Springwater

Fun fact: this is the oldest bar in the state of Tennessee. This place is such a nice spot to come and relax. It's right by the park and they have one of the best hot chicken places in the city next door. The service is amazing. You can tell that they really enjoy working here and take pride in being part of the bars history. I definitely recommend popping in if you haven't already. If not for that drinks do it for the history and experience!

Good Music Cool PatronsMy wife and I visited in mid-September and had a great time.The bartender (apologies for not remembering your name) is a cool cat who knows his Nashville (and national) music scene well. He's a great guy to chat with over a few or 10 beers.The bar itself has the classic dive bar look and feel. We enjoyed a free round of pool and threw some darts. This is a cash only/beer only establishment so don't come in here looking for fancy cocktails or shots of liquor!The entertainment is eclectic but spot on with the talent. In the early part of the evening we heard some heartfelt country and finished the night with some folk-rock. All-in-all we listened to 4 bands.The neighborhood felt pretty safe as we were leaving for the night, very convenient having a McDonald's next door! Be sure to swing by this famous bar when you're in town.Thanks

One of my favorites in local pubs! Super friendly staff - Paula and Lola always cheerful and ready to chat. We are usually earlier in the day folks - so my 5* is more about daytime fun -- pool table, a couple dart boards, pinball and video golf - lots to keep you entertained. ** Prices good for nashville ** beer and seltzer selections** cash only w/atm in bar** no smoking **lots of free parking ... ** amazing bbq/hot chicken next door at Reds 615 (open Thurs-Sun) that they will deliver to bar. Springwater is really a great local (and oldest surviving bar) in Nashville that is worth a visit!

A hidden treasure in Nashville. Not on the beaten path of Broadway but well worth the trip. This bar holds the title of the oldest bar in TN. It was a trip back in time featuring a jukebox, free pool, pay phone display and the front door with a secret window rumored to have been used during prohibition. I felt like I was in a small town bar with the bartender & the owner striking up a conversation with us! Come here hungry because there's an attached restaurant serving great chicken meals that are delivered to your table in the bar! Old fashioned service here. Plus the BEST PRICES in Nashville -$4 bottle beers. Cash only so come prepared. One of my favorite & most memorable stops on our trip.

Best dive bar I've ever been in. They don't have anything other than beer, but the vibe and the staff and owner and jukebox and free pool (who does that nowadays?) and the band stickers/bumper stickers everywhere? Maaaaaan. What a great place.

Great fried chicken from Reds. Buy at the window and they will bring to you in the bar. Cash only. Great low prices. Live music. No need to go to Broadway

Seemed like it would be a good place bring an out of town friend. It might be that I am simply getting too old for the "dive bar" scene. The place looked and smelled dirty. The friend was not interested in sticking around to try any of the amenities so we left.

So oldest bar in Nashville. It's an experience. Don't look for fancy drinks here. Grab a beer.

We came and left in 20 minutes with nothing more than a few "why are you here" looks.. honestly the vibes were great (we love little hole in the wall bars) but we were seated and ignored for the rest of the visit, not menus given or an offer for a beer which was our only goal. We wish we could've enjoyed and spent our tourist cash but they don't want it apparently.

A must visit! Bartender was fantastic. She told us all abouthe history of this place. Cash only so be prepared but worth the stop.