When you want a hardy meal, a good beer or cocktail, and ambience for a good chat....this is the place to go! Indoor and outdoor seating. Seating near people or far away from people. My favorite was the pretzel! My friend and I got so full just off of appetizers. Will be going back! read more

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Decided on an early Friday dinner date night around 5pm here since we were in the area for an event. Located in the middle of downtown Roseville, parking is not hard to find at all as there is plenty of street parking and a nearby garage. The decor inside is stunning. You can see industrial-size equipment for the beer fermentation process, and the dark wooden walls match the cellar theme perfectly. However, we were seated at a small table with bar stools that wasn't very comfortable. It was a warm day outside, so the AC was blasting inside and I got cold very fast. Shout out to my husband for walking back to the car to grab my jacket! We started off with drinks. I got the Thirst Trap mocktail, which was sweet and tart and reminded me of Nerds candy. However, I don't think it was worth the $14 price tag. My husband got the Vernon Street Lager, which was a very tasty beer. For an appetizer, we ordered the Pickled Veggie Jar. It had a great variety of brussel sprouts, onions, radishes, and more that were deliciously pickled. Unfortunately, it took over 40 minutes for our entrees to arrive, so we ended up eating half of this just waiting for our food. Carbonnade Flamande: My husband ordered this braised short rib stew served over mashed potatoes. The beef itself was very good, but the portion of meat was very small compared to the mountain of mashed potatoes. It tasted nice, but for $26, we expected a bit more meat. Moules Frites: I got the mussels cooked in broth, served with duck fat fries and crostinis. The mussels were plentiful and the broth was very flavorful. Overall, the food was decent but the fries were the absolute best part of everything we ordered and everything is on the pricey side. The service didn't really stand out either. There was no reassurance or update on why our food was taking so long. Plus, water was never served automatically, and when I finally asked for some, our server only brought one glass even though we were a party of two. This was not worth the $100 we spent on dinner and I don't think I would find myself back here. read more

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I have been to this spot many times but had a poor experience at last week. I got ketchup spilled all over me, my vegan nut burger tasted bland (I've had it before and it was not good this time), I got charged the wrong bill and given the wrong credit card back twice and received the wrong food for one of the orders. Minimal "sorry" was given and we left feeling like we had a terrible experience and didn't get our moneys worth. I love downtown Roseville but we are likely not coming back to Monk's. read more

Came on a Saturday night at 545, told it's a 30 minute wait but we were able to find bar seats. The inside looked very cozy with a variety of seating options. Nice place to chill but not the best food. Hamburger was okay, fries a little soggy and the fish and chips were not flavorful. Overall disappointed in the food but liked the ambiance . I ordered a cocktail and it was a bit too sweet for me . My husband tried 2 different beers. read more

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Beer here is great. Lots to choose from. Seating can be difficult though. Parking can be sparse but we've kicked everyone we came here. Food was good enough. We were even lucky enough to bring our dog! read more

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Came here on a busy Saturday just a few minutes after they opened, there was already a line and I was able to get a seat at the bar. I ordered a pint of the Vernon Street Lager ($7) and the fish and chips ($22). The fish and chips had a slightly sweet flavor to them, which was unique. It came with duck fat fries, which were great, some coleslaw, a lemon wedge, and some sort of aoli and tartar sauce. I also got some ketchup and malt vinegar on the side. Everything came out tasting fresh and would try other things on the menu. It came out to $32 + tip. read more

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Date night! Perfect environment & vibe! Cozy but not crazy crowded..love the staff! Very helpful & attentive Hubby made these past three reservations, & we used the free parking garage on oak st, did a little night stroll to the restaurant. Great night! read more

The Monk's Cellar - Pubs Near Me - Roseville, California

My friend and I came by for dinner. She previously been here for Oktoberfest. Very lively place. We opted to sit outside, have some non-alcoholic beverages, a couple of appetizers and enjoy the nice weather. We had the following: *Jake is a non-alcoholic cocktail - really good. I enjoyed the citrus flavors. We later found out this was named after our waiter and another non-alcohol drink was named after his wife. So cute! * ATLÉTICA Copper - my friend wanted another non-alcoholic brew but was accidentally given this one. She didn't like it. It wasn't to her taste. *Large Pretzel - served with spicy mustard and pub cheese. Good and really big portion. *Croquettes - Mashed potatoes with roasted jalapeño, crispy bacon & cheddar cheese. They were tasty! *Scotch Egg - Soft-boiled egg wrapped in ground sausage & breadcrumbs and fried. We both like this. Delicious! *Duck fat fries - traditional. I accidentally ordered traditional even tho we wanted the Parmesan & Cheese one. We were both a tad disappointed that we didn't taste much Duck fat. Overall, lively place, good vibes, friendly and chill servers. Located on Vernon and Washington Blvd. read more

