Drinks were spot on, the mezcal/habanero Toxica blew me away...bartenders were down for small talk. Felt like a proper bar. read more

With so many places to imbibe in Oceanside, I realize how competitive these places have to be to stay in business so I have to admit, my standards are fairly high. My husband and I stopped in to Frankie's on a recent Saturday at 5pm. Our kiddo had a performance down the street at 6pm so we had a little time to kill beforehand. The neighboring spots looked busy so we decided to go with Frankie's, seeing as they were less inundated at the time and we had a time constraint. Another allure was the sandwich board at the front door advertising discounted cocktails - sold!! Inside there were a handful of patrons at the bar, another table with two additional patrons and maybe a couple on the patio so it was fairly quiet and slow, so it looked promising. We headed up to the bar and hung out behind two empty barstools, the single female bartender greeted us and said she'd be right with us, but then continued chatting up the seated patrons, serving them and their friends that had just joined (AFTER we'd arrived). We moved a little further down to the handoff area where she was making drinks to save her having to come back to us again, and stood there for probably 10 minutes while she took orders and made all the drinks. We commented that she looked like she could definitely use a hand, and she said they were still adjusting into summer hours and determining whether more coverage was needed at this time - I figured 5pm on a Saturday should be primetime, so I'm not sure in what universe having a single bartender makes any sense. Finally we placed our cocktail orders, waited while they were made, and then put our card down for the tab. After we'd paid, I noticed the cocktails were more expensive than advertised on the sandwich board out front - I couldn't find a disclaimer anywhere that said only certain cocktails were included, so while it was a bummer I wasn't about to wait another 10-15 minutes to catch her attention and ask for clarification. Just a heads up to beware of whatever is advertised that might summon you in from the sidewalk, and make sure you ask before you make your selection. Drinks were very subpar, nothing special to write home about. While I can appreciate the Gatsby-esque vibe they're trying to uphold at Frankie's, they really should increase their staffing especially during prime weekend and evening hours, and be more transparent about their specials and what's included and what's not. Hindsight is 20/20, and the low volume of patrons when everything else around it was going off was probably a sign, so we'll skip Frankie's our next go around. read more

Lovely, full bar with a moody, old school vibe! The prices were excellent, in my opinion. The drinks were well made. The bartenders were very friendly and helpful. My friends and I really enjoyed having cocktails at Frankie's, and I will be back! read more

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Came here for a Happy Hour cocktail Decent deal and drinks, wasn't very crowded and did take a bit to get drinks ordered but overall good. read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Ethan went above and beyond. Fantastic service. Loved our experience. Also best espresso martini in California read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Just a great place to get cocktails! North County tend to close a bit early, so having this place to go to is awesome. There seems to be a good number of regulars and they are always friendly and happy to chat. I also love that the bartenders (I would only do this on nights that aren't super busy) are able and willing to create drinks for you based on your preferences. read more

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! read more

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Cocktail bar that serves only drinks! Casual atmosphere where no one rushes you, and the service is not rushed. Come for a chill experience. read more

Frankie’s - Old Fashion and Mule (not in copper mug) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Absolutely awful and unsafe - reasons listed below 1. The bartender Dane (long haired male bartender I might have the name wrong) spiked my water with vodka and only after being very off put by the taste (I had my friends try the drink, I've been drugged before and if anything tastes off I'm overly cautious) when he came to ask if I liked my "water" he admitted to adding vodka to it and treated it as if it was a joke. This happened few months ago and I tried to give it a few more chances as this one of the only higher end cocktail lounges from Oceanside. 2. Last night I witnessed extreme domestic abuse at the bar, the bartenders allowed it to happen and did nothing. Avoid this bar, the bartenders literally spike drinks, and allow violence as if it's common occurrence read more

This place used to have great seasonal menus. Went today and the only menu had all the typical stuff, nothing special or experimental. The vibe was also a lot brighter than before. Did Frankie's get bought out or something? Seems more of a boring standard pub now. Bartenders were too busy to help everyone on top of that. read more

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. read more

Frankie’s - Manhattan and redrum - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great vibes, great music, best espresso martinis around, and Ethan was seriously the best!

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. read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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. read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Had very nice cocktails, nice atmosphere. Enjoyed an apple-y whiskey. Prices average for the area.

