The Franklin Taphouse & Kitchen is a taphouse and restaurant at 129 Beachlands Road in Beachlands, east of Auckland. It has a 4.4 rating from 751 Google reviews. Its website describes a coastal-inspired casual dining and bar venue with cosy indoor seating, relaxed garden seating and a bar showing live sport. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, with takeaway, delivery, online ordering, vouchers, large celebrations and family meals. Menus draw on the nearby sea and seasonal produce, and the phone number given is 09 536 5978. Reviews and opening times are not detailed here.
A taphouse is a bar built around its beer list, so it pays to ask what is new on tap and to try a tasting before choosing a full glass. In a seaside suburb, a pub like this often doubles as the community hub, with families early in the evening and sports fans later, so match nights and weekends are the busiest and booking ahead helps for groups. Garden seating is a pleasure in fine weather but fills up quickly on sunny afternoons, so arrive early or ask for it when you book.
For a meal, a cold drink or live sport in Beachlands, The Franklin Taphouse is a lively local spot.