Franco's Bar
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An al fresco bar with a difference. Positano’s newest watering hole is not just another seaside bar. An elegant raft suspended above the sea, vibrant with the colours of the Amalfi Coast, it represents, in design and details, a unique convergence of talented artists and craftsmen, assembled here to pay tribute to the man whose impeccable taste did so much to define the signature style of Le Sirenuse. The result is a contemporary al fresco bar with an old-fashioned, quality-first drinks menu; a place for amore, for friends, for a post-swim aperitif, for quiet contemplation of all that beauty.
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  • Alexandra W
    Corolla, North Carolina11 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not worth the price if you have a good view already
    I think our experience would’ve been better if our stay had a less incredible view. The bed & breakfast we are staying in has a beautiful view of the sea & town, so paying £24+ per drink was incredibly steep for something we are already receiving. This being said, if you don’t have the view, it is truly incredible. The drinks were also really good, I’m just not certain they were worth the price at all. Finally I’d like to add that we did expect our reaction to be this way, we weren’t anticipating being blown away, but we don’t necessarily regret the experience either. I just do not plan to join again. But, they do have a great business model- charge a bunch for drinks for views & a photo op- I can only imagine the profits they’re making!
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review so that we can continue to improve our services. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the view and your drinks! We hope to see you at Franco's again soon.
    Written 13 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 June 2023
  • Jason K
    Toronto, Canada8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great vibes and worth the wait
    The stylish vibe, vista, bespoke cocktails and music set our first night in Positano on the right foot. We were only supposed to have an aperitivo before dinner but stayed for 3 rounds. They sat us in the front seats which allowed for some beautiful shots of Positano at golden hour. The hostess and service team were very friendly and warm. I would definitely come back.
    Thank you for the kind words! We are so glad to hear that we were able to start your trip off well and hope to welcome you back to Franco's very soon.
    Written 12 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 11 June 2023
  • Croatia Transfer V.I.P.
    Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia33 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic view !!!
    A lovely little bar in a great location with very professional and very friendly staff. The view is simply fantastic and beautiful, especially at sunset. The drinks are really fantastic, if someone is not ready for a slightly higher price of drinks, then it is better not to wait in line and waste time entering.
    We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit to Franco's. Thank you for the kind review, we hope to welcome you back for another sunset sometime soon!
    Written 12 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 June 2023
  • Ann R
    Rome, Italy13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing!👌
    A beautiful place if you want to enjoy the beautiful view of the cottages and the sea. The cocktail menu is amazing. The best part of this bar is the arrangement and the music, we enjoyed it until closing. Definitely our first choice in Positano, we'll be back soon!
    Thank you for the kind words! We are glad you enjoyed the music and hope to see you here again soon.
    Written 12 July 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 June 2023
  • Wanderlust
    Lynchburg, Virginia114 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fabulous!
    A beautiful place for cocktails. We arrived and it was full. Alessandro asked us to kindly wait and a spot would open up shortly. He was so friendly and speaks great English. We all ordered cocktails. We all agreed that these were the BEST tasting drinks we had while in Positano. It's a beautiful spot and we found them to be very friendly. I highly recommend this hot spot.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 16 August 2023
  • Kelsey J
    Washington DC, District of Columbia9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cute bar with good drinks
    Nice bar with tasty drinks. We arrived at 5:40 pm and the line wasn’t too bad, but it definitely kept growing closer to 6 and the rest of the evening. We were able to sit at one of the front tables with the great view (FYI, there is a 40 Euro minimum/person when sitting in that area versus the rest of the bar, which is fairly easy to do with the prices of drinks). It was a great spot for photos and we were able to watch the sunset. We ordered a bottle of Rose which was delicious. I only wish there were some more food options. There are free olives and bottomless popcorn as a snack but otherwise no other food available. A good spot to stop before dinner but make sure to get there a bit early to secure one of the front seats!
    Dear Kelsey, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review - we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Franco's Bar, and will be taking your feedback into consideration. Hope to welcome you back very soon! Sincerely, Aldo Sersale
    Written 1 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 16 September 2023
  • Olga
    London, United Kingdom115 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ok place for a pre-dinner drink
    We stumbled upon this spot by accident, not knowing about any of the hype. We had to wait for about 10 minutes which was ok. We were seated in the second row so we didn't really have much of a view until we popped over to the front to take a picture. The drinks are very pricey. The ones we had were fine but nothing special to justify their price. Service was good though.
    Dear Olga, Thank you for visiting Franco's Bar and taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear you didn't fully enjoy your time with us, but are happy to hear your feedback on our service. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip. Sincerely, Aldo Sersale
    Written 1 November 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 October 2023
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Aline T
Curitiba, PR275 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Friends
Amazing place to appreciate the sunset in Positano. The view is increable and the staff &service are very nice too. I loved and recommend.
Written 25 July 2018
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Dear Aline T, thank you so much for visiting us at Franco's. We're so pleased you had a lovely evening with us, soaking up the view and enjoying the atmosphere. We hope to see you for drinks again soon.
Written 29 July 2018
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Adnan A
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Friends
Dear Roberto,
Your hospitality, attentiveness & customer service was awesome.
You are an absolute gentleman with a wealth of knowledge of not only the drinks you offer but of Positano in general also.
You have made our experience at Franco’s Bar both enjoyable & unforgettable.
I would highly recommend you & your amazing venue to anyone who visits Positano & rest assured that we will return in the not too distant future… Keep up the great work!
