Monk's Pub

Fine food and spirits in the Chicago Loop

Be forewarned: If you ask for medium-rare, you're burger will be quite pink in the middle.

For the noon lunch rush, it gets packed--but the wait for a table never is still never more than a couple of minutes. And after 1pm or so, the place clears out, so you'll have plenty of room to stretch out and relax.

The Scene
It's dark and wood-paneled, with a long bar and plenty of closely bunched tables and booths. Servers, many of whom have been here for a long while, are very friendly--even when...

Monk's Pub Chicago, Chicago, IL. 3,075 likes · 106 talking about this · 21,366 were here. "You may wander the world in search of fine beer, but why waste your time when you'll find it all here?"

Known for serving some of Chicago's finest German and British brews, Monk's Pub on West Lake Street is one of the city's leading watering holes. The interiors are inspired by vintage country pubs, featuring rustic wooden furnishings, tall barstools, and fairly basic seating options. The bar is stocked with a mighty impressive selection of draughts, bottled beer, and cans, with the Bell's...

Monk's Pub is a good place for the white and blue-collar types to mix and match, and has been for many years. A roadhouse atmosphere and a distribution of antiques add a casual and down-to-earth air, a real escape from the weekday grind for all the Loop workers who flock here during lunch. Try the Monkburger or the other lunch staples. Prices are moderate.