The Franklin Hotel Bar is a more upscale establishment, dimly lit, with an older feel. The drinks are priced average for the upscale bars in the area. They have a large selection of wine, however the martini I had left much to be desired. The wine was great. I like that there are big comfy chairs and couches throughout.
The crowd here is more the reason for the lack of stars as it is very liberal. Twice now I have had conversations turn rather ugly over very simple comments.
One time in particular, I commented that I was confused why both bathrooms in the bathroom area said "Women's." I walked over to use the restroom and in that little hall the door on the left said Women's. So I turned and went to walk in the one on the right and it also said women's... I was very confused at this so I walked back to the bar and asked my friend to check and make sure I wasn't crazy. I wasn't trying to start a fight with anyone and was simply trying to find a place to pee... the bartender let me know that both of those were ladies rooms and the men's room was actually back toward the back of the establishment. I remarked that that was very confusing and was immediately ridiculed by two women at the bar a few seats down. They started loudly making comments about our male privilege and asking why they can't even have two restrooms without a man throwing a fit. I proceeded to discuss my support of our current President from that point on with my friend.
This wasn't the only time that we were shunned as conservatives here. We tried it again a few weeks later, and again an innocuous conversation turned into us being slammed for being conservative.
I will not be back as the overall crowd of regulars here seem to want to chase off anyone who doesn't share their beliefs. I have reviewed quite a few places and this has been the only time politics has kept me from enjoying an establishment.