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2847 Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206

214-821-1880

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Dallas Observer
Recommended
Best Bar Food
Award Winner 2007

Cuisine(s): Brewery

Hours: Sun,Sat 12pm-2am, Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri 3pm-2am

Price: $

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Smoking, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Order Online

Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Just on the basis of suds alone, this English-style pub chugs up high marks with brews from 10 countries including three varieties of Chimay, the heady Belgian beer brewed by Trappist Monks. But Old Monk has other charms, too, from its dark wood paneling fashioned from confessional booths to its bar tables rendered from old barrels. Plus, it has decent bar fodder, including Belgian-style steamed mussels, cheese boards, frites and a German sausage plate. Go for the head, but stay for the belly. Check out the new seasonal beer.

2007 | Best Bar Food

There are plenty of bars where you can grab a decent bite in Dallas--Lee Harvey's, the Meridian Room and the Lakewood Landing all come to mind--but the Old Monk is the only one we frequent even when we're not drinking. From the sizable burgers to the awesome fish and chips, everything on the menu is tasty, and it's all better with a side of the best skinny fries in town. And don't forget your vegetarian friends, who'll surely love the renowned (in our world at least) vegetarian... More »
2007 | Best Beer Joint

At the Old Monk you can select from 14 beers on draft and nearly 50 bottled beers, including Belgian varieties so strong they could intoxicate Nate Newton. Of course, it's not just the selection of fine brew that makes the Old Monk a Dallas institution; it's the cozy feel of the place, highlighted by dark wood floors, elegant antiques and round, polished tables that look like they came from your grandparents' house, which in our case render us a little nostalgic. While the place is always... More »
2006 | Best Happy Hour

This selection is perhaps unduly influenced by the unfortunate fact that we're reporters. Attorneys might prefer Ghost Bar; doctors drown their sorrows at Primo's. Laborers at insurance firms likely choose to forget about life for a while at any chain restaurant offering some variation of the Bloomin' Onion. We prefer the Old Monk, which is an affable and engaging setting for anyone who likes to talk to old friends and meet new people. The haphazard way the Old Monk is laid out allows for... More »
2006 | Best Bar Food

A night out at the bar. You've been knockin' back a Stella or 10 with your gang, maybe playing a little game of "Who Would You Rather" (Ugh, Barbara Walters.) You're starting to get a little hungry. But you're smart, and you didn't drive to the bar, which means no trip to Jack in the Box for some grease pocket tacos. Better hope you're at the Old Monk, 'cause the Knox-Henderson staple kills every other burger-and-fries-servin' drinking establishment in town when it comes to bar food. Two... More »
2005 | Best Beer Selection

We're about to make a disclosure that has nearly cost us a few friendships. When it comes to beer, we love a good bottle of Grolsch. We truly enjoy Stella Artois from the tap. Occasionally, we'll go with some breed of Chimay. We heart Boddingtons. Cheers to Harp and Fat Tire. Dear, sweet Pyramid Apricot. Good ol' Guinness. Give us a Snakebite, and we'll show you strength through the inevitable hangover because, well, it was probably worth it. They are very tasty. Priest's Collars, Black... More »
2004 | Best Beer Joint

Its happy-hour deals are paltry. It offers no Golden Tee; doesn't have a dance floor; bathrooms are small; front deck overlooks a busy intersection; isn't open for lunch and is often so dark inside you can barely read. Did we mention how much we love Old Monk This is a bar's bar, a true pub, a place that takes Irish mainstays (lots of good strong beers on tap, very few tequila choices, several great whiskey options) and combines them with a low-key charm and usually excellent customer... More »
2003 | Best Bar (tie)

There are several elements to a good bar. A good bar must have an outdoor sitting area to enjoy the six days of nice weather we have each year. (Check.) Inside, the bar must be dark, for ambience and illicit hookups. (Check.) The waitstaff must be friendly but not fake, knowledgeable but not pushy. (Check.) The beer selection must be ample. (Check.) The clientele must have a median age above 29 but have enough pieces of 21-year-old male and female eye candy to make the view pleasant.... More »
2001 | Best Fried Calamari

Few gastronomical adventures really excite us anymore. We love good food, but it seems as though we're too jaded--or just too fat--to believe that there is really any end-all, be-all dish. "Oh, the sea bass, yes, it was tremendous, but surely someone in town does it better, no" Not so with this dish. No one in town does fried calamari better. No one on this earth does calamari better. It simply cannot be prepared in any more perfect a fashion than it is at Old Monk. The delicate ovals of... More »
2000 | Best pub grub

Most beer gulpers don't have a palate that ventures much beyond leftovers found between the couch cushions. But Trappist monks have always enjoyed good food to go along with their beer brewing--or so we've been told. That's why the Old Monk, a pub rife with Trappist monk imagery, has a range of good nibbles such as delicious mussels steamed in beer spiked with garlic and herbs, cheese boards, and fried calamari sleeved in a light, airy batter. What we want to know is, do monks pray before... More »

Feargal McKinney, Owner of the Old Monk and Blackfriar, on the Magic of an Old Irish Whiskey

By Lauren Drewes Daniels | Wed, March 14, 2012

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Feargal McKinney came to the U.S. after college to see the sights and do a bit of traveling. After some time in New York City, he took the scenic route to California a... More »
Refresh Yourself. Moscow-style.

