Franklin Mortgage And Investment Company

The Franklin Mortgage and Investment company is so cool. I try not to fall for cool, but this place just oozes it from every corner. If you like cocktails, then this is absolutely the spot from you.

The Franklin is an homage to the prohibition, speakeasy era. The name is the first disguise, and it's only noted by a small sign in front of the door. I scoped out the location from the across the street. The Franklin is a place where once inside, you feel like your in a special club. There are so many people walking by outside, and they don't even know!

Inside, the Franklin looks gorgeous. The keep the lights low in their long, skinny space filled with tables and a small bar. The wait staff here is excellent. They definitely add to to environment in a unique way. Additionally, the drinks are top notch. I'm not big on cocktails, but it seems to be the only thing to order here. The drinks are incredibly well mixed and pack a punch.

I'm not sure how this place gets on a weekend night; probably a bit too packed for my liking. Ideally, this is a spot where you can grab a table and relax with a few friends and share a few laughs over your cocktails.

The daiquiri was all around my favorite, and the least alcoholic tasting. The bartender said he thought it was their best drink, and the standard by which any bar can be judged. "Walk into any bar in the world, and order their daiquiri. If it's good, then you can stay an have a few other drinks without having to worry about the quality." The "Old Fashioned" is a bourbon based drink that comes in a short tumbler with a hulking piece of ice. Approaching only with a fondness toward bourbon. Finally the Seelbach was a bitter champaigne-style cocktail. Good and strong, but not my favorite.

Bottom Line: I'm not going to give you any hints on where the space is. Go find out for yourself. Feel like part of a special club. Close you eyes as you fork over $12 per drink. Enjoy the atmosphere, and take in the aura of a different time where one needed to drink in secrecy.

Essentials:

112 S 18th St

(267) 467-3277

Hours: 5pm-2am

Avg Cocktail: 12

Cash only: No

Reservations: No