The Barrel Social Club Poker Room Guide

The Barrel Social Club is a standalone, members-only poker and social club in Franklin, Kentucky, near the Tennessee state line. It is not part of a casino or resort. The club offers live cash games, poker tournaments, billiards, darts, and several player amenities in a facility built around the social-club poker model.

Instead of taking a traditional cash-game rake, The Barrel charges membership dues and an hourly seat-rental fee. Players must be at least 18 years old, have valid identification, and maintain an active membership to participate. For players traveling from southern Kentucky, Tennessee, or the Nashville area, the club provides an alternative to a conventional casino poker room.

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The Barrel Social Club Location

The Barrel Social Club is located at 765 Industrial Bypass N, Franklin, KY 42134.

Because The Barrel is a standalone social club rather than a poker room inside a casino or resort, players do not need to navigate a larger gaming property to find it. The club says it can be reached from Interstate 65 using Exit 2 or Exit 6 on the north side of Franklin.

The poker room can be reached at (270) 776-9600. Players with questions about membership, current games, tournaments, or operating hours can also use The Barrel Social Club contact page.

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Membership and Age Requirements

The Barrel operates as an 18-and-over members-only club. Every person on site must have an active membership, and prospective members need valid identification.

As of August 2026, the club lists the following membership options:

• Daily membership: $10

• Monthly membership: $60

• Annual membership: $500

Cash-game players also pay a $14-per-hour seat-rental fee. Tournament fees vary by event.

These prices can change, so players planning a visit should verify the latest dues and playing fees through The Barrel Social Club membership pricing page.

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How the Rake-Free Poker Model Works

The Barrel describes its cash games as rake-free. Instead of removing a percentage of each qualifying pot as a traditional casino poker room generally would, the club charges cash-game players for their time at the table.

As of August 2026, the published cash-game seat-rental rate is $14 per hour in addition to the required membership.

For players comparing The Barrel with a conventional casino room, the membership and hourly rental charges are the primary costs to consider. The club's rules state that an active membership is required to participate in games, tournaments, promotions, and events.

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Poker Tables at The Barrel

The Barrel's official FAQ lists 12 poker tables with a maximum of nine players per table.

The club also notes that it can sometimes expand beyond its standard table count during high-volume periods such as tournament series.

That gives the venue the ability to accommodate regular cash-game traffic while also hosting larger regional tournament festivals.

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Cash Games and Stakes

No-Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha are central parts of the cash-game lineup at The Barrel. Other Omaha formats are offered according to demand.

The club identifies the following games among its offerings:

• No-Limit Texas Hold'em

• Pot-Limit Omaha

• Fixed-Limit Big O

• Pot-Limit Big O

• Other Omaha variants based on demand

As of August 2026, The Barrel identifies $1/$3 No-Limit Hold'em as its most popular cash game and says it runs daily. The club also publishes scheduled games at other stakes and formats, but those lineups can change.

Players making a trip for a particular game should check The Barrel's current cash-game stakes and buy-ins rather than relying on an older game schedule.

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Checking Live Games and Joining the Waitlist

The Barrel uses PokerAtlas for current cash-game information and waitlists. Players can use The Barrel Social Club listing on PokerAtlas to check available information before traveling to the club.

The club's FAQ says staff can also add members to a cash-game waitlist by phone or in person.

Players who are physically present receive seating priority over someone on the waitlist who has not yet arrived. A waitlist entry therefore helps with planning but should not be treated as a guaranteed immediate seat.

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Poker Tournaments at The Barrel

The Barrel runs a regular tournament program in addition to its cash games. Its schedule includes recurring weekly events, rotating tournaments, specialty formats, and larger multi-day series.

Tournament formats have included:

• No-Limit Hold'em

• Pot-Limit Omaha

• Bounty tournaments

• Freezeouts

• Multi-flight events

• Seniors events

• Women's events

Tournament details change throughout the year, so players should use The Barrel Social Club tournament calendar for current dates, starting times, buy-ins, and event information.

According to the club's current FAQ, tournament registration becomes available when the doors open on the day of the event. Tournament buy-ins cannot be processed by phone and must be paid in cash.

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Major Tournament Series

The Barrel has expanded beyond recurring local tournaments by hosting larger tournament festivals, including the Kentucky Poker Open, The Barrel Series, and traveling poker tours.

As of August 2026, The Barrel is scheduled to host the RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition from September 1-7, 2026. Players should verify event details through The Barrel's official RunGood Poker Series information, since tournament schedules, structures, and registration information can change.

Angry Aces Poker also has a complete 2026 RGPS Golden Expedition at The Barrel Social Club Tournament Guide for players planning to participate in the stop.

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Poker Room Hours

As of August 2026, The Barrel publishes the following regular operating hours:

• Monday through Thursday: 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

• Friday through Sunday: noon to 4:00 a.m.

The club states that hours are subject to change and that it may remain open later when games are still running. Holiday schedules can also differ from normal hours.

Players traveling a significant distance should confirm current hours through The Barrel Social Club contact page or by calling the club before departure.

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Parking

The Barrel provides free parking in a lot adjoining the club. An overflow gravel lot is also available across the street when additional parking is needed.

The club specifically states that its parking lot cannot support the weight of semitrucks, so players arriving in large commercial vehicles should make other parking arrangements.

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Food, Drinks, and Player Amenities

The Barrel is a standalone social club rather than a casino resort, so players should not expect an on-site hotel, casino floor, or collection of resort restaurants.

As of August 2026, the club lists several amenities for members:

• Complimentary soft drinks

• Bottled water

• Coffee

• Tea

• Hot chocolate

• Complimentary snacks

• Free Wi-Fi

• USB charging

• Player lounge

• Billiards

• Darts

• Free parking

The club does not serve alcohol and does not permit alcohol on the premises. Outside food and nonalcoholic drinks are allowed, and The Barrel says food trucks are available on some days.

An ATM is also available on site. Players should check current ATM limits and fees at the club because those details can change.

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Hotels for Poker Travelers

The Barrel does not have an attached hotel. Players visiting Franklin for a multi-day tournament or extended poker trip will need separate accommodations.

The club maintains an official hotel deals page with nearby lodging options and current booking offers. Because hotel discounts and booking terms can change, players should verify the available rate directly before making a reservation.

This can be particularly useful during larger tournament festivals, when players may be staying in Franklin for several consecutive days.

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Payments and Cash Considerations

The Barrel's current policies distinguish between payments for club services and money used for poker.

The club's FAQ says major credit cards and Apple Pay can be used for membership, time payments, and merchandise purchases. Cash games and tournament buy-ins require cash.

Players who plan to enter a tournament or buy into a cash game should therefore arrive prepared for that requirement. An ATM is available inside the club, but players may prefer to arrange their poker bankroll before arriving rather than depend on an ATM transaction.

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What First-Time Players Should Know

The membership model is the most important difference for a player accustomed to casino poker rooms.

Visitors cannot simply enter as nonmembers and sit in a game. Players need an active membership, and cash-game players pay an hourly seat-rental charge rather than a traditional pot rake.

First-time players should bring valid identification, verify current membership pricing, and check live game information before making a long trip.

Tournament players should confirm the event schedule, registration period, buy-in, re-entry rules, and structure through the club's current tournament information. Cash-game players can save time by checking PokerAtlas before heading to Franklin.