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This is a MUST especially if you are in the Downtown Roseville area. This place is appealing to the eye, fun to be in and serves up some great drinks and bites. I have enjoyed this place just for a stop in with friends just to have some drinks. I have also come here for a gathering with a big group. There was another time when I explored this place to meet up with a friend for a bite and drinks. All of these experiences had excellent customer service despite how hectic and busy it got. You know a place is great when business is bustling and doing great! I can't wait to come back again for more great drinks and delicious bites to eat! read more

I've been coming to Monks Cellar for a few years now and wow!! The food is incredible, my fave appetizer is the pretzel! The bar tenders are amazing and always make anything I've ordered great. The whisky options...10/10! Recently I went for Oktoberfest and had so much fun! Definitely will be returning for the music and vibes again! read more

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This place has a wonderful atmosphere. The beer is good. We had the Scotch Egg. It was perfect and the best that I have had. Our entrees were excellent. I had the Rabbit Confet ang my girlfriend had the Carbonnmond Flamande. They were excellent. One of the owners visited our table a couple of times. If we didn't live so far away, we would definitely be regulars. read more

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We had the Charcuterie Board with the spent brewers yeast crackers and it was amazing. I never would have thought that I would even try something like that, but it's soooo good! read more

Came here on the way back from Reno. Cute brewery. Besides beer they do have food. Also non-alcoholic beverages. Got the Reuben sandwich with garlic fries. Garlic fries were super yummy. Perfect crunch and not too much garlic. The fish and chips were good too- didn't have too much batter like some places. We sat outside under the patio with the doggies. They have several heaters so it was fine. The waiter was always checking up on us which was nice since we were the only ones out in the patio. Got a quick peak of the inside while headed to the bathroom. It's really nice inside. Lots of space and tables. read more

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I've been here before with Junior League girls. This time I got fish and chips and it was pretty good. I did get a cherry beer that ended up being pretty sour. I'm hoping next time they have framboise next time. read more

We were out looking for a happy hour and decided to stop at Monks since we had not been there for a while. We sat at the bar and I was looking for a cocktail while hubby wanted a beer. I ordered the I Love Scotch, Scotchy, Scotch, Scotch and it was tasty and interesting. I ordered the Croque Madam with duck fat fries (they have the best) and hubby ordered the grilled cheese and soup. Both were delicious. Tried a 10 Years of Vernon to finish out the meal. The bartenders are always friendly and knowledgeable about their cocktails. Staff are always helpful and friendly. read more

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This review is based solely on the beer at Monks Cellar. I did not try the food. This is a restaurant but they also have their brewing setup on display inside. Very cool vibes but more upscale than a typical brewery. I stopped in around 7:30pm for a few beers and ended up grabbing a flight. It's not on their menu but they can do taster pours for about $2-3 each. After my initial round of tasting, I really enjoyed the dark Mexican lager with great toasty malt flavor and the pale ales were also great. I decided to try out their barrel aged beers as well. My god, this is where they shine here. The barrel aged sours here are incredible. Some of the best I've had. I ended up talking to one of the restaurant partners, Paul, and he told me about their open fermentation system and unique white wine barrel that they've used for years to barrel age Belgian classics. This is a MUST TRY in Roseville for any true beer lover. Get the barrel aged stuff. I head the food is good too! read more

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Such a fun place to visit! The food is delicious and fresh, the portions are generous, and the staff is always friendly. The beignets are absolutely wonderful, and they do a fantastic job with their Old Fashions. Definitely worth a stop! read more

Food and beer both were good, Scottish egg and pretzel is a must, the cheese sauce for the pretzel *chefs kiss* read more

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Fantastic original menu with great service and a great patio. The food was at 10. Definitely will be back here

Fun spot with delicious food. Love all of their sandwiches. Although very much miss when they used the Acme bread, that was so good! Regardless good service, fun place, all around good food. read more

