What People Are Saying About Springwater
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In Short – A speakeasy in the 1920s and rumored gambling haunt of Jimmy Hoffa, Springwater has a certain frozen-in-time feel. Inside, a jukebox plays Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd in the main bar, which includes arcade games and a pool table. In the adjoining playroom, indie, hardcore and underground bands are booked three-to-a-bill daily, and crowds of laid-back regulars can range from a handful to nearly 100.
08/21/07
You will Love this place! (Unless your no fun!)
by thecoolestmominthewrld
I went to see two great bands at Springwater. (& one that was just there). A new band I found was Slant Sixx and I went to see the Rock A Billys. Both blew me away and the environment at the Springwater was a great addition to the show. It is exactly what it portrays, a dive bar with great live music. The most relaxed and unpretentious place I have been in a long time. Loved it!
- Pros: Comfortable, Parking
12/18/03
a haven for great obscure bands
by neverwhispered
when i was in high school, springwater's 21+ policy on shows was the bane of my existence. it has some of the most eclectic but fantastic booking among nashville venues -- from well-known indie bands like scout niblett and wolf eyes to local lesser-knowns like a poet named revolver (plus impromptu performances by the likes of dave berman and will oldham). plus the stage is low, the sight-lines aren't awkward, the shows are cheap, and, well, everybody likes a dive bar with a porch and pool tables. drawbacks: poor turnouts for good bands, and parking in that gravel pit of a parking lot.
- Pros: booking, cheap shows & beer, laid-back atmosphere
- Cons: the parking lot, poor turnout
06/23/02
The Puddle of Mudd!
by thissucks
Springwater is the last, best bar in Nashvegas. Cheap beer, NO ICE, cheap prices, great people, lousy barstools--watch yourself--they tip easily. Again, the last good BEER bar in town. Just reading the bathroom walls is entertainment in itself! And...they only take CASH. Leave your credit cards at HOME.
- Pros: People, Location, "atmosphere"
- Cons: the owner, no ice, jukebox lacks Kid Roc
The Details on Springwater
Where to Sit:
A large, screened-in patio with picnic tables sits just off the playroom.
Happy Hour:
In fact, there are $1.25 Pabst Blue Ribbon drafts weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.
What to Drink:
The bar serves beer only, but it's cheap and cold.
Category:
Minimum Age:
21
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