A prohibition-era speakeasy in a city where alcohol has always been poured from a liberal tab, Frank’s Bar aims to create the taboo in the form of an underground drinking scene in Palermo Hollywood. The space mixes ‘20s flapper decadence through striped walls dotted with baroque mirrors and Victorian-era lighting juxtaposing deeper architectural elements of exposed brick walls and gritty cobbled floors. Staff presides over a mahogany bar with endless selection of spirits mixed by bartenders in buttoned-up white shirts and bow ties. Nightly entertainment includes rotating lounge DJs and live music from a mix of local bands and revival acts.
Tips
The two-story space also includes an on-site novelties shop meant for adult’s only.
Last Word
The entrance is password protected and usually accessible through their daily Twitter and Facebook feeds, if all else fails hang towards the back and listen as other guests enter in front of you.
