Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club

What a cool place! Been wanting to try this place out for a couple of years and finally got there. You have to enter from the back alley way off Main St in Franklin near Mellow Mushroom. In order to get inside, you have to pull a Frankenstein switch which activates a green light and someone will come get you and escorted you inside. So cool! Inside the place is dark and cozy, decked out prohibition style. The cocktails are undeniably creative and amazing. The bartender staff is friendly, and will walk you through the menu to answer questions and to offer their favorites. The snacks are good, too. Will definitely be back as there so many cocktails to try!

I’m now a regular! I love, love the speakeasy vibe. The drinks are fabulous, the bartenders are talented and the management and team are very observant and quick to protect their patrons from unwanted attention. I always recommend them to customers. Tyler is my #1 bartender followed closely by Dave.

This was my second visit to The Amendment, and unfortunately the experience was far from decent. I came on a Thursday night after my friend filmed his comedy special and arrived early with a group of about 10 people. We showed up around 8:00 PM, and at that time there were only about four other guests in the entire place. You would think a group ready to sit, drink, and spend money would be welcomed. I arrived early specifically to grab a table, and from the start we were met by an extremely unfriendly host who genuinely seemed like she didn’t want us there. I suggested we take two side tables since people would be sitting and standing, socializing, ordering drinks, and spending money. I was immediately told this “wasn’t a standing bar” and that if we wanted to stand, we should go to a dive bar down the street. This was odd considering we fully intended to drink premium liquor and order food. It took at least 10 minutes before anyone even approached us. Eventually the bartender came to the table, but ordering was slow and awkward. At one point he started speaking in what felt like a fake accent, to the point where I genuinely thought he was speaking Spanish to me, which was uncomfortable and confusing. Drinks took 20–30 minutes to arrive. I also ordered appetizers for the group, but after waiting quite a while, I asked about the food and was told the order was never put in. As the rest of the party arrived, their drink orders weren’t taken until nearly an hour into being there. When it came time to close out, things somehow got worse. Items appeared on my check that were not mine. I was told they were removed, but the reprinted check still showed the incorrect charges. I was then told the items would be “moved to someone else’s tab” and that I wouldn’t be charged, but I refused to sign anything without a correct receipt reflecting only my actual order. That should never be an argument a guest has to have. Despite all of this, we still stayed, drank multiple rounds, and spent a significant amount of money. I tipped, but honestly felt like I shouldn’t have. I’ve worked in the bar industry for over 10 years, and this level of service was shocking. Between the attitude, the delays, the forgotten food, and the billing issues, the entire night was poorly handled. I wanted to like this place, but based on two visits, I won’t be returning.

This is such a cool hidden gem. This place really takes you back in time. The cocktails are made with in-house syrups and bitters made fresh daily. The variety of cocktails and drink options were great. Highly recommend for a special occasion or just a Tuesday night out.

The best vibe in the Nashville area! This speakeasy has the secret door, the tin roof, the chandeleir, the mood lighting, the music, and THE BEST original cocktails! The staff is amazing! Friendly and a skill level of 1000! Seriously, it's the best!

Nee food menu is fantastic!!! The drinks are always good. Great place before or after dinner and for late night! I don't recommend coming with a group larger than four people

Downtown Franklin needed a speakeasy, and this place fits the bill. Highly recommend, really good drinks and good customer service. Only been here once so far, but definitely plan to come back. My friends and I all had positive experiences with our drinks, although not every drink is worth five stars, but on the whole good vibes.

Inexperienced staff, first on the waitlist and we were asked to wait outside for a table of three. Stepped outside to wait, after 15 minutes I go to check and they tell me the system “just went down” which is why they gave away our seats. I said no problem, no one told us that or came to get us, a young Asian man working then asked if I wanted to fight. He may have been having a bad day, but that doesn’t excuse a lack of social skills. You should never ask a customer if they want to fight, especially if they aren’t even bothered by the wait.

The vibe is amazing! Decor is on point! The staff is friendly & fantastic! Food is fabulous! Then there's the drinks,,, y'all earned the 5 stars!! If you can't find it ask around cuz it's the newest hot spot in town! Pull the switch on the green light & don't worry about the wait,,, it's worth it. *Hint: if the wait is over 15 minutes then go to the Mellow Mushroom bar & pregame there

Come for great Drinks! Cocktails are GREAT, Staff Great, Environment Great... FOOD IS ABYSMAL. Soggy over battered cauliflower, rock hard sliders (chicken and beef, super cheap tasting meat), Charcuterie tray was sliced orange cheese and deli bologna with sweet pickels. Awful. However, it's right next to Mellow Mushroom so if you're hungry, order a pizza. I really DO RECOMMEND this spot for a nice night out, lots of upscale, interesting, beautiful (and delicious) cocktails. **If you own this place, please, for the love of God, spend some $ on good quality food or just partner w MM. Drunk people will order ALMOST anything. Sweet Potato Fries and sauces? Air Fryer Salmon and butter lettuce salad? Can your mother make a casserole??? There must be a solution...

A cocktail bar with pretty good drinks. The service and attitude of the staff was not not good. You would think for a cocktail bar they would be happy and engaging. Won't go back.