The Franklin Bar
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy, and Bar$$$$
Center City West, Philadelphia
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Melissa WallaceFebruary 28, 2015Service is well done. However: Thinking people come to say they have "been" here. Good tables for a date who likes a good drink.
Jenna Flateman PosnerOctober 18, 2012Be patient when visiting FMI, there's usually a wait...and it's well worth it!
Sarah ChambersNovember 22, 2010Get here early! I love it but it's gotten very difficult to get in (regardless of how often you've been or how close you live).
Constance StangaroneApril 28, 2013The bouncer is awesome and the wait staff is incredibly knowledgable.
Danya HenningerNovember 13, 2009The Conquistadora may be the best Tequila drink you've ever tried. Not sweet. Just right. Or try something on the rocks -- rock, that is. One huge ice cube! Read more
If you like Tequila, the "Mexican Firing Squad" here will be the last drink you will ever order. Also, blues radio and 30s vibe make it a good nightcap spot.
Nathan FFebruary 16, 2012Tell the bartender a liquor you like (but not vodka, they don't carry it), and ask for a bartender's choice. Odds are you won't be disappointed.
Lynne CMarch 28, 2011Get the pastrami salted pistachios. Spicy & Salty & delicious! Perfect with your (very strong) drink ;)
Ricky MasonJuly 16, 2011Great atmosphere, great drinks. Beware though, USA absinthe is not real absinthe... It's just green licorice tasting liquor.
Albert YeeAugust 3, 2010The Gunslinger is a wonderful, stronger version of my favorite drink, the Old Fashioned. Those glaciers of ice are oh so fun.
L MDecember 14, 2010they do have a snack menu, so have some pistachios and the second labor if you're feeling savory with a hint of sweet
Try the Demon Tied To My Chair In My Brain - Perfect starter cocktail!
Damien Basile 😈March 24, 2013Go elsewhere. The "liquor" is subpar. My absinthe was bad & my girl's white wine was whack. I had to fight to get them to serve me absinthe alone! If you want cRaZy mixed drinks then, I guess.
head straight to the bar and tell the bartender to 'surprise you.' you won't be disappointed.
Steve McQuaidOctober 24, 2010Try the Restraining Order. Best tequila drink and maybe the best cocktail I've ever had.
Jason ProsekDecember 7, 2011Single handedly turned this craft beer drinker into a cocktail enthusiast.
Kimberly ColemanJune 15, 2011Try the regime change punch. All at the table envied me for ordering. But try not to have more than two...
kocoJuly 8, 2009there's a super old school vibe to this place, wear suspenders or like a flapper dress, order cocktails, pretend you had to get in with a special knock and a password
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The Franklin Bar
112 S 18th St (btwn Chestnut & Sansom St)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19103
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Wed–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
(267) 467-3277
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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