Frank’s
Saint Kevin'S, Dublin
Bar in Dublin, Ireland
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Camden Street Wine Editing
Why go
Frank's is a good Camden Street pick for a wine-led date or low-pressure celebration drink, especially if conversation matters more than a loud bar scene. Star Wine List recognition gives the wine program credibility; choose it over Whelan's for a calmer two-person evening, but look elsewhere if food or live entertainment is the main plan.
About Frank’s
Frank's is a Dublin venue to consider for an evening visit, especially if a casual setting and Star Wine List recognition are useful parts of the brief. Frank's has a casual dress code, evening opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday, Star Wine List recognition from 2023.
That recognition is the clearest signal for Frank's. It does not, by itself, say anything about a specific menu, service style, price point, seating setup, or dining format, so compare it with Whelan's, The Bleeding Horse, Bar Pez, Lemuel's, or Lobby & Mezzanine if you want a different kind of Dublin stop. For a casual Dublin evening where wine recognition matters, Frank's belongs on the shortlist.
Pick it for an evening visit, not a lunch plan
The opening pattern is evening-only: Frank's is closed on Monday, open Tuesday to Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–11 PM, Sunday from 4–10 PM. That makes it easier to plan for an early-evening or later-evening visit than for lunch.
With no cuisine, dish, price, or menu details to go on, treat Frank's as a venue best chosen for its hours, casual dress, Star Wine List recognition rather than for food specifics. If dinner is the anchor, use our full Dublin restaurants guide first, then consider whether Frank's fits your evening. If the whole night is about bars, compare it with Bar Pez and other Dublin options before committing.
Where it fits in a Dublin shortlist
Frank's fits best in a Dublin shortlist when the plan is casual and evening-focused, when the 2023 Star Wine List recognition is relevant to the decision. It is harder to be more specific without details on capacity, menu, reservations, or service style. Whelan's, The Bleeding Horse, Bar Pez, Lemuel's, Lobby & Mezzanine are other named options to compare depending on the kind of evening you want.
Planning a broader Dublin stay? Use our full Dublin bars guide for alternatives and our full Dublin hotels guide if the night needs an easy return. Frank's can also be compared with Bar Pez, Lemuel's, Lobby & Mezzanine, The Bleeding Horse, Whelan's, other Dublin venues depending on the kind of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, Ireland
- Website
- franksdublin.com
- Phone
- +353 89 208 3056
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Frank’s presents a quietly sophisticated wine-bar experience on Camden Street Lower. The room is drinks-led rather than cocktail-driven, and its twice-earned Star Wine List frames the venue as disciplined and deliberate about sourcing. Service orients around bottles and education rather than theatrical mixology, producing an intimate, focused energy that suits thoughtful conversation and slow tasting. Against a backdrop of louder, pint-oriented bars nearby, Frank’s reads as a refined counterpoint: unflashy, exacting and centered on the quality and provenance of what’s in the glass.
Best For
Frank’s is best for date nights, quiet meetups and anyone who wants to explore wine with intent. The bar’s award-winning programme supports evenings built around tasting and conversation rather than high-volume socializing, and its curated list rewards guests interested in learning as they drink. It’s a smart pick for a low-key celebration or a relaxed night where the focus is on discovering producers and regions. Group visits work best when they keep numbers small so the wine-focused atmosphere can be appreciated.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the main event: ask staff for guidance rather than defaulting to familiar labels, and reference the Star Wine List credential if you want more adventurous pours. The copy indicates the glass you’re poured reflects deliberate choices, so sample-by-sample exploration is encouraged—try glass pours to compare styles before committing to a bottle. Tell the team a few palate preferences (texture, acidity, sweetness) and they will point to producers and appellations that illustrate the list’s curated strengths.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark panelled interior resembling a wine cave with emerald walls lined in bottles, dimly lit, cosy and atmospheric.
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Best For
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
Planning details
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Bleeding Horse, Notable alternative
- Whelan's, Notable alternative
- Lobby & Mezzanine, Notable alternative
- Bar Pez, Notable alternative
- Lemuel's, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Frank's compares in Dublin
Choose Frank's when the night is built around wine and conversation. Whelan's is stronger for live-music energy, while The Bleeding Horse is the clearer pub call. For a date, Frank's is the better fit than both if the goal is a calmer Camden Street drink with more emphasis on the list than the room's volume.
Lobby & Mezzanine is the safer pick when hotel-bar comfort, seating, a polished setting matter more than neighborhood edge. Bar Pez is the more direct cross-shop if the brief is contemporary bar energy rather than pub tradition. With easy booking difficulty attached to Frank's, it is also the lower-stress option for a weeknight plan.
If the group is larger or the evening needs a built-in scene, cross-shop Whelan's or The Bleeding Horse first. If it is two people, one bottle or a few glasses, a room that can support conversation, Frank's is the sharper choice.
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Compare Frank’s
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Frank’s | Dublin | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1 |
| The Bleeding Horse | Dublin | No published awards |
| Whelan's | Dublin | No published awards |
| Lobby & Mezzanine | Dublin | No published awards |
| Bar Pez | Dublin | No published awards |
| Lemuel’s | Dublin | No published awards |
How Frank's Dublin compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Frank's?
Plan around the evening hours: Frank's is closed Monday, open Tuesday to Thursday from 4–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–11 PM, Sunday from 4–10 PM. Earlier in the evening may be the simplest time to start a Dublin visit.
Is Frank's good for groups?
Is the food good at Frank's?
The confirmed facts are its Dublin location, casual dress code, evening hours, Star Wine List recognition from 2023.
Does Frank's have outdoor seating?
Is Frank's good for a date?
Frank's may suit a casual Dublin evening, especially if its Star Wine List recognition is part of the appeal. Check directly if seating layout, noise level, menu format matter.
Do I need a reservation at Frank's?
For a Friday or Saturday evening, when Frank's is open from 4–11 PM, it is sensible to check directly before going.
