The best place to watch a big Liverpool match in New York? You better believe it. This place is tiny compared to the 11th street bar let alone Carraghers. But the atmosphere here was amazing and LOUD. As we stumbled out at the end of a great game, throats hoarse from singing, a few well heeled park/south slopers were looking in thinking "What is this place?". It is not easy to create a space where that kind of an atmosphere can thrive. But these guys have done it. Of course, my experience is coloured by the fact that I went for a big game in a season where Liverpool are doing well. The beer is good, the banter good natured. A few more seats would have been ace, but where would you put it? I'll be back. read more

Bartender is on some kind of power trip. Asked for a water for my wife and a beer for myself. Felt fine. Asked us to leave? Gimme a break dude. Your bar is lame and no one is ever there and your music blows. Buh bye mate!!!! I'll go to the countless other bars in the neighborhood. Wanker! read more

Visited The Monro Pub on Sunday afternoon. With a great bartender and plenty of televisions, not a bad place to enjoy a few hours of sports. Quality: The Monro Pub is a solid dive bar. They have a nice mix of standard pub beers as well as some local options. They also have a short list of cocktails, which are made strong. Easy spot to park yourself and watch a game. Quantity: Solid pours. Value: $7-10 for Draft Beers. Ambiance: The Monro Pub is a dive bar located in Park Slope. It has a small outdoor area in front as well as a back patio, which was under construction during our visit. Inside they have a bar that stretches half the length of the bar and a few additional tables and high-tops. Several televisions, a jukebox, and some pinball machines provide entertainment. Crowd: A few other guests, definitely a place that draws a sports crowd. Service: Excellent and attentive bartender. Parking: Tough street parking. read more

Great service, great drinks, great ambiance. Lots of room and seating inside and in the backyard. Can't recommend enough. read more

The Monro Pub - Liverpool flag at monro pub - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm not really a pub person but this place is rad. Authentic Hot Toddys. Incredible new wave playlist. And a masterfully taxidermied squirrel that looks like its fucking a soccer ball. The bartender was super chill and threw out the perfect amount of talkativeness. My friend and I wanted to grab some quick, low-key drinks before a big dinner that evening, but mostly we wanted to get in out of the cold. At the time it was barely 40 degrees out and neither of us were dressed appropriately for the weather so the hot toddy sign on the bar was a welcome surprise. I'm never a whisky person but this hit the spot and I ended up getting two of them plus a bag of shrimp flavored potato chips that didn't taste like shrimp but were pretty good all the same. They seem to play a ton of 'football' on the 'tele' here, the walls are covered with cool band memorabilia, they have a small area out back when its warm, and a small table top game thing if you're into that, as my friend very much was. read more

Nice bartenders...on the surface. Spend a long night there, check the math on your tab - they'll add a few extra drinks. When you point it out, they'll say "sorry mate, tough to keep count when you've had a few". Will not be returning, take your money and friends elsewhere. read more

Cool , classic pub with friendly bartenders and Lagos back atmosphere . A couple of vintage video games , pinball and Tabs to watch sports . Very unpretentious, down to earth and strong drinks - great place for a drink read more

A buddy was in town recently and wanted to check out the Monro Pub on a Sunday morning to watch a Liverpool match (exhilarating 0-0 finish), as they are the official Liverpool pub in Brooklyn. I know basically nothing about soccer, but do know that I enjoy pubs like this, even at 10 AM while feeling rough after slamming approximately 97 beers the day before. To be honest, I would have thought the pub closed were I simply passing by, but we walked into a beehive of lively activity as people pregamed for the match. Atmosphere was solid, and I enjoyed how being inside the pub felt so independent from the outside world. After downing many Carlsbergs, we decided that our bodies needed some type of additional sustenance and ordered three pies: steak and cheese, chicken and vegetable, and the sausage roll. While they took nearly 45 minutes to be prepared as my friend fretted about how soon his flight was, they came out hot and tasty. We ate them so fast I couldn't decipher which one was my favorite, but I would order any of them again. I would gladly take Monro Pub as the official bar for my sports team. Good food, lots of beverages, great tv setup, and overall fun environment. read more

