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.

This spot is delicious. The food they are able to make and…read morediverse menu make this place a constant frequent on days I do not know where to eat. I wouldn't be able to speak on the service as I usually order to go or briefly stop in, but I'm sure they do well. Overall when walking in the environment is really nice, very clean and rustic but modern feel. Love this place

This Neighbors sits in the large mixed use development in the Aspen Grove/McEwen area of…read moreFranklin/Cool Springs and is a solid addition to the area and to the Neighbors brand! They occupy a great corner in the complex, which is a stellar location and allows for a good sized patio in addition to the dining room and bar area. That patio also makes bringing the pups a lot easier. As with all Neighbors, they are all about sports and with walls and walls of TV's, you cannot miss the game or event you are after! Food and drink here are solid. If you have never been to Neighbors, it is true sports bar food with wings, nachos, burgers, sandwiches, pretzel bites, etc...and a few house specialties, but mostly your standard stuff. And that is not a bad thing, while simple, they do it well and I have never been disappointed with anything I have ordered here. Service is friendly and good, but efficient is questionable as they recently introduced a flag based system where you put your number card on your stand and when your server notices it, they come your way. My only issue is this takes the natural check-in's of service away and while the idea is good in theory, execution is still a bit clunky as we had to seek out our server twice after having our card displayed for several minutes. Overall, big fan of the Neighbors brand and really enjoy this location in Frankin!

Have been there quite a few times and have enjoyed the food and wine each time. Highly recommendread more

We stopped by while waiting for a reservation for another place. Wine was really yummy! Server was…read moresuper attentive. Only issue we had was we were charged for water. We were not told still water did not mean tap, so be careful when ordering! Would like to try the rooftop in the summer.

Food: the Bolognese was very tasty! It wasn't a large plate so I ended up ordering a salad after…read more(Kale/Goat Cheese). Both were good! Service: I ate solo so chose a seat at the bar. The staff were attentive. My food came quickly as well. Ambiance: Nice for a date night but would be fine for a family meal as well. Parking was easy to come by. They have street spots and a free parking deck.

We hadn't been back in a while because of a not so great visit previously. We went because someone…read morewanted to go for Mother's Day and this visit was somewhat better. Our server was great but the management really needs to get servers better aprons. I looked around and most servers had holes in their waist aprons and they were really dirty. Also one of the dishes was so hot, the server was covering her hand with her sleeve to place the dish on the table?! It was odd that her sleeve was inside our dish bowl - very odd. The food itself - was okay. We had the Shrimp Scampi and Beef Carpaccio which was good. Arugula and Avocado salad was nice. We had the Ricotta Cavatelli dish with shrimp and crab, it was tasty. Drink wise, had the Neapolitan. Love dirty martinis and thought it would be similar - nope, it was okay. All in all, it was a decent meal but for the price it was just okay. Also be prepared that flies love to come in when they open up the large door for the patio.

Back again, and this time I brought the family! Thank you for another great experience…read more In my first review, I mentioned using clear ice, and you definitely delivered this time. The ice was crystal clear, check out the pictures! It made an already excellent Old Fashioned absolutely perfect. We also tried a variety of food, including the soft pretzel bites, artichoke dip with chips, and Loaded Brisket skins. Everything was flavorful and hit the spot. Our server was amazing! If you live in Franklin or are just visiting, this is a great place to stop in. Enjoy some fantastic live music while sipping on a top-notch Leiper's Fork whiskey.

Our first time and we will definitely be back. We have been to the distillery as well so when I…read moreheard about this new location, I knew I had to check it out. Cocktails are amazing! We sat at the bar and Brad helped us. He had amazing recommendations. Loved the interior. Next time hoping we have room for some appetizers and of course more cocktails.

My son and I enjoyed an early Dinner here last Thursday…read more We both really enjoyed our meal. The service was outstanding! It feels very modern yet cozy. I will definitely return!

Clean. Efficient. Staff was available when needed but not overbearing…read more Maybe it's lovely at night and weekends? I was there for lunch and there was one other table occupied. I ordered a flatbread and they killed it. Like overcooked. Dried out. Hard. I have broken my teeth before eating out before and i had to give up and just pick topping off with a fork. This place was highly recommended but i just wasn't impressed. Too many places serve pizza anymore. I'll pass on a second trip to this place.

Stable Reserve is such a gem in downtown Franklin. We originally stopped in just for a quick drink…read moreand 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!

The hubby and I have been here a couple of times already. Jason helped us out during our most…read morerecent visit. He was amazing! All staff are truly great. Staff is attentive and friendly. The ambiance is always fantastic. Absolutely love the interior. Cocktails are consistently delectable. We are not locals but will always stop by for a cocktail when in the area. Already thinking of our next visit!

This place is a bit of a sleeper--the food and drinks are always outstanding. We moved to Brentwood…read morefive years ago and discovered The Rutledge shortly after. We've loved it from day one. There are plenty of dining options in our area, but none have been as consistently delicious as The Rutledge. Every visit reminds us why it's become one of our favorite spots. Part of me selfishly wants to keep it a secret, but after five years of great meals and experiences, I felt it was time to let everyone know just how amazing this place really is. Highly recommend!

Woof... so after talking this place up to my coworkers we go and it was a totally different…read moreexperience. I was talking up this drink I originally had there, but also had at the sister location in DT Nashville that they called to get the recipe and surprised me at the table with after raving about it (the international) the waitress proceeded to argue that I had the name wrong it was a pretty gross experience. Do not look at any online menus wait until you get to the restaurant. We had a colleague who is celiac we asked about a separate menu (you would have thought I asked if they did brain surgery) because there are no markers on the regular menu, the waitress proceeds to lecture the person on what they should order at restaurants... She was a different individual interacting with the mens end of the table than she was with the lady's side. We opted to share several things. Thankfully the food is still on point. And it is still beautiful. The drinks we ordered were tasty. That is why this review got a 3 and not a 2.