If I could give it a 10-star rating I would. I was here for a busy conference - there were massive numbers of people at this beautiful resort! And when you work in the service industry, that can pose many challenges... but I will say, with confidence, the customer service of the crew at The Monkey Bar was bar none exemplary and exceptional! We had such a blast! Cody and Mike handled the bar crowd & ALWAYS with beautiful smiles and happy greetings! Never saw them break a sweat, or even slow down. They have a wonderful atmosphere, fire tables, a fire place, and epic "lounging with friends" vibes. Ask Cody to make you a drink we concocted - it's called the "Wedding Reception" (Cody, it was Amaretto, Orgeat, pomegranate, lemon, and champs)!! So much fun !! Go stay at Town & Country Resort and say hi to the wonderful crew at Monkey Bar!! They work hard to make your vacation memorable Excellent work dudes. And Mark - the manager... thank you for the hospitality!! It was "hole-in-one"!! read more

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Recently went to Monkey Bar a few times during Tiki Oasis. We take over the entire hotel so Monkey Bar is swinging. Very busy the entire 5 days we were there and they were pretty on it. They have great food and yes they are resort prices but have great deals during happy hour. This was my go to booze spot while I was at Tiki O. read more

I enjoy coming here for the great prices on happy hour and live music on Thursdays from either 4 or 5-7. It started at different times on different days. What I did find is it gets very busy, especially if there's a conference in town. They used to have someone serving the drinks and pizzas, but now you have to go up and wait at the bar to order your drinks and food and with only 2 bartenders it can take awhile. The pizza at $9.00 is a pretty good deal. read more

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Amazing food! Amazing bartender! Wonderful drinks and beautiful and relaxed inviorment! I love this place!

Just wanted to update my review because we had such excellent service last week from Stasia! She was super helpful and came around to check on us a bunch. We haven't had service like that here before, especially outside, so hopefully she is there to stay. read more

Located on the perimeter of the hotel pool, it's a very open air bar where you can sit on the outside on one side of the bar and in the lobby on the other side.. It's such a large lobby building though that you don't feel like you're sitting in one. The remodel on this property was done very well! Super retro with modern touches. The drinks were a little pricey but made very well. We sat at a seating area that had very comfortable chairs with umbrellas and low coffee tables. Overall, an enjoyable experience. I'd probably only go back for happy hour food and drinks. read more

After an experience that left much to be desired at another on-property establishment, our dinner plans were saved by a firecracker of a bartender named Kelly H. The other restaurant basically cancelled our reservation without telling us, at 10PM on a Sunday. When we told Kelly, she apologized profusely and told us that she was going to go see what she could do with the (in the process of closing) bar kitchen, Superstar that she is, she came out 10 minutes later with a piping-hot pizza for my buddy and I to share. Kelly saved our evening and got us squared-away so we could get some sleep and have a great event the next day. It has been years since I visited Town and Country, and the place has grown tremendously. I'm looking forward to find an excuse to return for some of Kelly's amazing customer service at Monkey Bar. read more

Good chicken .. the service is something to be desired a bit slow on the bar service. Great ambience. Cool place to hang out with friends & family. read more

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I was THRILLED to finally check out Monkey Bar. Before my trip to San Diego, a few friends recommended this new spot adorably integrated into the Town & Country Hotel. Next time I'll want to try the food, but this time I just ordered the Drunken Monkey cocktail before heading out for dinner. Fruity, tasty, strong. Live music upped the vibes, and the colorful patio furniture (a little dirty) made the ambiance feel extra relaxing. Would come here again if I was in the area. read more

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This is my favorite place to get a post work drink or relax with friends! All of the bartenders and staff are so nice and helpful. Would recommend this bar to anyone looking to kick back with friends and share a few cold ones! read more

