Franklin Tap

“I found this spot while looking for a late-night meal near my hotel since there weren’t many other options open.”

I found this spot while looking for a late-night meal near my hotel since there weren’t many other options open. I ordered to go, and my food came out steaming hot and delicious. I got the smash burger with a side of loaded tots, and it was perfect! The burger comes with thousand island, which I’d never had on a burger before, but it was amazing. The patty was well-seasoned, and everything 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.

Miss

Oct 2025

“Great beer selection.”

Great beer selection. Didn't get food, maybe next time.

Scott E

Aug 2025

“Great food at Franklin Tap.”

Great food at Franklin Tap. I love a good high top table. Nice place of TV's for game watching. Excellent chimichuri steak salad.

Debra Johnson Chin

Jun 2025

“Came to check out this little tap bar for lunch and honestly the food was fantastic and worth the price.”

Came to check out this little tap bar for lunch and honestly the food was fantastic and worth the price! We ordered the Cubano Panini and the Tuscan chicken panini with fries! Definitely will be back here!!

Brittany Felix

Feb 2025

“Cool spot for local conversation that has a huge beer list in the Loop’s business district.”

Cool spot for local conversation that has a huge beer list in the Loop’s business district. They were even willing to put on the Red Wings game for me!

Brand Blouse-Moore

Jan 2025

“Came on a recommendation; must concur it's a fine place.”

Came on a recommendation; must concur it's a fine place! We had the 'happy hour' $12 cheeseburger special, so I expected a modest one...but it was a half pound patty! A million beers; packed with a young afterwork crowd and sports on multiple TVs so quite loud for a Tuesday. Will be back!

Conrad Pomykala

Sep 2024

“A pub on the side of Willis Tower, this is the only address to remember.”

A pub on the side of Willis Tower, this is the only address to remember. The food is good, the beers are to die for and the staff is super friendly. The sporting atmosphere is cool, and both the clientele and the waiters are young and open-minded.

Yvan

Jul 2024

“Just a short 15 min walk from ogilvie station in the Loop.”

Just a short 15 min walk from ogilvie station in the Loop. great food, service and atmosphere. I highly recommend this place for any bar goer coming from outside of Chicago. Great craft beers on tap. I had Mapplewoods "Fat Pug" Milk stout (5/5), not to sweet not to bitter, chocolate notes, a very balanced stout. I also had one of their burgers, really juicy patty when I went, lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onions where all very fresh and complimented the burger well! Solid burger. 4/5

Jonathan Taylor

Mar 2024

“Great food and free shuttle to the bears game.”

Great food and free shuttle to the bears game. They also give out plastic cups so you can carry your drink on to the bus. All in all it is a really nice bar in downtown chicago that has reasonable prices and great drink specials. We've been to this place twice on our 5 day chicago visit. KROMBACHER!!🇩🇪

Jaqueline

Jan 2024

“Omg…a hidden gem for great food, but the music was heavy metal which might deter some unfortunately.”

Omg…a hidden gem for great food, but the music was heavy metal which might deter some unfortunately. Visited for lunch and ordered some breakfast skillets, tacos and burgers. The food has great flavours and great taste. The service was friendly and quick, but not pushy. Just right. I personally loved the music, but some of my family questioned it (lol) for being too heavy metal. If my fam didn’t question the music, it would be five stars across the board. And it you like, or don’t mind, some heavy metal for a change, then I expect you’ll give it five stars too!

D & S

Jan 2024

“Service was super friendly and fast.”

Service was super friendly and fast. Everything we had to eat was delicious. The drinks were decent except for the spicy margarita. I love spicy margs and this one missed the mark. Otherwise, everything was fantastic. This a good spot for delicious bar food and a few drinks. Try the Buffalo Chicken rolls!

Kay

Jan 2024

“This was the bar to hang out just before the Bears game at Soldier Field on Sunday.”

This was the bar to hang out just before the Bears game at Soldier Field on Sunday. The atmosphere was great. The business is geared to cater to the fans. The service is cheerful and efficient. They have parking and a free bus ride to Soldier Field and that’s a huge draw. But even otherwise looked like they have a pretty loyal clientele.

Kumar Changavar

Dec 2023