About the restaurant
Bad Frankie is a Fitzroy bar named for the infamous Governor of Van Diemen’s Land, John Franklin, who outlawed small pot stills in the early 19th Century. Frankie would be turning in his grave to see the range of boutique Aussie spirits showcased behind the bar bearing his name. Drinks are best paired with the iconic Australian snack, the jaffle. The menu's offers everything from classic cheese to deconstructed lamington.