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The only thing Frankeinsteinian about Frankenstein is the prices which will decimate your wallet much quicker than Dr Frankenstein was offed by his ow…
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We weren't really planned on this one but decided to stop by since we were wanting to have a quick bite somewhere. We used the conveniences in the bas…
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8 Reviews on “The World Famous Frankenstein & Bier Keller”
The only thing Frankeinsteinian about Frankenstein is the prices which will decimate your wallet much quicker than Dr Frankenstein was offed by his own monstrosity of a creation.The food is frighteningly expensive, for what is in the end, just basic food that you expect in any bar in any city in the world. Hiding behind the ghoulish tale by Mary Shelley does not dress up the fact that the bar is poor. Dimly lit, dark, brooding, but above all else the bar is substandard. The only real saving grace is the excellent DJ they employ on Sunday’s for the karaoke. Definitely not worth the price for either the food or the drinks.
We weren’t really planned on this one but decided to stop by since we were wanting to have a quick bite somewhere. We used the conveniences in the basement (which were rather secluded and scary) before ordering. Once inside, we cosied ourselves before a fire place and ordered fajitas. The food was a little too oily but tasted good . The Frankenstein film was running on a big projector, adding to the feel and ambience of the place.
I was looking forward to entering the welI known Frankensteins but alas, I was let down. The prices were a bit on the expensive side for what turned out to be less than standard pub grub.I regrettably chose to indulge in the Pork Belly. Service was extremely fast which cast doubt upon the quality of the meal. And upon the first bite my fears where confirmed, the meat was bland and the only flavour in the mash was the mustard seeds/. It’s still probabaly worth popping in for a drink as the interior is decorated in a fitting tribute to the worlds most beloved creator of ghastly monsters and If you’re lucky you’ll see the monster himself descend…
Prince Gastronome. Im going to go on a limb and guess that red neon bulbs probably werent around in 1818. Thats not saying I wasnt excited about visiting, but I had doubts about many of its claims. Its full name is The World Famous Frankenstein 1818. World famous? I know the novel, The Modern Prometheus, which for me is a more ominous title than just Frankenstein, but world famous? Is the novel world famous or is it the pub, because Im pretty sure I can ask ten random people in my home town and they wouldnt know anything about it. Can you just call yourself world famous? And its title, The World Famous Frankenstein 1818, was the pub was founded in 1818? Thats somewhat hard to believe considering the novel was published in 1818. And that really is its full name, The World Famous Frankenstein 1818. Thats a mouthful, so Im just going to call it Frank from here on. When I entered, instead of some dated dungeon-like pub replacing walnut wood panels with roughly interconnected cobblestones, I found that Frank had red faux leather chairs, iron girders, and…what do you know, walnut wood panels. This is not to say that I was disappointed with Frank. As pubs go, its breathtaking, except it feels more like a night club than a place people would gather to eat. Frank is very dark, almost shadowing the details of an establishment which probably cost millions to construct. It blends old-fashioned and dcor with modern accents though I felt the latter overshadowed its attempts to be dated. I cant hate Frank…I cant. It looks too good; I just wished it looked…well…older. As it is now, its more of a tribute to the films than the novel, a snapshot of some fantasy we wanted the world to look like in 1818, not as it actually was. Frank is a collage of movie sets slammed together into a pub. Not bad, just not what I expected. Its part steampunk, part gothic, part modern nightclub. I would even go so far as to say that your opinion on the dcor can radically change depending on which angle youre looking at.As for the food, we opened with a shared plate of nachos, towering taller than the red cuillins. This would be enough as a meal for two, but we were foolish and had already ordered mains. I had the Franken-furter (oh I saw what you did there) while my girlfriend enjoyed the haggis, neeps, and tatties. These are huge plates of food for surprisingly reasonable prices. One would expect huge markups given the location, but no. I keep getting reminded that most pubs dont offer good food, but so far, this has not been my experience.If you ignore the borderline menacing dcor, is Frank a worthwhile location? I would say so, but I would also say that its intimidating nature may frighten away people looking for something a bit more mundane. Dont get me wrong, Frank must rock during Halloween, and I would rather return here than to The Worlds End for the simple fact that I can stretch out my arms in Frank without taking out an eye of someone at another table. But its also obvious that Frank is not meant for anyone older than 40. Its not where men in tweed jackets gather around for a pint after a long days work. Its for students after exams are over, and they become possessed with an overwhelming desire to get so inebriated, their gait and mannerisms would make the famous monster articulate and agile. The truth is that I would not be caught dead in Frankenstein after 10:00 pm given the obvious demographics that would congregate within it…but until then, I would definitely love to book it for my next birthday. DECOR: 9PLATING: 7SERVICE: 7FOOD: 8VALUE: 7OVERALL: 7.6 out of 10
Great food, bad service. We waited ages just to see a menu. Fortunately the food was great. The macaroni cheese was to die for. The burgers and fries were very good as well. Frankenstein comes out of the ceiling and it’s quite amusing. Wednesdays are Rocky Horror night and the staff dance on the bar.
‘Frankies!’ this is the perfect venue for a full evenings entertainment… It’s not just about the menu which has something for everyone. It’s all about the experience; theatre, atmosphere, and energy! Whatever your night – stag – hen – or just the a good drink, this place is a must!
WOW 2 words Monster Portions! The food is absolutely fantastic! Great atmosphere! The only issue I have is with the Full Moon Show! Not for the faint hearted! The monks! Scary stuff….