The main appeal of the the place is as a “sports bar”. However they’re showing the sports fromNOW TV. Which is obviously a streaming platform. And again obviously that means the live sport is not “live”. You 30-40 seconds behind actual sky sports or whatever it may be.So if you’ve got idiots with their phone out spoiling it as they know a goal has gone in or a race has been win. It really defeats the object of marketing itself as a prime destination for sport. Had to leave on Gold cup Friday as a group of lads behind us had their phones out cheering horses that had won, despite the race being only halfway round on the franklins screens.
Jocelyn Ayub
Great place to watch the sports. The staff very kindly put in the Dunfermline vs Dundee United game for us. Very nice Indian lady behind the bar.
Neil Berryman
Pints were very poor but I was advised the gas wasn't good that day.grub mediocre nothing special staff are really
Dave Jenkins
Not the place to watch all 6 nations games they favour the football first
James Simpson
Went for a works night out. 17 or us. 6 or 7 rounda of drinks and a feed for 15 of us. When asked was there any chance of the other 2 meals we were asked to leave because the waitress felt intimated. Have since learned this has happened to other groups. One member of the door staff (who I done the door with years ago) told us it happens all the time with groups of 6 or more. Will never be back...
Stuart Clarke
Didn't have any food, but this place has the biggest damn screen I've ever seen! Great for the footie and
Chloe McMaster
We came to watch the darts. The staff were really polite and the place was clean and really cool vibes.
Ward Family
I visited Franklin's Sports Bar on the Saturday between Christmas 2023 and New Year's (Sat 30th December), to meet a friend for a few games of darts and some drinks.The bar staff were as friendly and helpful as ever.My one-star review is for the chef who is based upstairs, in close proximity to the dart board.Throughout the duration of our trip to the bar (approximately two hours), he was engaged in a fantastic routine of picking his nose continuously and then mixing flour, spices, etc., in bowls, with his unwashed hands. He did this while glued to his phone throughout, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings or to the fact that paying customers could actually see what he was doing.Doing this while cooking at home would be grim enough. To do it when in a position of cooking for actual paying customers, is on another level.As I walked downstairs to go to the bar, I felt sorry for the people I passed who were eating burgers, pizzas, etc., having presumably ordered their food on the assumption that basic standards of hygiene and decency were being followed.It was one of the most disgusting sights I've seen in a hospitality setting. I'm leaving this review so that other people can make an informed decision when considering whether to order food in there.
Tim Osullivan
Manic, packed out for Man Utd v Liverpool. Queued for 20 minutes to get a pint, but cracking atmosphere. Great fun. Easier to get served another night.
Elaine Baillie-Smyth
Proper sports bar. Mostly men but that didn't matter.If you like a beer and the footy then this is the place to go.
Friendly staff and a great atmosphere for those wanting to watch live sports! I’ve been to quite a few sports bars over the years and this easily has the most guaranteed viewing experience with the giant screen! ⚽️?
Malc x
Good bar to watch sportsPlenty TV’s one of them huge!Pool tables too? It’s a big place so it’s probably hard to keep warm but it’s positively freezing in the place which is also the reason the food arrived candle warm . Service and staff are really good thoSo it could be a really good bar if they sort out a couple of things. And please sort that gents toilet door that bangs horrendously every 20 seconds
Lawrence Lavery
They don't take reservations - which is poor, especially, if you want to see a specific sporting event. Apparently, they do food, but there is indication if do on their webpage. When you call them your answered with appalling manners. Moronic is a good word to describe the service. That, to some extent, is not the serving staff's fault, but the management's fault. The management don't hire the right people, nor do they train them properly.To add to the above, they had the sporting event on that we wanted, and with commentary. We wanted to have food. Kitchen did not open until 13:30. We pre-ordered - they took our money. When noticed it was late and asked about the food, we were told the chef had not turned up! No apologies, no offer of getting us food in, or a drink - nothing. Male toilets on one level were out of order. It is fault of the people who run The Perch, Sweet Afton, Henry's. They are all poorly run. If someone is reading this and they're into running bars, can you open a decent sports bar, where people can get something to eat and have decent service.
Wavy GS
A very bizarre place. It's almost like they don't want the business to succeed. Been here 4 times now, today bringing a group of people, and it will probably be my last.Great screens, decent sound, decent seats, good drinks.Awful food.FREEZING COLD - everyone had coats on!No crisps or nuts.Only two bar staff on.Toilets downstairs broken...again.Toilets upstairs - dryers didn't work.Female toilets downstairs, door broken.Its been the same EVERYTIME.I want to love this place so much but don't think I will be back.
