About Francesca's Bar
- Bar/
Cafe - Food served
- Outdoor seating
Francesca's Bar is a vibrant cocktail venue located in the heart of Northcote's High Street in Melbourne, offering a dynamic blend of sophisticated drinks and casual dining. The bar features an inviting interior with exposed brick walls, lush indoor plants, street-side seating, and a distinctive beer garden with Miami Vice-inspired aesthetics. The venue serves an impressive selection of top-shelf cocktails and spirits alongside a curated food menu developed in collaboration with Pizza e Vino, featuring woodfired pizzas, burgers, and share plates. Francesca's hosts regular events including trivia nights, DJ performances, and themed disco and house music evenings. Open daily from 5pm, the bar transforms throughout the day—offering a relaxed atmosphere for early evening drinks and happy hour specials, then evolving into a lively dance destination as the night progresses. The venue's intimate size combined with its energetic spirit makes it an ideal destination for both casual neighborhood visits and memorable nights out in Melbourne's inner north.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Thursday · today
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 01:00
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