Franklin Lounge

During F1 weekend, we stopped at the bar in the Delano (now W) for cocktails. The atmosphere is stylish and whiskey-focused. However, staff mentioned the bar's selection and quality have declined in recent years under MGM's management. While the ambiance is pleasant, I wouldn't recommend a special trip unless you're staying at the hotel.

I liked the layout and decor of this bar but dang those prices were cray cray.$17 for a shot of Buffalo Trace. I can buy the bottle for 34. So it's whatever you like to throw down in a bar. Some people like putting a $20 bill on the bar and getting a shot and some people wince a little. The wincer would be me. Even if you pull down 400 an hour I'm not sure, unless you come with friends, that this will be your favorite place. That being said I think their selection was great and the staff was nice and accommodating. They also have some appetizers that went well with our drinks so all in all it's worth a try we had a few drinks and enjoyed it.

This is an upscale lounge in Delano lobby with lots of seating options, great drinks and excellent service. A nice place to get away from the casino and relax, work, have pre-dinner cocktails, ... Suggestions: Please fix your hours on Google that say 24hrs. As of today the website says Mon-Sat 2-12, Sun closed. Consider moving the lobby waiting area further from the bar. When families are waiting with kids it can ruin the awesome vibe here. Doesn't happen often, but when it does, ugh.

Definitely make sure to stop by this bar at the Delano! They have some amazing craft cocktails, especially their "Comfortably Numb" - Woodford Reserve Double oak Bourbon infused with vanilla, coffee beans and Carpano. This drink is FIRE!!!! Jared is amazing and provides the most wonderful service.

We visited the Delano last week on our first trip to Vegas and the bartender Gerad did NOT disappoint. His drinks were amazing. Two separate times we left other bars where the drinks were mediocre to go and get a drink just from him. Highly recommend stopping in The Franklin at the Delano hotel and make sure you get a drink from him! Thanks, Gerad!!!!

The bartender was super friendly!! Perfect espresso martini. He also recommended a red wine that I ended up loving! Definitely will be back.

Awesome place. Must see

Amazing Whiskey Selection, Great Service. Good old fashioned!

Came here after the Usher concert to get a cocktail and glad I did. The bartender, Charlie is the nicest and knowledgeable bartender I've met. I asked if he could make me a Gin Martini and it was one of the best I've ever had. Not over powering or too sweet it was just right. He's also an Usher fan so he's okay in my book. If you want a great cocktail that's away from the casino this is a great option.

Wow wow wow I am blown away by everything!!! The ambience cute intimate decor just great drinks everything. Let's get into it, I stayed at the Delano over the weekend and I'm not a walk the strip kinda person lol I leave that to the young kids. I stopped in to have a quick drink which led to me being there until it closed! The bartender was Charlie and can I tell you I REALLY HOPE HE NEVER LEAVES! He was the nicest most knowledgeable and personable bartender ever. I am from San Diego and when I say I'll be making the 5 hour drive JUST TO have a drink made by Charlie I mean that! I am a Gin girlie so I ordered a French 75 and then I was telling Charlie I love Aperol and to my surprise I looked up and saw another drink in front of me! Charlie went out of his way to make a special cocktail for me, if that isn't a great bartender I don't know what is!!! All in all this is a great cute little bar to have a drink or three and be around some grown up scale people. I hope to visit soon and have another drink by Charlie himself!!!!

I'm not usually one to spend time in a lobby bar, but I loved Franklin. Lots of comfortable seating options and just separated enough from check-in that you forget you're still waiting for your room, but not separate enough that you can't enjoy some people-watching. Rey is an excellent bartender that actually knows how to make cocktails (do you know how many times I've had to tell a bartender how to make a drink?) and knows just the right amount of conversation to make without being obtrusive. They have a great whiskey selection and if you're not sure what to order, just ask!

Really loved this quiet and calm bar in the Delano you forget your in the lobby because it has very cool and upscale vibe. Had a couple of Martinis and they were fantastic! Will definitely recommend.

Franklin is such a beautiful calm local bar on the strip. Very high end and upscale. Also have a few tvs for sports watching . Definitely recommend it. Nice place for all!