By Merritt Martin | Mon, June 21, 2010

At a party recently, I was given a taste of one of the most refreshing vodka cocktails I've had in a great while.Josh -- who wears a Canadian tuxedo with more style than anyone else I know, but that's... More »
Five Places to Drink Beer Around Dallas

By Robb Walsh | Thu, October 16, 2008

Flying Saucer 14999 Montfort Drive, Addison 972-934-2537 When it comes to beer-drinking havens, this is one of the area's most respected. Not only does it have longevity, but also a hefty selection to choose from. Sample brews from England, Ger... More »
Taste Makes Waste

By Dave Faries | Thu, March 25, 2004

This exchange actually occurred between two members of the Burning Question crew after a night of research in which we visited The Meridian Room, The Old Monk, Candle Room and Sense: "Did I do anything stupid at Sense last night?" "We went to S... More »
Kobe Spam?

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, January 15, 2004

Nothing will dampen the spread of the Dallas steak house: not mad cows, not prime beef at triple-bypass prices, not heinous visions of "downer cow" kielbasa (who has the spine for that?). And nothing will throw a bucket of A-1 on Dallas' lust for ... More »
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dallasobserver14 | Dallas, TX | 3 Reviews

Event Review: The Old Monk

| Sat, March 13, 2010

After a few days it seems your liver is finally recovering from Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade. But then the realization hits you: St. Patrick's Day is actually Wednesday. You thought you were done drinking green beer and listening to bagpipe music? Wahahahahaha--no way are you done drinking green beer and listening to bagpipe music. The Old Monk's celebration begins bright and early at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, with corned beef and cabbage, Guinness beef stew, and fish and chips on the menu till 10 p.m. Considering the line-up of entertainment--Irish dancers at 4 p.m., Homespun Remedies at 5 p.m., a live bagpiper at 7:30 p.m. and the mighty RTB2 at 9 p.m.--you'll also have plenty of time to let that delicious Irish cuisine marinate in a belly full of green beer (or one of the Old Monk's many other fine selections). So head on down to 2847 N. Henderson Ave. and practice your fake cough, 'cause you are definitely calling in sick Thursday. Call 214-821-1880 or visit oldmonkdallas.com.
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sfranch | Dallas, TX | 244 Reviews

| Fri, February 19, 2010

A Dallas mainstay. The parking situation is terrible, but don't let that keep you from going. Beer selection is first rate and the food is delicious.
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nathanlies247 | Dallas, TX | 1 Reviews

| Wed, July 28, 2010

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Main Menu

Starters & Sides

$9.50

Silver Dollar Burgers
four mini burgers with caramelized onions and melted cheddar served with fries

$7.50

Killer Mushrooms
button & portobello mushrooms, tempura fried and served with a spicy cilantr-o sour cream sauce

$6.50

Calamari
with zesty marinara sauce

$4.50

Frites
skinny fries with spicy mayo, tarragon mayo and bourbon mayo

$3.50

Steak Cut Fries

$5.50

Cheese Fries
steak cut fries with melted cheddar

$6.50

Loaded Cheese Fries
cheese fries with bacon, red onion and house pickled jalapeno

$7.50

Pistachio Fried Chicken
buttermilk dipped chicken breast deep fried with a crispy seasoned pistachio crust; served with strong-bow cider barbecue sauce and ranch

Starters & Sides - Cheese Boards
Served With Olives, Crackers, Bread And Garnish. Cheese Board With 3 Choices $14.00, Each Additional Item $3.00

$4.25

Chimay Beer Cheese
rich rounded flavors, made by the trappist monks

$4.25

Gypsy Salami
peppery, with a touch of cayenne

$4.25

Hot Coppa
dry cured italian ham

$4.25

Bruder Basil
smoked german cheese

$4.25

Brie
mild french white

$4.25

Stilton
english blue

$4.25

Five Counties
five cheddars layered in one block

$4.25

Saint André
french triple cream

$4.25

Chevrion
tangy goat’s cheese

$4.25

Whiskey Cheddar
with a hint of scotch

$4.25

Gruyere
swiss, mild nutty tang

$4.25

Welsh Rarebit
blend of cheddar, ale, spices and worcestershire; served warm

$4.25

Red Leicester
a full flavored cheddar style whirled with a soft cream cheese

$4.25

Irish Smoked Salmon
lox style (+$2.00)

