The Pond

Bar would be great if I could breath in there... At what point is a place considered to smoky. Never again. Thanks for the making me sick

Franklin's Melting Pot. I love it. Every sector of the people-watching rainbow is represented at the Pond.

You've got crotchety old men huddled over their beers watching sports highlights at the bar.

You've got some serious big-booty sistas "dropping it like its hot" to early 90's hip-hop.

You've got 20-something gay boys making out on a couch I would hate to see under a blacklight.

You've got your karaoke crew, showing up every Thursday night to sing the same songs to the pumping fists of the same crowd. (One guy ABSOLUTELY SLAYS that song by the Darkness that used to be popular in the mid-2000's)

You've got the whole cast of characters. I see the same faces there every night. They exchange hugs, smile, catch up with each other, and of course they do a bunch of shots.

You've got some of the friendliest bartenders in the business (and I've been in a LOT of bars in a LOT of different towns). Seriously, these guys/girls know how to make you feel welcome.

You've got the merchandise. The beer selection is pretty darn good. Lots of New Belgium stuff on tap, but I generally rock a Laughing Skull. Yuengling is usually on special for about $2.50. Lots of different bottles of liquor on the wall, the ladies seem to love the Tennessee Honey by Jack Daniels.

You've got the decor. The vintage tap-handles on the ceiling and the Marilyn Monroe paintings on the South wall get a thumbs-up. The tattoo flash koi logo is everywhere. Kind of Ed Hardy-esque so thumbs down.

I love this place !! Simple as that !!