The sweet sirens call made me stop in here to get a drink at the bar. Plus as I walked by I could not stop tapping my foot to the elegant sounds coming from the female singer. She is so amazing and even interacts with the audience as she sings. The Franklin bar was just a pit stop for me for a drink. Although they offer actual food I did not partake of any this trip. The Franklin is a throw back to the wonderful lounges of the 1930s and 1940s with the female singer not dancing on the piano. Her voice is magical and she keeps the audiences attention. She even waves as guests walk by. It feels like I know her. She is very magnetic. Her band is amazing and keeps the beat wonderfully to her singing. Some of the covers that they are performing sound just as the originals, so there is so much talent that goes into this band. The Franklin is located in the beautiful Delano near the lobby. The band that is playing makes the entire energy of the bar and lobby area alive. Her voice carries all the way down the hall and you can hear it as you turn the corner coming from the MJ experience. One does not just hear her voice there is so much passion and energy in her singing. As I sit her and write this, the cocktail is so enjoyable. The whole Franklin bar is alive now because of the sirens voice that is mesmerizing. The service here at the bar is great, but the prices are a little high. With the performance from the band it does not matter. I stopped in here for a cocktail because the lure of the female singer in the band is overwhelming, plus I had some time to kill.

If I were to rate the bar on its looks and drinks then it would probably be a 3-Star because my wine and my wife's berry cocktail were both pretty good. It's too bad though that two bartenders with poor attitudes ruin the mood because that's what happened on Friday 3/16 when my wife and I were there. As soon as I sat down a shaker comes flying my way with the remnants of a berry cocktail and it almost ends up in my lap. All the guy said was "Did I get you?" I said no and he walked away after wiping it up. He then compounds it later because where we were sitting, we could clearly see that another bartender mentioned the incident to him from behind the curtains and the guy just rolls his eyes and says "What else was I supposed to say?" How about "Hey, I'm sorry are you ok?" Maybe even a "Hey man, why don't I get your first drink since I came about an inch from ruining your outfit before you even had your first drink." We returned late night because we obviously are stupid and when my wife asks another bartender what champagne he recommends, he just exhales and say "Ugh, just get the Prosecco." Ok, sorry to have bothered to ask your opinion on one of your options. These two bartenders either hate their jobs or need some points of service training. We were guests at the hotel and this somewhat reflects poorly on the Delano in my opinion.

This place was very nice, we had several drinks before going to other places this evening... It is small and cozy, they have a decent bar!! The bar tender could be friendlier... Was trying to ask for the drink I wanted and even though my group was the only one in the place and no one was waiting, he gave me a face when I started asking for different bottles, if this would not have happened, I would have given the perfect score... Anyways, you can stop by for a drink... Enjoy

So just about the best bartender around! His name is Dan and he turned iour wait for our room into awesomeness. Granted the Mac n cheese was incredible but he cocktails and his hospitality were the best!

Last night a large group of us met at the Franklin, and had a fantastic time. The drink prices are a bit shocking at first, but well worth the cost. The staff made perfect recommendations. They quickly assessed our preferences, and recommended the perfect drinks and cautioned us against ones they didn't believe we would enjoy. They made truly classic cocktails right down to the block ice and care for detail. Thank you!

Stopped by this bar on the way to Rivea. Bartender was friendly but drinks were overpriced.

My drink of choice COMFORTABLY NUMB. The best drink I had in my life. Jeff the bar tender will take you on a journey of infused cocktails.

I really like the atmosphere at this bar. The bartenders, especially Jeff, are great. I had a delicious specialty cocktail called the "Last Word" made with gin. I didn't even like gin until I had this drink!!! It's a little pricey but sometimes you just need to treat yourself to a specialty handcrafted cocktail! The only suggestion I have for franklin is that you guys do some type of happy hour then I will give you 5 stars!!!

This is a very odd attachment, which is kind of a bunch of couches thrown around, along with some various table tops. It is weird and the couches are like fabric-covered rocks. There is a nice fake fireplace, which gets to compete with the air conditioning and a pretty solid array of tv sets. The few tables that are there are tiny and the seats with them are about as low as schoolchildren's desk seats. Maybe they are footstools. No idea. Beer selection is minimal, but this has pretensions of a grand scale high end bar, so they're really prefer you order mixed drinks, which you can do, one supposes. I hear they're ok.