A pair of patrons at this bar asked my friends and i, randomly, what we do with our pubes. And when we told him, as four young women, that the question was totally inappropriate, we were told to leave the bar. The man who asked us about our pubes was not asked to leave. The bar tender who told us we needed to leave had a certain look about him. I could tell that he had never satisfied a sexual partner and as a result he was never fully satisfied himself. While i felt sad for him, the fact that be gave preference to an explicit pervert makes me feel nothing for him ultimately. Ill see u in hell yellow beanie. read more

Terrible experience. Was advised to sit outside and after we sat and were unattended for some times we were advised the seats are to close to another table and had to leave with no attempt to relocate us. Missed the Liverpool game read more

This is exactly what I've been missing in my life- a nice grounded, solid pub! Cozy atmosphere, couple of old men, mounted animal heads, friendly staff, the promise of crisps.... what more do you want. Also the bathrooms in this bar are shockingly clean and smell like cookies. read more

Generally good vibes at this dive-adjacent bar in South Slope. Get yourself a beer-and-shot special, or throw down some pickle backs before hitting the pinball machines. Low-key, mellow, dimly light. read more

Can't think of another bar in Park Slope nearly as cozy as The Monro. Dark. Intimate-ish. English brews (Boddingtons, Old Golden Hen, Newcastle Werewolf) and meat pies (the pork pie was actually fantastic), Ms. PacMan, tables at the back, football on the tellie, and friendly staff (I can think of one heartthrob in particular). I feel like aside from it's English leanings, it's as close as you can get to a cozy neighborhood pub in Park Slope. Prices are reasonable, though it's lacking a good Scotch selection for an Anglopub. I've never left The Monro without a solid buzz and a smile on my face. That should speak for itself. read more

The Monro Pub - Winter Cocktails, 2012 - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice and welcoming pub for an out of town Liverpool fan looking for somewhere to feel at home. Great and attentive bar staff, friendly locals. Spectacularly clean bathroom was a surprise. Nice little patio area out back. Knocked off one star because of the Guinness coming in 16oz glasses, rather than 20oz. read more

Very relaxed place with a cool crowd and great bartenders. Bathroom was clean! Shots are reasonably priced. Being reasonably consumed is another story... read more

I'm not gonna lie. . . . this was one of the best and most proper pours I've had on a beer in years. I regret now days later not getting a London Fuller's Pride and went with the Old Speckled Hen but it had that nice half an inch of creamy foam head that tasted like milk and not like the taps had gone bad. So this weekend a friend of mine was like 'I want to go out but only if it's for meat pies!' Literally. I wasn't about to travel to Williamsburg for a meat pie and a beer in the middle of the night and suddenly remembered coming here many moons ago. They still exist! Even though I feel like every other bar in Park Slope has rotated out over the years. Yay. They still sell meat pies for $6. I didn't eat one. But rest assured, my friend said this was the real deal and one of the more authentic steak and cheese meat pies. They also sell British brand crisps. Really low key pub and wasn't too filled with people. They also apparently air the Walking Dead on Sunday nights (for all those that still are hanging on with the show). read more

Started going to this bar for Liverpool games because I'm a huge fan and it has quickly become my favorite spot bar in town for all things awesome. My wife and I try to make it to weekend morning Liverpool games as often as possible (even though she somehow became an Everton fan, thanks to her mild obsession w/ Tim Howard). We've even taken our infant son to the bar for some Liverpool games and they and the rest of the patrons are as welcoming as we could have possibly hoped for. A few months ago for my wife's birthday, I was struggling to find a perfect fun local spot that could hold our entire roving group of maybe 16 mostly-Manhattan-ites. I was initially resistant to coming here because I didn't want to drag my wife and all of her / our friends to MY local soccer / Liverpool bar on HER birthday but we ended up here anyways and it ended up being SO MUCH FUN! Everyone had an insanely good time and Vinny, the owner, was totally awesome to us...the chip flavors alone kept all my friends talking for a few weeks afterwards (lamb & mint?!). Cannot speak highly enough about this place. 5 stars all day. read more