I would never recommend this place the worst service and uneducated waitresses who have no idea what they're serving and can't answer any questions about the drinks read more

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. read more

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Specialty drinks are always so good and creative. Great place to meet up with friends .thanks to the Sean's for keeping me company and entertained. Great night read more

Checked out this place out with a friend. I loved the openness of the bar, which allows for nice breezes to come through. The service was decent, and the drinks were nice. I didn't get to come around happy hour, but appreciate that they offer it. Overall, a nice chill spot to grab some drinks in Oside. read more

Hands down, over and over again this place hits the spot for the right vibe and a great drink. The old-fashioned is where they make their statement. But that being said, you can get any number of cocktails to soothe your fancy.. I definitely suggest this place as both are starting out, and then after dinner spot read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Frankie’s - Georgia sunshine & mariachi club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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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. read more

Frankie’s - Crimes of passion (passionfruit drink) and an old fashioned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

We love Frankie's, especially during happy hour! Drinks are great and strong as well. There is a patio that is dog friendly. We always bring our pup here while we enjoy drinks. Just a note that this place does not serve food, only drinks. So make sure to grab some food before you come here. It's a bit dark inside and there's usually only one bartender when we go, but they do a great job at making drinks in a timely manner. During one of our visits, we did have an uncomfortable interaction with one bartender. After closing out our tab, we crossed out the "tip" portion on the check because we were planning to leave a cash tip on the table. However, a few moments later, the bartender approached us questioning as to why we did not leave a tip. This interaction made us extremely uncomfortable We have visited Frankies before and have never experienced this issue. In fact, we have never had a bartender approach us regarding a tip. Unfortunately, due to the discomfort caused by the bartender's question, we decided not to leave her a tip this time around. read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

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! read more

Frankie’s - Red Rum - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

Honestly we love coming here. It's got great bartenders with delicious drinks. The menu changes and there's cute themes to the way it's presented sometimes. Would love to come back in the summer when it's warmer and air on the patio with my dog. Always a fun time here. read more

Rude. Didn't acknowledge us. All of the staff stood there and chatted away while we sat there. We left.

Dropped by for HH on a Sunday right when they opened. They weren't very busy so we were able to grab 4 seats at the bar right away. Their HH cocktails are very reasonably priced and delicious! They had cocktails on their regular menu that weren't on HH as well. Would definitely recommend coming here if you're into craft cocktails! read more

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Taylor & Asa were sooooooo chill (in the best way possible). Asa made us a delicious drink that he created and it blew me away (in the best way possible) frankie's is always a 10/10 but 20/10 when these kings are servin up drinks. read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

This is my wife and I's go-to local bar. The drinks are great, staff is great, ambiance is great. Nothing but great things to say about it. My favorite weekends start with drinks at Frankie's. Happy hour every day 3-6pm and all day Thursday. Their happy hours drinks are very well craft and 10 bucks each. Love Frankie's! read more

Super cute spot in Oceanside! Love that they have a patio area and lots of indoor seating. Overall very cute spot. We came here after going to the breweries in the area. They have a huge variety of drinks and alcohol options. There's plenty of parking in the area! read more

Frankie’s - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

*About 4 months ago: Phillip made my night, he was so creative with my mezcal cocktail, made my husband a delicious mocktail, and our friend a rum-fiz, with absolute magic!!! **I've been back since, and had some beautifully-mad Mezcal Old fashions, using this clever tool to carve the logo into the ice!!! And then Made my friend a perfect Poloma!!! ***Again, Thank you Phillip!!! I promise to take some pictures for now on!!! read more

A laid back spot with great drinks, cozy lighting & ambiance and hip hop playing on the speakers. We got the Smashing Pumpkins and the Shark Week. The smashing pumpkins was probably the most refreshing whiskey based drink I've ever had. We came on a Monday and got served immediately. read more

Frankie’s - Smashing Pumpkins (left) and Shark Week (right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

They have a good selection of "Daughter Beers". They play good hip/hop and R&B music, no live music or DJ. The atmosphere is very intimate and relaxed. Service was fast as it was later in the night. Everyone else around closed at 9p and they stayed open until 12a on a Wednesday, it was a perfect little place. read more

Frankie’s - Altered Beast XPA - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Oceanside, California

What a wonderful neighborhood bar. Drinks are amazing and the customer service is a plus the bar itself is nice and clean and located real close to the beach. I will certainly come back here again very soon when I'm in the area you should try it. read more

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One of the bar that was open till midnight. We waited the New Years here. It was a full house. The security guard have to turn away a lot of people. Great choice of background music. I would like to come back here on a regular day so I can be relaxed and enjoy my drink. Private parking available. read more

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I love me some Frankie's. It's like going to your favorite cousin's house where the vibes are always immaculate and the energy feels effortlessly cool. The drinks never disappoint, whether you're in the mood for a classic Old Fashioned, a silky Pisco Sour, or my personal favorite, their Espresso Martini (hands down one of the best in Oceanside, shout out Asa ). If you're feeling adventurous, the bartenders here are absolute artists behind the bar -- creative, talented, and always ready to surprise you with something off-menu that hits all the right notes. Pair that with the laid-back atmosphere, melodious tunes, and the kind of crowd that feels like old friends, and you've got a spot that's impossible not to love. Frankie's isn't just a bar -- it's a vibe, a community, and honestly, a little slice of Oceanside magic. read more