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

A true pub - heavy on beverage choices and light on food ones! Welcoming and sharp staff. Saw a FIFA semifinal here in a great crowd.

This is a great establishment. The pot pies are to die for. The low lights and quiet surroundings make it very relaxing. A great place to come to when trying to escape the usual sports bar atmosphere. Oh by the way, they do have tv's and a juke box read more

Great place to enjoy a drink and watch a game. The bartender was helpful and friendly and the place had a good crowd without being too loud or overwhelming because there was plenty of space. Nice beer selection without an overwhelming list--about 8 on tap with an additional 10 or so in bottles. I like that they serve snack food; I had the sausage roll and it was a perfect light lunch. read more

I'm not sure why I waited so long to check out the Monro, considering I could walk there from my apartment in the amount of time it takes to brush my teeth. Not that I would brush my teeth right before drinking beer; that'd taste weird. But the point is, for South Slopers, it's a convenient and often overlooked bar. Maybe it's because it advertises itself as a European soccer bar (or it did when it first opened). Having spent some time in European soccer bars, I know that they are a) fun and b) not for the faint of heart. Monro has a good number of draught and bottled beers, some pinball, and giant booths. If you're with a beer-drinking group, this might be a fun place to spend an hour. It looks tiny from the outside, but like so many NY spots, it's long and narrow on the inside. I wasn't hugely impressed with the service (bartenders seemed more interested in chatting with their regulars - because this is a place that has hardcore regulars) but then again, I don't look like a big football fan. In either the American or European sense. read more

I absolutely love this place. Authentic Liverpool pub right here in Brooklyn. Nice beer selection, friendly staff, and seriously fun decor. I came with some friends for a Halloween party and it did not disappoint! Killer themed cocktails, great d.j, and who doesn't love a fog machine?! And when it gets warmer, you have to kick back a couple pints in the backyard. It's absolutely lovely! read more

Ok beer prices. Good atmosphere. Food is overpriced and blah, if you like small frozen dinners cooked in a microwave oven at the bar than this is the place for you. Highly doubt we will be returning. The staff was nice though. read more

+++ Staff is super friendly. Really good atmosphere; laid back but well kept and casual. CLEAN BATHROOMS!! They have cider! Juke box with really good music. PACMAN Attractive staff! My husband thinks the owner/bartender with the tattoo sleeve is a stud! Trivia night & Open Mic Night. The pies are so delicious. Victorian Lemonade - TRY IT!! Also, I have invited and met up with around 20 people here and it was a perfect space for it (for drinkers and non-drinkers). Even if you don't drink, there is plenty of space and tons of delicious snacks, so you don't feel left out hanging with your drinking friends. The seating is varied - with really large booths that fit fat folks and taller tables with high seating. read more

My first impression of this place was awesome!!!. I wandered into Monroe after picking up some produce at the farmers market in Park Slope on a lazy Sunday afternoon . The bartender was super cool and the drinks were decent. I really enjoyed the garden but it was kind of cold so we brought the party back inside the bar. A huge Plus was the throwback table top-style arcade so that you can sit, sip and talk trash while you beat your peers at Pac-Man/Donkey Kong/Centipede/Galaga, etc. It also looks like they have specialty/game nights. I'll be back! read more

The Monro Pub - I'm loving this donkey kong/ centipede/wait for it.....PAC MAN arcade!!! - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of the few bars here in the US that is a football (yes, I refuse to call it soccer) bar. While it doesn't support my team, they did have Iron Maiden's official beer, the Trooper. That alone seals the deal for me read more

I live this place! I love the vibe, the people, the music. the prices... They have great drinks & food selection! This is definitely the place to hung out! read more

Wondeful british pub, with the best owners a local could ask for. They play all the games at all times.

Random night led me here and I was not disappointed. Cozy and friendly. I live close enough where I would put this on my list of neighborhood bars to come back to. Solid deals and staff. I'm sure I will be back next time I am on 5th Ave. read more

I visited this bar last week with a friend of karaoke. The bartenders were friendly and courteous. The cocktails were well mixed and economical in price. Karaoke was very enjoyable. Very good song selections and sound system. The restroom was clean and well lit. The vibe was very pleasant. I would visit the Munro Pub again. read more

This is a great unpretentious neighborhood bar. Came in on NYE for celebrating - they provided decorative hats, horns, and champagne. And they have strongbow on tap, yippee!!! Seems like a great place to watch soccer and to unwind after a long day. Want to try the snacks some time. They also have fun events like trivia, story-telling nights, board games, and "Walking Dead" watches. This pub was recently rated best bar in Park Slope by TimeOut magazine for 2014. read more

Great selection of British & European beers & ales at VERY reasonable prices. Breaks with the standard Slope's pub selection. In keeping with the British theme, the pub fare includes several excellent individual pies (Shepherd's, Pork, Chicken Tikka, Beef). The barkeeps are friendly, funny and non-pretentious. The extended Happy "Hour' (4-8 pm) is a great value offering a $1 off all drinks and features a Pie & Pint special for a mere 8 bucks!. read more

I love the Monro, especially the amazing owners. This is the kind of bar you want to go to every night because they really go out of their way to make sure you are having a great time. I love their beer, food, pub quiz, bingo, soccer games, breaking bad night.....I could go on and on. Run don't walk to the Monro and experience it for yourself. read more

It's a small place with decent beers at decent prices. Don't bother ordering the pies as they're not made fresh. Nice spot though!