The Monro Pub - Fun chip flavors (aka "crisps" in British-speak) - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ok this place is cute. It's obviously not an authentic English pub but it's no slouch either. Had decent chicken pies for lunch with a couple of pints. Decor is a reminder of the U.K. Courtyard is spacious and welcoming. The bartender was sweet and attentive. I was able to charge my phone at the bar and as we were leaving it started to pour. We had one umbrella between two of us and the bartender gave us an extra one that had been left behind by patrons. I Brooklyn multiple times throughout the year and if I lived there this would be a spot that I'd consider my local. read more

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Monro Pub made me feel a slight nostalgia for my time spent abroad in England. I was super excited to see Fuller's ESB on tap along with some other popular European favorites. The bar is cozy and has plenty to do; it has screenings for popular tv shows, a pac man arcade game, and a patio area in the back. Also, Monro's is open really late. Like way past my bed time, so I have no clue how late exactly. read more

Great bar, nice vibe and always an enjoyable experience! Drinks are solid and the bartenders, especially Yara, are knowledgeable and welcoming. Try the blue Monday! read more

By far the best barmen, service and LFC atmosphere in NYC Don't serve food FYI #NYWA read more

Not a big place, but they have booths that can easily fit 4 or maybe even more. They've got a ton of beer options, including cheap buckets of beer. They also have Yahtzee! What else do you need when you have a place to sit, a bucket of beer, and Yahtzee? Nothing. The answer is you do not need anything. If I lived closer, Monro and I would be BFFs. read more

This is a new-ish, Anglo pub with a decidedly "Scouse"(1) leaning. Dark wood interior, some low lighting, bar in the front, tables in the back (including a seated Ms. Pac Man video console!), and a garden patio in the rear. I came in at an off-time, so it was very quiet. They have Boddington's on tap, so that was a win for me right off the bat. Friendly bar keep and fair prices. Premier League matches were on all the TV sets, so it would appear this is also a good spot to catch some footy, but proceed with caution if you're from Manchester (2). (1) The dialect, accent, and pride of those hailing from Liverpool, England. (2) Liverpool's fiercest and most detested rival. read more

***This here review is kind of a big deal ... it marks #300. I've been reserving this spot for some time now. Merry Christmas to The Monro Pub, enjoy!*** Let me preface this review by saying this: I've been to a lot of bars. A lot of bars in both Park Slope and in South Slope bars to be precise. What is my point you ask? My point is this: They're all the same. Same lousy bartenders who really want to be anywhere but there, same disgusting tiny bathrooms, same creepishly dimly lit interiors... Who needs that? Not I. The Monro is different. It's a goddamn pub. There are no frills*. It's cozy, it's comfy**. Go there twice and you'll never be forgotten. Because that's how the bartenders are there. They don't forget you. Bring a date. Get cozy & listen to Vinny or Charlie's ridiculous accents that you can barely understand. Laugh, embrace it. Look to your right, look to your left... I guarantee if you spend a little time and open up you'll leave there with a few more friends than you came with. I know I have. You can choose to admire or ignore the taxidermy adorning the walls, but I find them particularly charming depending on the holiday. Especially creepy during Halloween, festive during Christmas season, and lovey dovey during the month of February. Whatever you do though - do not forget to make a trip to the bathroom. Seriously, this bar touts the finest looking/smelling & cleanliest bathrooms in all of NYC bars. Show up on a Saturday or Sunday morning when Liverpool is playing. Order a coffee (or a beer) either way you won't be judged. Just don't cheer for the wrong side or you may have to answer to the loyal Liverpool fans who just crawled out of bed, un-showered and unkempt, just to support their beloved Reds. Show up on a Tuesday with a group of your brightest friends and secure a booth early...because the trivia there is not only fun & challenging, but extremely popular among the Park Slope crowd. I've basically withdrawn myself from Tuesday nights entirely because I do not enjoy the feelings of inadequacy I have after securing the minimum amount of points possible round after round. The crowd is eclectic to say the least. But I've come to find that the better bars along 5th Avenue tend to go along those lines. I appreciate the different age groups melding together and getting along over a pint or two. It definitely gives the place more of a neighborhood feel. You never feel out of place there (compared to the hipster spots nearby). The draught beer is your everyday Euro selection, for the most part***. Weihenstephan, Blackthorn (cider), Guinness, Boddingtons, Belhaven, etc.. Honestly, I prefer their bottled selection instead. They rotate special selections quite often and I've learned to appreciate that. The well-crafted cocktails are pretty delicious too - and the pours are always generous. --- *Unless you count that sweet pinball machine in the back of the bar. Oh, and the numerous board games stacked up near the jukebox. Or the fact that you get a sweet game of Cards Against Humanity going on any given night. **That may change a bit when they finally open up that sweet backyard. ***Thank God they have finally added some good 'Murican beers to their selection. I hear they even got Sly Fox Christmas Ale on tap. read more