Soups & Salads
Dressings: Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Russian, Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette Or Low Fat Honey Mustard

Cup $2.75
Bowl $4.75

Lentil Soup
vegetarian and medium spicy

Cup $2.75
Bowl $4.75

French Onion Soup
with crouton and mozzarella

Cup $3.25
Bowl $6.50

Guinness Beef Stew
tender beef simmered in guinness stout with vegetables

$9.00

Grilled Chicken Tossed Salad
assorted greens, tomato, cucumber, bacon, avocado and goat cheese, tossed with fresh herb vinaigrette and topped with maple-lemon glazed chicken

$8.50

Warm Goat Cheese Salad
a tossed salad of mixed greens, olives, cornichon, cucumber, tomato and raspberry vinaigrette accompanied by crostini topped with warm chevrion, a french goat cheese

$4.25

Side Salad
mixed greens, cucumber, tomato and goat cheese, served with your choice of dressing on the side

Plates

$9.50

Belgian Style Steamed Mussels
house specialty, a full pound of mussels steamed in hoegaarden belgian white ale with shallots, celery, garlic and herbs, served with bread

$12.00

Belgian Style Steamed Mussels
served the traditional way with skinny fries, spicy mayo & bourbon mayo (moules frites)

$12.00

Fish And Chips
atlantic cod in a smithwicks ale batter served pub style with steak cut fries, malt vinegar and homemade tartar sauce

$10.50

German Plate
grilled bratwurst, grilled knockwurst, red kraut & german potato salad

$9.50

Ploughman's Lunch
cup of soup, two cheeses, french bread and pickled onion

Sandwiches
The Following Sandwiches Are Served With Your Choice Of Skinny Fries, German Potato Salad, Lentil Soup, French Onion Soup, Guinness Beef Stew Or Salad

$8.50

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
maple-lemon glazed chicken with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

$9.50

Chipotle-avocado Chicken Sandwich
grilled chicken breast with melted monterey jack, spicy chipotle salsita and sliced avocado, with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

$8.50

Reuben
boarshead brand pastrami, sauerkraut, melted swiss and russian dressing on marbled rye

$8.50

Vegetarian Reuben
portobello mushroom, red kraut, melted swiss and russian dressing on marbled rye

$8.50

Turkey Club
boarshead brand smoked turkey with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo and swiss

$8.50

Roast Beef Sandwich
served hot with caramelized onion and melted swiss, horseradish sauce and au jus

$10.50

Smoked Salmon Sandwich
irish smoked salmon served cold (lox style) with cream cheese, capers, lettuce, cucumber and red onion on toasted marbled rye

$9.50

Pistachio Fried Chicken Sandwich
buttermilk dipped chicken breast deep fried with a crispy seasoned pistachio crust; with lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo and a side of cider barbecue sauce

$8.50

Vegetarian Burger
made here in the pub with lentils, bulghur wheat, leeks, mushrooms, corn, cashews & spices; with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

$9.50

Gardenburger Brand Veggie Burger
with swiss, american or cheddar

$8.00
With Swiss, American Or Cheddar $9.00
With Any Of The Imported Cheeses Listed Under Cheese Boards. $10.00

Cheeseburger
1/2 lb. burger with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

$10.00

Stilton Burger
1/2 lb. burger topped with melted stilton, a strong english blue cheese; with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

$10.00

Bruder Basil Burger
1/2 lb. burger topped with bruder basil, a smoked german cheese; with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo; pickled jalapenos on request

$10.00

Monk Burger
1/2 lb. burger, caramelized onions, bacon and welsh rarebit (a blend of cheddar, ale, spices and worcestershire); with lettuce, tomato, mayo and extra napkins

Dessert

$5.50

Bread Pudding
with irish whiskey sauce

$4.75

Premium Vanilla Ice Cream
brownie and belgian chocolate sauce

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The Old Monk

2847 Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206

214-821-1880

Description

2007 | Best Bar Food

2007 | Best Beer Joint

2006 | Best Happy Hour

2006 | Best Bar Food

2005 | Best Beer Selection

2004 | Best Beer Joint

2003 | Best Bar (tie)

2001 | Best Fried Calamari

2000 | Best pub grub

By Lauren Drewes Daniels | Wed, March 14, 2012

By Merritt Martin | Mon, June 21, 2010

By Robb Walsh | Thu, October 16, 2008

By Dave Faries | Thu, March 25, 2004

By Mark Stuertz | Thu, January 15, 2004

dallasobserver14 | Dallas, TX | 3 Reviews

sfranch | Dallas, TX | 244 Reviews

nathanlies247 | Dallas, TX | 1 Reviews

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