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Monk’s Kettle
(Now Closed)Gastropub and Beer Bar$$$$
Mission Dolores, San Francisco
The experts at Eater and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Luke BornheimerAugust 29, 2016Great place to discover new beers—the food is pricey, but solid. Known for its extensive, upscale beer list and rare brews on tap, Monk's doesn't take reservations—get there around 5 to avoid lines.
Kirk HerlitzMay 17, 2015There's no place better to discover new beers! The food is all great! They don't take reservations, so get there around 5 to get a table quickly for dinner. They don't have tables larger than a 4-top.
Conor BJanuary 11, 2018A tad spendy, but that's normal on Mission. Awesome veggie burger. Giant beer menu with lot's of esoteric stuff I'd never heard of before. Great place to cozy up for a brew and some comfort food.
The kale salad with chicken might be the best I’ve ever had.
Good food (try the burger with brussels!), friendly service, and an extensive beer list. Don’t be afraid to ask for a recommendation. They know their stuff!
Bohdan HnatkovskyyJune 9, 2015By the way, #1 ranked gastropub in SF. Here you could find the whole book with a lot of beer served here. My choice- beef burger and smoked beer.
Fantastic beer selection and food but a pot expensive in comparison to other similar places. Sycamore is more down to earth option with an equally great beer list and delicious food.
DanielleSeptember 5, 2013Amazing beer list, friendly & helpful staff, and awesome food. It's small, so be prepared to wait (waited about an hour on a Wends night)... But it's worth it. Save room for the ice cream beer float!- LaurenNovember 11, 2013The burger, the burger, the burger. Bleu cheese, grilled onions, applesmoked bacon, juicy meat, and crispy french fries. Plus a HUGE selection of beers. One of my favorite spots in SF!
Brian BAugust 18, 2017Great craft beer bar with excellent bar food. Friendly and helpful staff. You might have to wait for a table or spot at the bar but it's worth it.
Bre LambertApril 1, 2014Haven if you're a beer connoisseur, intimidating menu if you're not. Thankfully, staff is friendly & ready to talk through options. The burger is delectable, & the mushrooms on toast, if you're veg.
Alice MFebruary 29, 2016Taking me right back to Belgium with their beer list, mussels and fries. The leek and sweet potato risotto blew my mind.
Ernie GranilloJuly 24, 2012Higher end place - great place to bring a date when you still want to grab a beer and be classy. Excellent, friendly service too, which can be rare at a place like this in the Mission.
Nathan JSeptember 20, 2019This place never disappoints. Great burger and pub food. Beer selection is impressive. Good atmosphere for dates or just kicking back a pint with friends.
Kevin BeachAugust 12, 2015Great date spot, however there may be a line. Great choices of beer and I've heard they have terrific diverse "bar" food. Reminds me of a Belgium pub.
Danielle L.August 1, 2016Great selection of craft beer with knowledgeable staff. The olives and pretzels were also great little snacks!
Kent ZinnAugust 19, 2018Great place in the Mission. Extensive beer list and high quality food. What else could you want?
Adelia Curtis duarteFebruary 3, 2019If you miss euro-style brown bars, this place is a great go-to. Solid beer list, lovely bartenders & vegetarian friendly. Pretzel knot was stellar.
BommyJanuary 16, 2016Great vegetarian chickpea + tzaziki sauce burger with delicious fries. But $6 for a tiny pretzel knot makes me sad.
Jacqueline L.February 17, 2014Keep a tally of how many people come in asking for Pliny. Try something new, ya knobs. I promise that other good brews exist in this world.
Ashley RoseMarch 18, 2017Loud gastropub with good beer selection and food. Fried Chicken sandwich was enormous - split it with a friend- Ronan Flynn-CurranFebruary 3, 2016Amazing beer list. Lovely food, great staff. Not a lot of seats, but you can get a spot for a few friends if you wait a small bit.
A must-visit spot for the discerning beer geek in San Francisco. Just a short walk from the 16th St. Mission BART station, so no need for a designated driver. Cheers.- Aaron DraczynskiDecember 2, 2012A beer lovers' paradise. The selection of craft beer is overwhelming! Try the beer flight and sample several different brews, or ask the helpful bartenders for a recommendation.
