In the ever-shifting culinary sands of Monaco’s Fontvieille port, a new oasis has bloomed where once Moshi Moshi stood. The sushi has been packed away, the chopsticks retired, and in its place rises Frenk—a stylish, soul-filled cocktail bar that’s part speakeasy, part Italian family kitchen, and 100% powered by cocktails be it gin based or whatever is your favourite passion.
A Bar Named Franco
The name Frenk isn’t a typo—it’s a tribute to its mixologist-in-chief, Franco, the man with a shaker in one hand and over 100 gins or whatever in the other. If you like your drinks fizzy, fruity, fragrant, or full of mystery, Franco’s got you. And if you’re indecisive? No problem—just let his mood of the moment guide your glass.
Creative and accessible, Franco, sounds like the kind of man who would hand-squeeze your lemons and give them a pep talk first.
He and his partner Laura have obviously envisioned Frenk as a lively, friendly and deeply human space—basically the opposite of your average velvet-rope nightclub or soulless chain bar. Think wood and bronze décor, no syrups allowed, and cocktails made with fresh fruit and actual effort.
Not Just a Gin Palace
Sure, the bar boasts more gin than a London Christmas party, but Frenk doesn’t stop there. Feeling bold? Try a liquorice mojito. Feeling sweet? Passionfruit and strawberry versions await. More into vino? Beer? A cheeky spritz? You’re still in the right place.
And then there’s the food. It’s a cocktail bar where food is still a priority. Really tasty food … you won’t be left nibbling on sad olives or those mystery nuts from a tin.
Inspired by the trattorias of Italy, Frenk serves up crispy pinsas, generous antipasti, and house-made Italian dishes made from real-deal Italian ingredients. Even the lunchtime menu is designed for the rushed-yet-refined crowd: a daily special, a drink, and a coffee—served rapidly, but never sloppily.
From Morning Croissants to Brunch Beats
Frenk’s not just a night owl. It opens early for real Italian breakfasts, meaning proper espresso, fresh-squeezed juice, and homemade croissants that’ll make you rethink your loyalty to the corner boulangerie. On weekends, the brunch crowd takes over before the vibe slides gracefully into evening aperitifs and late-night conversations.
Moshi Moshi, We Hardly Knew Ye
Before Frenk, the address was home to Moshi Moshi, the intimate sushi bar launched in 2016 by the Monaco Restaurant Group. Designed by Humbert & Poyet and known for its Japanese-Mediterranean fusion (think miso meets niçoise), Moshi Moshi earned its cult following. But time marches on—and in Monaco’s dining scene, reinvention is a kind of sport.
And so, Frenk enters stage left, bringing with it a new vision for food, drink, and laid-back elegance. It’s where you can sip a handcrafted G&T with a pinsa in one hand and the Mediterranean breeze in your hair.
Final Pour
Frenk is not just a place—it’s a vibe. Whether you’re in for a morning espresso, a spontaneous gin journey, or a dinner that ends in limoncello-fueled laughter, you’ll likely leave with a smile (and possibly a new favourite cocktail). Franco wouldn’t have it any other way.
