Whether seeing a concert or a game, Cheeky Monkey is my FAVORITE place to go pre-event. Went before Noah Kahan last month and I am still thinking about those boneless wings. Kelly the GM was absolute angel; she went out of her way to find a way to seat us even though the restaurant was full before the concert. Even though it is a month late... shoutout Kelly! We'll be back again soon... read more

Brewery#466 Cheeky Monkey Brewing is not really a brewery. Sure, they brew some of their own beer, so it meets the definition, but it's really a tourist trap bar capitalizing on the Red Sox crowd. Nothing wrong with that, it's just not really a brewery. We walked in as soon as the opened an hour before the Sox game. The song playing loudly when we walked in was "Mmmbop" by Hansen. WTF? I saw they had 4 of their own beers and 2 of those were tapped out. I got the Howler Haze IPA and it soon tapped out. THEY JUST OPENED! So that left them with one of their own beers. The rest of the beers/seltzers were Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, White Claw etc. There is a time and place for those things and that is while mud riding in a side-by-side and making out with your sister in Boaz, Alabama. Those drinks don't belong in a brewery! The liquor behind the bar was like a 40-year-old white woman at Starbucks getting a pumpkin spice latte.......basic! The place itself was nice, large restaurant and game room. The bartender we had acted like she wanted to be anywhere else but here. Not my vibe but I could see how it could be for others. read more

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I would not call this place a brewery because they were out of the very few beers that they brewed when we visited that I wanted to try. The bartender we dealt with was a little on the ruder side too. Overall, it was a spacious spot to grab a beer at before a game at Fenway and there was a lot to do inside. I did like the wallpaper so that was fun. Cheers! read more

Ehhh it was ok. The vibe is nice inside and I can see potential here however the drinks fell flat. I got an espresso martini dark and it came out in a wine glass? Okkk that's odd even tho they have pics of martini glasses. Service was mediocre had to ask for water and no refill. Asked to remake my drink and it came out not any better. Overall I would not come back read more

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Definitely a place for vibes and good drinks. I had a paradise punch and purple rain. Both were good. Purple rain slightly better to my palate. I ordered chicken tenders and fries. Some tenders were on the cusp of being burnt and they're a bit small but okay overall. I would rather try their pizza if I ever come back because one that passed our table looked really good. My fiancé ordered a cider, which was good, and birria tacos. The tacos were not true birria, more like ground beef tacos, but the pickled onion wasn't too pickle-y for him, which was nice. Overall wouldn't get again. read more

Come in before a Sox came. Say 30min for food. Some tacos and chicken fingers for the kids. Hour later one meal comes out. Another 10 min maybe for the rest. We didn't. Wait around. Wth. I get it. It's game day but come on. Will never try again. Best to avoid before game read more

The service is terrible. The main complaint I have is all of our food can out separately. My friend and my husband got their food, and I was left waiting for 40 minutes after that, while they ate (I ordered baria tacos). I finally had to say something. No one gave us plates, utensils, or napkins. And when we asked an employee for some (we couldn't find our waiter) she rolled her eyes at us. Over 20 minutes to get drinks delivered from the bar. I have never had an experience like this, and never made a yelp review. We were incredibly disappointed by the whole experience. Can only give one star because the food was okay, I guess... whenever it finally arrived for me read more

The first 5 beers we ordered were unavailable. I don't know who in management needs to hear this, but at a brewery pub, that's really bad! The service was fine and the food was ok, but you shouldn't be running out of beer at 10pm on a Saturday night. The vibe is loud and festive, which is cool for a younger crowd who wants to party, but I wouldn't be likely to visit again. read more

We showed up maybe 20 minutes before the kitchen closed. Service was a little slow but the host and waiter were very friendly. Drinks were good. Food was excellent! read more

Cheeky Monkey is a solid place to grab some bar snacks and drinks! I came for a group event on a Thursday night and it wasn't too crowded, but I bet it gets fairly busy on the weekends. We were able to secure an area with tables and couches, which was perfect. I didn't get the chance to play, but they had a bunch of pool tables, which looked like a fun time. We ordered some appetizers, which were standard, but I have to admit I've had better cocktails elsewhere. If you're looking for an elevated dining experience, I wouldn't choose this place, but if you're mainly interested in playing some games and having a good time, this is your spot! read more