The Franklin lounge is perched near the lobby area of the hotel. The lounge is intimate and seductive with dark brown tones and dimly lit. Love the aesthetics! The well crafted drinks range from classics to creations to barrel aged. As for the Classics, we've selected the Basil Paloma, which was very refreshing with the added Jarritos grapefruit soda. Another selection was the the Delano daiquiri. As for the Creations section, the Mr. Hyde was the choice for the entire night. Other good choices were the Tea for Eleanor and Apple of my eye (literally smells and taste like apple pie). Keep in mind that luxury like these well crafted drinks comes at a price - you'll find drinks are poured for a premium, but they're worthy of the charge. The one thing to keep in mind is that the lounge is fairly small and can get crowded quickly. In all, it's a very good choice if you prefer and value well crafted drinks with an intimate setting.

Had to wait a while to get attention and finally get a menu. But drinks were great and I loved the sweat potato tater tots!

One of the many hidden gems in Las Vegas. A must check out spot for any whiskey, bourbon, or cocktail enthusiast looking for an intimate location. All of the bartenders are a plethora of alcohol knowledge, and will recommend hand crafted cocktails based off of your likings. From the fireplace, to the stars twinkling above you sitting at the bar you're eyes are often caught looking off into the distance in the little details of this place. A guaranteed return spot. And if you're adventurous, I HIGHLY recommend the Comfortably Numb, house, barrel aged cocktail. It is a Delano Las Vegas exclusive woodford reserve double oaked bourbon, Goddard vinalle, and coffee bean- infused carpano. You will not be disappointed. The small, intimate food menu is also delicious. I did not eat anything on this go, but the Toasted Cheese (fdr's favorite) and tomato soup is always my go to!

This lounge is always amazing! Amber took care of me for the evening and she is EVERYTHING and more! The wine was amazing! Got to watch the game and engage in great conversation. Definitely stop in! Check it out for yourself!

This bar was one of my favorites near Mandalay Bay. Quiet and very sultry. Drinks were delicious and memorable.

The wife and I decided to check out the Franklin for drinks. The Franklin is a classy, upscale lobby bar in the classy, upscale Delano. We arrived around 4pm on a Tuesday and all of the seats at the bar were taken. We found seats on one of the couches, which were served by the obligatory attractive cocktail waitresses. Looking over the menu, I was immediately drawn to the Comfortably Numb ($18), a barrel aged cocktail made with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon, Giffard Vanille de Madagascar, and coffee bean-infused Carpano Antica Vermouth. I was practically licking my chops in anticipation, until our waitress came back a few minutes later and informed me that they were out of it. Really? Major disappointment. I went with my Plan B, the Jefferson Library ($15) made with Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, Angostura, and Innis & Gunn Scottish Porter. The Jefferson Library fell into the category of "sometimes less is more." There was too much going on in the pilsner glass that it was served, which resulted in the bourbon notes being lost in the mix. While it certainly wasn't a bad cocktail or a poorly made one, it wasn't one where I'd order another and there really wasn't anything else on the cocktail list other than the unavailable Comfortably Numb that appealed to me. The Franklin is what it is, a hotel lobby bar, not a reliable destination for craft cocktails.

It's a high class sophisticated bar with a great look. Unfortunately the bar tenders are class A Arrogant A holes. So they get 3 stars instead of 5. They don't answer questions, hate their jobs, and just want to make whatever is on the menu. Whatever man. That's fine with me. But I'm gonna give you the same short stern brick wall attitude right back at-ya. Oh yea and they always lie about the back room being closed. Because they want the front area filled up for marketing.

The friendliest, most professional mixologist ever. He made our drinks with such sophistication. I wish I would have gotten his name! Great conversation & great drinks. A very classy establishment, I highly recommend it.

Very relaxing and intimate vibe. The drinks are amazing and they really know what they are doing. It is special to come to this place right before bed when you are trying to wind down from the craziness of vegas. We enjoyed it the most when we were taking a break and wanted amazing drinks. it is hard to get good drinks in vegas. they really seem to get by with making simple drinks that are just full of syrup. the people at THIS bar though were making incredible drinks that really blew me away. It's a best kept secret!

This place is nothing like what is advertised. It's Labor Day weekend 2015; No DJ, One nice waitress waiting on the tables. Do not pass go! Do not collect 200$! lol The drinks are way over priced seriously I would have rather gambled my money away playing Monopoly.