Beautiful hotel bar in a professional/resort-style area with a great happy hour and staff. Parking is inside a parking garage and they do validate, but you will have to pay extra after a certain point ($19 total with $9 off with validation.) Outdoor seating is plentiful and heated with glass fireplaces artfully placed in the plaza near the hotel pool. Indoor seating is spacious and beautifully decorated in contemporary furniture and appears to double as a large conference hall for professional events. We tried several of their happy hour offerings: the Drunken Monkey ($7), Glass of Cabaret ($5), Fungi Flatbread ($9), and Spaniard Flatbread ($9). Here are my opinions: *Drunken Monkey: Tastes like a cocktail you'd have in Hawaii. Well done and perfect for lounging outside. *Wine: Good standard glass of Cabaret and well worth the money. *Fungi Flatbread: So delicious, piping hot, with perfectly seasoned arugula on delicious mushroom and cheesy bread. My fave for the night! *Spaniard Flatbread: An elevated meaty, cheesy item that is sure to satisfy your late night cravings with an appropriately nice glass of wine. Some toppings included chorizo, pepperoni, Spanish capers, and more. The only thing that disappointed me was the parking validation and rates on their garage. It's my fault for not having taken notice of the rate, but I would have thought that dining here would have covered more of the expense. It was $19 total for a couple hours and the validation took off $9. Overall, I do recommend checking this area out since it's so beautiful with a great happy hour. Just make sure to watch out for the parking! read more

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Bartenders Cody and David were exceptionally nice and responsive. I would definitely go back and would recommend Monkey Bar for locals as wells as tourist. read more

This place is soooo cute, just loved it! It's a bar inside of a hotel, such cool vibes. They also have live music sometimes!

So relaxing! Decided to check this place out and glad we did. I had heard they renovated the hotel and grounds and not sure about the hotel but the area we were in was very nice and comfortable. They have tons of loungy spaces with umbrellas and the chairs were super comfy. You can sit at the bar (about 6 spots) and order or you can sit in the patio area (big) and a server will come by. They have happy hour that starts at 4pm and we took advantage of that. Our server was so friendly and sweet. She was also very attentive which was nice. We ordered drinks and 2 pizzas, the Fungai and the Chorizo. Both were very good and we had leftovers. They had live music that started at 5 so we sat, relaxed, had a drink and a bite and listened to some live music in the sun. What a way to end the day. We would definitely return! Oh and one other thing. It is $5/hr to park but when we left around 6ish, there was an attendant at the garage gate and he let us through with no payment. That was a nice little plus. read more

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Great service and very nice drinks! Fun ambiance next to the pool, but still inside. Highly recommend.

Had a few cocktails here while at Tiki Oasis. They were really good. Nice cozy areas to sit in the hotel entrance too.

Great place to even come as a local for drinks and it stays open a bit later! -Draft beer -Good cocktails -Not crazy crowded read more

Nice chill vibe But the servers kinda on vacation mode holding the tray walk around never come take order ? Then if you go to bar open tab they are not happy about it , because I didn't order from her I m confused . read more

Monkey Bar caters to young couples and families. Great place for summer vacations! Not on the coast so more predictable weather.

This is the time where I wish half stars were available. The have live music, servers are AWESOME, and happy hour wine is only $6. LIMITED menu but with their dog happy hour as well, you kinda forget the negatives (as long as you're not hungry). If you your focus is being outside with good service you got the place. They validate as well! Downside: meh drink and food menu. Conference people everywhere but as it's at a hotel that's to be expected. read more

Really cool spot to hit up and pre game before you go to another place. They have a good happy hour from 4-6 pm. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It is a bit of a mission to find the location but once you do it's smooth sailing. The drunken monkey is on 7 dollars. That's something you don't want to monkey around with. Come early find a great seat and relax. Once 6 pm hits head over to Arlington right next door. read more

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good stiff old fashioned and smooth slightly dirty martini. bartenders are super cool and friendly. great vibe either inside or outside of the bar area. HH is pretty good. read more

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Fun spot, live music and a nice indoor outdoor patio area. They have lots of spots you can sit at and nice that they serve food and drinks here too. Service was really nice as well! read more

The appetizers were very good for it being a bar. The bartender was a very Koo guy, was very helpful and made me one of he's specialty drinks. It's at the entrance of a resort but once you enter those doors it's a double sided bar, with a pool just a few feet away. read more

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Love the ambiance. Sitting outside by the fire pits. Drinks are good and reasonable also they will validate parking.

