FAQs
General Information
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We offer tournaments 7 days a week and all of the following cash games based on demand:
No Limit Texas Hold'em (NLH)
Pot Limit Omaha (PLO)
Fixed Limit Big O
Pot Limit Big O
Other Omaha variants as requested
Our most popular game, 1/3 NLH runs daily. We also have scheduled games:
10/20 Limit Big O Fridays at 1pm
1/2 NLH scheduled Mondays and Fridays at 7pm
5/10 NLH scheduled monthly
Check our calendar for tournament updates.
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We have a total of 12 tables with a maximum of 9 people at each table, and sometimes expand to more tables during high-volume times like tournament series.
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Monday-Thursday: 5:00PM - 4:00AM
Friday-Sunday 12:00PM – 4:00AM
*Hours are subject to change. We are prepared to stay open later if games are running.
We may have special hours on holidays. Please see our social media for relevant posts.
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765 Industrial Bypass N, Franklin, KY 42134
Find us off Exit 2 or Exit 6 on the bypass on the north side of Franklin.
We are the closest poker room to Nashville.
Our parking lot adjoins the club, and we offer free parking to our patrons. We also have an overflow gravel parking lot across the street.
Our parking lot cannot support the weight of a semi. There are several truck stops in town, including Keystops and Flying J.
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You must be at least 18 years old to be a member.
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Members of The Barrel Social Club must treat all individuals, including fellow club members, team members (employees/staff), contractors, and service providers, with equal respect and courtesy. Patrons must maintain proper etiquette and conduct.
Violations of fair play, including but not limited to cheating, collusion, manipulation, and tampering, will not be tolerated.
Refer to our Membership Agreement and our House Rules for a more in-depth summary of our member conduct and behavior expectations.
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Yes!
Membership & Access
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The Barrel Social is a members-only social club. You must be 18 years of age or older with a valid ID.
Membership Dues:
Daily membership: $10/day.
Monthly membership: $60/month.
Annual membership: $500/year.
Cash Game Seat Rental: $14 per hour for members playing cash games.
Tournament fees vary based on buy-in
Upon payment of the dues, membership is immediately active, and you gain access to the club’s amenities and poker/tournament participation.
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Every guest on site must be an active member of The Barrel Social Club - no exceptions. A supervisor must accompany any prospective member who wants a tour of the facility.
Games, Tournaments, & Play
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Buy-ins for tournaments vary. For information on stakes and buy-ins for our regular cash games, Click Here.
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Check our Calendar page, which lists upcoming events and tournaments.
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We host recurring weekly tournaments—Sunday Bounty, Monday Madness, Tuesday Tilt, Wednesday Deepstack, Thursday Thrill, Friday Freezeout, and rotating Saturday events—as well as larger tournament series such as the Kentucky Poker Open and Barrel Series.
We also host a variety of specialty tournament formats, including, but not limited to: PLO, bounty, freezeout, various buy-in levels, women's/seniors tournaments, etc.
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Registration is available when the doors open on the day of the tournament. We cannot process tournament buy-ins over the phone. Tournament entries can be paid in cash only.
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Members who are on the waitlist have priority for open seats over walk-ins. However, members who are physically present will be seated before somebody on the waitlist who is not physically present. The easiest way to join the waitlist is on the PokerAtlas app. Staff can also manually add to the waitlist over the phone or in person.
Members must receive a table card from the cage to be seated at a table. Players may request a seat change at the table and a table change with the floor. Staff will notify the player when the requested seat/table is available and provide the appropriate table card.
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The Barrel Social follows the official Tournament Directors Association rules.
Tournament seats are randomly assigned. A player starting in the wrong seat with a correct chip stack will move to the correct seat with their current total chip stack.
For cash games, players can request a seat change at the table or a table change with the floor. Players cannot guarantee specific tablemates or dealers.
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Nine
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We do not currently offer private room rentals, but we may in the future.
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Payouts depend on how many entrants we get to tournaments. We follow this structure:
Payments, Cashouts, & Policies
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We accept major credit cards via Square and Apple Pay for membership, time payments, and merchandise purchases. For tournament buy-ins and cash games, we only accept cash.