I don't typically write reviews because I travel nine months out of the year and, unfortunately, rely on other people to serve me - but I had to review this place... Normally, when I research a place to see if I'd like to spend my money there, I go straight to the whiskey/bourbon/scotch lists. In that regard, this place does not disappoint. Here's a recap of my experience of my night out for a friend's bachelor party (we gave that bar a lot of business's): Me: "I'd like an old fashioned, please." Bartender: "Any preference?" Me: "Well, you make yours with Knob Creek, right?" Bartender: *dismissively* "I can make it with anything." Me: "Okay, I'll take a your old fashioned with some sort of Four Roses. Surprise me." He proceeds to pour the remainder of a bottle of the single barrel (less than 2oz.) into a jigger. Then he pours that over rocks, adds too much simple, and a laughable amount of bitters; I think I counted 10 dashes. He stirs this about 5 times. THEN, he takes a slice of orange and shoves it into my glass. At this point, I was just gonna take my $25 drink (no joke) and leave, but I asked him if I could have it without the giant orange SLICE. He looks at me, takes his fingers and grabs the orange slice out of the glass and tosses it behind his back. I couldn't believe it. I asked him if he always makes a classic old fashioned this way, with a slice and now a twist (I neglected to mention improper measurements and incorrect preparation). He said this is how this bar makes their old fashioned... Later, I learned a friend ordered an old fashioned but pointed to the menu. This one was made correctly, all be it pre-mixed. But it had a twist and real maraschino cherries. There should be no reason to make an old fashioned any other way than the classic way at a bar of this caliber. The managers should consider vetting its bartenders....at all. If you want good liquor, this is a decent place. Don't expect a proper cocktail.

I just stopped in here for a few drinks as I was on my way out for the night The server brought these hilarious question and answer cards for us to start conversations with our group as we drank and hung out. A neat little place- the Delano used to be THE hotel at Mandalay bay and it's still a work in progress as I saw them hanging decorations in the hallway while I stayed here. A neat and cool looking place though!

I hit this spot during a vendor party, and I like it but it may need work. The interior of this lounge is well-designed and very inviting. The bartenders have their mixology down to a science and were very cool. The waitstaff were attentive, but the crowd did get the better of them in no time flat. They ran out of food pretty quickly and were very slow to restock. I like this place, but I'm not sure I'd recommend it for this type of an event.

A very cool little bar inside of our hotel, The Delano. The staff was very nice and took great care of us! My reason for 4 stars, is the lack of domestic beers. In a hotel, it is neat to have a scotch and burbon bar. But in my opinion, you should have a little more diverse range of products. They were a little pricy too.

Hard to find if your not from Vegas but it had nice decor the drinks are very good and the bartenders know what they are talking about

The only reason this gets 4 stars is because the drinks weren't worth their price. A 2oz pour in a plastic cup (Malibu & Pineapple juice) costs you $17, and a 2oz pour of Grey Goose and cranberry juice will cost you $21. However, the signature cocktails are all between $15-$18. Great bartender and clean bar, but not worth the money.

Swanky yet comfortable bar adjacent to the lobby of the Delano (formerly Mandalay's THE Hotel) on the south strip. Nice environ with knowledgeable bartenders serving craft beers and mixologist cocktails. It's tucked away, allowing patrons to mingle in the shadows while enjoying a nice drink or two. Not a destination in itself, but a good place to catch a drink or two while waiting for the real Vegas festivities to commence. Also note: Franklin. . .at the Delano. . .like the former President Roosevelt.

I'm a local and this is easily the best bar I have been to! The laid back and sexy vibe will keep me coming back. Jeff and Cesar were so knowledgeable on every one of their specialty spirits. Not to mention they have a great Gin originating from the Rouge in Oregon, where I am from. They have a different punch cocktail everyday that I have learned to love. Myself and my friends will definitely be back!

Love this bar and atmosphere. Best Old Fashion I've ever had! The infused bourbon was so smooth the corners of your mouth will have no choice but curl upward!

Danny, the bartender, certainly will exceed expectation. She will under promise and over deliver. Be sure to stop in at Franklin Bar at Delano. Don't miss it!

As a 20 year local of Las Vegas this bar is just another example of the Wall Street controlled Las Vegas strip ripping off customers. We decided to come here after a concert and after ordering a round of drinks discovered that a glass of champagne cost $29. This bar has a nice atmosphere but unfortunately not nice enough to charge $29 for a drink. It will be my last trip to the Delano. The mob figures who ran Las Vegas in the 1960s and 70s would be disgusted with the way the Las Vegas strip now treats customers by gouging them at every opportunity in its restaurants and bars.

Great spot located inside the Delano lobby. Jose is amazing and gave great service and even better cocktails. Great low key vibe without any of the typical "Vegas" hubris. Will definitely be back here!