As you can imagine, the narrow and compact space at Frank's means that it gets filled quite well. You will find that on those busy nights the crowd consists of men and women in their twenties and thirties who have just come over from other Lincoln Park bars. Conversations get loud, so you'll have to project yourself in order to be heard. On off nights or during the week, you will find more nightlife-industry folks patronizing the place. Check out the domestic and imported beers on tap, as well as the well-stocked liquor shelves.
Cocktails are well-mixed, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.
There are, however, plenty of late-night diners and a convenience store located no farther than a block away on Clark Street. Frank's is easily accessible by CTA buses or the Red Line at the Fullerton stop. The lack of parking in the neighborhood is constant, so think about public transportation or a taxi before driving, especially in the summer months. Torres is a Chicago freelance writer.