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    The Monkey Bar

    3.3 (103 reviews)
    ModerateGay Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Double dark espressotini

    We were blown away with how great everything was. We were expecting a dive bar, but it was very nice and modern restaurant and bar. I was skeptical of Thai food in Ptown because I grew up with great food at my family's Chinese restaurant. Food was so delicious and honestly the best Thai food I've ever had. We had the Thai Tuna Tartare, House Pad Thai, and the Thai Peanut Chicken. My dad makes a pretty good Pad Thai, but the House Pad Thai blows his out of the water. Shhh! Don't tell him! There were chunks of beef that fell apart, not the typical thinly sliced flank steak. The calamari were also super tender, not rubbery at all. Absolutely delicious and great portion sizes. The food also came out really quick, which is a sign of a great Asian restaurant. We also got Thai Tea and the double espresso martini and they were great as well. My fiancée said the espresso martini was the best he ever had, beating out our favorite spot back home. Cannot recommend this place enough!

    Butch H.

    I have been coming to The Monkey bar for the last 6 years Johnny and David completely remodeled during covid and it is gorgeous! The martinis are the best in town and Johnny's food is superb. The crispy shrimp dumplings are my favorite and the curry is fantastic. We tried several dishes tonight and loved every one. The food is always cooked fresh to order with the best possible ingredients. This is the place to go in Ptown. The bears know this, everyone else needs to check it out.

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    Alejandro H.

    I have been coming to the Monkey Bar for many years now. Therefore this review is based on the many times I've been here (approx 10 times). When I come to Ptown to visit, I stay at my uncles house a few blocks from the Monkey Bar. The bar happens to be on the way to the house after sightseeing and walking around downtown/Commercial Street so you know it's our last stop, every time, all the time! And it never disappoints. This cute, small yet cozy bar welcomes you with open arms. Walk they the red doors and you will find what you need, the bar! Smiling faces taking your drink orders and food as well. A great selection from their sushi bar compliments of Jhonny Tai Bistro. Form sushi to chicken lettuce wraps, fried calamari and my favorite Crispy Thai Shrimp Rolls! Safe to say Monkey bar is a must! You might find Jhonny walking around, make sure you say hi. I got warn you though, once you step into the Monkey Bar, you might not leave until they close (meaning until you get kicked out) but no worries, you can do it all over again next day!

    Shrimp and scallops with bamboo shoots and baby corn and stir fry egg noodle and green curry !
    Edward S.

    This place has the most amazing cocktail list in town ! And the asian food selection is pretty exciting and tasty. The Kamakazi cocktail and the lychee martini was intoxicating. I had Indonesian fried rice which kinda tasted like home so I was happy

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    Don't go here lol. Very expensive and the drinks were so strong that they were undrinkable.

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    Everything was amazing!!!! From the food to the staff I def recommend the monkey bar as a stop during your stay in ptown

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    Ordered the pad Thai. Was pretty mediocre. No surprise there are so many open tables.

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