The Franklin Tap

The Franklin Tap We're the Loop's neighborhood bar serving tavern favorites and a huge selection of craft beer.

We're the Loop's neighborhood bar serving tavern favorites and a huge selection of craft beef. Our menu offers tavern favorites as well as a selection of 12 rotating taps and over 80 craft beer bottles and cans. We're open 7 days a week at 11am, have tons of TVs for watching sports, and all day brunch every Saturday and Sunday.

Lederhosen energy: encouraged. B**r lover energy: required 🍺 Join us at Franklin Tap on September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM fo...
09/08/2026

Lederhosen energy: encouraged. B**r lover energy: required 🍺 Join us at Franklin Tap on September 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM for Founders Oktoberfest Tapping & Cooler Giveaway—an afternoon of classic German fare, Founders samples and swag, and a draft lineup that seriously came to play. From Oktoberfest and Ultimate Oktoberfest to KBS Caramel, Mosaic Promise, Centennial IPA, Breakfast Stout, and Easy Drinking B**r, this tap takeover is bringing full fall flavor. Bonus points if you're still here for the cooler drawing at 6pm 👀

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Lederhosen energy is highly encouraged at Franklin Tap on September 16 at 4:00 PM for Founders Oktoberfest Tapping & Coo...
09/08/2026

Lederhosen energy is highly encouraged at Franklin Tap on September 16 at 4:00 PM for Founders Oktoberfest Tapping & Cooler Giveaway 🍺

We're pouring a fall-forward lineup from Founders Brewing, including Oktoberfest and barrel-aged Ultimate Oktoberfest, alongside KBS Caramel, Mosaic Promise, Centennial IPA, Breakfast Stout, and Easy Drinking B**r. Expect German food pairings, samples and swag from local Founders reps, plus a cooler giveaway drawing at 6 PM—so don't wander off before the steins settle 😎

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Labor Day was made for raising a glass to hard work, good company, and keeping the long-weekend energy alive 🍻 Franklin ...
09/05/2026

Labor Day was made for raising a glass to hard work, good company, and keeping the long-weekend energy alive 🍻 Franklin Tap is here for the victory lap—easygoing, classic, and just the right amount of spirited. 🇺🇸

Our Thursday special hits$6 Krombacher Pils drafts & $5 Jeppson's Malört shotsGet into that holiday weekend!
09/03/2026

Our Thursday special hits

$6 Krombacher Pils drafts & $5 Jeppson's Malört shots

Get into that holiday weekend!

Just Tapped: Old Nation Brewing Co. Boss TweedA big New England-style for those who love the haze. Coming from Michigan,...
09/02/2026

Just Tapped: Old Nation Brewing Co. Boss Tweed
A big New England-style for those who love the haze. Coming from Michigan, this b**r is always a treat.

Salmon BLT is what happens when your sandwich order gets a little more interesting 😏 Crisp, savory, and stacked with jus...
09/02/2026

Salmon BLT is what happens when your sandwich order gets a little more interesting 😏 Crisp, savory, and stacked with just the right amount of attitude, Salmon BLT makes every bite feel like the smart choice that still knows how to have fun. 🥪

Franklin Tap knows Nachos are the table favorite for a reason: refried beans, pico de gallo, house-pickled jalapeños, Mo...
08/31/2026

Franklin Tap knows Nachos are the table favorite for a reason: refried beans, pico de gallo, house-pickled jalapeños, Monterey jack & Cheddar cheeses, guacamole, roasted tomato salsa, and sour cream doing the kind of teamwork that gets all the attention 🧀🌶️😏

Weekend All Day Happy Hour at Franklin Tap is the weekend's best personality trait: brunch energy, easy sipping, and zer...
08/29/2026

Weekend All Day Happy Hour at Franklin Tap is the weekend's best personality trait: brunch energy, easy sipping, and zero urgency. Start slow, settle in, and let the day do its thing 🍳🍹

Franklin Tap made Black Bean Rolls for people who appreciate a little crunch with their swagger: black beans, com, Monte...
08/26/2026

Franklin Tap made Black Bean Rolls for people who appreciate a little crunch with their swagger: black beans, com, Monterey jack & cheddar cheese rolled in a crispy flour tortilla, with chipotle ranch bringing the smoky side-eye 🌯😎

Franklin Tap knows Caesar Salad is the kind of popular pick that never has to ask for attention. Chopped romaine hearts,...
08/24/2026

Franklin Tap knows Caesar Salad is the kind of popular pick that never has to ask for attention. Chopped romaine hearts, Parmesan cheese, brioche croutons, and Caesar dressing come together like they've been running the room all along 🥗😏

Turkey Burger at Franklin Tap is bringing main-character energy: a house-made ground turkey patty stacked with provolone...
08/22/2026

Turkey Burger at Franklin Tap is bringing main-character energy: a house-made ground turkey patty stacked with provolone, avocado, pickled red onion, habanero aioli, and brioche like it fully understands the assignment 🥑🔥

Wednesday called. It wants better plans. Franklin Tap has Wednesday All Day Happy Hour ready to carry the middle of the ...
08/19/2026

Wednesday called. It wants better plans. Franklin Tap has Wednesday All Day Happy Hour ready to carry the middle of the week with Well Crafted Wednesdays energy, good pours, and even better company 🍺😎

Franklin Tap knows Chimichurri Steak Salad has a fan club for a reason: chimichurri-marinated flank steak piled over mix...
08/17/2026

Franklin Tap knows Chimichurri Steak Salad has a fan club for a reason: chimichurri-marinated flank steak piled over mixed greens with roasted red & green peppers, roasted corn, avocado, cherry tomato, red onion, goat cheese, and balsamic vinaigrette. Basically, the overachiever of the table 🥩🥑

Franklin Tap presents Shrimp Tacos for anyone who likes their cravings with a little swagger. Shrimp Tacos show up, stea...
08/15/2026

Franklin Tap presents Shrimp Tacos for anyone who likes their cravings with a little swagger. Shrimp Tacos show up, steal the spotlight, and leave absolutely no room for boring bites 🌮😏

We're back!The Bears are back at Soldier Field for the first time in 2026. Ride our free shuttle to all home games this ...
08/15/2026

We're back!
The Bears are back at Soldier Field for the first time in 2026. Ride our free shuttle to all home games this year!
Shuttle times today: 10am, 1030am, 11am
Post game we have one return trip, 30 minutes after the game ends
$9 parking in the garage above the bar; walkable to all major Metra & CTA lines

Just Tapped: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. KellerweissA Sierra classic makes its return. It's been years since we've had thi...
08/14/2026

Just Tapped: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Kellerweiss
A Sierra classic makes its return. It's been years since we've had this b**r tapped at Franklin Tap and it's tasting as good as ever. A hefeweizen brewed using a traditional Bavarian technique. Flavorful with a hazy golden color. Perfect for a late summer afternoon.

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325 S Franklin Street
Chicago, IL
60606

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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