The bartenders were so sweet, friendly and know how to make a drink. Had some awesome chips, and the prices are great! A nice gem to the area! P.S. The bathrooms are so freakin nice!!!!!!!!! Happy Hour from 4-8...can't beat that! Good beer selection as well. Update...meet the owners the other day...so nice! read more

A bar without pretense in the best way possible. Good properly priced beer selection. Jackalope horn taxidermy. The owner is British. They have crumpets. The bartenders aren't aloof hipsters. A welcome change on 5th. Try the Belgian beer in the tropicalé style tall-boy can. $4 bucks or so and comes with a pineapple wedge. Little, yellow, different. read more

I came here last night with a bunch of friends and had a blast. We took advantage of the stack of games and played Scrabble for a while before switching to Uno. I was also pretty happy with the beer selection. When the other girls in my group and I decided it was time to take a shot and couldn't figure out what we wanted after learning that they were out of Fireball, the bartender was super friendly and helpful (and suggested we try some maple syrup flavored alcohol... I forget what it was called but it was really delicious and we all loved it. Way to go bartender lady!) Not only that, but the music playing was also AWESOME and we definitely couldn't help but sing along to some long-time favorites that came on. The bathrooms were also SUPER clean, which definitely earned The Monro a whole bunch of bonus points in my book! Between the great staff, the laid-back/cool/awesome pub atmosphere, the clean bathrooms, and the beer selection, I'd definitely come back-- I really can't think of any complaints about this place. Besides, I didn't get to try a meat pie this time, and that seems like something that definitely needs to happen. read more

Randomly stopped in here after doing some Christmas shopping and fell in love with this place! It is dimly lit, romantic lighting, and the bar is just straight up awesome. There are arcade machines around and plenty of tables in the back. Bartender was awesome and the drinks are great, one of the best Moscow Mules I have ever had. Did not get to spend too much time here, but would love to come back. read more

The Monro Pub - Amazing bar! Love the vibe here - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

"Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go, Where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same You wanna be where everybody knows Your name." YES...it's that kind of place! That's all I got to say about that. read more

There's a stretch of 5th Ave that has seen a lot of openings and re-openings of pubs and other nightlife joints. The Monro had kinda slid in between these physically. In fact I've been walking by it for a couple of weeks. All the pubs of 5th Ave. are promoting drink specials. I was drawn in by the promise of British treats. Scotch Eggs. Meat Pies. Are they serious? Yes they are. It's owned by a former Liverpudlian so there's definitely an English theme to the place, but not over-the-top like other pubs. This place is more sleek and modern, and very compact. You come here for a conversation, not to sit quietly in a corner. Great staff as well :) I shall return for a drink and meat pie. read more