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We only stopped in for drinks. So I can't comment on the food, although the menu looked like it was basically bar food We sat in back by the pool tables. Good place for groups to come and hang out. The vibe on the night we were there was very young with music blasting. Our waitress was very attentive friendly and nice. Although this was a brewery, they only had three of their beers on tap. Not much craft selection compared to many other breweries we have been to. There was no game at fenway when we were there so the bar was much quieter than I'm sure it usually is. And due to the area we were in, prices were high. So in summarization, cool place to hang out with a group but don't go for the beer and food. read more

I stopped in before a show at MGM and I'm so glad I did. The bartender Maddie was fabulous she was so knowledgeable and made my ordering experience so seamless. She made me a fantastic cocktail. If your looking for a place to grab a drink before a show or a game or even a night out this is definitely the place and you'll have to hope Maddie is on the bar because she make it an unforgettable experience!!!! read more

Jay and Wyrivk were amazing, i came in and had a lot of questions about drinks and activities and they were more then patient and willing to answer everything. me and my friend had a fantastic time and cannot wait to come back !! also jay makes a bomb drink, definetly reccomend him as your bartender!! read more

Cheeky Monkey is SO fun! Such a vibe. It was my second time here. I came after a Red Sox game on a Sunday. It's right outside of Fenway. My party of 4 was able to be sat right away in the bar side. The service was great for it being so busy and packed in the bar. We ordered our food and drinks at the bar. Our bartender was great! He checked in enough and was very pleasant. They have so many options and have mainly pub food. We all got some drinks. They had an awesome watermelon margarita. We got chicken tenders and fries and nachos to share. We also tried the pepperoni pizza. Everything was delicious and decently priced for the portions. What else is awesome is that they have an entire arcade, bowling, ping pong, pool, and darts. It's a whole vibe. Plus, once it gets late enough, they have a DJ and have space for a small dance floor. It's such a fun place to go and enjoy. It's great for groups or couples. The entrance and bathrooms are handicap accessible. Bathrooms are not gender neutral. Overall, everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Staff is awesome. Very attentive and food delivery is quick. Great spot to meet before a House of Blues show as they take reservations. Standard bar menu but plenty of options. Good beer selection. Will be back! read more

We had a great experience today at Cheeky Monkey. MelIssa was our bartender and she took great care of us.

Extremely slow service, told us several minutes after we placed our drink orders that they were out of multiple drinks. We ordered the drink tower and it was so disgusting. Would not recommend. Then she charged me for the drink I never received. Ridiculous. read more

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Easily the best staff in all of Lansdowne. Super inviting environment while maintaining professionalism. Bartenders are absolutely elite. read more

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Great drinks and great staff! They have pool tables in the back room. The food was pretty good and love the variety of drinks and beers that they have. The UFO Ale was similar to a blue moon more of a wheat ale and the Santa Cosmopolitan was fruity and strong haha. A beer is around $7-8 and drinks are about $11-13 They have The Grinch punch for $32 that is for 2 people. We also had the fried pickles which were really good with the sauce on the side. Definitely Recommend! read more

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This place gets people because of it's location. Behind Fenway, close to colleges and very fitting for that age group. Are they sober enough to really rate this place accurately? Unsure. We were seated and unfortunately the high chair is not the same height as their booths. We could not use it. It's super difficult to have a one year old sit still. We go to so many breweries and usually don't have any problems with them being outfitted to meet the needs of families especially when they have an extensive food menu. We had the chips and cheese. Wish the chips were made on site but the dip was tasty. I had the mac and cheese. It was alright. Nothing impressive. I also had the siracha wings. I can share, the wings were more barbeque than siracha. Super disappointed. My husband said the beer is just ok. If you are young and looking for a vibe. This place has it. It was Santacon: packed and the people were very spirited- dressed up and just having fun. read more

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Cheeky Monkey is a fun spot right across the street from Fenway Park to hang with your friends and knock back a few brewskis. The front area has booths for dining and a large bar. The back area is much larger with shuffleboard, billiard, and ping-pong tables available to rent by the hour. Any food I've tried here is mediocre at best, but the beers are obviously the star of the tavern (Wild Blueberry beer is a must-try). read more

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Fun chill spot to go to after work. Hosted a work event there just this past Tuesday, Nov 19th and everyone had a good time playing pool and ping pong. We ordered comfort food which was pretty alright, buffalo tenders, spinach dip, and bbq meatballs were some of the items. Drinks came out fairly timely due to having a dedicated server. Management was great and checked in a few times to make sure we were doing alright. It's a nice vibe but very casual and regular bar type food, met the expectations. read more

