• Decorative bar setup with herbal flower arrangements, glass bottles with liquids, and stacked books on a wooden table.

  • Two hanging light bulbs illuminated, positioned above potted plants on a white wooden wall.

  • A pink frothy cocktail garnished with a sprig of rosemary in a coupe glass on a wooden surface.

  • A black-and-white photo of a bar with five people seated or standing at the counter. The bar has shelves filled with bottles behind it, and a chalkboard menu to the left. Hanging light bulbs illuminate the space.

  • A person cracking an egg into a metal mixing cup with egg yolk and egg white visible.

  • A collection of empty glassware, including tumblers and wine glasses, displayed closely together with some upside down.

  • Nighttime view of a small store and cafe with warm interior lighting. The store sign reads 'The Tournah Store, Est. 1859, Sperryville, Virginia' and 'Local Market, Fresh Meats, Beer, Wine, Groceries'. The cafe has string lights and a few patrons inside.

  • Close-up of a pink cocktail with ice cubes in a glass, garnished with a lime wedge and a salted rim.

  • A person pouring liquid through a strainer into a cocktail glass on a dark background.

  • A bowl filled with a variety of citrus fruits including oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, with a focus on the textured surface of the fruits.

  • A person holding a glass of water in their right hand, wearing a checked shirt cuff and a light-colored sleeve.

  • Close-up of a glass of frothy cappuccino topped with cinnamon powder on a wooden surface.

  • A woman with short hair and glasses smiling behind a bar, with beer glasses, bottles, and bar equipment on the counter in a cozy pub or bar setting.

  • A glass of yellow cocktail garnished with star anise, cinnamon stick, and cloves, placed on a wooden surface next to a bottle of Wild Root's apothecary bitters labeled 'Cardamom.'

  • Close-up of a glass door with the words 'FRANCIS' and 'SPERRYVIL' printed on it, illuminated by warm lights in the background during nighttime.

where

3710 Sperryville Pike
Sperryville, VA 22740
(540) 987-8185

 

when

Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday: 12pm-9pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm

cocktails

COCKTAILS

Person pouring red wine into a glass.

WINE

A glass of amber-colored liquid, possibly iced tea or soda, on a wooden table with a blurred stack of books in the background.

BEER

Located in Sperryville, VA
FRANCIS is the neighborhood bar you've always wished you had.

Named after Francis Thornton who founded Sperryville in 1817. Bar Francis takes pride in it’s craft cocktails using locally-sourced and wild-crafted ingredients.  Here you'll find the classics alongside our own creations of varying seasonal measure, and of course wine, beer and tasty food offerings from The Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen.  

FRANCIS opened in May 2017 and is located in the Corner Store complex in the heart of Sperryville, VA.  Our cozy, inviting atmosphere is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

While you’re here…

Three Businesses Under One Roof

Front view of a two-story yellow wooden building with a storefront, potted plants at the entrance, and signage indicating a local market and store in Sperryville, Virginia.

The Corner Store

IN THE HEART OF SPERRYVILLE

Red circular sign for the Corner Store, established 1859, in Sperryville, Virginia.
Food baking inside an oven with flames visible in the background

• RPK •

RAPPAHANNOCK PIZZA KITCHEN

Logo for Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen, featuring the initials "rpk" in red at the center, with the name encircling it.