Franklin 33 Lucca
historic center, Lucca
Bar in Lucca, Italy
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Cocktail Counter in Wine Country
Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Franklin 33 Lucca is worth considering for a relaxed late-evening drink in Lucca, especially for dates or small celebrations that do not need a formal dining setup. Book it for convenience and atmosphere rather than for a documented chef, awards, or destination food program; wine-focused guests should cross-shop Enoteca Calasto first.
About Franklin 33 Lucca
Franklin 33 Lucca is a casual evening venue in Lucca with late opening hours on most listed days. Hours are available, Tuesday is closed, and the dress code is casual. Use it when timing and a low-pressure plan matter more than a documented dining format.
There is no cuisine, chef, menu format, price, award, or seating detail listed, so plan around what is known rather than assuming a destination food program. If you are comparing options for the same evening, consider Franklin 33 Lucca alongside Enoteca Calasto, Bar Shelley, La terrazza Corte Byron, L'Affresco Bar, or L'Oasi Bar and Restaurant, then choose based on the details that suit your date.
Use it for a low-pressure Lucca night, not a formal dining bet
The value here is direct planning. Franklin 33 Lucca offers evening and late-night hours: 6 PM–1 AM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; 7 PM–2 AM on Friday and Saturday; and closed Tuesday. That makes it easier to place later in the evening than venues with earlier closing times.
For planning the rest of the trip, use our full Lucca restaurants guide for dinner, then make sure to check any bar, hotel, wine, or experience details separately for the dates you want.
How to decide against other evening options
Choose Franklin 33 Lucca if the schedule and casual dress code fit your evening. Compare it with Enoteca Calasto, Bar Shelley, L'Oasi Bar and Restaurant, La terrazza Corte Byron, or L'Affresco Bar if you need a different setting, a different service window, or more detail before committing.
The main caution is expectation-setting. Awards, signature dishes, cuisine, pricing, chef details, outdoor seating, or a published menu format are not available. Treat Franklin 33 Lucca as a practical Lucca evening option and check any finer details directly before making plans.
Planning details
- Location
- Via S. Giorgio, 43, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
- Website
- franklin33ilbar.com
- Phone
- +39 352 052 3979
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Franklin 33 reads as a focused cocktail bar planted into Lucca’s old‑city fabric. It deliberately operates against the grain of a wine‑first local culture, carving a quieter, more residential niche on Via S. Giorgio rather than the main tourist thoroughfares. The room’s energy is measured and evening‑oriented: this is a place that relies on foot traffic after sundown and on bartenders to carry the experience. Visitors encounter a thoughtful, craft‑led drinks programme set inside a historic context, where the bar’s presence feels like a deliberate cultural addition to the town’s social rituals.
Best For
This bar is best for people who want cocktail‑focused evenings in a small historic city—think after‑work drinks, date nights, or low‑key group outings. It suits cultural visitors exploring Lucca’s centre who want an alternative to the region’s wine‑centric enoteche, and locals seeking a bartender‑driven spot tucked away from the main piazzas. Because Franklin 33 is oriented toward evening service, it’s a natural stop for nights out rather than daytime aperitivi.
Ordering Tips
Expect a bartender‑led programme rather than a wine‑first format: lean on the staff for recommendations. Given the venue’s setting in a wine city, ask the bartender how local ingredients or Tuscan wine traditions inform the cocktail list—they’re positioned to bridge those contexts. Plan to visit in the evening when the bar operates at its core; arriving during typical post‑work hours or later in the night will reveal its intended rhythm.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark, cave-like interior with 1930s Prohibition-era aesthetic, vintage decor, intimate lighting, and a smoky atmosphere that evokes classic American speakeasies.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Jazz, Swing, and Blues at Low Volume; Dj on Thursdays Playing Blues, Jazz, and Rock
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Gin, Vermouth, Whiskey
Signature Pours
- Negroni del Presidente
- Negroni
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Via S. Giorgio, 43, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group is wine-focused, choose Enoteca Calasto instead. If the night needs a more polished bar setting, Bar Shelley is the cleaner backup.
Bar context
How Franklin 33 Lucca compares in Lucca
Franklin 33 Lucca is the easy, low-pressure choice in this set: better for a casual date drink or small-group meet-up than for a food-led splurge. Enoteca Calasto is the stronger pick when wine is the point of the night, while Franklin 33 Lucca makes more sense when flexibility and late-evening timing matter more.
For ambiance, La terrazza Corte Byron and L'Affresco Bar read as more occasion-led choices, especially if the setting is part of the booking decision. Franklin 33 Lucca is less of a scenery play and more of a practical city-bar answer.
Bar Shelley is the safer cross-shop for a polished hotel-bar mood, while L'Oasi Bar and Restaurant is better if the group wants a broader bar-and-restaurant format. Choose Franklin 33 Lucca when the plan is drinks-first, simple, and easy to fit around dinner elsewhere.
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Compare Franklin 33 Lucca
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin 33 Lucca | Lucca | No published awards |
| Enoteca Calasto | Lucca | No published awards |
| La terrazza Corte Byron | San Giuliano Terme | No published awards |
| Bar Shelley | San Giuliano Terme | No published awards |
| L'Oasi Bar and Restaurant | Monsummano Terme | No published awards |
| L'Affresco Bar | Monsummano Terme | No published awards |
How Franklin 33 Lucca compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Franklin 33 Lucca?
The dress code is casual, but there is no crowd profile listed. Plan for a low-pressure Lucca evening and check any atmosphere-specific expectations directly with the venue.
Is Franklin 33 Lucca open late?
Yes. Hours are Monday 6 PM–1 AM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 6 PM–1 AM, Thursday 6 PM–1 AM, Friday 7 PM–2 AM, Saturday 7 PM–2 AM, and Sunday 6 PM–1 AM.
Does Franklin 33 Lucca have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not listed. If that matters to your plans, check directly before going or compare Franklin 33 Lucca with another option such as La terrazza Corte Byron.
Is Franklin 33 Lucca good for a date?
It may suit a casual evening if the listed hours work for you, but there is no service style or atmosphere detail beyond the casual dress code. For a date, check the current setup before relying on it.
Is the food good at Franklin 33 Lucca?
There is no cuisine, menu, chef, price, or dish information available, so a food-led recommendation cannot be made. If food is the priority, compare details for L'Oasi Bar and Restaurant, L'Affresco Bar, or other dining options.
What's the best time to go to Franklin 33 Lucca?
Use the hours provided as the planning guide. It opens at 6 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, and at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday; it closes at 1 AM most open nights and 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. Tuesday is closed.
