The Drum & Monkey: User Reviews

We {heart} Drum and Monkey!
By beatrixkiddo from Pilsen, December 31, 2007

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My husband and I discovered this gem a few months ago and have been back several times. Good crowd, jukebox, drinks, bartenders, atmosphere, everything! Not too big and not too small, this place is just right, every time we've gone there's been a decent crowd, but you can still find a seat at the bar or one of the tables. Not a lot of drunken college kids or tourists either. and they have the only Golden Tee 2008 I've seen since we moved to Chicago!

Charming Pub
By ChiPirateGirl from Lakeview, November 27, 2007

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Out of all the pubs and bars on Taylor Street, The Drum & Monkey is by far my favorite! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is warm and quaint. The food is a good mixture of bar favorites, like quesadillas and burgers, as well as Irish staples, like fish & chips. Prices are very reasonable and they have great daily specials. Karaoke nights are a plus, and the only place you can find it on Taylor Street!

My favorite neighborhood bar
By akaGoethe from Pilsen, November 2, 2007

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They have a small but excellent set of imports on tap. There are a lot of neighborhood and local workers coming and going which keeps the atmosphere upbeat. The food is good and I've always had good service when I've been here.

lousy Service
By jocelyn from uic/taylor street, October 9, 2007

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The Place is like a neighborhood singles bar with no emphasis to quality or service.
The bartender simply vanished to flirt with ...what can be guessed everyday customers while me and my friends were simply left to wonder. Finally when we got a table, we got another waitress who took our order, only to have our drinks take another half an hour.
when we complained....the waitress simply told us to buzz off!!!!!
nice decor, food was'nt bad either but really lousy service.

The Four Corners has a...
By Angel from Chicago, IL, October 7, 2006

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The Four Corners has a warm cozy atmosphere, that makes me want to go back. The servoce was wonderful, very polite and goodlooking ;) Everything I've tried from the menu has been amazing, and served beatifully. There is plenty of seating and I would recommend this place to anyone.

This place is so great:...
By megan from Chicago, IL, October 7, 2006

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This place is so great: good food...a great place to go out with a group.

My fiance and I found...
By Feyi from Chicago, IL, August 16, 2006

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My fiance and I found this gem walking down the street. We were looking for something that was not the typical college bar scene and found it. Tony (one of the owners)was awesome and makes the best chocolate martinis in the city hands-down. The fire fries were filling and great; the waiter REALLY cute (I am allowed to look!). The atmosphere was laid back and the price right. What more can you ask for in a neighborhood bar?

A group of six of...
By AnnaBell Lee from Chicago, IL, July 12, 2006

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A group of six of us showed up for the World Cup final game. Most of the tables were already reserved, but the manager was so accomodating that he moved a large table from the back in order to seat us. In spite of the fact the place was packed, service remained super friendly - smiles from everyone. This is how to run a bar.

This bar a nice patch...
By liz from chicago, IL, June 18, 2006

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This bar a nice patch of European civility in a "rough around the edges" neighborhood. The bartenders are uber-friendly, cute (both male and female) and sport enduring Irish/Welsh accents. They also are very knowledgable about beer and make stiff well drinks. If you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend.