This is one of my favorite places to go, anywhere.

The beer selection is excellent, prices are reasonable. It's the only place in the area that I've had a chance to get Pliney the Elder on tap. The servers are all very knowledgeable and helpful pairing beer with whatever you order.

There's two bars, and it's always crowded, packed to standing room only every time I've been there. It's worth whatever wait it is to get a seat, have some mussels and drink some great bear.

reviewed on: 2009-11-03 11:53:38

A real oasis among the maze of bars and taverns in center city. Wonderful Belgian influence in their beer selection and menu. Sumptuous choices on tap in both the front and back bar with a truly stunning bottle list. Pairing a remarkable beer with a unique and delicious entree makes for a meal to remember. This is one of the first places I take any new visitor to our city. Small and intimate, it is sure to impress.

reviewed on: 2009-04-07 21:24:47

My favorite place (beer-place or otherwise) in Philadelphia. Amazing beer list, mostly in bottles, with an emphasis on Belgians. Always something new to try. Food is amazing, again emphasizing Belgium. Huge pots of mussels in several different styles. Tends to be very crowded, especially after work. Used to be very smoky, has Philly gone smokefree yet? The house brew (made to order offsite) is a Flemish sour--lip-puckeringly sour but oh so yummy. Words fail me.

reviewed on: 2008-02-04 11:28:24

I can't believe nobody has reviewed Monk's yet! I knew of Monk's by word of mouth and a few written reviews, and made it my first stop in Philly. Well worth the visit. The food is great, and the beer selection is incredible. A slew of Belgian and Belgian inspired brews to tempt your palate. They were out of the house beer, the Monk's Flemish Sour, so I had to "settle" for a Rodenbach Grand Cru instead. Many of the beers on tap and on the list are very difficult to come by. Highly recommended

reviewed on: 2007-08-04 00:30:30