Frank 'n Hank
Cocktail bar · Koreatown ·
Pool table, jukebox, cheap drinks, diverse crowd, historic dive
Pool table, jukebox, cheap drinks, diverse crowd, historic dive
"Frank 'n Hank is as much a piece of K-town history as karaoke clubs or 24-hour Korean tofu joints, and remained a reliable standby for decades. With its local clientele (who reflect the ethnic and economic diversity of the 'hood), unglamourous style and $3 well drinks, this bar is a classic, poorly-lit dive on a stretch of Western ave becoming more gentrified by the fresher, more hip establishments that slowly surround it. You go there to play a couple rounds of pool, maybe a few songs on the jukebox and if you're a type nerd, to moon over the retro signage out front. But above all, you go to Frank 'n Hanks without any expectations - which means it can never dissapoint you (love you alcohol, mean it)." - The HR Dept
"This historic hole in the wall off Western Avenue, established in 1933, has long been the go-to for Angelenos pregaming before a Wiltern concert or ending a night out in Koreatown. Apparently, even legendary LA novelist Charles Bukowski was a regular. A diverse collection of patrons connect over jukebox picks, a game of pool, and cheap happy hour PBRs, but make sure to also scan the curated selection of mezcals and whiskeys." - Matthew Kang
"Frank 'n Hank, Koreatown. Frank 'n Hank is as much a piece of K-town history as karaoke clubs or 24-hour Korean tofu joints, and remained a reliable standby for decades. With its local clientele (who reflect the ethnic and economic diversity of the 'hood), unglamourous style and $3 well drinks, this bar is a classic, poorly-lit dive on a stretch of Western ave becoming more gentrified by the fresher, more hip establishments that slowly surround it. You go there to play a couple rounds of pool, maybe a few songs on the jukebox and if you're a type nerd, to moon over the retro signage out front. But above all, you go to Frank 'n Hanks without any expectations - which means it can never dissapoint you (love you alcohol, mean it)."
"Frank N Hank is where you go after you’ve powered through three hours of Karaoke but one guy in the group doesn’t want to head home just yet. The dime-sized spot on Western has a good jukebox, a can of PBR and a shot for $5, and excellent people-watching. That is, if you’re not already the person people are watching." - Brant Cox
"Monty’s Good Burger is next door to classic dive bar Frank N Hanks." - Farley Elliott