Cozy little spot. Love the taxidermy. And meat pies - who doesn't love meat pies?? Also, ya gotta love a place with two happy hours. Victorian Lemonade will be my new summer drink. Yum. read more

The Monro Pub - Pubs Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I just wrote a review calling the Commonwealth the best bar in the neighborhood, and then I remembered my soft spot for The Monro. This place actually has the friendliest bartenders of them all, I love the dark wood and the great music, and they have trivia night and various popular TV show watching events (i.e. Mad Men!). They also have a really good beer selection, and they don't care if you bring pizza in from next door. And they have one pinball machine: The Addams Family, one of the best games of all time! read more

Really fabulous place. I'm an admitted anglophile in some respects, but I really just love this cozy bar. The Monro is a long and narrow pub, typical of the South Slope scene, with board games, a table-console with Pacman and Galaga, and some other arcade games. The musics was late 90s/early 2000s classic and the bartenders were incredibly nice and chatty. The menu is solid British fare, with a few drinks I've rarely had since visiting the UK, particularly Hobgoblin. Also British was the fact that The Monro offers beer cocktails, which I adore. The standard cocktails and mixed drinks stood out in particular, which I had not expected -- I highly recommend The Thorn! I'll update this with a report on the snacks soon enough, but I liked that they had the full array of Walkers crisps. Yum yum. read more

Liverpool bar. I mean, a seriously Liverpool bar in Park Slope. There are actual fans that come here to watch the games. I'm pretty sure all (or, many) of the bartenders are from England or somewhere awesome. read more

Hands down my favorite bar. The atmosphere is always enjoyable, the drinks are amazing, and the vast mix of customers always makes it fun. Add a great jukebox, pinball, British snacks, and you just can't lose. Make sure you try the Victorian Lemonade, it's my personal favorite!! read more

Go to this UK themed bar! The bartenders are nice, the drinks are good, and there has always been a positive vibe when I've gone in there.

Excellent British pub in the South Slope, and worth the schlep from Manhattan. As previous reviews stated: Fab owners, friendly bartender, awesome drinks (and two types of English cider!) and kick-ass meat pies (have the chicken mushroom with the Branston pickle). The space is clean, comfy and has a warm inviting ambiance-- and truly the restrooms are the nicest I've seen in any pub! Wide music selection, from classic punk to Brit pop available. They have a pub quiz night on Tuesdays and play all major football (read: soccer) matches from the UK and beyond. Definitely a keeper. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Spent a great afternoon with friends having great drinks and a much needed meat and potato pie. A friendly barkeeper, clean and neat environment and music at the perfect level to enjoy but not hinder conversation. I'll be back for sure. read more

Love the place, I do not go to bars to drink...I go to a bar for the bartenders and The Monro Pub has good one's. you never feel like you are alone or and outcast. The owners shake your hand and ask if your having a good time... and mean it! All you need to do is go in one time and you know you found a place you will go back to. This is as close as you are going to get to a true PUB on this side of the pond. JOB WELL DUN read more

Was visiting with some fellow Liverpool supporters for the QPR match. Great space, easy to find off the train, and reasonable prices. Unfortunately they were out of pies, but pointed us in the direction of other food which we could bring in. All in all, great pub, good service, and good music post match. read more

A favorite local bar. Nice people and cheap drinks with lots of choices. Great pinball machine and friendly vibe. Sweet little place with nice dark lighting and lots of seating. read more

Sundays here are the best days to go in my mind. They will play The Walking Dead with volume and everyone who shows up gets into it and it feels like an extension of your living room. Its a clean and friendly place with evens happening mostly every night during the week. The drinks are relatively cheap and its in a great neighborhood. For a while I would travel the 45 minutes it would take to get there weekly. Good place to get drunk and then stumble down the street to get a great burrito. read more

Really nice and friendly bartender. She provided good drink recommendations. Music and atmosphere were chill.

Hands down, best pub in Park Slope. Great decor, awesome drinks selection and one the friendliest bartenders around. Stop by, you won't regret it. read more

Friends brought me here while visiting in Brooklyn and after 30 min I was hooked. Atmosphere is awesome, friendly staff and a really cool mix of patrons. Needless to say we stopped in here every night. Definitely try the Super Sangria if available.. The owner makes it and it's delicious! read more

Wow this place is friggin awesome the food is great awesome drinks and the girl at the bar I think her name is Clara or Yara. She is delicious!!! read more

i cannot say enough about this great British pub from the beer to the food to the owner's. If eight different imported beers on tap isn't" enough they have Strongbow cider which i haven t seen anywhere?. Also if the beer doesn't" make you want to go its worth going for the pub snacks alone, they have real British Walkers prawn cocktail crisps as well as traditional British crumpets. Also they have two flat screen TVs so you can watch soccer and all other sporting events you can handle. Last but not least they have an outstanding Jukebox so get yourself down to the Monro grab a pint and take in a slice of British culture i promise you you will not be disappointed. read more

Great drink specials and a friendly atmosphere! I can't think of a better place to watch a soccer game in park slope!

My neighborhood local for a while now! I found it shortly after they opened and keep coming back. Great beers, pies, and even met my girlfriend there! Staff is awesome and I recommend this place to everyone! read more

Awesome park slope bar. Great vibes, drinks and bartenders. I arrived pretty late into the night but look forward to trying the food next time. read more

There's nothing particularly special about this bar but for some reason I absolutely love it and always have a great time when I go there. One of my favorites in Brooklyn. read more

Great little place. Bartender was friendly and made me a perfect drink with just a few directions of what I liked. Very clean! I would come back! read more