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    Frankie’s

    4.3 (160 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    FRANKIE’S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Erick M.

    We came here for drinks and it was GREAT! Ambiance: it a nicely decorated bar with elegant interior. Very good atmosphere which adds to the experience Drinks: They know what they're doing behind the bar, drinks are well made and tasted great. Service: our bartender did an amazing job giving us recommendations, servicing us and was friendly. Overall good spot for a drinks, good vibes and GREAT service!

    Manhattan and redrum
    Noah K.

    It was refreshing to visit a place that is just a cocktail bar. It has a cozy atmosphere and the bartenders were all very friendly. They have the classics and a few of their own specials. I went with the black Manhattan and it was amazing. My wife got the redrum and it was a fun refreshing drink. The bartender accidentally spilled a little of my drink too while serving it and was very apologetic. He even took 10% off the tab, which was very thoughtful.

    Esther D.

    This place has a great vibe for an after dinner cocktail with friends in a cozy booth in downtown Oceanside. Friendly, casual service. An enclosed patio room in the front where you can sit a table & bring your dog if they are well behaved.

    Valeri S.

    This is a sweet spot. They have a great happy hour between 4-6. The bartenders are attentive and the place is a very low key, low light environment. They have booths as well as tables. Not really much of a food selection.

    Mabel B.

    This was mine and hubby's last stop on our date night. This was our favorite. Great drinks and atmosphere. Bar wasn't crowded at all and can easily have a conversation at the bar. There's also a small patio area out front. Staff was attentive and friendly. Amazing bar to end our night.

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    Jeffrey L.

    My gf and I decided to come visit here since it had some good reviews. We got to catch up with a friend and a quaint little place. I was kind of bummed two of the drinks I wanted to try but I guess they taste so good that they sell out which is a good thing. All of the bartenders were all super nice and pretty efficient. Nice little date night spot or even hang out with some friends on the patio! I'd definitely come back forsure.

    Tomi-Rae B.

    I have to give a huge shoutout to Alexia and Asa!! they completely made my night! From the moment I sat down, both of them were so friendly, attentive, and genuinely fun to talk to. Alexia makes you feel right at home behind the bar, super personable, quick with a smile, and she remembered my drink after just one order. Asa was just as awesome, fast, creative with cocktails, and clearly knows his craft. The drinks were perfectly balanced and came out fast even though the bar was busy. You can tell both Alexia and Asa love what they do! they create such a great vibe and make the whole experience feel effortless. If you're coming here, definitely sit at the bar and hope you get Alexia and Asa, they're the dream team!

    Someone else's drinks
    Frederick H.

    It's been a hard week, and papa needed a drink, so I stopped in here before dinner. The atmosphere is nice, the music is okay and not too loud, the bar felt welcoming. The bartender was a true mixologist who cares about her craft, which I guess is what the place is known for. From the winter menu I had a "Fire side chat". It was smooth and lovely. I also ordered a rusty nail, an easy classic "old dude" drink, and she looked it up to make sure her recollection of the recipe was correct. It was just what I needed.

    South of the Border
    Kareem P.

    Frankie's bar is one of latest additions to the Downtown Oceanside drinking scene and they are definitely adding to the diversity needed. Frankie's is part of the recently developed Brick Hotel conglomerate. While they are not DIRECTLY associated with hotel itself, they work WITH the hotel to provide an additional experience for their guests. Frankie's is located in Downtown Oceanside, just west of The Brick Hotel. They have a petite, yet nice patio available for seating, as well as, inside seating that offers comfortable booths, high tables & bar seating. The decor is very distinct & unlike any other in the area. It almost lends itself to a quaint, upperclass tavern with low lighting, faux crystal chandeliers, brick walls and wall paintings of women in risqué attire. Their rounded booths are SUPER cozy & coveted. Bar seating is also comfortable, yet crammed. The high-tables are ok and just big enough to place your drinks down & maybe an appetizer platter in the center (more about food later). But the highchairs, while sturdy, are very hard. I can also appreciate that their patio seating allows for this who have dogs. The ONLY ding I can think of for their ambiance is that the music CAN be a tad bit loud at times and folks have difficulty hearing each other. On the bright side, their music playlist is so diverse and I love it. I've heard everything from R&B, NeoSoul, LoFi and even Hiphop. The songs are typically melodic and make for a great atmosphere. One can also see the volume as a legit excuse to be closer to date or person-of-interest Just be aware that I wouldn't consider this place romantic. They have a simple bathroom setup (for men) with 1 stall & 1 urinal. I've noticed that it can get neglected when understaffed. Because they don't serve food themselves, Frankie's allows for food to be ordered from the hotel restaurant next door (Q&A Oyster Bar). The Q&A is known for their oysters and their Louisiana-Cuisine; all of which just adds to the uniqueness of the customers experience. Just ask for a menu and order with the bartender. Service here can be a tad tricky. This is because they typically have 1-2 staff at any time. Usually though, the 1 bartender can actually manage the crowd well if it's not too busy. But if it gets slammed, then expect to be waiting a while for a drink or service. I typically sit by the bar, where I can get served faster, but then I'm running elbows with folks. Perhaps one of the only downsides to Frankie's is lack of parking. But this is not their fault in-particular, it's an issue with Downtown Oceanside. This and being aware that the drinks average around $16 or $10 during Happy Hour. Overall, I love the hours of operation for Frankie's and they're even opened until 12AM on Sundays. I recommend passing through here for that "after-dinner" drink if on a date or if it's late at night and you don't want to go to a dive bar.

    Georgia sunshine & mariachi club
    Klariza F.

    Good drinks, cool looking bar, service was ok. Yvette and I came here for happy hour. I think we had 2 drinks. It's aesthetically pleasing in there, but the other bar next door was better. The vibe was better. I guess I wasn't really feeling it that day.

    Crimes of passion (passionfruit drink) and an old fashioned
    Daphnne C.

    I don't know that I would call this a dive bar.... Definite look and cleanliness of a bougie bar, lol. Great music on a Friday night. Good drinks.

    Red Rum
    Lexi H.

    I've been coming here for awhile now for a nice cocktail and good vibes. The ambiance in here is exactly my type of place, from the tufted couch seats to the beautiful aesthetic bar and always fantastic music. It makes me feel so comfortable and relaxed. It's a nice vintage takes eclectic feel. Id like to make it apparent that people like Asa make this place exactly what it is, not only a good place to drink but a nice experience. The new menu is fantastic with unique flavors and new spins on drinks, whatever it is you need from Asa he will deliver. The drink Red rum has me coming back any chance that I get!! It tastes like candy and makes you feel great. He can curate anything you desire into an amazing cocktail, happily. I really enjoy coming here and recently found out I can bring my big dog to chill and vibe too. Close to the beach- right in the heart of the Oceanside sunset market on thursdays. You can't beat this place. I wish everywhere was like Frankie's!

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    Ask the Community - Frankie’s

    Is there live music every night? What is the schedule and what type of music is played?

    Live music typically every sunday from 6-9pm !

    Is there a happy hour here?

    "Sunset Specials" currently run Monday-Friday from 6-8PM

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