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The Franklin Tap

The Franklin Tap The Franklin Tap, located in Chicago's Financial District, is a neighborhood bar and grill, gastropub, and beer bar that specializes in great food and craft beer. With its menu featuring tavern favorites and 12 rotating taps plus over 80 bottles and cans of craft beer, The Franklin Tap is perfect for any occasion. They are open 7 days a week at 11 am and offer all-day brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. With TVs throughout the restaurant for sports watching, The Franklin Tap is your go-to spot for a good time downtown.
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Today! 10 drafts from & Local reps in at 4pm!
06/03/2026

Today! 10 drafts from &
Local reps in at 4pm!

June 6 starts early and loud at Franklin Tap ⚽🍺 Hop on the free shuttle to the USMNT v Germany Sendoff at Soldier Field ...
06/03/2026

June 6 starts early and loud at Franklin Tap ⚽🍺 Hop on the free shuttle to the USMNT v Germany Sendoff at Soldier Field - it's gonna be a game day to remember! We're opening at 9am so you can pregame with Krombacher reps, rally your crew, and ride in ready to cheer on the USA. Keep an eye out for the yellow school bus post-match, too.

Loaded Tots are what happens when crispy cravings meet zero self-control: cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, scallion...
06/01/2026

Loaded Tots are what happens when crispy cravings meet zero self-control: cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, and sour cream piled on like they own the place. Franklin Tap knows a show-off when it sees one 😏🥓

Weekend All Day Happy Hour is Franklin Tap's weekend personality: a little brunch energy, a little day-drink charm, and ...
05/30/2026

Weekend All Day Happy Hour is Franklin Tap's weekend personality: a little brunch energy, a little day-drink charm, and absolutely no interest in rushing anything. Start slow, sip easy, and let the weekend do what it came to do 🍳🍹😎

Catch the final tomorrow! Game at 11am with full game sound 🔊
05/29/2026

Catch the final tomorrow!

Game at 11am with full game sound 🔊

Calling all soccer fanatics! Get ready for an unforgettable match day with the Free Shuttle to the USMST v. Germany Worl...
05/28/2026

Calling all soccer fanatics! Get ready for an unforgettable match day with the Free Shuttle to the USMST v. Germany World Cup Sendoff at Soldier Field! Kick off your epic adventure at Franklin Tap as we roll out the yellow bus carpet to Soldier Field on June 6th. 🏟️

Hop aboard our free shuttle and snag a ride right to the action, starting 2 hours before game time. Look for our friendly Franklin Tap sign-holder and get in on the fan frenzy! 🎉

Round-trip rides + good vibes = a winning combo! 🙌 Be sure to RSVP so we can keep you movin' and groovin' all day long!

Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd as we celebrate Daisy Cutter: In Bloom with Half Acre Beer Company and their iconic, ...
05/27/2026

Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd as we celebrate Daisy Cutter: In Bloom with Half Acre Beer Company and their iconic, Daisy Cutter Pale Ale
We'll have 10 total drafts including Daisy Cutter Crown - the In Bloom collab with Allagash Brewing Company
Meet local reps from both Half Acre & Allagash starting at 4pm for fun Half Acre & Allagash swag

June 6, the game day play is easy: Hop on the free shuttle to the USMNT v Germany Sendoff at Soldier Field - it's gonna ...
05/26/2026

June 6, the game day play is easy: Hop on the free shuttle to the USMNT v Germany Sendoff at Soldier Field - it's gonna be a game day to remember! ⚽🚌

Franklin Tap opens at 9am so you can get the pregame started with Krombacher reps before rolling out. With shuttle runs headed to 18th & Michigan before the match and return pickups after, all that's left to do is bring the energy and cheer on the USA. Sign up with your crew, spot the yellow school bus, and let's make it a sendoff worthy of stars and stripes. 🇺🇸

Taco Salad has a fan club at Franklin Tap, and honestly, it earned it—mixed greens loaded with black bean & corn salsa, ...
05/25/2026

Taco Salad has a fan club at Franklin Tap, and honestly, it earned it—mixed greens loaded with black bean & corn salsa, Monterey jack & Cheddar cheeses, pico de gallo, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, and chipotle ranch dressing bringing the kind of bold energy people keep coming back for 🥑🥗

June 6, the only thing smoother than your pregame pint is your ride to the match ⚽🚌 Franklin Tap opens at 9AM, kick off ...
05/22/2026

June 6, the only thing smoother than your pregame pint is your ride to the match ⚽🚌 Franklin Tap opens at 9AM, kick off the morning with the Krombacher reps, then ride the free shuttle to the USMNT v Germany Sendoff at Soldier Field - it's gonna be a game day to remember!

