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(215) 732-5010
347 S 13th St
Philadelphia,
PA
19107
39.9454
-75.1628
Neighborhoods: Washington Square West, Center City
Hours:
Monday To Saturday From 11:00 AM To 02:00 AM
Last updated 8.28.11
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Taverns, Biker Bars, Dive Bars
Payment Methods:
Cash
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About Dirty Frank's Bar
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – This popular corner taproom's once nondescript gray facade now is a mural depicting history's greatest Franks: Sinatra, Zappa and "-enstein." Inside, the foreboding ambience belies its friendliness. The clientele is pleasantly diverse. Burly bikers knock back mugs of cheap Yuengling next to frail, chain-smoking art students from the nearby university. Everybody seems like a regular. Arrive before 9pm to grab a table; the place starts to fill up with drinkers and smoke around 10pm.
Editor's Tips
- When To Go:
- This packed corner pub is the best place to recap the Mummers Parade. When you go, be sure to dance on the bar.
05/09/09
you have to be kidding
by jknashville at Citysearch
We crossed town via subway and walking to get to this "wonderful" highly rated bar. What a dive. the bartender was nice but that was about all i have to say that is positive. Yes the tap beer is skunked. If you go, order something out of a bottle. If you like smoke then go there. If you like going to the bathroom with no lock on the door then go there. We were there on a Tue. The guy at the next table had his computer with him and he was asleep sitting up. We took a picture of him that i wish I could put up here. That's how exciting this place was. Maybe it was better in the old days but not today.
- Pros: none
- Cons: everything
04/29/09
Frank's was Peter Maclaren's favorite place
by RozSmith1949 at Citysearch
The first bar I legally drank at on my 21st birthday and the night I hooked up with Peter Maclaren. Peter was well known and well loved by so many, I had to write something here. Peter died this past February 2009 and I was struggling with how to remember him and convey these feelings to others from "back then". For anyone from the late 60's, early 70's who hung out at Frank's, we lost a great friend when we lost Pete.
- Pros: A true Philly classic
- Cons: Dirty (in a good way)
11/14/08
skunked beer
by Kcphila at Citysearch
They've served me skunked beer at least three times. They get credit for living up to their name, but seriously, that's gross.
It also seems to collect some fairly unhappy looking people sometimes.
Not a fan.
- Pros: nice location
- Cons: skunked beer
11/03/08
Must visit!
by tat2girl at Citysearch
Never would have thought that I could leave Huntingdon, PA and feel so at home in Philadelphia. Loved this place. Anyone should feel welcome here unless you think you are better than the rest of the world. The bartender and the doorman were awesome. Strange to go to a place with unisex bathrooms, but at least there was something new about it. Had plans on going somewhere else later, but we were so comfortable there that we closed the night out there. Must say that we were thrown off for a minute that there was no sign outside that said "Dirty Franks". The famous "Franks" on the walls outside gave it away though. Would recommend to anyone who wants a fun time in Philadelphia.
- Pros: Good people, comfortable atmosphere.
03/27/08
best bar in philly
by lochgelly at Citysearch
great bar,just like shardys back home but cleaner
great bartender harold.
needs a lock on the bog door though
