The Old Monk
Dallas, TX 75206-6470
Phone: (214) 821-1880
- Cross Street:
- Milam Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Happy Hour 2008, After-Work Bar 2006, Happy Hour 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Old Monk – by J.P. Anderson
The Scene
Heaps of young professionals and nostalgic Brits haunt this appealing Henderson Avenue tavern, a candlelit, intimate place with loads of Old-World charm. Inside, it's all cozy nooks and crannies, with worn wooden tables, exposed-brick walls covered with beer posters and tin signs, and a handsome back bar straight from a British chemist's shop. Service is generally fast and friendly, even on the two patio spaces (one enclosed), which fill up quickly on warm nights.
The Draw
Offering 15 beers on tap (from Harp and Bass to Belgian faves Chimay White and De Koninck), as well as more than 50 by the bottle, the Monk's mostly European list is one of the best in town. Regulars swear by the food, too; favorites on the casual pub-grub menu include Belgian-style steamed mussels, hearty Guinness beef stew, Bass Ale batter-fried fish-and-chips, and generous cheese boards weighed down with garnishes.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe kitchen's open until 10pm Sundays, 11pm other days. Bring the kids early--those under 21 are not allowed after 7pm.
Save MoneyDuring happy hour, weekdays 4pm-7pm, all draft beers and well drinks are $1 off.
Where to SitCigar and pipe smoking is allowed, but only on the open outdoor patio.
User Reviews for The Old Monk
11/25/2007 Posted by idontwantamembername
This is the only place I think about when I'm in Dallas. They have the best beer selection that I've seen of any bar or restaurant in the city (mmmm...Chimay White on tap), and the food is hard to beat. Their "Better Cheeseburger" comes with a choice of several "gourmet" cheeses, including sage derby, stilton, chevrion, bruder basil, and whiskey cheddar (my favorite). Other tasty delights include the Guinness beef stew, crispy, belgian-style frites served with terragon mayo, and 5-6 different styles of oysters. I hear the bread pudding will make you cream your shorts, but I've never had it myself. The atmosphere inside is very inviting, with dark woods and plenty of old beer relics to gaze at after you've had that 4th Maredsous 10 (one of the many delicious bottled beers they serve). The 2 patios are very popular and fill up fast when the weather is nice. Overall, the service has always been great for me, but I always end up with the same waitress so it's hard to speak about the wait staff as a whole. The only downside is that parking can be difficult and the place fills up quickly...but there always seems to be a table open near the dartboard (if you're feeling risky). Listen to me closely...close your browser , turn off the computer, and go to the Old Monk now! A few beers and a burger later, you'll be glad you did.
Pros: Great Beer Selection, Tasty Burgers, Inviting Atmosphere
Cons: Parking, lots of trendy people
10/02/2007 Posted by dallascig09
Great drink selection, great crowd, great service. I have not tried the food, but all my peers say's it's great. What other place has hot port wine with cloves? Perfect for the chilly nights! This is one of the only bars that knows how to pour a Guiness correctly. You like beer, scotch, wine, mixed drinks? It's all here without breaking the bank.
Pros: Variety!!!
Cons: Parking can be difficult
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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