The Franklin Hotel
ProHighlights
- Five areas for groups, from a front-bar nook for 15 to a beer garden for 40 standing
- Example set menu from $55 per person for two courses
- Finger food platters of 20 pieces from $62
About The Franklin Hotel
The Franklin Hotel is a boutique pub on Franklin Street in the Adelaide CBD, open seven days from lunch until late. Its tap list of independent beers changes often, with gin, whisky, wine and cocktails behind the bar. Groups can book one of five areas. The Front Bench sits right by the bar and suits groups of at least 10 seated or 20 standing, while the Long Bench, the roomiest indoor area, takes groups of 15 or more seated or 30 standing and suits birthdays and stand-up celebrations. The dining room is set back from the front bar, seats up to 22 with full table service and works for business meals and sit-down dinners. The Coke Light Room is a cosy nook in the front bar for about 15, and the beer garden can be hired for standing groups of 40 or more. Food runs from finger food platters of 20 pieces, such as lamb kofta, sausage rolls, dumplings and mini hot dogs, to an example set menu at $55 for two courses or $65 for three. Drinks are flexible: bottles of wine on arrival, an open bar or a drinks list set to your budget. A booking is confirmed with a food deposit of $10 per guest, up to $500. Outside food and drink are not allowed, though cakes are welcome, and seven rooms upstairs let guests stay the night.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
A minimum food spend of $10 per guest, up to $500, confirms the booking; if your group orders from the main menu, it is refunded once that amount has been spent.
Food
Finger food orders are needed seven days ahead, and food and drink choices with final numbers five days before. Dietary needs can be catered for.
Beverages
Outside drinks are not permitted.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
Which space suits a sit-down dinner?
The dining room is the quieter option, seating up to 22 with full table service. Larger seated groups can use the Long Bench, which takes 15 or more seated.
What does a set menu cost?
The pub's example set menu is $55 per person for two courses or $65 for three, with choices such as lamb rack, duck breast and barramundi. Finger food is priced per platter of 20 pieces, from $62.
How is a booking confirmed?
The pub doesn't hold tentative bookings. Paying a minimum food spend of $10 per guest, capped at $500, confirms the date and goes towards your food.
Can we bring our own food or a cake?
Outside food and drink aren't permitted, but cakes are allowed. Decorations are welcome too, apart from confetti, scatters, petals or anything stuck to the walls.
Can guests stay overnight?
Yes. The hotel has seven boutique rooms upstairs, each with an ensuite, and you can book one or all of them ahead of your event.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Dan Cassar
a month ago
Luke & the team are some of the coolest bar staff you'll meet. Amazing beer range & super chill atmosphere. Great meals on menu & just one of those cool pubs you can hang in & soak up the vibe. Will definitely be back on…
Bianca Butler
3 months ago
A great place to go and eat anytime of day. They have an amazing menu and I have nearly tried the whole lot. I loved their pasta, their hotdogs are amazing and they, in my opinion, have the best garlic bread I have ever…
Marts 2004
4 months ago
Absolutely amazing hotel for a feed. My wife and I had a dinner here prior to going to see Pretty Woman the musical on Friday night. I had the Wagyu beef schnitzel and chips with the traditional gravy 💯 delicious. My w…
Harvey Miller
5 months ago
One of the last "small-biz" (not owned by a big company) pubs going about. Good service, great craft beer selection and cozy vibes inside. Nice little beer garden out back. Still holds the best schnitty I've had in Adela…
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