The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Bar in Philadelphia, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
A Rittenhouse cocktail-first pick for drinkers who want the bar to be the point of the night. Use it for dates, after-dinner drinks, or a small-group stop; choose Tria for wine, Oyster House for a clearer food plan, or Good Dog Bar for a more casual tavern mood.
About The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company is a Philadelphia venue with evening and late-night hours every day of the week. Because confirmed public details are limited, the safest way to plan is around what is known: it opens at 5 PM daily, closes at 12 AM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Use it as a Philadelphia stop when the timing fits an evening plan and the smart-casual dress code works for your group. If you are comparing the broader area, Good Dog Bar, Oscar's Tavern, Oyster House, Tria, Via Locusta are other Philadelphia names to consider depending on the kind of outing you want.
A Philadelphia evening option with late weekend hours
The strongest confirmed planning detail is the schedule. The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company opens at 5 PM every day, which makes it an evening-only option based on the available hours. Friday and Saturday are the latest nights, with closing listed at 2 AM; the rest of the week is listed until 12 AM.
The practical advantage is flexibility after 5 PM. It can fit before or after another Philadelphia plan, especially on weekends when the listed hours run later.
Where it fits in a wider Philadelphia plan
For more options, scan Pearl's Philadelphia bars guide, or compare nearby food plans in Pearl's Philadelphia restaurants guide. Travelers building a fuller weekend can pair the decision with Philadelphia hotels and other Philadelphia experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 1715 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- thefranklinbar.com
- Phone
- +1 267 892 4557
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company occupies a subterranean room below Rittenhouse Square and cultivates a quietly refined bar culture. Regulars and locals converge here for the certainty of well-made drinks rather than novelty — the crowd moves with an unhurried confidence that underlines the place’s steady personality. The writing emphasizes technical ambition in cocktail construction without pretension, so the mood reads elegant and restrained. This is the sort of spot where conversation is foregrounded and the drinks program earns loyalty: focused craftsmanship in a tucked-away setting that feels private and composed rather than flashy.
Best For
This bar is best for evening occasions where quality and composure matter: date nights, late-night cocktails, and special evenings when a reliable, well-executed drink is the goal. The description’s emphasis on neighborhood regulars and stools suggests it also suits after-work stops and low-key catch-ups with friends. It’s not pitched as a loud, tourist-driven destination; instead it rewards small groups, couples, and solo visitors who appreciate a serious cocktail program and a consistent, quietly cultivated atmosphere.
Ordering Tips
The write-up stresses the Franklin’s serious approach to both classic and original cocktail construction, so steer toward the bar’s crafted cocktails rather than novelty trends. If you want the clearest expression of the program, ask the bartender for a house original or a classic done with technical precision — the staff are described as part of a technically ambitious tier in the city’s cocktail circuit. On busier nights, arrive early if you hope to snag a favored stool or a small table; regulars often stake out their spots.
Venue details
Ambiance
Low-lit, moody, and 1920s-inspired, with an intimate late-night cocktail-bar atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Signature Pours
- Bell's Revenge
- Everything She Wants
- Angostura Sour
- Self-Made Monster
Planning details
Location
1715 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Via Locusta, Notable alternative
- Tria, Notable alternative
- Good Dog Bar, Notable alternative
- Oscar's Tavern, Notable alternative
- Oyster House, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Philadelphia
Choose The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company over Tria when cocktails matter more than wine. Tria is the easier recommendation for a low-friction glass-and-snack plan, while Franklin is better for a more drinks-driven Rittenhouse night where the room and cocktail focus carry the booking.
Against Good Dog Bar and Oscar's Tavern, Franklin is the more intentional choice for a date or polished small-group stop. Good Dog and Oscar's are better for casual value, looser groups, nights when nobody wants to manage the mood too carefully.
If food is central, cross-shop Oyster House or Via Locusta first. Oyster House gives the clearer seafood-led experience, Via Locusta fits a restaurant-shaped evening; Franklin is the better add-on when the drink program is the reason to go.
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Compare The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company | Philadelphia | No published awards |
| Via Locusta | Philadelphia | No published awards |
| Tria | Philadelphia | No published awards |
| Good Dog Bar | Philadelphia | No published awards |
| Oscar's Tavern | Philadelphia | No published awards |
| Oyster House | Philadelphia | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company?
Plan for the evening. The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company opens at 5 PM every day and is listed until 12 AM Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday run later, with closing listed at 2 AM.
What's the crowd like at The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company?
crowd details are not available here for The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company. The confirmed planning details are its Philadelphia location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours.
Is The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company good for a date?
It may fit a date night if the listed evening hours and smart-casual dress code match your plans.
Is the food good at The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company?
food, menu, chef, or pricing details are not available here for The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company. If you need a confirmed meal plan, compare other Philadelphia options such as Via Locusta or Oyster House and check each venue's current details directly.
