The best bars & nightlife in Franklin

3 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Highland Mountain Bike Park

Nightlife

Highland Mountain Bike Park is the spot for lift-access laps, mellow cross-country spins, and progression-friendly features like the indoor…

75 Ski Hill Dr (Northfield)

“Highland Mountain Bike Park is the spot for lift-access laps, mellow cross-country spins, and progression-friendly features like the indoor training center and bag jump. Rentals and coaching make it beginner friendly, while experienced riders can chase speed, new lines, and that just-one-more-run feeling.”

From the Franklin newsletter, October 5, 2026

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Kettlehead Brewing Stevens Mill

Nightlife

Kettlehead Brewing Stevens Mill is the Franklin outpost pouring award winning beer with a food menu that goes beyond brewery snacks,…

40 Canal St

“Kettlehead Brewing Stevens Mill is the Franklin outpost pouring award winning beer with a food menu that goes beyond brewery snacks, including artisan wood fired pizza. Keep an eye on the Franklin taplist, grab a table, and settle in with something you’ll actually crave tomorrow.”

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Highland Pub

Nightlife

Highland Pub is the go-to at Highland Mountain Bike Park for a cold beer and a legit refuel between laps, or a laid-back debrief after a…

75 Ski Hill Dr (Northfield)

“Highland Pub is the go-to at Highland Mountain Bike Park for a cold beer and a legit refuel between laps, or a laid-back debrief after a full-send day. Expect hearty, no-nonsense eats, trail talk at every table, and the kind of energy that keeps you hanging out.”

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