The Franklin Hotel
About this pub
A boutique pub on Franklin Street in the middle of Adelaide, with seven rooms sitting above an ever-changing craft beer tap list. Each room is styled differently, with an en suite, split-system air conditioning, a smart TV and local artwork on the walls, plus a communal balcony looking out over the city. Downstairs the kitchen turns out schnitzels, steak sandwiches and fish and chips alongside a rotating chef's menu, and there's a function space for bigger nights.
Features & amenities
Rooms & rates
3 room typesPremium Room
The best of the seven — rooms 1 and 3. Both have a deep soak bathtub in a generously appointed bathroom, and room 3 adds a double-headed shower. King beds and enough floor space to settle into a chair with a book, under reworked street-lamp lighting in room 3 and a pink powder-coated boom lamp in room 1.
Superior Room
Rooms 2 and 6. Room 2 is built around a large bathroom with a very deep bath and keeps its original stained glass window. Room 6 is one of the largest in the hotel — light and airy on the western side with three big windows, and private enough to disappear into. King beds in both.
Deluxe Room
Rooms 4, 5 and 7. Queen beds and en suite bathrooms, with work by local artists, rustic timber panelling and colourful lighting giving each one a cosy, lived-in feel. A comfortable base for a night in, or a good launching point for a night out.
Where you'll be
The Franklin Hotel92 Franklin StreetAdelaide SA 5000Adelaide CBD
What guests say
4.5 / 5 from 1,055 Google reviewsLuke & 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 my next visit to Adelaide
Only came here for dinner and drinks one evening with a couple of friends, so can't really comment on the accommodation aspect. But decent, basic bar in a central city location with good selection of craft beers and typical pub grub, all averagely priced. Highly recommend the hot dogs!
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 tasted. I always come here before going to a show. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming and have an amazing memory. I love their spicy chicken nibbles, so crunchy and saucy, the textures are magical. I always come back here, all day menu, it suits everyones needs anytime of day!!
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 wife had the Chicken and mashed potato and she raved how delicious that was. The service was nothing short of incredible. Our waiter was brilliant, a young man that is studying theatre he told us. He didn’t even need to write down our order, he remembered everything. Very impressive. Very neat and clean. We will definitely be coming back to this establishment. Thank you.
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 Adelaide. Cannot recommend enough!
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