I don't require much of my bar experience. I need booze, a seat, and a bartender that cares I'm alive. This place had none of the booze I wanted. Come on, Ketel on the rocks is not a ridiculous request. I had a seat. The bartender was a doucehbag. He made fun of me, and argued with everything I said, even though the first thing out of my mouth, verbatim, was: HEY, WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS PLACE LOOKS COOL. But, I hear he has since been fired for being a dick. read more

Every time I decide to go out drinking in the Slope I always end up at the Monro Pub, and let me tell you it is a pretty awesome spot. The staff is super friendly and even open to drink mixing suggestions, they have board games and it's never over or under crowded, always just enough people to have a good time. I still remember the first time I visited this bar, it was almost a year ago and they were in fact playing porn of some sort on their TVs, like old school porn, hilarious. If you haven't visited this bar you must at least once to play one of their fun board games, see whatever they decide to display on their tvs or to just have a good drink, it sure isn't going to disappoint. read more

Cool bar with some great beers on tap and available in bottles. Bartender Vinny is nice and willing to educate on beers. Comfy decor and trivia night was funny with their MC, Tom. Will return for a beer and watch good sports on their TVs. read more

The meat pies are outstanding, as well as the chips they have there. The owners are two of the nicest people you could meet. Being a LFC (Liverpool Football Club) supporter, I always get along with them. They also have the occasional special guest bartender, which are usually members of local legendary NYC punk bands. Did I mention the fancy bathrooms? No? Well they're fancy, and a much welcome change from the typical gross bathrooms you can find around the city's bars. read more

I think the happy hour changed to 4-7, but a great addition to the south Slope that lets me indulge in a habit of my British youth of eating a cold pork pie while supping a beer. The also have Pickled Onion Monster Munch - life is good. The bar tenders are great, and the pub has a nice, clean atmosphere with a good selection of brews. Being ran by fellow Brits, I hope they'll put an emphasis on showing football (soccer...) games, it'd be great to have a soccer bar close to home. And Hockey in the off-season. Yes. Edit: Happy hour is still 4-8, I was thinking of Skylark a few doors down. read more

Very friendly bartenders, good beer selection, great ambience. I always enjoy trying out the many excellent brews poured by Monroe's excellent staff. Good stable of beer with one tap rotating. Good prices Good people, Good times. read more

Love this place the moment I walked in. Warm atmosphere where the bartender welcomed us. Beer was good and pies were amazing! If you like soccer and a warm cozy environment this is the place. read more

The Monro Pub - Amazing chicken and leek pie with hardcore IPA Brew Dog. Highly recommend. - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You know what I like about it? It's freaking cheap by today's standards. $3 for a bud light bottle? or whatever. TV's that don't over power the bar area. People and bar tender that are cool and actually talking. Pinball machines. (hard to choose between Iron Man and Living Dead) There are a smattering of bars in this area, and this one stands out. read more

I had such a good time here the other night with my friends. It was a last minute thing and they were already deep into their third and fourth drinks but I stopped by anyway. All I ask is that a bartender help me when I can't pick a beer and the nice girl behind the bar assisted me in finding something delicious. All hell broke loose when someone started buying alt. rock songs from the jukebox from when I was in high school. Angsty drunk singing had by all = a real good time. read more

Did I go on an off night? Not sure. I was excited to check out this new-ish bar a few blocks from me, in a stretch of 5th Ave that has seen more and more new bars open. I liked their swirly outside signage, their British pub atmosphere, the solid selection of beers on tap, promise of meat pies, and a good happy hour from 4-8. The night I went though, all I wanted was a beer at the bar on a weeknight. The lights in the bar were on a little too bright and the bartender was not very friendly and rather surly (maybe it was the one who got fired). I'll definitely give it another chance, but not even close to 4 or 5 stars, when you can just walk to Skylark or Prospect or Owl Barn or Commonwealth instead. read more