The Franklin

The Franklin The Franklin Taphouse & Kitchen is a lively pub and restaurant located on Beachlands Road. With its fun, distinctive seaside décor and welcoming atmosphere, this venue is perfect for leisurely meals, celebrations, or parties. Whether you're a local or visitor, there's something for everyone with breakfast available on weekends and lunch and dinner served daily. Come experience the cool vibes and all are welcome attitude at The Franklin.
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11/09/2026

Come with us on a drive from Ormiston Town Centre to The Franklin, Beachlands.

A nice 15 minute drive in a 1 minute reel 🚘🚙✨

10/09/2026

A little sauce makes all the difference 🍴

Get pouring and drizzling at The Franklin ✨

Last chance to book in your tables for Father’s Day ✨Treat dad to a nice meal and a couple of b**rs this Sunday 🍻
05/09/2026

Last chance to book in your tables for Father’s Day ✨

Treat dad to a nice meal and a couple of b**rs this Sunday 🍻

04/09/2026

Where are you heading for drinks this weekend?

Come and see us at The Franklin | Beachlands ⭐️

01/09/2026

We have a great menu for you to work through, so come and see us ✨

Don’t forget that Father’s Day is this Sunday too ✨

29/08/2026

Once again, thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our recent fundraiser for Leo.

Here’s a little look behind the scenes and some words from our guest chef Rodney Gomes

A huge thank you to Second View Studio for all your amazing support!✨
Please support Jeena and her partner for your next video and photo shoot. They are such amazing people, incredibly talented, and a pleasure to work with! 📸🎥
Highly recommended!

East Auckland NZ
Lumina
Second View Studio

Break out the lederhosen and dirndls—Oktoberfest is coming to The Franklin! 🍺🥨Join us on Saturday, 17th October from 12 ...
29/08/2026

Break out the lederhosen and dirndls—Oktoberfest is coming to The Franklin! 🍺🥨

Join us on Saturday, 17th October from 12 PM for a day of German vibes in Beachlands. We’ve got cold steins, delicious German platters, live tunes, and prizes for best dressed.

🍻 OKTOBERFEST STEIN DEALS:
• $35 Pre-order: Limited Edition 2026 Stein filled with Oktoberfest b**r
• Refills: $22 Oktoberfest B**r | $26 Premium B**r
🎶 THE LINEUP:
• 1:00 PM: Live Music by Red Tonik Band
• Till Late: House DJ keeping the music going

🥨 PRE-ORDERS RECOMMENDED: Steins and German Feast Platters are limited, so reserve yours early!

28/08/2026

We want to sincerely thank you for your support. Cushla unfortunately couldn’t make it as she was taking Leo for his chemotherapy, but having Anna and Sarah there to support us meant the world.

As I mentioned, a single event can only do so much given everything they are going through. But as Anna shared recently, Leo is a true fighter who meets every challenge with positivity, which is why he stays so remarkably strong.

At The Franklin, supporting our community is at the heart of what we do. As locals, it’s our shared responsibility to stand by one another whenever we can. One event alone won’t be enough to fully support a single mum and her brave boy—every bit of ongoing help matters, and together we can make a genuine difference.
Let’s keep looking out for each other and supporting our community. ❤️

Lumina
East Auckland NZ
Rodney Gomes
The Franklin Taphouse & Kitchen
Second View Studio

27/08/2026

We are so lucky to have a team that love what they do here at The Franklin.

We have lots going on each week, so come and visit us ✨

25/08/2026

CHEERS 🥂 to a good week ahead, so grab your family and friends and head over to The Franklin | Beachlands ✨

🏉 WARRIORS VS KNIGHTS — LIVE & LOUD! 🔥This Sunday | From 4PM | Big ScreenGet the crew together and catch Warriors vs Kni...
24/08/2026

🏉 WARRIORS VS KNIGHTS — LIVE & LOUD! 🔥
This Sunday | From 4PM | Big Screen
Get the crew together and catch Warriors vs Knights live and loud at The Franklin!

🍻 All Bar Snacks — $10
🍺 Jug of L***r — $38
🍺 B**r Bucket of 4 — $38
🍽️ Sunday Roast — $30 includes kids eat free
👧 Kids Eat Free! (T&Cs apply)

Big game. Great food. Cold drinks. See you Sunday! 🔥🏉

22/08/2026

Feeling the warmth of the wood-fired pizza oven at The Franklin.

🍕🍕🍕

When was the last time you had great pizza?

22/08/2026

Another dish to add to your list of Franklin favourites ✨

Sausage & mash is everyone’s favourite right?

This is what we are up to during September at The Franklin | Beachlands 🥂Come and join us ✨
20/08/2026

This is what we are up to during September at The Franklin | Beachlands 🥂

Come and join us ✨

Address

129 Beachlands Road
Auckland
2018

To get to Beachlands Road in Auckland, you can take several options.

Public Transport: Take a train or bus and alight at the nearest station or stop. From there, hail a taxi or book an Uber to drive you to your destination.

Driving/Parking: If you have your car, navigate towards Beachlands Road via your preferred mapping app. There is ample parking available near the location - try searching for parking lots in the area before driving down. Please be mindful of any parking regulations in place.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 9pm

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What people say

The Franklin, located on Beachlands Road in Auckland, has received mixed reviews from various sources. A recent review from the New Zealand Herald praised the pub's "friendly service" and "great atmosphere," but noted that some of the food was "hit or miss." Another review from Metro Magazine was less positive, stating that the restaurant's menu was "uninspired" and lacked creativity.

Online reviews of The Franklin are also mixed. Some customers have raved about the pub's cozy atmosphere and delicious food, while others have complained about slow service and high prices. One customer on TripAdvisor wrote that they had a "fantastic meal" at The Franklin and would definitely return, while another reviewer on Zomato said that they were disappointed with their experience and felt that the food was overpriced.

Recent customer comments posted online include both positive and negative feedback. One customer on Facebook praised The Franklin for its "great selection of craft beers" and "friendly staff," while another commented that they had a "terrible experience" due to slow service and cold food. On Google Reviews, one customer described The Franklin as a "hidden gem" with "amazing food," while another complained about poor service and long wait times.

Overall, it seems that opinions on The Franklin are divided. While some customers have had great experiences at this pub/restaurant, others have been disappointed by slow service or lackluster food. It is worth noting that many of these reviews are quite recent (within the past year), so it is possible that The Franklin has made changes since some of the more negative reviews were written.

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