Get the warm Hummus with brown butter and toasted pine nuts! It's so good. Can't explain much than that.Also get into an african gin that reasonably priced. Bayab orange and marula . Really good good gin for all gin based cocktails. Been looking for this brand for awhile. Glad they have it here!Also the bartenders here are amazing, know their spirits, and care about their craft. Really friendly too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Manuel Ibañez
Cozy, nice bar layout, great drinks and service. Definitely recommend as a date spot or to go grab a drink by yourself at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan S.
The tackiest speakeasy I ever went to was in Buenos Aires in one of the Palermo neighborhoods and was called Frank's. You had to enter through a telephone booth, and the password was "Michel Foucault." So needless to say, Bar Francis' slightly unnecessary speakeasy entrance through Hidden Ghost didn't overly bother me. I was mostly here to try the baklava inspired cocktail, which came complete with a piece of honeycomb and was an interesting way to start the evening, if a bit sweet. The menu here is occasionally and vaguely Turkish inspired across beverages and food. We shared a few of the mezzes, of which the warm hummus was the definitive favorite. All come paired with plain Turkish pide.
Yan C
Rumor has it, they import their fancy ice!Nicely finished place. I missed the eggplant dip.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cássia Medeiro
I went there with 2 friends, we ordered some simple dips, oysters and drinks. The oysters took forever to arrive, like literally around 40 minutes. In the meantime we asked for more bread and it also took forever. Unfortunately, the same happened previously when I went there with my husband, which is sad because I do like the place, the drinks are great, also the food, but it is unacceptable wait 40 minutes for 3 oysters and 30 minutes for extra bread. My friends and I would love to spend more time there, order more drinks but given the service, I definitely won't come back and don't recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Joseph
After dinner tonight, I stopped by bar francis to have a drink. Upon arrival had a cocktail with my friend, both were nice cocktails. The mood was nice but when something came up I had to leave the scene quickly and left 40 cash on the table for 2 cocktails which I thought was enough for the drinks which were about 16 each. About 15 minutes later receive a nasty phone call from the what I believe was the host, telling me that I owe them money for a difference in the bill. I quickly said oh my apologies il bring back money in the morning (which could not be more than 4 dollars) but was met with a threat that If I dont pay the change then I would be banned from the establishment? To this I realized how disrespectful to think I would be phoned in such a manner after explaining the situation and that I would easily come back the next day with 20 or more tomorrow for the misunderstanding. But after thinking about this phone call, I called back and told her I would give my credit card over the phone so I do not have to step foot in an environment where they loosely threaten their guests. She then refuses to take my card after I said I took her remark as a threat. Not only that but that they would report and flag my Resy account to double down on their disrespect. Absolute shame they have such a terrible employee. To that Bar Francis I hope you rethink the way you speak to a customer.
Ashley
Drinks are great and apps are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ash
Drinks are great and apps are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natoya Seabrooks (Beautiful Woman Queen)
Calm and cool setting. Our waiter Gabriel was very nice. The ambiance was perfect; my husband and I truly enjoyed the vibe. I ordered the roasted oysters (which were amazing) and several dirty martinis. We will be back.
The oyster happy hour is fantastic. However the roasted oysters are out of this world. If you are in Brooklyn Wed-Fri and don't come by between 4-6 you are missing out. Great cocktails cool atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uliana Sadovnycha
Amazing place,so good food,drinks and service…just
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aimee m.
Brilliant gem of a place. Ambient and swish without a hint of pretension, it's like a jewel of a hotel bar hidden behind a coffee shop. Literally. The service was warm, chatty and friendly. We've only had small snacks as it's not enough for my husband to call it dinner- but the cocktails are delicious. If you want a low-glow space to warm you - or cool you down- scamper on over.
Julia Maranto
The drinks are a spiritual experience.
Erik Johnson
Enter through Hungry Ghost coffee - next door. Go for solid cocktails in an intimate, booth-lined space with good lighting. Don’t miss the eggplant or pistachio dips.
Cool place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get the warm Hummus with brown butter and toasted pine nuts! It's so good. Can't explain much than that.Also get into an african gin that reasonably priced. Bayab orange and marula . Really good good gin for all gin based cocktails. Been looking for this brand for awhile. Glad they have it here!Also the bartenders here are amazing, know their spirits, and care about their craft. Really friendly too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy, nice bar layout, great drinks and service. Definitely recommend as a date spot or to go grab a drink by yourself at the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The tackiest speakeasy I ever went to was in Buenos Aires in one of the Palermo neighborhoods and was called Frank's. You had to enter through a telephone booth, and the password was "Michel Foucault." So needless to say, Bar Francis' slightly unnecessary speakeasy entrance through Hidden Ghost didn't overly bother me. I was mostly here to try the baklava inspired cocktail, which came complete with a piece of honeycomb and was an interesting way to start the evening, if a bit sweet. The menu here is occasionally and vaguely Turkish inspired across beverages and food. We shared a few of the mezzes, of which the warm hummus was the definitive favorite. All come paired with plain Turkish pide.
Rumor has it, they import their fancy ice!Nicely finished place. I missed the eggplant dip.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I went there with 2 friends, we ordered some simple dips, oysters and drinks. The oysters took forever to arrive, like literally around 40 minutes. In the meantime we asked for more bread and it also took forever. Unfortunately, the same happened previously when I went there with my husband, which is sad because I do like the place, the drinks are great, also the food, but it is unacceptable wait 40 minutes for 3 oysters and 30 minutes for extra bread. My friends and I would love to spend more time there, order more drinks but given the service, I definitely won't come back and don't recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
After dinner tonight, I stopped by bar francis to have a drink. Upon arrival had a cocktail with my friend, both were nice cocktails. The mood was nice but when something came up I had to leave the scene quickly and left 40 cash on the table for 2 cocktails which I thought was enough for the drinks which were about 16 each. About 15 minutes later receive a nasty phone call from the what I believe was the host, telling me that I owe them money for a difference in the bill. I quickly said oh my apologies il bring back money in the morning (which could not be more than 4 dollars) but was met with a threat that If I dont pay the change then I would be banned from the establishment? To this I realized how disrespectful to think I would be phoned in such a manner after explaining the situation and that I would easily come back the next day with 20 or more tomorrow for the misunderstanding. But after thinking about this phone call, I called back and told her I would give my credit card over the phone so I do not have to step foot in an environment where they loosely threaten their guests. She then refuses to take my card after I said I took her remark as a threat. Not only that but that they would report and flag my Resy account to double down on their disrespect. Absolute shame they have such a terrible employee. To that Bar Francis I hope you rethink the way you speak to a customer.
Drinks are great and apps are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are great and apps are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Calm and cool setting. Our waiter Gabriel was very nice. The ambiance was perfect; my husband and I truly enjoyed the vibe. I ordered the roasted oysters (which were amazing) and several dirty martinis. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The oyster happy hour is fantastic. However the roasted oysters are out of this world. If you are in Brooklyn Wed-Fri and don't come by between 4-6 you are missing out. Great cocktails cool atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place,so good food,drinks and service…just
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brilliant gem of a place. Ambient and swish without a hint of pretension, it's like a jewel of a hotel bar hidden behind a coffee shop. Literally. The service was warm, chatty and friendly. We've only had small snacks as it's not enough for my husband to call it dinner- but the cocktails are delicious. If you want a low-glow space to warm you - or cool you down- scamper on over.
The drinks are a spiritual experience.
Enter through Hungry Ghost coffee - next door. Go for solid cocktails in an intimate, booth-lined space with good lighting. Don’t miss the eggplant or pistachio dips.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5