About Franklin Hall
From Franklin Hall's own website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
Franklin Hall is a beer hall on Florida Avenue NW in Washington. It sits in the historic Manhattan Laundry building. Its website says it shows over 35 different drafts, and Google describes a 60 foot bar with rotating taps.
The room is built for watching sports. The website counts 20 televisions and says it shows NFL Sunday Ticket games every week. It also calls itself home to DC's largest Arsenal fan group, and it says it opens for Arsenal matches, with doors generally an hour before kickoff.
A kitchen serves food, and a walk-up window sells snacks. There are table games like Connect Four and Jenga, and you can bring your own. Trivia runs on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and there is live music on Fridays.
Families are welcome on weekdays until 8 pm, and children stay seated with their parents. Saturday and Sunday are 21+ all day.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Questions people ask
Answers come from Franklin Hall's website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
Can kids come to Franklin Hall?
Yes, on weekdays until 8 pm, when they must stay seated with their parents. Saturday and Sunday are 21+ all day, though the website says Arsenal matches are family friendly.
Does Franklin Hall have trivia?
Yes. Its website lists District Trivia on Tuesday nights, played through an app. On Wednesdays it runs J St Trivia with paper and pen.
Is there live music?
The website says there is live music every Friday night from about 8 to 11.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom and seating. The website says the entrance and restrooms are accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
garden district and Aslin Beer Company are each 0.4 miles away. TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is 0.5 miles away, and Dacha Beer Garden (Shaw) is 0.8 miles away.
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Before you visit Franklin Hall
Parking is limited near the hall. The website suggests public transportation or a car service. The nearest garage it names is Lot 727 at 2125 14th St NW.
Check franklinhalldc.com before you go. Its announcement banner covers early openings for sporting events. If you want a board game, ask the host when you walk in.
garden district and Aslin Beer Company are each 0.4 miles away. TAKODA Beer Garden & Rooftop Bar is 0.5 miles away, so it is easy to add a second stop.