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Who we are

Franklin Tap is your neighborhood bar in the heart of the Loop — a city tavern with craft beer roots, scratch-made food, and a great vibe. Whether you're grabbing lunch, catching a game, or winding down with a whiskey, we're here 7 days a week with 12 rotating taps, 80+ bottles and cans, and plenty of reasons to stick around.

Welcome to the Loop's neighborhood bar

325 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL

What's Happening

All Day Happy Hours
Nov3

Tuesday All Day Happy Hour

Weekly Tue

Chicago's Finest Tuesdays

Tuesday = All-Day Happy Hour
Because Tuesdays need a little help.

🍺 $2 off Maplewood Brewery cans
🥃 $9 Koval Distillery spirits

Pull up a stool. We...

All Day Happy Hours
Nov4

Wednesday All Day Happy Hour

Weekly Wed

Well Crafted Wednesdays

Wednesday = All-Day Happy Hour
Because the week is dragging.

🍺 $2 off Maplewood Brewery & Distillery cans
🥃 $9 CH Distillery spirits

Same bar. Same f...

All Day Happy Hours
Nov5

Thursday All Day Happy Hour

Weekly Thu

Thursdays are the new Fridays!

Thursday = All-Day Happy Hour
We're so close to the weekend.

🍺 $6 Krombacher Brewery drafts
🥃 $5 Jeppson's Malört, BAM & Bourbon shots
🍷 $9 wi...

All Day Happy Hours
Nov6

Friday All Day Happy Hour

Weekly Fri

Wind Down Fridays

Friday = All-Day Happy Hour
Because you've earned it.

🍺 $5 featured draft
🍺 $2 off Spiteful Brewing Company Working for the Weekend cans
🥃 $5 featured shot...

Upcoming Events
Featured Events
Nov8

Hop on the Free Shuttle to all Bears Home Ganes

Sun, Nov 08, 5:00 pm

Ride, Don't Drive! We are running a free shuttle to all Bears home games!

Franklin Tap offers ticket holders free transportation to and from Soldier Field on the Franklin Tap Sh...

Click for more information and sign up
All Day Happy Hours
Nov9

Monday All Day Happy Hour

Weekly Mon

Easy Does It Mondays

Mondays are hard.
Happy Hour helps.

🍺 $2 off all drafts
🥃 $7 Benchmark Bourbon

All day. No catch.

Check out what's on draft right now
 

Visit Us

Franklin Tap

325 S Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60606

(312) 212-3262

Hours

Monday - Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
Wednesday - Friday: 11 am to 12 am
Saturday - Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
Thanksgiving: Closed

The validated parking is at 329 S Franklin St, the entrance ramp is just north of Franklin Tap. Ask your server or bartender for the validation sticker when you arrive.

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Chips & Salsa

Crispy chips and salsa

Katie

Nachos

Great nachos with guac, pico, jalapeños, cheese, & refried beans!

Katie

Happy Hour Cheeseburger

Imagine a thick, juicy patty of dry-aged beef, freshly ground and grilled over open flame so the outside forms a deep, caramelized crust while the inside stays tender and pink. The aroma alone makes your mouth water. It's layered perfectly: • Buttery toasted brioche bun that's soft but strong enough to hold everything together • Melted aged cheddar dripping over the patty • Applewood smoked bacon for a salty crunch • Fresh crisp lettuce and vine-ripe tomato for brightness • Caramelized onions slow-cooked until sweet and jammy • A house sauce—creamy, tangy, slightly smoky When you bite into it, the juices soak slightly into the bun, the cheese stretches, and every bite hits savory, smoky, sweet, and fresh all at once. The outside has that satisfying grill char, and the inside melts in your mouth. It's messy. It's rich. It's unforgettable.

Devin

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