The best bars & nightlife in Franklin
17 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Poki
NightlifeThe Poki nails that clean, flavorful lunch you keep meaning to make at home. Build your own with premium fish or other proteins, pile on…
The Poki
NightlifeEl Sombrero
NightlifeWhen dinner needs to be easy but not boring, El Sombrero in Lenox Village delivers with sizzling fajitas, quesabirria tacos to dunk in…
El Sombrero
NightlifeReunion Wine & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeThis week, when you want a low-key hang that still feels special, Reunion Wine & Cocktail Bar nails it with well-chosen wines, balanced…
Reunion Wine & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeMill Creek Brewing Co.
NightlifeLess fuss, more beer is the move this week. Mill Creek Brewing Co. keeps it easy with core classics like Lil Darlin, Mill Creek Light, and…
Mill Creek Brewing Co.
NightlifeVintage Vine 100
NightlifeFranklin’s first true wine bar, Vintage Vine 100 pours thoughtful flights, sustainable and biodynamic picks, plus craft cocktails, beer and…
Vintage Vine 100
NightlifeO' Be Joyful
NightlifeO' Be Joyful mixes old Southern vibes with a fresh bar program, pouring elegant cocktails and a deep whiskey list while the kitchen turns…
O' Be Joyful
NightlifeThe Pond
NightlifeWhen you need live music, karaoke courage, and a laid-back patio, The Pond delivers the classic Franklin dive vibe with cold beer,…
The Pond
NightlifeJJ's Wine Bar
NightlifeJJ's Wine Bar is that low-key local favorite in a lovingly converted historic home right in downtown Franklin, with eclectic vibes and…
JJ's Wine Bar
NightlifeThe Tin Roof 2
NightlifeThe Tin Roof 2 in nearby Franklin keeps things delightfully unpretentious, serving scratch-made pub favorites like burgers, sandwiches, and…
The Tin Roof 2
NightlifeAmendment XVIII Cocktail Club
NightlifeWhen date night needs a glow-up, Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club pours Prohibition classics and originals built by hand, plus a chef-driven…
Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club
NightlifeBlack Dog Pub & Music Lounge
NightlifeWhether you need a midweek reset or a Saturday night soundtrack, Black Dog Pub & Music Lounge in Franklin keeps the pub vibes warm and the…
Black Dog Pub & Music Lounge
NightlifeBelle Meade Winery
NightlifeWhether you're craving a guided wine tasting or a bourbon cocktail, Belle Meade Winery blends Nashville history with seriously good…
Belle Meade Winery
NightlifeMockingbird Theater & Bar
NightlifeWith a 170-seat theater and a bar, Mockingbird Theater & Bar keeps Franklin’s nights interesting with everything from bluegrass pickers to…
Mockingbird Theater & Bar
NightlifeThe Skylight
NightlifeSettle into The Skylight at The Factory for quality cocktails made with house-made ingredients, plus local beers and a thoughtful wine…
The Skylight
NightlifeKimbro's Pickin Parlor
NightlifeFor locals, Kimbro's Pickin Parlor is a small, down-home spot serving everyday pub grub and draft beer with a steady lineup of live music…
Kimbro's Pickin Parlor
NightlifeMcCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery
NightlifeFranklin’s own McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery nails the cozy pub vibe with live Celtic music, a rotating tap that spotlights local craft…
McCreary's Irish Pub & Eatery
NightlifeHop House Tennessee Taps
NightlifeHop House Tennessee Taps keeps the good stuff flowing with 38 craft beers on tap, plenty from local Tennessee breweries, plus cocktails and…
Hop House Tennessee Taps
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