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    Laughing Monk Brewing

    4.4 (161 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Michelle M.

    Great open atmosphere with great beer! Holy Ghost was perfect! No bitterness and smooth. Very friendly staff!

    Alice S.

    This is quickly becoming one of my favorite local breweries for sours! The peach kettle sour I ordered was so delicious that I ended up getting a 4-pack to bring back home. I also don't usually go for IPAs, but even the hazy IPA I tried a couple sips of was pretty good! The ambiance of this place could've been better though. I came here on a Friday evening, and it was fairly deserted. There's not much going on in this area surrounded by warehouses, so I prefer grabbing a 4-pack to go instead of staying here.

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    Chris B.

    Great beer . Great environment. Always got me coming back . A1 friendly atmosphere. Uplifts the mood all the time . Get the flights like $18-20 for couple drinks . One of my favorite breweries. LAUGHING MONK

    Great beer, casual ambiance, and a losing game of Sequence; my idea of a perfect afternoon.
    Tracey A.

    As someone who did a deep dive into tabletop board games during the Covid shelter-in-place orders, I could either smile or run when I saw the wall of board games here at Laughing Monk. I smiled; these games are like old friends to me. Whether or not you're into board games, the beer here (all produced on-site) should get you through the doors. The one I was with enjoyed his usual, a high IBU IPA then followed up with an even higher IBU double IPA. I drank a mini-glass after tasting several that the bartender thought I'd like despite my preference for Cabernet. She helped me not only make a good choice but served it up in what I can only call a baby-bear glass, which was perfect for my pint-sized beer appetite. Appetite. Yes, that's actually what got me in here. Laughing Monk themselves serve no food but they currently have an arrangement with "Basil the Bold", a 5-star maker of delicious, hearty, Thai-inspired fare, a mere 3 minute walk from door to door. Come for the food stay for the beer or the other way around; both are excellent excuses to visit. Laughing Monk features uber-high ceilings and roll-up warehouse doors that open to the street (free, ample street parking), a set-up perfectly designed for the age we live in. I'm betting the air circulation here is better than that touted on commercial airlines, in case that's still concerning you. Games, beer, food, and fresh air, one (or all) of those ought to inspire a visit to this come-as-you-are, family/dog-friendly, unpretentious brewery which is deserving of one or many return visits.

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    Crystal H.

    We came here about 1 hour to closing on a Saturday around 9pm. It wasn't busy at all. It's located in an industiral warehouse area. Pretty quiet. Parking was easy since there's a parking lot shared by the businesses. Our favorite beer from here is the Bayview Sunrise Fruited Kettle Sour with guava, passion fruit, lime. But it's not on tap. It's in a can. The Peach kettle sour didn't taste like Peach. Bach Bock strong lager, Brother Luke, General Leia DIPA were ok. We had another Brother something but forgot the name. The lady was nice to let us sample some beers. They have only indoor seating but the garage door is open so it's aired out. They also have board games for you to play. And 2 pin balls arcade game, but costs money.

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    Great food, unique menu and great service! Highly recommend. Just opened before our visit but they seemed to have everything working well.

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    the selection of beer and food was super. they even had live music which was a plus. I had a great time! would do it again.

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    Ask the Community - Laughing Monk Brewing

    Start time of karaoke on Friday nights?

    Can we bring our own food?

    Hi There, You're always welcome to bring your own food, but we do have food trucks on our street… Read more

    Are children allowed in the tap room?

    Yes

    Is there food there or around there?

    There wasn't food at Laughing Monk but the distillery/brewery next door has snacks. I bet they'll allow outside snacks.

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    There are IPAs but they are balanced on the menu with plenty of other options- stouts, porters, Belgians, blondes etc.

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    I've been here a couple of times for their craft and artisan food fairs, and it's a really cool…read morespace! The building was a printing press back in the day, so it's a bit of a maze but that's part of the charm. I've discovered some amazing local businesses. I recently went to their February artisan food fairs, and bought some delicious food products. They had a variety of food vendors: hot sauces, honey, dips, cookies, teas, and more. As for the craft fairs, respect jewelry, candles, cutting boards, and even a few food vendors. That's where I discovered Apisol, a woman-owned company based in the Peninsula that makes delicious sparkling honey beverages. Don't miss the vintage store on the first floor, which has really unique vintage products like postcards, buttons, posters, and more. There are so many fairs in the city, but the vendors here are ones that I haven't seen anywhere else. So check out their insta or their website for dates to their upcoming fairs.

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    The Box SF - Check the website for The BoxSf Eat me artisan Food Fest for current schedule which weekend they have this.

    Check the website for The BoxSf Eat me artisan Food Fest for current schedule which weekend they have this.

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    First floor letterpress sales floor, it's like a trip back in time and things are for sale!

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    4.2(5 reviews)
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    It was a dark and stormy night ~ a fun opportunity came up to dine at Chez Poulet (stomping grounds…read moreof Radio Valencia) and I immediately signed up for the adventure. From 24th Street Mission BART Station, head south on Mission and hang a left at Cesar Chavez. While on the south side of the street, keep your eyes peeled for a large red door, part way between Mission & Van Ness Streets. Walking in, you'll see DJ's in the Radio Valencia booth, busily broadcasting. http://radiovalencia.fm/about/ You'll also encounter a small coat rack, a few parked bikes, and a person checking guests in. He asked about food restrictions ~ I think this is geared for folks who pre-arranged. Since I was a last minute stand in and hadn't indicated beforehand, he suggested that I skip the meat (I've been trying to be more vegetarian these days, although the last few have been the contrary). $10 or $20 bottles of red offered at check in ~ we were lucky to purchase the last bottle. I recommend getting there on the early side if you'd like to indulge in wine. Walking into the main dining area, I came across easy on the eyes ambiance ~ long communal tables, dark, candle glow, high loft ceiling, low stage, brick wall, small disco ball. Attire ranged from date-night dressy to casual. Our pre-fixe dinner included (description from the site): Course 1: Potato and leek soup with bacon lardons & crostini Course 2: Mango salad with mixed organic greens & a vinaigrette Course 3: Seared polenta with ricotta cheese (homemade), chives & apricot jam Course 4: 'Roast beast: cooked slow and low... apple cider braised pork shoulder with apple/cabbage slaw dressed with cider vinegar' Course 5: chocolate cupcake with 'goth' motif in honor of David J. I'm all for (plastic) spider rings, cockroaches and centipedes. Three bands performed between courses moving the evening along. David J (of Bauhaus fame) was the 'headliner', taking me back to the '80's with 'St. James Infirmary'. Highlights of CP included Courses 4 & 5, the 50-seat communal atmosphere and live entertainment. John, the MC, did a great job keeping the evening upbeat and flowing. Chez Poulet hosts special events. My online search yielded a few crumbs as to how to keep a pulse on CP happenings. If you want to partake, my recommendation is to set up a Google Alert, or check on BrownPaperTickets.com. The friend that invited me was there because her friend invited her. This friend couldn't make it , hence I came upon Chez Poulet on this dark and stormy night. Woo hoo!

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