Frank N Hanks
(213) 383-2087
518 S Western Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90020
34.065
-118.309
Neighborhoods: Wilshire Center / Koreatown, Central LA
Last updated 6.25.09
What People Are Saying About Frank N Hanks
The Owner
Frank N Hanks
Owner
We're a local Koreatown bar serving cheap drinks and food for the masses. Come relax after work or play and enjoy our company. Shoot some pool, throw some darts or just sit back and enjoy the music and company around you. We'll see you soon.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
At first glance, Frank N Hank's offers only dreary dive-bar ambience. It's not until loveable bartendar, Snow, reveals the ultra-cheap beer and cocktails that the fun really starts. In addition to the economical drinks, the relatively diverse jukebox offers everything from Patsy Cline to Prince, and the crowd is just as likely to sing along to either selection. An electronic dart board provides a diversion up front, while a pool table makes fast friends out of strangers in the back.
The Draw
Although there is no happy hour per se, round-the-clock low prices keep an interesting mix coming back for more. Expect Koreatown artists, Wilshire Boulevard professionals and hard-hitting regulars--and don't be surprised to hear a multitude of conversations in several different languages.
User Reviews
jenheidir
June 05, 2008
This is my favorite dive bar in L.A. All most all the beers at this Koreatown joint are less than $5, and I love the jukebox. There?s a pool table in back for those who want to play. The space is cozy, so I don?t recommend coming with more than four or five people if you actually want to be able to hear what anyone is saying. Also, half the time I usually have to drive around for 20 minutes in order to get street parking. But it?s all worth it just hang out in that dimly lit, unassuming bar and catch up with my friends.
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feedmedrinkme
May 06, 2008
I used to live walking distance from F&H so I was one of those regulars that played the jukebox, smoked at the bar and drank my beer. Every week. Went back not long ago, and pretty much had the same experience. Looks about the same, drinks still affordable, still no hollywood d*bags or college amateurs. Still has a great jukebox and slightly screwed up darts game. It has gotten more popular with the gentrified neighborhood finding it, and real bars being pretty rare. But to those that complain about that, I say support the bar! Wouldn't you want it to be profitable? Embrace this new crowd, hell maybe impart some knowledge. It's our bar, but not just ours. I've seen places get different crowds and some regulars get alienated and leave. You know what? Those people sukc, and are just too precious to have something good get popular. Like people who stop liking bands because they get popular. The bar is great, the beer is cold, the drinks are strong, and there's a good jukebox. Nuff said!
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May 01, 2008
Small local bar with a cool vibe. Mostly local patrons with the occasional people coming in from the Wiltern after concerts. Has a pool table and dart board. Has two televisions for those interested in watching sports. Large selection of beer and drinks. Ask for Snow, she's the owner.
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Parking:
There's no lot or valet, but the metered spaces are free after 6pm, and parking on the residential side streets is also available.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Dive Bars, Lounges
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Message from Frank N Hanks
- Pool Table
- Jukebox and TV
- Strong, cheap drinks
We're a local Koreatown bar serving cheap drinks and food for the masses. Come relax after work or play and enjoy our company. Shoot some pool, throw some darts or just sit back and enjoy the music and company around you. We'll see you soon.
