What are The Franklin Club's bar hours?

Sunday from 1pm, Monday and Tuesday from 2pm, and Wednesday to Saturday from 12pm — all until late, with public holidays from 2pm.

Is lunch available at Franklins Restaurant?

Lunch is by arrangement only — it's best to call ahead.

How do I book a function or event?

Contact the club directly by phone or email, or use the online contact form, to enquire about venue hire.

Franklin Club

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About Franklin Club

The Franklin Club is a long-established club, bar and restaurant in the heart of Pukekohe, offering a friendly atmosphere, food and drink in a family-friendly setting.

The club was established in August 1922 as Franklin's original gentleman's club and has evolved considerably since, moving to its current East Street location and undergoing significant upgrades to become a modern venue and events centre. Today it welcomes the whole family, with an on-site restaurant and bar, a gaming room, full TAB facilities, and live sport on big screen TVs, alongside pool and snooker tables and dartboards.

The club is managed by Ange Pirret, who brings over 25 years' experience in hospitality, supported by Bar Manager Denise Matene. It is led by President Graham Redington, Vice-President Tim Kempton, Secretary Glen McCall, and a committee including Roy Reddish, Peter Twentyman, Ed Mansell, Vijay Parsot and Russell Ford.

As well as Franklins Restaurant and a well-stocked bar covering beer, wine, RTDs and non-alcoholic drinks, the club runs a members draw and raffles every Thursday and Friday, and offers venue hire for functions and events.

The Franklin Club: A Pukekohe Institution Since 1922

In the heart of Pukekohe, The Franklin Club has been a fixture of the local community since August 1922, when it was established as Franklin's original gentleman's club. Times — and the club itself — have changed a great deal since then, and today it operates as a welcoming, family-friendly venue offering food, drink, entertainment and event spaces under one roof.

A Century of Evolution

What began as a gentleman's club has evolved into something much broader. Since moving to its current East Street location, The Franklin Club has undergone significant changes and upgrades to become a modern and comfortable venue and events centre, while still holding onto the sense of community that has defined it for over a hundred years.

The club is run by manager Ange Pirret, who brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience and a clear vision for the club as a family-friendly venue — the club of choice for people new to the area. She's supported by a strong team, including Bar Manager Denise Matene, alongside a committee led by President Graham Redington, Vice-President Tim Kempton and Secretary Glen McCall.

Food and Drink

Franklins Restaurant serves dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm, with bar snacks available from 4pm onwards on those same days. Lunch is available by arrangement only, so it's worth calling ahead if that's what you're after.

The bar itself carries a substantial range — draught beer on tap (with a rotating guest craft beer alongside the regulars), bottled beers, RTDs and ciders, a full wine list spanning sauvignon blanc through to shiraz and sparkling wines, plus spirits available on request and a solid non-alcoholic selection. The club also holds an off licence, with sales running from 10am to 9pm daily for those wanting to take drinks away.

More Than a Bar

Beyond food and drink, The Franklin Club offers plenty to keep members and visitors entertained. There's a gaming room and full TAB facilities on site, along with live sport shown on big screen TVs. For something more hands-on, the club has pool and snooker tables and dartboards available to use.

A long-running tradition at the club is its members draw and raffles, held every Thursday and Friday — a small but regular ritual that speaks to the club's community roots.

Functions and Membership

As well as its day-to-day offering, The Franklin Club hosts functions and events, with venue hire available for those looking to book something in. Office and function hire runs Monday to Friday from 8:30am, with other times available by arrangement.

Membership is also part of what the club offers, giving locals a way to become part of an institution that's been part of Pukekohe life for over a century.

Visiting The Franklin Club

The Franklin Club is located at 7 East Street, Pukekohe, and can be reached on 09 238 9465 or by email at manager@franklinclub.co.nz. Whether you're after a casual drink, a Wednesday-to-Saturday dinner, a game of pool, or a venue for your next event, The Franklin Club offers a genuinely local option with more than a hundred years of history behind it.