Let's start off with the service. When you go, you need to ask to sit in Nicole's section. My goodness she was the one of the best servers we have ever had. She always had a smile on her face and listened when we talked to her. She made our experience here absolutely wonderful. Thank you, Nicole!!!! The restaurant looks small but it is long! Nicely decorated and the bar is cute! Now the food. We have been here twice and both times we have ordered the Scotch egg. If you have never tried one. Do it. The flavors are delicious and pairs so well with the garlic aioli, pickled onions and arugula. It also comes with a horseradish type sauce, I am not of fan of horseradish but my husband said it was good. We also tried the Monk's burger. It comes with arugula, the pickled onions with a side of garlic aioli. Freaking YUM. Their fries are interesting, not my favorite but only because they seem to be oddly hallow in the center..? Not sure if it's because they are fried in duck fat or what... nonetheless, they are good. I also enjoyed a strawberry fields tequila drink that is very refreshing and not overly sweet. Hubs got the arbitrary beer and he thought it was delicious! Last time we ate here we had the craftsman chicken sandwich. That was also to die for. This place knows how to do their food and their staff is stellar. If you haven't been here, go. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I absolutely love this place. The scotch egg is so delicious, I seriously wanted to order five. Drinks were fantastic, service was great, and I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. read more

The Monk's Cellar - The scotch egg is so delicious, I seriously wanted to order five. Drinks were fantastic and the service is great! - Pubs Near Me - Roseville, California

Okay so I been wanting to come try this place out forever. Inside is all wood tables a bar nice open space with a nice heated patio . They also have more seating areas towards the restrooms . We were there about 20 mins after we got seated and no waiter had come to our table to check on us . I had to ask my host I was not being rude I just let her know we had not had service yet . She was very kind and said she would get someone. We finally got a waiter to get our drinks I asked for water a few times through the night I was very thirsty. I had been at the park all day with my kids games . There was one point I had to go ask the bar for a cup of water. I felt bad doing that and the waiter realize that and brought all of us water, but that wasn't until we were already eating our food. I would think water would be the first thing a waiter would bring or ask if we would like. We were also missing napkins and other things like our burger not being spit . Our waiter was super nice. I just think attention to detail was not there. For food- The croquettes were very good . The tri-tip French dip the meat was very chewy . The American hamburger was very juicy and delicious. I was not a fan of the beer they had . The cocktail menu didn't catch my eye so I told our waiter if they could make me a white Linen he said yes but when I got my drink it had no cucumber not sure what it was but it was not a white Linen . The ambience is a tough one. They are right next-door to Goldfield, which there was a concert that day. It was really loud in there because you could hear the concert and on top of that you could hear everybody talking. Overall I think this place is just not for us but I know some people enjoy it . This is just my experience that day. read more

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I held my wedding rehearsal dinner here in the back! It was the perfect space as it wasn't exactly a "private" room but there are curtains that gave us a feeling of privacy from the rest of the restaurant/bar. We had a pretty limited budget and this was an excellent option! They had vegan options which was perfect for my family and they really enjoyed it! I also love how they set up the food for us! It was SUPER aesthetic which I don't expect at all and was super appreciative of it. read more

First time here for lunch and it won't be the last. I've been running on fumes with work lately--just one of those seasons--so I'm not sure I enjoyed this as much as I could have under better circumstances, which is the only reason I'm not taking off a star since any lack of enjoyment was purely on me. That said, this place is solid. Cool vibe, great service, and the food hit the spot. I almost went for the Scotch Egg appetizer but wasn't quite in the mood. Ended up with the French Dip sandwich (delicious and hearty) and the Duck Fat fries with garlic and Parmesan, which were just as indulgent as they sound. Portions were generous--we left happy and full. Looking forward to coming back when I'm less stressed and can give the menu (and maybe that Scotch Egg) the proper attention they deserve. read more

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Food was amazing and reasonably priced. Probably one of the best pretzels I have ever had. My favorite was the Reuben fries- so delicious! My picky daughter also enjoyed the croque monsieur which she requested the sauce on the side so it was pretty much a ham and cheese sandwich. Hubby loved his fish and chips and my other daughter enjoyed her burger. Their duck fat fries were crunchy and so flavorful. I would definitely go again. Lots of cocktails and beer options. The plump up the jam cocktail was so good- refreshing, packs a punch, and not so sweet. My perfect flow. read more

