The Franklintown Inn

5200 N. Franklintown Road, Gwynn Oak, MD
200 Capacity
The Franklintown Inn includes a rich and diverse history that goes back to the late 18th century. The Inn has seen many owners and different personas - from a Civil War garrison, nine mile house, and speakeasy to a cozy inn, restaurant and bar where generations of families and friends gathered to share dinner, swing dance, live music and so much more. The Inn sat empty for ten years until the current owner relocated from Laurel Canyon, California in 2012 with a burning passion to restore the old Inn from top to bottom, bringing it back to life and the community which was built around the Inn. bring the local community another breath of life. . The Inn currently serves the public as a private event rental with both inside and outside accommodations. The Inn has been renovated to reclaim its historical appearance and environment and includes 3 very different spaces for indoor and outdoor event rentals. Ranging from semi-casual to formal. Situated in the charming village of Franklintown, just a minute off I-70 - close to Baltimore and the local communities, and just an hour north and south, to York, Pennsylvania and the DC metro area, respectively.

Availability (Last updated 2/26)

Event Spaces

The Ballroom
The Ballroom
Ballroom
The Garden
The Garden
Outdoor Venue
The Lounge
The Lounge
Alternate Venue

Recommendations

Great Place For Outdoor Events — An Eventective User from Windsor Mill, MD
Overall it’s a great outdoor venue, private parking, clean bathrooms, DJ booth, vip seating, bar area…it was such a great event we are planning to do it again but for adults only.

Additional Info

Venue Types
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 200
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 4
  • Special Features: Outdoor space is private surrounded by beautiful landscaping, large pavilion, 8 large tables, stage, surround sound, separate covered bar, nighttime lighting, waterfall pond and mosaic fountain.
  • Year Renovated: 2012