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Tuesday 2pm - 9pm Wednesday 2pm - 9pm Thursday 12pm - 11pm Friday 12pm - 2am Saturday 12pm - 2am Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Franklin's

Franklin's is located on Public Square in Downtown Wilkes-Barre....we hope to see you soon!! Follow
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After a massive grand opening on Wilkes-Barre's Parade Day, March 15th, 2015, Franklin's earned it's notoriety as what would become one of NEPA's most popular downtown bars. Located in the heart of downtown Wilkes-Barre, Franklin's vintage and relaxed feel has brought customers back again and again. Franklin's offers more then just one of the largest drink selections in NEPA. The menu which includes homemade pulled pork, delectable burgers, and even unique favorites such as poutine, has the valley traveling downtown to see how good Franklin's really is. So whether it's a quick lunch break for downtown businesses or a wild Saturday night with cold drinks and live entertainment, Franklin's is here to deliver. Come and check out Wilkes-Barre's newest downtown bar for yourself!

09/22/2026

🔥🔥 YUENGS & WINGS 🔥🔥

Happy Tuesday! You guys already know what day it is we have a saucy wing sauce for you to try today and lucky enough Miss Brianna is working so she can shake up a sweet drink for you to sip on!

Of course we have $3.00 Yuengling pints and 75¢ wings in orders of 6, 12, or 18! IN HOUSE ONLY! Wing night starts at 5:00pm and ends at 9:00pm we will see you soon!!

OUR FEATURED FLAVOR OF THE WEEK:

🔥🍗🌶️- Honey Siracha

OUR OTHER SPECIALS:

🥣- Chicken Noodle Soup
🍰- Banana Fosters Cheesecake

09/19/2026

We’re raising a glass to the F.M. Kirby Center and their incredible history with a fresh lineup of specialty cocktails inspired by the them, their iconic past, and four decades of keeping downtown entertained! 🎬

These are ALL so yummy!
Come in, try them & let us know what one is your favorite!😏

🍊 𝑲𝑰𝑹𝑩𝒀 𝑲𝑹𝑼𝑺𝑯: 🍊
FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE, STOLI OHRANJ VODKA, TRIPLE SEC, SPRITE

🍎 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑹𝑼𝑩𝒀 𝑴𝑼𝑳𝑬: 🍎
FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE, JAMESON IRISH WH***EY, BRACES ORCHARD APPLE C***R, GINGER B**R

💎 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑫𝑰𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑵𝑫 𝑶𝑭 𝑫𝑶𝑾𝑵𝑻𝑶𝑾𝑵: 💎
PATRON SILVER TEQUILA, TRIPLE SEC
BRACE'S ORCHARD APPLE C***R, FRESH LIME
📷- drink in this post! 💍

🎭 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑶𝑳𝑫 𝑷𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑴𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑻: 🎭
ELIJAH CRAIG STRAIGHT RYE, APPLE BUTTER AND BRACES ORCHARD APPLE C***R, AGAVE

🥂𝑨 𝑻𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻 𝑻𝑶 𝟒𝟎: 🥂
OUR CLASSIC PUMPKIN PIE MARTINI,
TRY IT WITH ESPRESSO!

📸 𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻𝑺. 𝑪𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑨. 𝑲𝑰𝑹𝑩𝒀!: 📸
JAMESON IRISH WH***EY, SWEET TEA VODKA, RAZZMATAZZ, PINK LEMONADE, STRAWBERRY PUREE, EDIBLE GLITTER

p.s they’re our favorite neighbors! 🫢
Congrats to 40 years guys! 🍾

09/17/2026

• T H U R S D A Y•

❌ NO BURGER NIGHT TONIGHT ❌
DUE TO A SHOW AT THE KIRBY

Matthew opens at noon!🍻
Phil, Josh and Ms Brianna come in later!!

Brad Williams is bringing the laughs tonight… we’re bringing the drinks! 🎤🎭

Before you head to the F.M. Kirby Center, stop down for some food, cold drinks!

🚪: doors open at 5:30pm

🎫 : show starts at 7:00pm

🌙- Late Night Menu Starts at 9:00pm!