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Came here for lunch to catch up some college friends and enjoyed the vibes. Food-wise everything was ok with some room for improvements. The best thing we ate was easily their duck fat fries. Honestly probably some of the best fries I've had in a really long time plus they have solid ranch. For my main, I got the schnitzel sandwich. I couldn't really taste much as it kinda just tasted like the fry oil. Maybe it needed more aioli but I thought it was lacking seasoning, probably wouldn't order again. My SO got the tri-tip salad, and the meat was chewy. Good portion sizes though for under $20 a dish. The cocktails and shots we got were tasty, and the service was good. The restaurant was clean and spacious with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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TL;DR - Food was eh, service was great Food - 2/5 Service - 5/5 Price - 3/5 I came in with my wife and friend early on a Saturday evening. We had reservations, and we were seated promptly. We started with the large pretzel, croquettes, and the scotch egg. The large pretzel wasn't anything special. My wife is the pretzel snob, and she said it was by no-means anywhere near one of the better pretzels she has had. The croquettes were pretty tasty, however the taste got redundant. I was the only one eating them. If I were to only eat one or two, then I think it would have been more appetizing. The scotch egg, on the other hand, was okay. I wouldn't order it again, but it was decent. It was nice that the appetizers came with sauces and pickled onions to change the palate. Everyone ordered different burgers. I chose the Monk's Burger and upgraded the fries. The burger was okay at best. For as much that was in the burger, it was really lacking flavor. I don't know if the meat to everything else ratio was too much or what, but I wasn't impressed. The saving grace of the whole experience was the service. Our server was great and very attentive. He wasn't too overbearing but checked in just enough. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great, as well. Part of me wants to give the place another try and see if it was just an off meal. I'll have to update my review if I ever do. read more

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First time here and I was impressed. Unfortunately, I had just missed happy hour because it ends early before 5. They have an extensive beer menu but I ended up trying one of their signature cocktails called The Sundress. It was STRONG but not overpowering. I found it very refreshing. My friend and I shared a plate of duck fat garlic parmesan fries which were amazingly delicious. They came out hot and crisp! If you are a garlic lover like me, I would definitely order them. I really appreciated the customer service that are waitress provided. We had a minor hiccup with our initial round of fries turning cold quickly and it was quickly resolved. I will definitely be back to explore more of their menu. read more

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I had a plowman's dinner tonight. With baked Brie. The fruit in the middle is pickled; blackberries with a hint of clove, candied walnuts. It was tasty Friendly service. Quiet and cozy, but lots of space too. Impressive drink list even with NA options. I would definitely recommend. read more

The Monk's Cellar - Pubs Near Me - Roseville, California

Stopped at this restaurant after a day at the winery with the family. We had a big group and we're looking for somewhere to accommodate the size of our group. The service was excellent, we had multiple people, checks that had to be given out, and the waitress was spotted with everything. They made sure our food and drinks came out promptly, and the food was really good. I do suggest the blood orange margarita. We will definitely be back to try other food options. read more

Been planning on coming here since July 2023 when I bid on a Beer and Cheese pairing they donated to the Make A Wish foundation. It was worth the wait. First we were given a tour by the head brewer Christian. Christian was fantastic and you could just feel the enthusiasm, joy and passion as he shared his knowledge of brewing beer with us. After the tour we did our Beer and Cheese pairing. Now I've done a lot of Wine and Cheese but never Beer and Cheese. I was really surprised how well the cheese paired with the beer that they chose to pair. It was a fun experience. We decided to have dinner after the pairing. I had then scotch egg and a nut vegan burger. The scotch egg was a little over cooked but tasty. The burger was interesting. You could definitely taste the seeds and nuts that made up the patty. It was different, tasty but not something I would probably order again. Someone else ordered the sausage plate and shared a piece of sausage with me.... Very good sausage. I'm ordering that next time. The place has a welcoming, classic brew pub feel. Nice seating area outside and lots of room in side to either hang with a big group or have an intimate conversation with someone. Oh and I can't forget the beer. They have some really tasty beer. My only regret is forgetting to buy some to take home with me. I was told they only distribute locally in the Sacramento area so I guess I'll be going back to get me some beer. My two favs: the Pride of Felix and the Lidska Moucha. Definitely coming back. read more

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The food are good and the service are great and I really enjoyed it the drinks taste pretty good and the food and sauce are good read more

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We came in for dinner for my husband's birthday. Our server, Jake, was so hospitable and funny he made our dinner extra enjoyable. The food was amazing and the cocktails were delicious. What a lovely experience. We will for sure be back!!! read more

We've been here a few times and my family loves the Monk's Cellar. We make up every excuse to come visit. We got to visit on a colder day so I went with comfort food and finally got the cottage pie. My husband got the Reuben fries. SO SO good. Every time we come in the menu is updated and is unbelievable, the service is awesome and we will be repeat customers for sure. read more