Gabriel PrestonApril 1, 2014Amazing food and beer selection here. A must visit for a beer aficionado. Can't really go wrong here, just deal with the wait to get a seat.
Sam McCrimsonJanuary 5, 2016Go for their beer on tap that isn't on the menu. Last time they had a oatmeal stout with Szechuan peppercorn and vanilla. It was unreaaaal. Also, deliiiiicious food.
Pliny the Elder on draft, but since I'm not a beer snob I still don't get what the hype is about. Excellent burger and pretzels.
Joey CombsMarch 11, 2016Really great selection of draft beers, but their bottled selection is what takes the cake. They have stuff I've only heard about in books.
The Culinary Institute of AmericaDecember 7, 2012Co-owner and CIA Alumnus Adam Dulye serves up barrels of flavor with his intricate beer pairings. Our grads work with food & spirits all over the world. Check out what other CIA alumni are up to: Read more
Been coming since 2013, how the mighty have fallen. Great beer selection, can’t recommend any of the food, burger included.
Joseph SchmittAugust 24, 2014Burger is amazing, and definitely get the pretzel bites with cheese as a starter.
Pavan KulkarniJune 12, 2016Loved the ambience . Great beer list try the smoked marzen beer and duval Belgian ale. Try the pretzel too.
The weekend brunch is new, and it's served late. So if you're...a little slow getting out of the house but still want brunch, good choice.
AnnaSeptember 30, 2015Butternut squash soup is so delicious! Useful tip – during lunchtime you can get your table and food ready when you arrive if you order with Allset.
Florian KoenigsbergerOctober 29, 2014The chicken sandwich is great and the craft beer selection is solid. Make sure you have your ID, very strict if you look a day under 30
Kevin WeiseNovember 28, 2019Burger was killer, shared that and the fried chicken sandwich, also great, with my partner and loved our experience
Spring InésDecember 7, 2018Pretzel is done well. I’d get the lamb burger again, but I’d skip the Brussels.- Dimitri NikulinSeptember 28, 2015From Kale Salad to Beef Burger — you can now enjoy your lunch at The Monk's Kettle served on your time. Use Allset on iPhone and Android. Read more
John SteidleNovember 12, 2016Pliny on tap plus a ton of California and local SF beers. Insane tap and bottle list.
Erin OldenburgJuly 6, 2013Best little place in the mission. Service is beautiful and food is great. Extensive beer list too, with some rarities.
Sean SmithNovember 17, 2014Amazing selection of beer in bottles and on tap. Great bar to go to in the mission district.
David ☕️ KleinNovember 29, 2014Awesome beer list. If you want to be somewhat healthy, get the kale salad instead of French fries with your burger.
Tyler BrockMarch 19, 2015The food is excellent. Try the burger (comes w/ fries) although the main attraction is obviously the beers.
Crystal EnglishMarch 6, 2011Come early..Their Belgians and IPA draft selections are fantastic..If you're not a beer connoisseur..ask for recommendations, Sayor and the Monk's staff are fantastic!!! Pretzel is nom nom:)
Brian StraussSeptember 6, 2018Hella beers with irreverent names and cloudy complexions, not to mention a delicious cheese burger. Kinda sounds like I'm describing my first girlfriend.
Kevin GrantSeptember 27, 2018Awesome beer selection, close to Dolores park. Come here maybe after hanging out in the park for a bit.
UntappdDecember 29, 2012Great selection of rare beers for your drinking pleasure. Always leave satisfied!
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Matthew Kunkel - 5.2
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- 7.5
"Nice quality/$ draught&bottle selection. ~5 rotating pinball tables in good repair. Tasty warm sandwich menu. 1 big screen for sports. Natural light up front. Takes CC now, but has ATM + change maker."
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"Delicious cocktails and fancy bar food with friendly waiters. My fave is the Gin & Celery - refreshing and not sweet, it’s like a modern pimms cup."
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"Lots of options on draft and I love that they clearly mark the Bay Area brewed beers! Hawk Hill was great if you like wheat beers!"
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