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Frenchie Café Aruba

Bar Live music bar

😠 I’m going to keep this review short because I want others to be aware of this bar. My sister and I were having a great time, enjoying the music and our own happy vibe until a man decided it was okay to grab her waist WITHOUT permission. If you’ve ever been violated in any form then you understand th... People often mention good, time, drinks, night, great, people, service, karaoke,


Address

Paseo Herencia Mall 382A, Noord, Aruba

Website

www.frenchiesaruba.com

Contact

+297 563 7951

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (100 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 6 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 6 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Monday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Tuesday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Wednesday: 6 pm to 1 am
  • Thursday: 6 pm to 1 am

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (9) time (9) drinks (8) night (7) great (7) people (7) service (6) karaoke (6)
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  • 5/5 Ryan M. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been all over the island and I can't say enough wonderful things about this place!!! For starters, it's located in Palm Beach right in the main square of all the shops and restaurants... the bar is literally on top of the central fountain where all the action is. Drinks are amazing and everything is decently priced... Bulldog's even has some really good bar food if you want a quick snack, but you've got a variety of places to eat just a few feet away. To top it all off, the staff at Bulldog's is probably the most hospitable group I've ever encountered... they're like a big family who goes above and beyond to make you feel like you're a part of that family while there! As an example, my girlfriend lost her phone there one night and it had her ID and our Marriott key card with it... the owner of Bulldogs spent the next morning visiting different Marriotts on the island trying to get us the phone back!! Like who does that?!?!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 kharisma M. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m going to keep this review short because I want others to be aware of this bar. My sister and I were having a great time, enjoying the music and our own happy vibe until a man decided it was okay to grab her waist WITHOUT permission. If you’ve ever been violated in any form then you understand the trauma that is followed by this type of abuse. I warmed the guy and his friend not touch her again. He decided to argue with me and the lady working behind. The register who identified as the owner told us to leave. We explained to her what the man had did and she could not admit that she was wrong for trying to kick US out. She continued to defend his actions and called security on us. Security listened to our side and told the men they had to leave. We eventually left because we knew we didn’t have to prove our side any further. I write this review to voice a story that was not heard while we were ere just trying to have a good time.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best bar in Aruba! The staff is just the best, the food is great and love the music. Karaoke at 10pm every night! Great place to have a good time!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana Da S. 2 years ago on Google
    Cold delicious drinks and friendly service with a smile! Ally the bartender is a sweetheart and makes you feel like family. Karaoke here is also the best time! Make sure you stop by the Bulldog when you are in Aruba for a great time. Open till 3am on Friday and Saturday!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth S. 11 months ago on Google
    Wonderful time with Sally and Ally! There are fantastic. So much fun at karaoke…we went back several times during our stay. We will recommend to anyone we know coming to the island, and will hopefully be back someday. Thank you both!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fair S. 1 year ago on Google
    Karaoke was sooooooo much fun! We talked about some cultural things of Aruba and sang our lives away… I will never forget this experience! I look forward to revisiting the country and this bar!!! BEST BAR IN ARUBA… for suuurrrre.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CPNY 1 year ago on Google
    We had fun here. The bartender who is dutch, woman with glasses, was super cool. The manager or owner was a good dude. We got tuned up and had a good time-buckets of beers and shots makes for a fun night. They do a good job here-nice people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lj D. 1 year ago on Google
    Vitchel was amazing! We really had a good time. Everybody was very entertaining & sang well on karaoke night!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy I. 6 months ago on Google
    The service and drink options were great. Loved the environment
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gail M. 1 year ago on Google
    In early Feb 2023 a work group went to The Bulldog for karaoke night. Sally, Ally and Taffy were awesome. They not only are awesome bartenders, but they all sing too. A group of 14 of us went with the intent to hear one person sing, by the end of the night almost all of us joined in. We had so much fun and made new friends around the bar. Great place - great service. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niels B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibe, nice stafmembers and important nice drinks. Loved the old fashion.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike H. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome bar where the staff is so friendly. You feel right at home. They didn’t have Mountain Dew but they offered to go and get some at a near by place. Very fair price for drinks. Had great music. A fun place to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jennifer S. 2 years ago on Google
    the people who run this place are straight trash. Food isn’t worth the money and the drinks are subpar. Staff is super rude. edit to response: you must be confused seeing how I was only here for a short bit and sat at a table away from the bar. I never complained about the bad food or the fact that I was given the wrong drink. The server was absolutely rude the entire time. So I simply paid my bill and left to go somewhere friendlier. So I wonder what you mean by my attitude and the fact that you think you servers are ‘empowered’ to just treat people poorly. You response proves my point. Next time just do better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gigi L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang out with family and friends and sing karaoke on Wednesday and Friday nights. Drinks and food are available and a fun atmosphere!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 shawna 2 years ago on Google
    Fun night of karaoke. Came back on Friday and won $50 certificate! The green tea shot is delicious. Bartender was great too😄
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Damien L. 2 years ago on Google
    Service wasn't good and cocktails are to expensive and barely put liquor in the drinks.

  • 4/5 Hensley G. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice and outdoor place. Great to have a few drinks. Their service are very attentive to their customers.

  • 1/5 Eva Mc C. 2 years ago on Google
    Anyone who has been to The Bulldog in other countries, especially the Netherlands, will confirm it’s a disgrace how the management carry this name for this bar. - bad service - bad music; karaoke can be fun, but not every day, the whole evening where the staff sing the majority of the evening. - food is not all that - mismanagement - expensive drinks for what is served But most of all, unequal service. Or as some have mentioned before; pure racist. Asking people of color to pay up front, changing the music to “scare off” people of color, not giving people of color a chance to sing, etc. It’s nothing compared to what the original Bulldog in the Netherlands stands for; champion of equality and diversity. Luckily people have noticed as I’ve walked passed this place several times during high season and you could count the customers on one hand. Such a shame considering it’s location and the reputation it needs to hold up. Nah, this ain’t no good place, unless you’re white and spending.

  • 2/5 B M. 8 months ago on Google
    Overpriced drinks and bad kareoke! 2 stars instead of 1 because they have jenga.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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