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Christian and Kyle are like mad scientists, concocting elixir's with the beers they brew here. With the well balanced flavors and a range of options, it's easy to taste why Monks sweeps the competition time and time again with their delicious crafts. You shouldn't stop at the beers though, the Whiskey selection at Monks Cellar is simply some of the best in town and the bartenders are all very knowledgeable and well experienced in making any cocktail you request. And if craft brews and spirits are not your thing, the food at Monks is worth coming for alone. The Monks Burger is always done to perfection and who can argue with Duck Fat Fries or a delicious Scotch Egg? If you find yourself in Roseville, Monks is a must! read more

TL;DR very good, could be better, but you won't complain about your food. Another place that had been on my list of places to try that happened to fall into place this past weekend. The wife wanted to see this long black hard engine names Big Boy in DT Roseville so off we went. We came hungry so went for it.....Menage Tois or whatever 3 onion burger thing, fish & chips, and the French dip. We also got 4 different beers. I don't know if we've been fein'in for beer but I haven't had this good of a beer experience in a long time. I think the last time was Moksa when every beer I tried was great. We got the Broken Pieces (Pils), Rooted With (Belgian Blonde), Lidsla Moucha (Amber), and the Heavy Robes (Barleywine)...all were great. I was most excited to try their burgers as there is a local celebrity in the Roseville area named Bobby who is like some sort of Burger phenom and this place is his favorite.... I gotta say, as far as the burger itself (the meat) it was probably one of the best I've had in my life. It was actually worth the hype. The type of burger I got was forgettable....the onion wasn't really oniony and the kitchen failed to spread the horseradish correctly so the middle was all horseradish and the edges had none....but the burger itself was awesome. Seeing as how we just had the fish and chips from The Boxing Donkey, in comparison this one is worse. The fish was super buttery, but significantly smaller in portion. It probably wouldn't fill you up, but ok none the less. My wife liked the tartar sauce. The French Dip was pretty tasty. The ju was good and actually had flavor instead of just tasting like salty brown water. My wife enjoyed the French Dip mostly plain without dipping into the ju so that should tell you something. Overall the food was pretty good, I feel like the portions could be better....I actually thought we would end up with leftovers but our fat asses ate all three of the entrees. The fries were forgettable, duck fat or not and service could have been a bit better, but it was a busy day so I'm not going to complain too much about it. Overall good experience and would come back again read more

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Visited on a Thursday around 1:30Pm and it was very quiet. Because we had our dog with us, we were seated in the covered patio next to the street. Given how dark the interior is, I think the patio is a better option, weather permitting. The place is really a restaurant that brews its own beer, which can be seen inside from viewing windows into the brew area. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and had some good recommendations on both food and beer. The food was tasty and paired well with our beer flight. All of the beer we tried was clean, tasted correct for the style and represented a creative range to satisfy most peoples preferences. They also have a full bar and a whiskey club. All things considered, it was a solid experience that we will visit again. read more

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More like 3.5 stars. We went for the first time during St Patrick's Day. It was obviously busy and there were some issues. We will go back and we enjoyed the time overall. There was live, Irish music that was fun. The food was good, but it took awhile to come out, and one entree had to go back to be cooked more. Our server also divulged at the end that it was her third day there. The manager took off one entree and apologized, so it was ok. read more

Taco Tuesday and Trivia Night starting at 6:30 PM with Quizmaster Zack. Parked at the garage/structure and walked over. Party of 3 for dinner, we didn't know beforehand about Trivia night but definitely joined in on the fun. Each table playing got a paper and pen for the 30 questions. The quiz master was mic'd up, and the speaker system was very good, even where we were in the breezeway past the restrooms. The 30 questions sort of had a theme, covering topics such as current events like the Super Bowl, the Grammy Awards, Groundhog Day, Lunar New Year (dragon and moon-based questions), tall mountains, centenarians, phobias, old wive's tales, Godzilla, oysters, 80's movie title anagrams, etc. It was neat to be able to play along while the bites came out. We had the scotch egg, reuben fries, garlic fries, chips and salsa (x2), large pretzel, and sodas. The pretzel was substantial and fluffy good, with cheese and mustard dips. I liked the Reuben fries, too. Team #triplethreat didn't do too shabby! Missed the 8-point last question, though. Hadn't been in since before Covid for a Friendsgiving, but we chose this spot since The Place was closed, and it did not disappoint at all! read more

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