Monk’s Pub

Visited in August 2023. Interesting place in a very touristy area of Chicago. They had 16 beers on tap, including Belgian brews, as well as a large collection of Trappist bottles. The food was typical pub food. The inside of the pub was darkish with lots of stained glass lamps etc., trying to look like an old-style pub I imagine. In any case, it's a good beer destination.

Struck me as great replica of classic pub. Lots of wood and beer paraphernalia all over the place. The tap list looked quite good with several interesting beer among 15 drafts. Solid bottle list. Friendly service. Certainly worth checking out if you're in the area.

Very good selection of drat and bottled craft beers. Excellent chili and their other food is good. Used to have lunch here regularly in the 1990s when it was a dive smoky bar serving a few types of beers. They have changed recently to offer a great selection of craft beers, and they offer regular tastings and other events by craft brewers. Great place to visit downtown.

Pretty solid spot for the loop. Better beer options than most everything else in this neighborhood. Dark and small. Hidden under the train. I can see the appeal for sure. They let you throw the peanuts on the floor, which is something that stupidly makes me happy. I didn’t eat on my visit. The bartender was okay, but fairly short when you asked him a question.

Situated pretty much beneath the train. Divey, and dirty. Local folks having a cheap, crappy lunch. Two very fresh daisy cutter cans. It worked out.

Huge place with plenty of seats if you get there by 530. Best spot in the loop to grab a beer. Cool events, tasters.

Downstairs, dark, old feeling place. In this neighborhood there aren’t many choices. Good selection of import and domestic micros. They were doing a Belgian feature the night I went in with some less-common things on tap. Service was friendly and attentive, bartender knowledge seemed minimal, but competent. I tried three beers and they all seemed off. Two IPA’s tasted oxidized, and the Rayon Vert...just not sure...Not the delicious brew I’m used to it being. That said, I rather enjoyed myself, and if in that neighborhood again, would return.

front door nearly under the L but inside the double doors the outside noise doesn’t trickle in so much. cozy brown bar interior with decent draft and bottle list and staff made up of curt but friendly south-siders.

Near downtown and parking is expensive so best bet is the take the train here. Very old school pub with dark wood, there are a few TV’s and music (which I found distracting). I was there during lunch and it was a local crowd of familiar faces. The burger I had was very good but tater tots... really? Had a good tap list and bottle selection but not too much I have not had before.