Fionnuala O' Hagan
I love coming here but please, please, sort the toilet situation out!
The main appeal of the the place is as a “sports bar”. However they’re showing the sports fromNOW TV. Which is obviously a streaming platform. And again obviously that means the live sport is not “live”. You 30-40 seconds behind actual sky sports or whatever it may be.So if you’ve got idiots with their phone out spoiling it as they know a goal has gone in or a race has been win. It really defeats the object of marketing itself as a prime destination for sport. Had to leave on Gold cup Friday as a group of lads behind us had their phones out cheering horses that had won, despite the race being only halfway round on the franklins screens.
Great place to watch the sports. The staff very kindly put in the Dunfermline vs Dundee United game for us. Very nice Indian lady behind the bar.
Pints were very poor but I was advised the gas wasn't good that day.grub mediocre nothing special staff are really
Not the place to watch all 6 nations games they favour the football first
Went for a works night out. 17 or us. 6 or 7 rounda of drinks and a feed for 15 of us. When asked was there any chance of the other 2 meals we were asked to leave because the waitress felt intimated. Have since learned this has happened to other groups. One member of the door staff (who I done the door with years ago) told us it happens all the time with groups of 6 or more. Will never be back...
Didn't have any food, but this place has the biggest damn screen I've ever seen! Great for the footie and
We came to watch the darts. The staff were really polite and the place was clean and really cool vibes.
I visited Franklin's Sports Bar on the Saturday between Christmas 2023 and New Year's (Sat 30th December), to meet a friend for a few games of darts and some drinks.The bar staff were as friendly and helpful as ever.My one-star review is for the chef who is based upstairs, in close proximity to the dart board.Throughout the duration of our trip to the bar (approximately two hours), he was engaged in a fantastic routine of picking his nose continuously and then mixing flour, spices, etc., in bowls, with his unwashed hands. He did this while glued to his phone throughout, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings or to the fact that paying customers could actually see what he was doing.Doing this while cooking at home would be grim enough. To do it when in a position of cooking for actual paying customers, is on another level.As I walked downstairs to go to the bar, I felt sorry for the people I passed who were eating burgers, pizzas, etc., having presumably ordered their food on the assumption that basic standards of hygiene and decency were being followed.It was one of the most disgusting sights I've seen in a hospitality setting. I'm leaving this review so that other people can make an informed decision when considering whether to order food in there.
Manic, packed out for Man Utd v Liverpool. Queued for 20 minutes to get a pint, but cracking atmosphere. Great fun. Easier to get served another night.
Proper sports bar. Mostly men but that didn't matter.If you like a beer and the footy then this is the place to go.
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly staff and a great atmosphere for those wanting to watch live sports! I’ve been to quite a few sports bars over the years and this easily has the most guaranteed viewing experience with the giant screen! ⚽️?
Good bar to watch sportsPlenty TV’s one of them huge!Pool tables too? It’s a big place so it’s probably hard to keep warm but it’s positively freezing in the place which is also the reason the food arrived candle warm . Service and staff are really good thoSo it could be a really good bar if they sort out a couple of things. And please sort that gents toilet door that bangs horrendously every 20 seconds
They don't take reservations - which is poor, especially, if you want to see a specific sporting event. Apparently, they do food, but there is indication if do on their webpage. When you call them your answered with appalling manners. Moronic is a good word to describe the service. That, to some extent, is not the serving staff's fault, but the management's fault. The management don't hire the right people, nor do they train them properly.To add to the above, they had the sporting event on that we wanted, and with commentary. We wanted to have food. Kitchen did not open until 13:30. We pre-ordered - they took our money. When noticed it was late and asked about the food, we were told the chef had not turned up! No apologies, no offer of getting us food in, or a drink - nothing. Male toilets on one level were out of order. It is fault of the people who run The Perch, Sweet Afton, Henry's. They are all poorly run. If someone is reading this and they're into running bars, can you open a decent sports bar, where people can get something to eat and have decent service.
A very bizarre place. It's almost like they don't want the business to succeed. Been here 4 times now, today bringing a group of people, and it will probably be my last.Great screens, decent sound, decent seats, good drinks.Awful food.FREEZING COLD - everyone had coats on!No crisps or nuts.Only two bar staff on.Toilets downstairs broken...again.Toilets upstairs - dryers didn't work.Female toilets downstairs, door broken.Its been the same EVERYTIME.I want to love this place so much but don't think I will be back.
I love coming here but please, please, sort the toilet situation out!