A table worth booking for
Creative seasonal plates, a wine list built on Australian small growers, and service that makes you feel like an old friend.
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The Offering
What we do, and what we love doing.
From a Wednesday pasta night for two to a full venue buy-out for fifty — the same kitchen, the same wine list, the same warm welcome.
À la Carte Dinner
A rotating seasonal menu of creative shared plates — seafood, vegetables and pasta cooked with serious intent and plated on antique china.
Wednesday Pasta Night
A weekly set menu built around fresh, handmade pasta. Smoked butter, warm bread, a glass of something good — it's the easiest yes of your week.
Curated Wine List
An Australian-focused list with a deep bench of small growers. Our sommelier is on the floor every night to help you find something you'll love.
Meet The Winemaker Events
Regular hosted evenings with the winemakers themselves — tastings, stories, and dishes built to match. Watch this space for the next one.
Private Dining & Events
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners and corporate evenings. We'll build a menu and wine flight around your night.
Gift Vouchers
Digital and physical vouchers in any denomination, delivered the same day. The best present a Brisbane food lover can unwrap.
The Room
Like dinner at a friend's house — if your friend ran the kitchen and the cellar.
Bar Francine is a small, dim-lit room in the heart of West End. The menu changes with what's good. The wine list leans into Australian small growers and the curious bottles you won't find elsewhere. The service is warm, unhurried and genuinely glad you're here. We opened to be the kind of neighbourhood wine bar Brisbane deserves — and the regulars who keep coming back tell us we're getting it right.
- Intimate dim-lit room — designed for long, lingering dinners
- Menu rewritten with the seasons — vegetables and seafood lead
- Wine list built on Australian small growers and natural producers
- Walk-ins welcome at the bar when the diary is full
From the diary
What our guests tell the internet.
“An exceptional rotating menu with loads of real vegan and vegetarian options, a vibrant wine list with great Aussie producers, and banging cocktails. Service is warm and inviting — it's like having dinner at your friend's house, except your friend is an amazing host with exceptional skills in the kitchen and superb taste in wine. A shining example of Brisbane hospitality.”
“Taken here for a birthday dinner and had a spectacular time. Our server was charming and confident and kept the pace of the evening moving. Great vibes, stellar music. The dishes were truly tasty, creative and well executed. An instant classic. Best birthday ever.”
“Hidden little gem in West End. Came for my partner's birthday and we loved everything — zucchini flowers, stracciatella, Ballina prawns, Urban Valley mushrooms and the Earl Grey panna cotta were the highlights. Friendly, attentive staff and a candle on dessert. We will visit again for sure.”
Before you book
The questions we hear most often.
Can I get a table on a Friday or Saturday night?
Weekends book out early, so we always recommend reserving online. If the diary is full, give us a ring on 0477 121 744 — we hold seats at the bar for walk-ins, and they're some of the best seats in the room.
Do you cater for vegetarians, vegans and dietary restrictions?
Yes — and not as an afterthought. The menu is built with serious vegetarian and vegan options, and the kitchen is genuinely allergen-aware. Flag any restrictions when you book and we'll look after you.
Is Bar Francine suitable for a group or special occasion?
Absolutely. We host milestone birthdays, anniversaries and corporate dinners regularly, with set menus and wine pairings available on request. For larger groups, get in touch and we'll tailor the night to you.
What's the vibe — formal or relaxed?
Intimate, dim-lit, grown-up but never stiff. Think long dinners, antique plates, great music and warm service. Dressy-casual fits right in.
Where are you and what about parking?
We're in the heart of West End, Brisbane. Street parking is available nearby and we're an easy short trip from the CBD, South Bank and Highgate Hill. Most guests rideshare or wander in from the neighbourhood.
Tonight
Hungry? The table's nearly set.
Reserve online in 60 seconds, or call us and we'll find you a seat at the bar.
Visit
Find us in West End.
Reservations are the best way in — but walk-ins are always welcome at the bar.
- +61 477 121 744
- West End QLD
| Tuesday | 5:00pm – late |
| Wednesday | 5:00pm – late (Pasta Night) |
| Thursday | 5:00pm – late |
| Friday | 12:00pm – late |
| Saturday | 12:00pm – late |
| Sunday | 12:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Monday | Closed |