8 Best Bar & Grill near Thompsons Station

“We had an amazing experience at Circa. The food was phenomenal, creative and delicious. The service was great, even though a member of our party was very late. They treated us kindly though we were a bit rude for making them wait! Oh, and the cocktails were well balanced and refreshing. This hidden gem was kinda busy on a Tuesday so you may want to call ahead or make reservations. It will be totally worth it!“

“I have to say Fozzy's is one of our favorite places!!! My daughter loves the Mac & cheese. And we always have the BEST service!!! The menu is great, lots if options! Trust me...just go 💯“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 I recently went there for the first time and both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I had the tacos which are a must try. The service was top notch and you could tell the servers and bartenders are working as a team. I hope to make it back soon to enjoy some live music!“

“Great place to have a fabulous drink. They provide great quality service. You will enjoy this place.“

“My family loves this little gem right in downtown Franklin. My husband is British and this is his go to place when he wants a taste of home - especially fish and chips (he says the tartar sauce seals the deal). We’ve sampled other staples like cottage pie and chicken tenders and everything has been lovely. The dining room is small and cozy so sometimes it’s a bit crowded (especially on trivia night) but we’ve rarely had a problem squeezing in. Waitstaff is friendly and the decor really sells the Irish pub atmosphere. I don’t usually order drinks beyond an occasional hard cider, but there are lots of offerings which I am sure are equally as good as the food.“

“4-25-2026 updated review:
I still think this is a great little hidden gem, but this time the only disappointment was that their onion rings are no longer what we experienced a couple years ago as whole onions dipped in a light crispy batter and now they are more like Burger King onion rings which are prefabbed without an actual onion slice in the middle. Everything else was great and tasted delicious and it is still a welcoming and friendly establishment!

I would give it a 4.5 if half stars were allowed. Food was very good, but a little under seasoned. Service was excellent, and the bar choices hit the spot for us. A great dive type bar where you feel welcome, can get some very good food, and be treated like a regular even on your first visit.“

“First visit for my husband and I…great experience! Delicious food! Our waitress Lexi was the best! And left us the sweetest note! Will recommend! ❤️“

“My wife and I celebrated our 24th anniversary with dinner at Cork & Cow. Everything, EVERYTHING was absolutely perfect. Our reservation was for 9pm. We walked in at 8:45 and were seated immediately. Mike, our server, was quick to greet us and made excellent suggestions. I already knew I wanted the bone-in ribeye, but I wasn't settled on an appetizer. Mike suggested the pork belly: ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. My wife ordered the filet. Both steaks were well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. Dessert didn't seem likely, since I was starting to feel full, but I overheard another server mention a chocolate torte that had peanut butter mousse, so. . . O. M. G. As if the food and service weren't good enough, we were back in our hotel room by 9:45.“