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Bar Francine

29 Vulture St, West End QLD 4101, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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29 Vulture St, West End QLD 4101, Australia

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+61 477 121 744
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bar Francine

West End regulars duck into this converted Queenslander for cold pours, seafood, and vegetables—skipping meat entirely without missing a beat. Plates arrive on mismatched antique china: bug dolmades, spiced tuna tartare, and crisp fries dunked in whipped mullet roe. The bar fills early for three-dollar Golden Hour oysters paired with Tasmanian wine by the glass, followed by casarecce tossed with stracciatella and skewers of dry-aged beetroot. Service wraps up over thick wedges of brûlée carrot cake.

  • Seafood & Vegetable Craft: An all-pescatarian spread highlighting bug dolmades, dry-aged beetroot skewers, and fries with whipped mullet roe.
  • Golden Hour Rituals: Early evening features discounted $3 oysters alongside boutique natural pours and rotating Tasmanian wines by the glass.
  • Cottage Charm: A cosy, vintage-dressed dining room serving creative plates on antique china with warm, familiar hospitality.
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Why Guests Choose Bar Francine

From Golden Hour oysters to candlelit pescatarian dinners in a vintage cottage, secure your table at West End's favourite neighbourhood wine bar.

  • Inventive Pescatarian Plates

    The kitchen delivers technical, seafood- and plant-centric shared plates featuring standout creations like harissa octopus and beetroot skewers.

    The harissa octopus, the fries with whipped mullet roe and the dry aged beetroot skewers were a few recent showstoppers.

    Bridie Lewis

  • Vintage Cottage Ambience

    Dishes are plated on heirloom and antique crockery within a converted character Queenslander that feels timeless and warm.

    Venue itself is a beautiful Queenslander with a vintage charm, nice added touches with vintage crockery that always makes it feel like I’ve just arrived at Nannas house.

    Jack McKeever

  • Golden Hour Wine Tastings

    Early evenings offer an accessible way to sample boutique wine pours and savoury bites without committing to a full dining service.

    The golden hour menu is the perfect chance to try some new wines at affordable prices.

    Eleanor McDermott

  • Casual Counter Aperitivo

    A casual counter seat allows drop-ins to take advantage of $3 freshly shucked oysters and spontaneous weeknight aperitifs.

    We were there in time for $3 oysters but all food was divine.

    Jemima Quintal

  • Living-Room Warmth

    Attentive, intimate floor service puts guests instantly at ease with genuine, home-like warmth.

    it feels like your sitting in your friends living room catching up over the tastiest food ever.

    Hannah Campbell

  • Surprising Coastal Innovation

    Diners discover unexpected depth and satisfaction across a menu crafted without meat or poultry.

    who would have thought you could do so much with seafood and vegetables.

    Ross Parish

From coastal pescatarian showstoppers to early Golden Hour specials, reserve your table to experience West End's standout neighbourhood wine bar.

  • Bug Dolmades

    the highlight was the bug dolmades for me - a must try.

    Diane Nguyen

  • Tuna Tartare

    The tuna tartare had the perfect amount of spice.

    scott mitchell

  • Fries with Whipped Mullet Roe

    the fries with whipped mullet roe and the dry aged beetroot skewers were a few recent showstoppers.

    Bridie Lewis

  • Golden Hour Oysters

    We were there in time for $3 oysters but all food was divine.

    Jemima Quintal

Other favorites

Complementary sips, savoury bread pairings, and standout desserts to round out your evening.

  • Brûlée Carrot Cake

    The brulee carrot cake was the best. My type of dessert!

    scott mitchell

  • Earl Grey Pannacotta

    Food was really lovely from Entrees to desserts - Zucchini flowers, Stracciatella, Ballina Prawns, Urban Valley mushrooms and Earl grey pannacotta were the highlights.

    Narit Thirasaroch

  • Smoked Butter and Dip with Bread

    We really liked the smoked butter and dip that was paired with the bread.

    Connor Walker

  • Housemade Pink Lemonade

    housemade pink lemonade and pino noir were the stand outs for us

    shawn smith

Beyond the menu

From bespoke birthday pours to antique china and Golden Hour oysters, lock in your table for West End's warmest dining room.

  • Birthday Hospitality & Complimentary Pours

    Guests celebrating birthdays receive personal hospitality gestures from the floor team, including candles on dessert and a complimentary first drink to toast the occasion.

  • Thoughtful Multi-Dietary Menu Care

    The kitchen accommodates complex overlapping dietary restrictions—seamlessly adapting multi-course set menus for guests dining gluten-free, garlic-free, or crustacean-free without sacrificing creativity.

  • Curated Antique Flatware & Crockery

    Shared dishes are individually presented on collected antique plates and vintage flatware, heightening the welcoming feel of dining in a classic Queenslander cottage.

  • Golden Hour Oyster Ritual

    An early-evening aperitivo ritual treats drop-in guests to $3 freshly shucked oysters paired with pet-nat and boutique wines by the glass before peak dinner service.

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, aperitivo specials, and dietary requirements to ensure a seamless visit—book your table ahead to secure your place.

  • Reserve Ahead for Prime Evening Slots

    Tables fill fast in this cosy converted Queenslander cottage. While walk-ins are occasionally accommodated or seated at the bar on quieter evenings, booking a table in advance is strongly recommended to guarantee your spot.

  • Catch Golden Hour for $3 Oysters

    Arrive early to take advantage of the Golden Hour special, featuring $3 oysters alongside affordable wines by the glass, olives, and small snacks—ideal for unwinding before dinner without committing to a full multi-course meal.

  • Note the All-Pescatarian Menu

    Bar Francine serves an entirely pescatarian and vegetarian menu with no red meat or poultry. The kitchen accommodates specific dietary requirements including gluten-, garlic-, and crustacean-free requests across both à la carte and set menus. Reserve your table now to taste it for yourself.

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