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    The Franklin Tap

    3.3 (262 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE FRANKLIN TAP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Yellow Curry Chicken and Rice...half finished!
    Brian M.

    Here again waiting on my train after a fantastic law school reunion (20th, gosh I'm getting old!). I generally come here during football season because they have numerous TVs showing various games. It's a fantastic spot to just chill and they don't put any table rotation pressure on the patrons. They have a few new menu items and I tried the biscuits and gravy in the morning. Moved on to a yellow curry chicken and rice for lunch which was amazing. I eventually had to leave, but kudos to the service in this fantastic sports bar. Definitely will return on my next trip to Chi-town!

    Spicy Italian beef is delicious
    Nessa D.

    Terrific place to grab some food and beer!!! We stopped here after walking downtown and we were delighted to try this place. I ordered the spicy Italian beef and my husband ordered the cheese curds to share. Both items were absolutely delicious! The spicy Italian beef was my favorite because the meat was perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful so 10/10 for that. It came with a side of tots which were also delicious. The cheese curds we got were well cooked and tasty as well. I plan on returning to try some other items off their menu. When glancing over the menu I noticed a lot of healthy options that look delicious. I highly recommend coming here if you are in the area. I know I will!

    Bison Burger+ chicken curry soup
    Grant A.

    Came in for lunch one day. Wanted a S'mores beer which they happened to be out of. Mild disappointment. Ordered a bison burger with a side of chicken curry soup. Really liked the soup it was hearty and life giving. Ended up going with an Arnold Palmer instead of the beer. Definitely want to come back and try some of the beer at some point.

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    Jané J.

    I found this spot while looking for a late-night meal near my hotel since there weren't too many other options open. I ordered to go, and my food came out steaming hot and absolutely delicious. I got the smash burger with a side of loaded tots, and when I say it was perfect, I mean it! It looked so good I ended up eating it there lol. The smash burger comes dressed with thousand island, which I'd never had on a burger before, but it was amazing. The patty was well-seasoned, and overall, the meal completely exceeded my expectations. I was even thinking about that burger and tots the next day . I definitely want to explore more around the menu, and this will be my new spot every time I'm in the area.

    Santa Fe Chicken Rolls
    Sagarika G.

    Franklin's Tap in Chicago is the perfect spot for a chill pre-night out vibe. It has that laid-back sports bar feel with awesome food and drink options. The service was quick and friendly--no wait, which is always a win! I had a smoky, refreshing mango mescal cocktail, while my friend enjoyed a berry drink that was the perfect sweet-savory combo. We shared the southwestern chicken rolls, which were hot, delicious, and came with a killer dipping sauce. Other appetizers like the buffalo chicken sliders and black bean quesadillas also caught my eye--definitely on the list for next time. Great drinks, great food, and fast service--Franklin's Tap is a solid choice to kick off any night!

    Cheese Curds
    Kenna G.

    Good happy hour spent here! Cheese curds & quesadilla were my favorite apps. Nice drink list & several mock tails. Good service, casual restaurant.

    Hopewell Lightbeam With Roasted Kale And Sweet Potato Salad
    Steve A.

    Good hangout especially for workers in The Loop. It's been around for awhile, so it's one of the older places since these change all the time it seems. The Franklin Tap is of course located on that street across from the Sears Tower. A lot of beers to choose from, however most of these aren't on tap but rather in bottles and cans. Prices are pretty high especially on the food but not crazy high for this area to be honest. As the name implies, it's a place to get beers. It has quite a lot. Though most of these aren't on tap. Lots from local craft breweries. There's some that are on special. It's about $8 for a typical pint. Quite a lot to charge to be sure. As for the food, even though it was expensive it was good. It's about $14 for the Roasted Sweet Potato And Kale Salad. This is one of the options for vegetarians. Get it vegan by substituting for the honey mustard dressing. This also has avocado, red onions, roasted grape tomatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, and roasted walnuts. Lots of things are roasted on it. The price was okay considering there was a lot. Even though it's mostly known for beers, there's lots of liquors and cocktails. It can make the good seem like an afterthought, but it shouldn't be because most of it's pretty good to be honest. There's meaty things like burgers and wings, and a few things for vegans and vegetarians.

