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Monk's Cove

3.7 (46 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Very loud
Juke Box
Divey
Happy hour specials

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Alex S.

Monks is an awesome little bar! Bar tender Katie did such a good job and I can't thank her enough for a good night! We love monks!!

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Cindy G.

If you are in the area searching for a bar to visit and you have come across this review know this: if you are not a fan of the rowdy drunk college scene, don't come here after 9-10pm. However if you are looking for an open airy dive bar on a Sunday afternoon, GET HERE. Just use your noggin and know what you are getting into before you come. Why this place is hilarious -- I was hosting an out of towner this weekend and we generally into cocktail bars, and cheese plates. However on a Saturday afternoon we were in the window where a lot of those fancy pants places were closed for lunch. It was a nice day so we decided to venture up to Mt. Adams and ended up at Monk's where the rest of the night was history. After going to nearly 30 different places over the weekend we both agreed our time at Monk's together was one of our favorite memories in our nearly 4 year long friendship. There were probably around 5-7 other people in the place with us on this sunny Easter weekend afternoon. We sat at the bar and were greeted right away. Having heard about their legendary jello shots we thought - when in Rome? (WE NEVER DO THIS) Three syringes later and the boomerang app and viola instant memories are made. They have standard jello shots for $1 or the larger syringe style shot for $3. They also have a shot wheel with specials and a beat the clock game which could really get you into trouble on a Saturday afternoon. Venture into the back for some free popcorn and table games, or find yourself a bar seat to people watch through the front open-air style window. This place can either be your worst nightmare or your best friend depending on the time you go which is the reason for the mixed reviews. For me, and the times I have visited, I have really enjoyed myself and Monk's is quickly becoming one of my favorites which is something I never thought I would hear myself say. Pay them a visit this weekend!

Fooseball and bathrooms. What more do you need?
John B.

This place has grown on me... but in a good way. Even on a busy Saturday night I had a great time in the back room. Yes it gets crowded, loud, and crazy, but that's why ya go to Mt. Adams on a weekend. If the douchey-ness of Mt. Adams is a problem for you, try to go on off times, like when the Reds or Bengals aren't playing, or a little earlier in the day and of course on a weekday. The barstaff were fast and friendly with our drinks and the prices are reasonable. I think what I like most about Monk's is that they don't take themselves seriously. If you don't have a good time there, it's your fault and not Monks. * Off topic but Monk related, remember when the Chant CD was like the most popular CD in the world? Raise your hand if ya bought a copy. (I'm guilty)

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Thank you for providing a safe, pleasant, outdoor experience imbibing in our favorite adult beverages this past Sunday. You rock!

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The air conditioner was leaking water all over the floor. I'm not ever coming back to this place.

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Narrow little bar, but always completely packed. A good place to hit on your Mount Adams bar crawl. Very reasonably priced drinks.

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Went here to celebrate my birthday with some friends and was basically harassed out of the place…read more We went to find a spot to settle in and had brought in waters because it's a hot summer day. I was unsure if this was allowed but nothing was said upon entrance so I thought it was okay. not even five minutes into being there we were aggressively told to dump out our drinks so I go ahead and do so immediately. We went towards the bar a few minutes later to order a drink and to play pool afterwards. before we could say or do anything the bartender yelled at us to order something and accused us of things. very alienating and rude I would not go here if you don't like to be treated poorly.

The only reason gave it more stars than I wanted to because the place was so cute…read more I traveled from Texas to see a concert in Newport. I chose to pick local dive places to visit to support small businesses. I came in and the place was dead silent in the front. The bartender was not welcoming. I said hello. She proceeded to tell me I couldn't sit at the bar because people were there but they weren't. Which is fine I just wanted to order. I asked if there was a menu or a recommendation. Explained I traveled from Texas. She said nope no menu. And gestured like "this is it" I said ok no worries. Asked if she had a local beer to recommend she said no. She doesn't drink. I said ok that's fine just pour me anything local I like all kinds of beer. She got upset and said I needed to help her out and pick something. Wild to me. As someone in the industry that would be my point to serve them the best or most expensive thing. She just didn't seem to care. I really was excited to come here. And only spent $5.50. Could have spent alot more if the hospitality was there. Drank half my beer and left to the next spot.

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