google 731 Sports Bar and Grill totally worth the drive

Really cool little place to eat drink and watch football on tv foods good and the staff is friendlyread more

Cash only. They have live music, pool tables and darts. And they also serve very strong drinks.read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but this one's earned…read more Came in not expecting much and ended up having one of the best bar experiences I've had in a long time. The bartender was on point all night (Kels) quick, attentive, and somehow still made it feel personal even when things got busy. You can tell they actually care about their craft, not just pouring drinks but creating an experience. Every recommendation hit. Drinks were balanced, creative, and consistent--no shortcuts, no guesswork. On top of that, the energy they brought completely changed the vibe of the place. Friendly without being overbearing, professional without being stiff... just the right mix. It's rare to come across someone who can run a bar and make everyone feel like a regular at the same time. Definitely the kind of service that keeps people coming back. If you're stopping by, sit at the bar--you'll understand exactly what I mean.

If you like dive bars or day drinking, this is the place to be. Drinks are poured with a heavy…read morehand, and the bartenders are always friendly. The people are usually friendly, and it's always entertaining. It's a smoking establishment, but they do have a good ventilation system. It's cinder block and concrete floors and the bathrooms are dark and look older than Methuselah, but my husband and I are bikers, so this is sort of the norm. It's in our hometown and we are comfortable and fit in. If you're high falutin', don't stop at Wize Guys. If you want a stiff drink, a loud crowd, or someone to challenge you at a pool game, this is your kind of place!

CASH ONLY they do have a ATM BUT Okay I loved the vibes at this bar! Me and my best friend came…read morehere and they have a little patio outside and they had jumbo jenga and we had such a blast the bartender Katie was a SWEETHEART it's a small bar but it's awesome atmosphere they have karaoke nights dart nights where it's free on some days and they have a pool table and a jukebox like I said not a huge bar but deffently recommend just for a quick little bar crawl stop !