See you soon 👋🏼

09/15/2026

🔥🍗 YUENGS & WINGS 🍗🔥

You guys know what day it is, happy Tuesday! It’s wing night down on the square and Brianna is shaking things up with some specialty cocktails! Of course we have $3.00 Yuengling pints and 75¢ wings in orders of 6, 12, or 18! IN HOUSE ONLY

Come on down enjoy this beautiful cool weather while sipping a cold drink and eating some tasty food!

Our Featured Flavor of the Week:

🍗🔥🌶️- Spicy Hot Honey Habanero (Dry Rub)

Our Other Specials:

🥣- Sausage Tortellini Soup
🍰- Bananas Fosters Cheesecake

See you soon 👋🏼

09/09/2026

🪩🌞 HAPPY W•E•D•N•E•S•D•A•Y 🪩🌞

Happy Weekday! Don’t let your day be so gloomy come on down and enjoy a nice cold drink or cold b**r! If you didn’t hear we have a pretty awesome lunch special happening from 11:00am to 3:30pm Wednesday through Sunday!

We’re also adding:
- Half a Chicken Suboli served with a side of mild sauce and your choice of chips, fries or a salad.

- A chicken cordon blue press served with your choice of chips, fries or a salad.

F.M. Kirby Center is putting on an awesome show tonight with Ray LaMontagne! So before the show come on down enjoy some good eats and sweet drinks! Show starts at 7:00pm!

See you soon 👋🏼

09/08/2026

🔥🍗 YUENGS & WINGS 🔥🍗

Happy Tuesday y’all! It’s wing night down on the square and of the course the amazing Brianna is working shaking up some cocktails and serving smiles. Of course we have $3.00 Yuengling pints and .75¢ wings in orders of 6, 12, or 18! IN HOUSE ONLY

Our Featured Flavor of the Week:

🍗🔥- Cusabi Teriyaki Wings with a dash of Old Bay

Our Other Specials of the Week:

🥣- Red Pepper Bisque
🍰- Mini Creme Brûlée Cakes (Gluten Friendly)

See you soon 👋🏼

09/06/2026

🍾🌞 SUNDAY F•U•N•D•A•Y 🍾🌞

Happy Sunday Valley People! You know what to do today…get rest, go grocery shopping, drink a b**r and kickback and relax and watch the Notre Dame game at 7:00pm!

I have an even better idea though…come on down and visit the valleys once bartender of the week Matthew while enjoying a cold b**r or cocktail. We even thought of an awesome special for you guys because that’s how much we love you!

Special of the Day:

🍔🍳🥞- Breakfast Smashburger:

Our famous smash burger with two beef patties, topped with cooper cheese, the choice of bacon or sausage, maple syrup, a hash brown in between two brioche French toast buns! Served with a side of chips!

See you soon 👋🏼🍹

09/03/2026

✨ T H I R S T Y THURSDAY! ✨

Matthew (Once Bartender of the Week) opens at noon! He says he likes to meet new and interesting people, so come make his day interesting and stop on by!

Then later on we got another amazing bartender! So don’t be shy flock on over after the Mayors Cup and come see Phlamingo Phillip

• $6 BURGER NIGHT AT FRANKLIN’S! •
(6:00pm - 9:00pm)

These burgers include a beef patty, cheese, and a bun with a side of chips and a pickle! You can also build up your burger with other toppings at an extra cost!

🌙- Late Night Menu Starts at 9:00pm! We’ll be here after the game for all your late night needs!

See you soon 👋🏼

09/01/2026

🔥🍗 YUENGS & WINGS 🔥🍗

Happy Tuesday y’all! Come on down and enjoy a drink made by the fabulous Miss Brianna Marie and some food made by our amazing staff!

You already know we have $3.00 Yuengling pints and 75¢ wings in orders of 6, 12, or 18! IN HOUSE ONLY
Wing night is happening from 5:00pm to 9:00pm!

Our Featured Flavor of the Week:

🔥🍗- Mild Sauce (Oldie but a goodie)

Our Other Specials:

🥣- Roasted Stuffed Pepper Soup
🍰- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

We’ll see you soon! 👋🏼

Address

53 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18701

Opening Hours

Tuesday	2pm - 9pm
Wednesday	2pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 2am
Saturday	12pm - 2am
Sunday	12pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.Rodanos.com/

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