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Drinks Centro, Positano

Franco's Bar

A place for a drink in Centro, Positano, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunset, Apr–Oct.

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Franco's Bar in Centro, Positano
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Why go

Terrace bar at Le Sirenuse with sunset views over the dome and sea.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Positano, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta and Chez Black.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Centro
Price
$$$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunset, Apr–Oct

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Positano, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta

    Majolica-tiled dome above the beach, home to a Byzantine Black Madonna icon.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Chez Black

    Beachfront institution since 1949 for seafood pasta and pizza right on Spiaggia Grande.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Lucibello boat tours

    Long-established Positano boat outfit for Li Galli islands and coast trips.

    Activity · 0.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Spiaggia Grande

    Main pebble beach below the stacked houses, with rentable loungers and boat departures.

    Outdoors · 0.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Via Positanese d'America

    Cliffside footpath linking Spiaggia Grande to quieter Fornillo beach.

    Activity · 0.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Fornillo Beach

    Smaller beach west of town with a couple of family beach clubs.

    Outdoors · 0.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Franco's Bar is a stop on our Amalfi Coast Escape route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Positano

Franco's Bar is our only drinks pick in Positano; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Positano guide.

When to go: weather by month, based on Amalfi

Our climate figures for Positano come from nearby Amalfi. Average daily highs in Amalfi run from 13°C in February to 27°C in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Franco's Bar itself, we suggest: Sunset, Apr–Oct.

Modelled monthly averages for Amalfi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Amalfi weather by month (covers Positano).

Getting there

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Address
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30, 84017 Positano SA, Italy
Coordinates
40.62863, 14.48796
Destination
Positano, Italy

Franco's Bar: quick answers

How much time do you need at Franco's Bar?

Plan on about an hour at Franco's Bar. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Franco's Bar?

Our pick: Sunset, Apr–Oct. Insider tip: No reservations; arrive before sunset for a seat.

Where is Franco's Bar?

Franco's Bar is at Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30, 84017 Positano SA, Italy, in Centro. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Franco's Bar?

Franco's Bar appears on Amalfi Coast Escape, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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