A South End staple for more than 25 years, The Franklin serves a full menu daily from 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. among creative cocktails from the city’s best bartenders, world-class wines at an unbeatable value, and local microbrews. Sunday Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hip, cozy neighborhood gastropub dispensing craft cocktails & modern comfort food until late. Based on 337 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
278 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 350-0010
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5 PM–2 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Wednesday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Thursday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Friday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 5 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 AM |
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Reviews
Jess Sprouse
Delicious brunch!!! I ate here last Sunday with my daughters, aged 4 and 9. We enjoyed several delicious dishes. Great music, great service, low key vibe. Definitely going back!
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tony villa
Needed an after dinner cocktail and this place was recommended by our restaurant we ate at. Somewhat crowded as we entered while the bar had a few people standing in front of barstools. I asked if we could sit there and they abridged. 2 old fashions and a couple of cocktails and off we went. The bartender was very friendly and fun to talk too. Although we didn’t have food, it’s a nice little place to stop by if in the area. BTW, drinks very affordable
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brenda laws
I enjoyed the lavender-honey glazed salmon with lentils and the smoky skillet roasted mussels were so tasty we even sucked on the shells! Good to be back on the street where I grew up. The slow burn was good too. Our waitress Sofie was super attentive.
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Ding Dong
Haven’t been there in years but it was fantastic. I just wish you would invest in some sound dampening materials. Soooooooo darn loud!!
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Henry Stern
Amazing service, particularly for my food allergies. Lovely outdoor dining out in front of the restaurant, though weather permitting without even umbrellas available. Trees provide shade to certain tables. And the food was good too – enjoyed the chicken with 20 cloves!
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Al Biglan
A great little bar with fantastic staff. Love the cozy atmosphere, the food that is “above what you would expect” (and expectations from the menu are already high). Most of all the good selection and diversity of drink options with bartenders who care to make the drink you want. My favorite bar in South End. (maybe in Boston general…)
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S PJ
First time here (Aug 2022)
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gavin etzkorn
Delicious low key restaurant. I would recommend. Great drinks, quick service. Only critique would be expand the menu, it is on the smaller side and everything we tried was so good. I’d happily try more options if offered.
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Ed Cronauer
A great local bar that we happened to stop in a few weeks ago. They pour a perfect pint of Guinness. Enjoyed our time there.
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Tony D’Antonio
Cute/cosy neighborhood spot. Excellent food. Good cocktails. Friendly service.
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