Written 24 July 2018
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Dear Adnan A, what can we say to your review. Roberto will be delighted to know he made your evening both enjoyable and unforgettable - just as a bachelor night should be! Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Feedback like yours makes all the difference. We hope to see you for drinks back at Franco's again soon.
Written 25 July 2018
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LAtravelover1
Los Angeles, CA269 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
We were having dinner at La Sponda and were a little early so decided to check out Franco's since we had heard about the view. It is a very small outdoors bar with plush seating with a narrow path that leads to the most spectacular view. When we arrived one of the waiters asked us to wait for a few minutes so they could get a table for us. There is another restaurant right next to the bar and the maitre'd thought we were dining there - when we gave him our name he quickly said, 'I don't have you listed for dinner tonight' - we were impressed that he had all the names of all the patrons dining there in his head - that is the level of professionalism in this place and La Sponda. Waiters were accommodating to anyone that walked in and just wanted to take a picture with the view and we met some other nice tourists having a drink who took our picture as well. It was super busy and drinks take a while to get to your table but they also give you nuts and olives and there really is no rush with that magnificent view!
Written 23 July 2018
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Dear Jim M, thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed drinks before your meal and soaked up the view and we appreciate your understanding with the slight delay to your drinks. We hope you had a wonderful evening and would love to welcome you back again one day.
Written 25 July 2018
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mgalbraith
Buncrana, Ireland17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
We had a lovely drink in this bar. I had the margarita which was different to the usual margaritas but still very lovely. The staff gave us popcorn as a snack which I’ve never seen before & loved very much. The decor is top class, loved the lemon trees around us & the toilet graffiti art. Also loved the waitresses maxi dress uniforms. Very classy place!
Written 18 July 2018
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Faycal A
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Friends
This bar is managed by people who are liers and don't know what doing business is.....I will never recommend this shiiit to anyone !! don't go there except if you like to be treated like a monkey! we ended at Sirenuse with a very warm welcome !!
Written 14 July 2018
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PiubelliSerMan
Castel Goffredo, Italy10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
This little pretty terrace caught our attention from the street to Positano centre. It is right on top of the mountain facing Positano beach, you can only guess what a view. Soft chill music in the background and a cozy and very nice environment was there just waiting for us. We stepped in and we got to seat next to a lemon tree situated in the middle of the terrace. You can really feel you are in Amalfi coast. Lemons, Amalfi ceramics a touch of Greek style architecture. Wow!!!
Now, something really amazing happened. We did wait a little too long to order but, you know, we are on holidays, they are busy working, so we thought:”who cares?” When the amazing waiter Carmen noticed that we haven’t ordered yet. She firstly apologize in the most professional way and then when she got back with the drinks she said that they were on the house. We were simply amazed by that. It really wasn’t necessary but we did appreciate the top quality of service!!!! Finally someone who knows how to do hospitality! Thank you Carmen and whole Franco’s bar. Definitely be back💜
Written 9 July 2018
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Dear PiubelliSerMan, thank you so much for popping into Franco's and for being so understanding about the wait for you drinks. We try to ensure we welcome all of our guests as quickly as possible and serve your drinks as soon as you are ready so we were sorry to see we had missed you. We're pleased you felt Carmen handled the situation well and delighted to hear you plan to visit us again.
Written 16 July 2018
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P_pixie_1990
Brighton and Hove, UK50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
My absolute favourite bar in Positano, the decor is divine, the drinks are amazingly delicious and well presented, an Instagrammers dream! However along with this comes the painfully posey crowds, so be aware. We just ignored them, let our hair down and enjoyed the breathtaking views of Positano. The prices were literally only a few euros more for a cocktail than in the "less fancy" bars which was really reasonable in my opinion considering what a well presented and staffed bar it was. I will be back Francos! And say its a MUST when in Positano.
Written 9 July 2018
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Dear P_pixie_1990, we're delighted to be your favourite bar in Positano and very grateful for your recommendation. We're pleased you were able to relax and enjoy the laid back vibes of Franco's and we're looking forward to welcoming you back.
Written 16 July 2018
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Holly G
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2018 • Couples
Definitely worth the walk up the hill! And the hot afternoon sun. Drinks were good and good vibes. Met lots of Aussie couples there too. It’s the place to be! Definitely get there right on opening (we thought it opened at 5.30 but I think it’s 5 and we missed out on front row seats) but we ended up moving up throughout the night. Definitely go here!
Written 9 July 2018
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Dear Holly G, thank you very much for visiting us for sunset drinks. We appreciate we are quite a walk up the hill but pleased you found the walk worth it! We can confirm we open at 5pm and it is best to arrive early for tables along the front. But we are pleased you were able to move later on and enjoy the view at its best.
Written 16 July 2018
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Glenn W
Fairfax, VA11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Couples
Awesome terrace bar next to the Sirenuse Hotel. Amazing drinks, great bartenders, and a fun crowd.

Be warned of 2 things. It opens at 5pm sharp, and there is usually a line waiting to get in and snag the best tables. Also there is precious little shade.

Dress code is "Positano". Make an effort :)
Written 5 July 2018
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Dear Glenn W, we are delighted to hear you had a good evening with us at Franco's. Thank you for all your compliments and for your advice to others. We hope to see you for drinks again.
Written 5 July 2018
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Chris F
Brisbane, Australia339 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Friends
Franco’s is one of Positano’s coolest bars. Great decor, views, music and cocktails. Swing past for a cocktail if you’re visiting Positano
Written 30 June 2018
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Dear chris f, thank you for calling us one of Positano's 'coolest' bars. We're pleased you think so! Thank you for your kind recommendation to others too. We hope to welcome you back for drinks again soon.
Written 2 July 2018
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