Signature items

Franklins Restaurant
Bar & Wine List
Gaming Room & TAB
Pool, Snooker & Darts
Members Draw & Raffles
Big Screen Live Sport

Rongopai Sauvignon Blanc — Sauvignon Blanc, available by the glass or bottle.
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc — Sauvignon Blanc, available by the glass or bottle.
Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc — Sauvignon Blanc, available by the glass or bottle.
Neds Sauvignon Blanc — Sauvignon Blanc, available by the glass or bottle.
First Pick Sauvignon Blanc — Low-alcohol Sauvignon Blanc.
Kopiko Bay Merlot — Merlot, available by the glass or bottle.
Oyster Bay Merlot — Merlot, available by the glass or bottle.
Baby Doll Chardonnay — Chardonnay, available by the glass or bottle.
Oyster Bay Chardonnay — Chardonnay, available by the glass or bottle.
Kopiko Bay Pinot Noir — Pinot Noir, available by the glass or bottle.
Roaring Meg Pinot Noir — Pinot Noir, available by the glass or bottle.
Rongopai Pinot Gris — Pinot Gris, available by the glass or bottle.
Roaring Meg Pinot Gris — Pinot Gris, available by the glass or bottle.
Red Knot Shiraz — Shiraz, available by the glass or bottle.
Rongopai Rosé — Rosé, available by the glass or bottle.
Oyster Bay Rosé — Rosé, available by the glass or bottle.
Angus the Bull Cabernet Sauvignon — Cabernet Sauvignon, available by the bottle.
Lindauer Baby — Sparkling wine, single-serve.
Lindauer Brut — Sparkling wine.
Jacobs Creek Moscato — Sparkling moscato.
Oyster Bay Brut — Sparkling wine.

On Tap Beer

Lion Red — Draught beer on tap.
Speight's Gold/Ultra — Draught beer on tap.
Export Gold — Draught beer on tap.
Export 33 — Draught beer on tap.
Tui — Draught beer on tap.
Heineken Silver — Draught beer on tap.
Tiger — Draught beer on tap.
Speight's Mid Ale — Draught beer on tap.
Export Ultra — Draught beer on tap.
Magners Cider — Draught cider on tap.
Heineken 500ml — Draught beer on tap.
Heineken 330ml — Draught beer on tap.
Guest craft beer — Rotating guest craft beer on tap — ask staff for the current offering.

Bottled Beer

Heineken — Bottled beer.
Heineken Zero — Non-alcoholic bottled beer.
Panhead — Bottled beer.
Steinlager Classic — Bottled beer.
Steinlager Ultra Low — Low-alcohol bottled beer.
Tiger — Bottled beer.
Corona — Bottled beer.
Kilkenny — Bottled beer.

RTDs & Cider

Monteith's Apple Cider — Cider.
Bombay G&T — Ready-to-drink gin and tonic.
Gordons Pink & Soda — Ready-to-drink gin and soda.
Smirnoff Ice — Ready-to-drink spirit.
CC & Dry — Ready-to-drink whisky and dry ginger.
Woodstock & Cola — Ready-to-drink bourbon and cola.
Jim Beam & Cola — Ready-to-drink bourbon and cola.
Coruba & Cola — Ready-to-drink rum and cola.
Cruiser Red/Green — Ready-to-drink vodka mix.
Smirnoff soda can — Ready-to-drink vodka soda.
Mudshake — Ready-to-drink dessert cocktail.
Macs Cloudy — Cider.
Fortune Favours — Ready-to-drink beverage.

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Schweppes Ginger Beer — Non-alcoholic soft drink.
Schweppes Diet Ginger Beer — Non-alcoholic soft drink.
Schweppes Lemon, Lime and Bitters — Non-alcoholic soft drink.
Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero — Soft drink options.
Red Bull — Energy drink.
Juices — Cranberry, Pineapple, Apple — Fruit juice options.
Post Mix Glass — Soft drink from post-mix.
Orange Juice — Fruit juice.

Frequently asked questions

What are The Franklin Club's bar hours?: Sunday from 1pm, Monday and Tuesday from 2pm, and Wednesday to Saturday from 12pm — all until late, with public holidays from 2pm.
Is lunch available at Franklins Restaurant?: Lunch is by arrangement only — it's best to call ahead.
When is dinner served?: Dinner is served Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm, with bar snacks available from 4pm on those days.
Does the club have gaming facilities?: Yes — there's a gaming room, full TAB facilities, and live sport on big screen TVs, plus pool, snooker and darts.
How do I book a function or event?: Contact the club directly by phone or email, or use the online contact form, to enquire about venue hire.
Where is The Franklin Club located?: At 7 East Street, Pukekohe.
What are the off-licence hours?: 10am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday.

Tips

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