The Old Monk

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Cigar and pipe smoking is allowed, but only on the open outdoor patio.

During happy hour, weekdays 4pm-7pm, all draft beers and well drinks are $1 off.

This is the joint to hit up when a fish ‘n’ chips craving strikes: delicately battered and nicely fried, the fish is served with a massive mound of long, stringy fries. Even though the bar is owned by a couple of Irish guys who prefer that you douse your fish with malt vinegar, ketchup is also available. Hearty moules frites come with the same fab fries. If fowl sounds better than fish, then...

The bar’s already at capacity when it opens at 4pm. Young nine-to-fivers come here to unwind while standing around dark mahogany patio tables. Location ideal for making fun of frat boys fronting large entourages. Wait staff rewards you for not being in college by remembering your drink preference.

This is the place to go for perhaps the greatest fish and chips ever. The delicately battered and beautifully fried fish is tempura-like in its refinement and served with a massive number of long, stringy fries. Even though the bar is owned by a couple of Irish guys, and they prefer you eat your fish with malt vinegar, catsup is available. And then there are the hearty moules frites, mussels...

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...

The Old Monk is located on historic Henderson Avenue which has a lively nightlife after dark and great antique shopping during the day. In keeping with the neighborhood, The Old Monk is finished out with many antiques and older pub pieces including light from a monastery in Pennsylvania, a back bar from a chemist's shop in England and a turn of the century altar door. Although only opened in...