Franklin Hall

Came here on a Thursday night around 7 PM for a private party and the bar was completely full with no open tables when we had entered. There was a separate room for the private party that had beer tables, TVs, a separate bar and bartender. The private room was super spacious so definitely great for a large party. They had catered pretzel bites with cheese, brussels sprouts (amazing!), Cheeseburgers, chicken, wings, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, veggie wraps, and all of that was 10/10. Fingers crossed that it's on the regular menu as well. Has a pretty great beer selection, I had ordered the Mustang mango passionfruit sour which I haven't seen around before so definitely worth a try. Overall had a great time, will likely be back if I'm in the area, but I'm sure if it'll be as enjoyable with such a fully packed bar.

This review reflects my experience dining out with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires me to maintain a diet free of gluten (including cross contact).SERVICE: 4/5 starsDRINKS: 3/5 starsFOOD: Not applicableAMBIANCE: 2/5 starsVALUE: 4/5 starsOVERALL RATING: 3/5 starsFranklin Hall is a neighborhood institution; I love coming here for drinks with friends willing to venture to Columbia Heights.Recently, I visited Franklin Hall for trivia, which they host on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For those of you inclined to play trivia on your phones, Tuesdays' games are hosted by District Trivia and facilitated via the Triviamatic app on your iPhone or Android. Note that Wednesday games are scored on paper (this review represents our experience for a Tuesday game).This week, we had a fabulous time competing against the other 39 teams present and in search of the ultimate prize ($50.00 of that evening's bar tab). While we did not win, my friends enjoyed the cocktails and bar-food offerings available to the venue's patrons. Unfortunately, the food menu is not friendly to those who are gluten-free; I had to eat before visiting Franklin Hall as its menu is very much focused on (or in contact with) gluten. The four Madras cocktails I consumed over the three hours of trivia were perfectly fine--drinking well vodka during happy hour can be an economical decision (even if name-brand liquor tastes better).I'll be back to Franklin Hall for trivia soon. After I eat dinner at home to ensure I don't get sick from cross contact at the venue.

This is a great bar to watch Sunday night football, tons of seating unlike some other places in the area. Food is also pretty tasty, lots of different dipping sauces available which I appreciate. They also have games available to "check out", just leave your ID with the bouncer. Ordered the grilled chicken BLT, with a side of Tater tots. Tater tots so good we got a couple side orders for the table! I have already been here a couple times and will continue to do so!

Went here to watch a recent football game. My friends had luckily already gotten a spot when we I arrived as the place was packed! Everyone at the bar was there to watch the football game, but one of the TVs in the room was playing the basketball game. Wish they would have changed it. Unfortunately, he other TV near it was broken. There were lots of drink options to choose from and the fries that we had were thin and perfectly cooked.

The best place to watch sports. There are so many TVs and they really do show every game. They have bingo on Mondays, trivia on Tuesday and Wednesday. Games all weekend long and they have touch tunes so you can control the music. A massive place with the main side by the entrance being the louder more lively side and the other having pool tables and high tops. Food is bar food, expect nachos, wings, fried pickles, quesadillas and burgers. Not the best, but not the worst and reliable considering you are there for the sports and beer. Bar service, but the lines move quick and they are efficient with how to order. Always a massive menu and it changes so be ready with the drink you want. Only ever had good options here.

Franklin Hall is your typical sports bar. It is the perfect place to camp out on a Sunday for football. They have a wide range of beers available in addition to wine and liquor. Their food is idealfor soaking up some alcohol. While they are PACKED on game day their service is superb. It does not take long to get the attention of a bartender and get another round of drinks.For improvement I do wish Franklin Hall would increase their vegan options. It was not clear what food I could enjoy as a vegan. I am sure this is not a complaint to most people however I did not like that I could not hear anyone sitting next to me. The venue is so loud. I don't think Franklin Hall can improve that, and I am sure many people go there because of the loud cheering crowds. I prefer to be able to watch sports and still have conversation with the people around me. Overall I loved the amount of TVs at Franklin Hall, the beer selection is unbeatable, prices are reasonable for DC, for a sports bar the tables were clean, and I had a good football Sunday.

For what it's worth, this is a classic sports bar. I believe this is a Philly team sports bar. On football weekends this place shadows a divey atmosphere with beer soaked tables and floors. I visited on an NFL weekend and it was packed, shoulder to shoulder. On weekends and major sporting events this bar is perfect for singles and the young crowd who are not turned off by close contact with others. How packed was it? Borderline uncomfortable. They have plenty of drink options to choose from. The business does a good job of maintaining city ordinance on capacity limits, so it is not uncommon to experience long lines to enter. Overall a good casual sports bar option for the U Street/14th Street corridor.

This was a wonderful place to go with family (adults) after a wonderful dinner nearby. We wanted to frequent a lively place where we could also spend quality time together playing pool and having a few brews. We found it and we had a great time.Franklin Hall occupies the footprint of a previous huge commercial laundry facility that existed when I lived in DC back over a decade ago. As a result, the place is huge and they recently expanded. The two sides have their own full bar and the "old" part has the food service with dining tables and bar. The "new" side has a bar, pool tables, and a large sitting area. The place is just HUGE. We entered and they were having live music and an interview with locally famous people surrounded by a very friendly audience. We admired the beer menu, which contained a large selection of local microbrews as well as national brews. I had the Franklin Hall IPA that was shipped from Chicago. It was delightful. We then entered the next side with the pool tables. Although well frequented, it was spacious enough for conversation. Many groups, including sports teams, were having a great time, enjoying brews and having lively conversations. The salient feature of the venue - besides the brews - is just what a fun, and inclusive place it is. Every race, ethnicity and orientation was present. With a huge rainbow flag at one end. We had a superb time.

If you're in your 20s and looking for a place on Saturday after 8pm this place is for you. Large and loud space with a variety of taps. We also got the pretzel and burger. Personally I found the burger was tasteless and a white meat color which was odd. The pretzel strangely just tasted like wheat. However the service was quick for both the beers and when we ordered our food. This isn't really my scene but it was for others obviously - lively and busy on Saturday night!

They changed the ball game at half time and refused to change it back despite numerous tvs. Very frustrating as we brought a group to watch the game a too late to leave to catch the rest of the game.