Overall a good experience. We didn't have any trouble getting sat on a Saturday afternoon. They were out of 3/7 of their beers so the flight was of the remaining four. The Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale was delicious, I definitely recommend if you're into the fruity beers with that hint of sweetness. I'm not generally an IPA fan but the double IPA - Harambe's Ghost was pretty good. Food was decent. We got the Nori Fries and Queso Verde which were both good. For our meals, we ordered the Mushroom & Pepperjack Burger and the Katsu Chicken Bao. I was a little disappointed with both. The flavors of the burger didn't really pop. The sauce on the bao was fantastic but the chicken was a thin piece and although very crispy, was very tough. Overall a cool place though and I would come back to probably try other items on the menu. They also have this cool back space area with lots of pool tables, ping pong tables and shuffleboard. Loved the atmosphere. read more

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Pretty large space and great location however once seated it took 20 minutes for someone to check in on us. It was pretty empty and many servers/bartenders standing around. Once a waitress spotted us, service was great from that point on. We went with their Spinach Artichoke Dip and Fried Calamari and it was great. I'm still craving the fried calamari! Beer Selection - Sour Batch Kehd and we would drink that again! read more

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Stopped in for a couple beers and some snacks before a Red Sox game on 5/24. Beers were good, and we thought the boneless wings were tasty. The bar was packed, but we were able to sit down after a party left. We poked at the chicken, paid our bill, and prepared to head out when grabbing our last bites we actually cut the remaining wings in half and noticed that the middle was completely uncooked, pink, and still very raw. Outside was fine, coated with plenty of sauce, but the inside couldn't have been more undercooked. Since we were already checking out we didn't make a big deal out of it, but did notify the business afterwards as we were both concerned and completely grossed out. We received an acknowledgment email from Guest Services at the Bowlero Corp informing us that the Corporate Operations team would respond within 2 business days. Two weeks and one follow up message later we haven't heard anything. TLDR; beers were great, chicken was raw. check your food if it's super busy, and don't expect a response from their customer service team. read more

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Came here with my ladies to play some pool after the Red Sox game and was a bit disappointed with our experience. It seemed as though a couple of my girls were racially profiled by the manager because he completely ignored them and then continued to be rude to them when they needed help. Once Carol and I asked for help he helped us right away. Overall an uncomfortable experience and probably will not be back. read more

I came here yesterday with a group of friends as a part of Santacon Boston. There were Santas everywhere! This brewery is pretty big with lots of tables, two main bar areas, a dance floor, a lounge, shuffleboard, and several billiard tables to entertain yourself with. They have a fairly big and decent beer selection. I personally enjoyed the Downeast Cider. In the spirit of Christmas, they did have various holiday inspired drinks and cocktails. Most of them were good, but one of them which we ordered called the Grinch (basically a margarita bowl) was too sweet and didn't taste like it had any alcohol at all. After talking to our server, he was nice enough to remove it from our tab. For appetizers, we ordered the fried calamari, queso verde, nori fries, and hoisin glazed chicken wings. For an entree, we ordered the Monkey Business Burger. The appetizers were good, but the burger was not. I would recommend the wings and nori fries especially. The patties were dry and tough so we couldn't even finish it, For being quite busy, the service was quick and our food came out a lot faster than I expected. I also appreciate that our server was attentive and took off the drink we didn't like. Overall, a good place to hang out with friends or bring a date. read more

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Cheeky Monkey Gets a 10/10 for the wide selection, food, vibes, and aesthetics. Is right next to Fenway, which makes it a great place to get together before the game or to watch it if you are not at the ballpark. They have something to offer for everyone from brews to seltzers and cocktails. Stout and Blueberry were my favorites, the overall impression of these two was AMAZING. read more

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Had a wonderful experience as I came to enjoy some food and drinks before the Wasabi Bowl. The bartenders were nice and everyone had answers when I asked questions about the menu and spicy scale for the wings read more

One Star - Joe Spano Is Ruining Cheeky Monkey As a frequent patron of the Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company, I'm deeply disappointed and frustrated by what this place has become--thanks in large part to one person: Joe Spano. Over the past few months, I've watched Joe repeatedly yell at his staff in front of customers, belittle them, and generally create a toxic atmosphere that makes it impossible to enjoy a meal or a drink in peace. It's not just awkward--it's disturbing. You can see the discomfort on the faces of the employees and guests alike. The once-fun, welcoming environment has turned tense and unpleasant. I've given it a few chances, hoping it was a one-off bad day. But it's only gotten worse. The bullying, the barking of orders, the sheer hostility--this behavior is completely unacceptable, especially in the hospitality industry. Until management seriously addresses Joe's behavior, I will no longer be returning, and I won't be recommending Cheeky Monkey to anyone. It's a shame to see such a great place fall apart because of one toxic individual. read more