    Crispy Chicken Wrap
    Rachel S.

    Been to Franklin Tap for a couple work happy hours, but finally came for lunch and was thoroughly surprised by the food! I ordered the crispy chicken wrap with fries, which was really good! Restaurant also has a fairly large beer list. Patio and indoor space are both nice and the service is always accommodating to large groups.

    Tap obstructed views of the Chiefs beating the Ravens 27-10.
    Mike F.

    The "Tap" reminded me of a typical Midtown Manhattan bar. Not so much a community but a place to knock back a few after work while waiting for the train. A nice selection of beer: a Dovetail Brewery Vienna Lager (him), Guinness (her), and Pretzel Sticks (both), with tap-obstructed views of the Chiefs beating the Ravens (27-20).

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    Went for weekend brunch. Eggs not cooked all the way, pancakes were sub par. (Very dry) . Service was spotty. Will not go back.

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    Great food. Bit noisy, but it is a bar. Good service. The bread pudding was awesome!

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    Food was very good and the beer selection was excellent. Staff was very attentive and helpful when it came to choosing a beer.

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    Good food. Service was friendly & efficient. Large menu & big beer list. I had the turkey panini. It was excellent

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    Ask the Community - The Franklin Tap

    What time does the happy hour run?

    Hi Vita! All our our specials at Franklin Tap run all day from open to close!!

    Do you have gluten free options?

    Hi Wendi! Thanks for reaching out to Franklin Tap. We don't have a gluten free menu, however, you can get any of our sandwiches or wraps lettuce-wrapped/without the buns. We are happy to be as accommodating as we can be to your dietary preferences… Read more

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    Came here as it was in walking distance after a nearby wine tasting. What can I say...some weeks…read morecall for an extra libation. I had been wanting to try Industry Ales when it opened and was glad to have had the opportunity to finally check it out! I was slightly thrown off, as the dining tables are at the front of this space, and the bar is all the way at the back. In fact, my friend at first glance thought it was a sit-down dining establishment sans bar seating. We found our way to the bar and posted up at two seats. We were offered menus right away and found the bartender extremely knowledgeable. This was super helpful when facing down an encyclopedia of ales. He offered samples when we explained what we were looking for. That is service above and beyond, especially on a bustling Friday early evening. The brews were tasty, but I couldn't really discern what I was drinking apart to say it was a lighter Belgian Ale. Wine is more in my wheelhouse, but always good to change things up, especially when a person has the opportunity to be guided by an expert. The people seated nearby had ordered the tuna tartare which looked delicious. In fact, all of the menu is globally influenced (think: pizza samosas, pierogis, Korean BBQ) in addition to the classic brewpub favorites. In addition to the Brewpub, this location features the Millroom, a speakeasy-style lounge. I did not have a chance to check that out on this visit. Definitely a cut above the usual sports bar and a place to expand one's knowledge of brews.

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    Really nice combination of dive bar and haut beer destination. There's dirty hipsters and vested…read morefinance bros in the same place, and the best part is they seem fine enjoying each others company. Right on. Actually the best part is the beer selection. There are some very choice finds that all the untappd and beer advocate faithful are seeking out. I was pleased and then some, even getting some nice recs from the bartender based on some newer brewery offerings and my taste profile. The place was easy to get in and find a good spot on a Tuesday night at prime time. Easy to order, easy to settle up. Did I say it was easy?! Some Tool was playing when I drank my stout. Appropriate. Other 90s nu metal and grunge followed. The free popcorn wasn't bad either. Prices are appropriate depending upon the beer you get. I shall return!

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