Members may make payments in person by cash or card, with no additional fee, when paying directly. If you set up a card on file, the club will charge a 3.5% convenience fee on card-on-file payments.
We also have an ATM on site! The limit is $600 per transaction, and the transaction fee is $4.
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When you’re finished playing, you will rack up your chips and leave the table. Take your rack of chips to the cage, where the cashier will count and exchange them for cash.
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For cash games, we don't charge a rake; instead, we charge a seat rental fee by the hour.
Tipping dealers is typically done on a per-hand basis in cash games by the winner of the pot using the cash game chips. In tournaments, folks who cash the tournament typically leave a tip for all tournament staff in the jar when they get paid out. A typical amount is 2-5% of the amount they cashed for.
Food, Drink, & Amenities
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The club offers soft drinks, bottled water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate free with membership. We do not serve alcohol and do not permit alcohol on the premises.
We are proud to partner with some of the best food trucks around Franklin, KY! Food trucks are on-site most days, except in dangerous weather or road conditions.
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Player amenities include:
Self-serve drink station: soft drinks, bottled water, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
Free snacks: such as granola bars, apples, Slim Jims, crackers, trail mix, etc.
Food truck is sometimes available
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
USB chargers are available
Lounge area for players to take a break
Billiards and darts
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Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside the building.
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Members can bring in outside food and drink. We have a table set up for dining in the player lounge. Players may also choose to eat at the poker table. If you eat at the poker table, we have rolling side tables available for your convenience.
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We make accommodations when possible. If you have vision challenges or other physical limitations, please talk to one of our staff members. We can accommodate service animals, especially if we are notified in advance. Our club has 1 restroom with disabled access, and our parking lot has 3 van-sized parking spots.
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We have an ATM on site! The limit is $600 per transaction, and the transaction fee is $4.
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In general, we kindly request that members refrain from bringing their pets on site, unless they are service animals. We can accommodate guide and service animals, especially if we are notified in advance.
Owners Matt and Mickey’s dog, Jackie, is regularly on site due to their challenging hours/schedule. Additionally, Brittany’s emotional support dog, Kizzi, is also permitted on site.
Special occasions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you believe your pet may qualify for an exception, please contact our team beforehand to discuss your request. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in ensuring a positive experience for all members and staff.
If you have any allergies or concerns about pets on site, please communicate them to the on-site manager.
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If you’re looking to stay overnight, there are several hotels nearby. We recommend the Holiday Inn Express & Suites and the Comfort Inn & Suites. Mention that you’re coming from The Barrel for a special deal!
Technology, Streaming & Devices
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Players may not talk on a phone at the table. Ringtones, music, images, video, etc., should be inaudible and non-disturbing to others.
Phones and other electronic communication devices may not rest on the table.
Players with live hands may not interact with or operate an electronic or communication device. Betting apps, charts, and other poker strategy tools may not be used at the table.
All cell phones and other voice-enabled and “ringing” electronic devices must be silenced during tournament play. A player who wants to use a cell phone must be at least one table length away from their assigned table or be subject to a penalty.
Refer to our Membership Agreement for a more in-depth summary of our member conduct and behavior expectations.
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Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi with no usage restrictions.
Safety, Rules, & Dispute Resolution
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We have armed security on-site 7 days a week, as well as 24-hour surveillance of the building and parking lots. If requested, a security guard can escort you to your car.
Members are prohibited from tampering with, damaging, or destroying any property belonging to the establishment, staff, or any member. Any violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of membership, along with potential legal action for damages.
Members must not bring dangerous weapons onto the premises. Dangerous weapons include firearms, explosives, knives, and other weapons that might be considered dangerous or that could cause harm. Members further agree not to bring any likeness of real weapons onto the premises (i.e. Airsoft, BB, etc.).
Members are prohibited from any form of harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior, and must maintain proper etiquette and conduct.
Violations of fair play, including but not limited to cheating, collusion, manipulation, and tampering will not be tolerated.
Solicitation of any kind is not permitted.
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Any issues or concerns regarding fellow Barrel Club members, employees, or staff are to be addressed with management, not directly with the individual(s). You may also report your concern to: office@thebarrelsocial.com
Employees/staff have the right and responsibility to report any concerns or misconduct by a member to management.