Monkey Bar is an absolute delight. Visiting feels like a staycation. The setting is beautiful & comfortable, and the live music really sets the tone. We've hosted a couple work Happy Hours & celebrations there. Isabelle has been our server a couple of times. She has gone above & beyond working with our UCSD hospital staff. No matter how busy it is, she handles all of the orders effortlessly & with a smile. She sets the standard for excellent customer service. We will be back. read more

Drinks during happy hour are so worth it they are perfect strong enough to enjoy and have a good time and the ambiance was great who ever was playing music did a good job read more

A solid 4.5 stars but I will round up for them! I'm here for happy hour as I work in the area. HH offerings aren't the best you'll find in town but I'll take a cheap glass of wine and $1 off pizza most days. The pizza is solid and I do like it but it isn't so good that I'm seeking out going here for the pizza specifically. I love the Funghi and the Spaniard is second. For happy hour the wine is pretty dang good. (Normally I find HH wine to be worse than those cheap Trader Joe's bottles you get when you're just feeling like grabbing whatever. That isn't the case here). Again, I'm not so in love with the wine that I'm coming here for the glass but all these factors combined make it a fantastic spot. Truly why I'm here is the ambiance. It's an "open air/inside" sort of space. I prefer sitting at the bar looking out towards the grassy area. I've been here both when it's slow and when it's busy and it's always been a great experience. The bar tenders are nice and even when there's been a convention there and it's been very busy they are mindful and keep track of us lil solo happy hour birds. Great for people watching! I study here, bring friends here, have been on a date here; I think it goes well for just about any occasion. Parking is validated I believe up to two hours as well which I LOVE! You can park in the structure so there's no driving around hunting for a spot like a lot of places in SD. Bathrooms are some of the cleanest in the city. read more

The food, service, and ambiance are all of considerably lo-fi and elegant all at once love how chill and shuttle this little place is. Makes you feel just at home. read more

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Food was incredible , their atmosphere is to die for ! super friendly serivce, only bad thing was way to cold

Not a big yelper and first time here , but came here on a friday night and big props to the bartender kelly, was extremely attentive to all customers and was offering to refill up my drinks before they got to empty which is very rare now and days read more

It was okay, customer service is not great, food is decent. Place is beautiful but drinks are so so

The food was good, I got the brussel sprouts and my friend got the (forget what it's called exactly) double decker burger. We got a vodka cran and the (forget again lol) speciality monkey cocktail. My friend wasn't a big fan of her drink but my cocktail was good. The service was pretty good but could've been checked on more towards the end. The ambiance was nice with live music and the fire pits. read more

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They changed everything! Beautiful pool area, fire pits and music on Thursday 4-6. The thing that makes this a place to come is... yea the fire pit thing.... Bartenders are awesome. They truly take care of you not like industry bartenders!. Genuine people here, I'm here now! Talk to Ken or Jacob , both have treated me with nothing but respect ( and I can be difficult ) Side note: Chef is AWESOME... French Laundry... hello??!! I had the lamb meatballs...do it Burger.... Never had it Sticky ribs... worth buying Shrimp shu mai ... next trip Pizza...... stupid!!!! : all are wood fired and awesome, but, they limit to 3 pies....are you tracking... Spaniard, Funghi and Margarita. (Look at the menu) Final thought.. great happy hour, perfect first date spot with the fire features and couches..food is perfect for lounging in style...... I had a great time. read more

Great drinks, and just okay food. Extensive menu and chill vibe at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly . Would go again though

One of the best favorite spots recommend this spot to anyone. Clean! Good drinks! Friendly bartenders. Service is the best!!!

Stop by for the Happy hour specials (4p to 6p) to get some cocktails and flatbread (otherwise known as pizza). The flat breads were actually pretty good, despite being toasty pizza from a hotel. The only cocktail that's on sale for happy hour was the signature Monkey-something drink, but it was sweet and strong. I probably wouldn't order from their normal menu, as it is overpriced (as hotel things normally are). read more

Funghi pizza is fire. Louie is amazing. And the bar is gorgeous. Mark is also very accommodating, best manager there!

Very nice place. And pretty. The food was delicious and the drinks were as sweet and refreshing as they looked. But the condescending midget of a bar tender certainly put a damper on things. He was nothing but a jerk. read more

The ambiance is fun, especially when it's nice and sunny out. HH specials are great, love the pizzas. Service is ok, not too personable but that's ok as long as the drinks keep coming. read more