Great Time, Fast service we had a large group at the pool tables and all had a great time! Shout out to jason the manager for helping us get set up! read more

Cheeky Monkey is a bar/brewing co in the Fenway area with a great vibe. There are some pool tables, ping pong tables, and more in the back if you want to play a game while you drink. There's also a bunch of food options and drink options beyond their beers. We enjoyed our time here and will be back! Perfect location right by Fenway Park. read more

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A very good place for craft beers across from the old ballpark. Cheeky Monkey is a popular stop before or after a game at Fenway Park. It of course is good at any time. Go when there's not a game and it will be much less crowded. The beer is why you come but there's food to munch on. It gets packed in here. Pretty hard to get a seat. The best place is at the bar, which is good for small groups and you don't have to wait for a table. A lot of beers are on tap with many cool sounding flavors and names. They have IPAs and stouts. I like the 3 Lansdowne. It's $8 for a pint. This is an East Coast IPA with hints of tangerine. Among the cheapest food options is the fries. It's $6 for a good amount. The other more expensive food options include burgers and pizza. Has few good vegetarian choices. The food options are pretty meaty for the most part. Have a good time here whether or not there's a game. It's actually more enjoyable when there's not. The place will be much easier to get around and service won't be as slow. read more

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Decent bar with a good atmosphere. Came here with my partner and a friend prior to a show at MGM Music Hall. It was pretty empty when we got there around 7:30pm on Saturday but slowly filled up. The beer menu is limited but we ordered some flights to try the selection. They had a good variety of beer but nothing stood out as being a favorite in our group. We also ordered a few food items: fried pickles, fried calamari, and katsu chicken bao. We food we ordered was okay, decent but nothing spectacular. Service was good and we had no issues. Overall, it is a decent place to grab a drink and some bites if you happening to be in the area prior to a concert or game. read more

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Fun vibe, decent drinks, and good fries! We came here for a casual night out -- the arcade games and bowling lanes added a fun twist. The space gets crowded fast, especially on weekends, so be ready for some noise. Service was solid, and the food was just right for a bar setting. I'd come back with friends again. read more

Came here on a Saturday evening for drinks and some food. The space was completely booked for the next two hours if we wanted a table, but we were lucky to find a few seats by the bar after waiting for a few minutes. It took a bit to flag down a bartender and I can't say they were very friendly or communicative, but given the amount of people, it's understandable they're under a ton of stress. Our food and drinks came out relatively quickly which was great. I wouldn't recommend the popsicle drink though - despite being described as a lemonade based flavor, it tasted strongly of cherry medicine. The popsicle made it a little better, but honestly, I would steer clear of this drink. The food was great for its price and tasted great. I loved the fries and pickles in particular - the chicken also had a really unique flavor. The Asian twist on that and the fries was really nice as well - great appetizers! Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back to try their other drinks and dishes. I'd definitely get a reservation though as I'd love to sit and enjoy myself in the comfort of my own booth! read more

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great vibes everytime I am here. wouldn't expect anything less. The bartenders are cooperative and polite, and security always makes sure you're okay read more

Told us we were #1 on the waitlist for pool and ended up waiting over an hour. It turns out the manager was giving tables away to friends. Got home, still haven't gotten a text and it's been over 3 hours. read more

Came in here after we couldn't get a seat at another bar a couple doors down. We took the last 2 seats available. It was pretty busy due to a concert that night across at MGM. Food was typical, very basic bar food. They push their brewery made beer on their menu, and never offered their other brand name stuff. Didn't figure it out until after our first drink. Wasn't a fan of the brewery beers we tried and their brand name draft was pretty bad, too (Fiddlehead -- definitely didn't taste like a Fiddlehead -- not fresh, maybe?), but we drank it because it was so busy and figured it wasn't the place to complain. You take what you can get type of bar. Friendly, attentive staff, though, saved the experience. read more

A super fun place to grab some drinks with friends. We came here on a Friday night after getting dinner nearby in Fenway, and it was poppin'! We got a large booth and shared a mango seltzer pitcher which was really yummy and came in what looked like a giant test tube. It's a little loud inside so not the best place for drawn-out conversations, but it's a great vibe and memorable spot for a fun evening out. read more

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