Francesca's Bar — Restaurant in Melbourne

I have been coming to Francesca’s for a long time, and during that time, on every single occasion the staff and customers have treated me with respect. I’ve been here on many occasions, by myself, as a single female, and during that time the only time anyone ever bothered me was to ask if I wanted to play a game of table tennis. And I wasn’t bothered by that. I’ve always visited Francesca’s for their cocktails, and each and every time my cocktail has been perfectly made. All their bartenders know how to make cocktails perfectly, and it really is a sign of good management when you see the Manager working alongside their staff. Pizzas are really good, and the only thing i’d change is they got rid of their macaroni, cheese and bacon croquettes, please bring them back! Good cocktail and beer specials during Happy Hour, and on Tuesdays they have a burger deal. Oh, and the best thing is you can order at your table using a QR code (why other businesses haven’t picked up on this as the way to go is baffling). Every time I go here I have a good time. I’m a bit sad I will miss Mike Guerrieri and Mz Rizk DJing at Francesca’s, but I can be happy that that this bar has great taste. This is a business that continues to evolve and get better all the time. I wish Francesca’s nothing but success, I love visiting and hope to continue to do so, long...

I was allowed into the venue after celebrating the engagement of a family friend at another venue in High street. I had 2 glasses of wine and was very happy and chatty. I showed my ID and was looking forward to having another drink with the group I was with, including my children. The bar crew refused to serve me a drink but I was sober. I believe they were harsh and very judgemental in their approach. I believe I was unfairly treated and if they really thought I was intoxicated, entry should have been denied at the door. In my opinion, it was a case of ageism. Engaging in friendly chatter does not equal being intoxicated. The young people at the door have absolutely no idea of who had or had not being drinking excessively. Friendly chatter does not equal drunk. It was so disappointing and we soon left and went to another bar where we were warmly greeted and allowed to enjoy a drink before going home. We will never return to this venue because they don’t deserve our business. My recommendation is an absolute zero. In my opinion, it would be best to avoid this bar because they don’t deserve your business and please go to Bar 303 up the road in...

We went there during the time when the mask was not mandatory in the street and restaurants when you were siting, So we were walking without a mask and looking for a bar, I just stop to ask the guy who was standing in the door whether they have a sit available for four people or not, the guy told me in a very rode way, MASK! I could not hear what he is saying, he point to his mask and , said Mask? I said, I have it , I just want to ask, then he interrupt me, we dont have any available seat! Just so rude! I felt like he is racist or sth, otherwise there is no reason to be rude to a customer who you just met! I looked at your reviews, you guys had lots of good reviews, however you received many low rating in the past month! I am not sure what happened to your staff, but sth has been changed! I will try the bar one more time and I hope this time staff are friendly, if they are I will...