Rally your crew, catch the yellow school bus, and let's make it a Saturday worth chanting about.

Hop into Franklin Tap on June 03 at 4PM for a Daisy Cutter: In Bloom Tap Takeover—where craft beer royalty meets spring ...
05/22/2026

Hop into Franklin Tap on June 03 at 4PM for a Daisy Cutter: In Bloom Tap Takeover—where craft beer royalty meets spring fever 🍻 Half Acre's legendary Daisy Cutter lineup rolls in with heavy hitters, plus Allagash joins the party with Daisy Cutter Crown collab beer and more. Brewery reps will be in house, the taps will be stacked, and your pint decisions will get delightfully difficult. 🌼

Just Tapped: Goat Destroyer This spring bock is brewed every year in honor of the Cubs breaking the Billy Goat curse. A...
05/20/2026

Just Tapped: Goat Destroyer
This spring bock is brewed every year in honor of the Cubs breaking the Billy Goat curse. A great take on a classic German style

Our Summer Kale Salad is what happens when baby kale gets excellent company: golden beets, strawberries, carrots, red on...
05/20/2026

Our Summer Kale Salad is what happens when baby kale gets excellent company: golden beets, strawberries, carrots, red onion, edamame, and sunflower seeds, all tied together with lemon vinaigrette like it absolutely has better plans than a boring lunch. 🥗🍓

Just Tapped: Of First And Last ThingsWe were super pumped for the opportunity to grab a couple kegs of Hill Farmstead's...
05/19/2026

Just Tapped: Of First And Last Things
We were super pumped for the opportunity to grab a couple kegs of Hill Farmstead's first drop to Chicago. Continually rated one of the top breweries in the world, it's been great to have these beers in Chicago.

Our Happy Hour Cheeseburger isn't just popular at Franklin Tap—it's got main-character energy and absolutely knows it. T...
05/18/2026

Our Happy Hour Cheeseburger isn't just popular at Franklin Tap—it's got main-character energy and absolutely knows it. The kind of order people come back to like it personally did them a favor. 🍔😏

Turkey Avocado Panini is what happens when roasted turkey breast, pepper jack cheese, avocado, red onion, applewood smok...
05/16/2026

Turkey Avocado Panini is what happens when roasted turkey breast, pepper jack cheese, avocado, red onion, applewood smoked bacon, and habanero aioli get pressed into sourdough and start acting like they run the place. Honestly, fair. 🥑🔥

Just Tapped: Hop Butcher for the World Be Alert For Foul BallsThe Cubbies are off to a hot start this spring, but the h...
05/14/2026

Just Tapped: Hop Butcher for the World Be Alert For Foul Balls
The Cubbies are off to a hot start this spring, but the haze from Hop Butcher is always hot. This hazy, New England-style IPA is hopped with Nelson Sauvin & Motueka. Big lemon-lime, white grape & passion fruit with a hit of dank on this one. Hey Hey!

Our Featured can list is ever changing with new & exciting cans - some new additions that just droppedA first time drop ...
05/13/2026

Our Featured can list is ever changing with new & exciting cans - some new additions that just dropped
A first time drop for us from Parish Brewing Company and the revered Ghost In The Machine, along with WeldWerks classic Juicy Bits & collab The Best Citra
We've ocal favorites More Brewing Co. with Strawberry Double Marbles milkshake IPA & Rainbow Scoop fruited sour. Super Special Sauce is a highly rated Mosaic-hopped New England-style banger

Wednesday called. It would like a little personality. Wednesday All Day Happy Hour at Franklin Tap is here to rescue the...
05/13/2026

Wednesday called. It would like a little personality. Wednesday All Day Happy Hour at Franklin Tap is here to rescue the middle of the week with well-crafted pours, familiar faces, and a much better attitude. 🍺😏

Just Tapped: MaibockA welcome beer for the return of spring! It doesn't get much better for German styles than Bavaria'...
05/12/2026

Just Tapped: Maibock
A welcome beer for the return of spring! It doesn't get much better for German styles than Bavaria's Ayinger. Maibock is an annual favorite, with a more pale and slightly hoppier style than its autumn cousin, the Märzen. Prost! 🍻

You survived the relay, the rivalry, and at least one coworker taking things way too seriously—now it's time for the rea...
05/11/2026

You survived the relay, the rivalry, and at least one coworker taking things way too seriously—now it's time for the real team-building. Join us at Franklin Tap for a CORPORATE CHALLENGE AFTERPARTY on May 14, 2026, where victory laps look a lot like celebratory drinks and stories that get better by the minute 🍻🏁 Call ahead to pre-order food and drinks so your crew can hit the ground celebrating.

Tuna Banh Mi is here to make your usual lunch look a little uninspired—seared ahi tuna, carrot, jalapeno, cucumber, cila...
05/09/2026

Tuna Banh Mi is here to make your usual lunch look a little uninspired—seared ahi tuna, carrot, jalapeno, cucumber, cilantro, sriracha aioli, and wasabi cream tucked into a rustic baguette like it knows it's the most interesting thing on the table. 🌶️🥖

Just Tapped: DreadnaughtA big time IPA throwback. Big malt character to balance bitterness and a high ABV. Big west coa...
05/08/2026

Just Tapped: Dreadnaught
A big time IPA throwback. Big malt character to balance bitterness and a high ABV. Big west coast citrus and pine hop notes. Big IPA how we used to like them.

You crushed the Corporate Challenge—now it's time to act like champions. 🏆 Franklin Tap is your CORPORATE CHALLENGE AFTE...
05/08/2026

You crushed the Corporate Challenge—now it's time to act like champions. 🏆 Franklin Tap is your CORPORATE CHALLENGE AFTERPARTY HEADQUARTERS. We have space for your crew! Make the smart move: call ahead to pre-order food and drinks so everything's ready when you roll in. Team bonding, but make it fun. 🍻

Just Tapped: Mana WahineA fun beer, inspired by a Hawaiian tropical latte. The base beer is a milk stout - addition of ...
05/08/2026

Just Tapped: Mana Wahine
A fun beer, inspired by a Hawaiian tropical latte. The base beer is a milk stout - addition of coconut & freshly roasted coffee and blended with ube for a luxurious beer and just enough of the tropical vibes

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325 S Franklin Street
Chicago, IL
60606

To access the bar & grill and gastropub and beer bar located on S Franklin Street in Chicago, here are the directions:

By Public Transport: Take any train or bus that goes to The Loop. Exit at the Monroe Station then walk southwest on S Franklin St for about a block. The venue is located on the left side of S Franklin St.

By Car: From Lake Shore Drive, take the Randolph Street exit towards The Loop. Then turn right onto N Wabash Ave., then left onto Madison St., followed by a right turn onto S Wells St. Finally, make another right turn onto S Franklin St. There is street parking along with nearby parking garages available as well.

*Note: Please follow all traffic rules and regulations in Chicago, particularly when parking in public areas.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 8pm

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The Franklin Tap is a must-visit bar and grill in the heart of Chicago's Financial District. This gastropub offers an extensive selection of craft beer, with 12 rotating taps and over 80 bottled and canned options. The menu features delicious tavern favorites such as burgers, wraps, salads, and Guinness stew that are made-to-order. The atmosphere is perfect for watching sports on one of the many TVs or enjoying all-day brunch every Saturday and Sunday. With a decade of experience under their belt, the team at The Franklin Tap knows how to make any occasion downtown seamless and fun. Don't miss out on this neighborhood gem located on S Franklin Street!

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