Went to the Bishop Arts (Oak Cliff) location with 2 friends. At 6:30 pm on a Thursday in August 2026. The free next door parking lot was full. Found parking on street. Dark, noisy pub atmosphere inside. All small round counter-height and 4-top square tables inside were occupied. Although they had misters on over the patio tables; it was too hot (100F+) to sit on those outdoor tables. Plenty of small outdoor tables unoccupied at 6:30 pm. No host/hostess was present but a couple of waitresses came to start us with drinks. Draft and other beer, wine and alcohol choices were available. Guinness of course. All 3 of us ordered the fish (cod) and chips plate for our dinners. The 2 piece plate $14, the 3 piece plate $17. The large plank fries ( chips) were great. They were cooked crisp and served hot. Excellent, beer-battered and generous-sized, chunky cod pieces. Best fish n chips ever! I didn't check out the restroom. Trivia night was being played. The microphone was difficult to discern. Plenty of ambient noise from the tables and bar stools made it practically impossible to hear the conversations at our small and intimate table. I will return (with earplugs) perhaps to try their Kuby's sourced German plate. Definitely will be back when I crave an excellent fish n chips. read more

The Old Monk - The 3 piece fish n chips plate I enjoyed. Really noteworthy tartar sauce with capers. - Pubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Food is usually good, drinks are usually good, service is almost always not great. Love the location, enjoy the vibe, and again, the food is pretty tasty. But be prepared for your table to be ignored, drinks to be made incorrectly, and glassware to be dirty. I feel bad because I worked service industry for 10+ years, but after multiple meh to bad experiences, I decided it was time to share. Hopefully this location can get it together, but I think I'll be braving traffic for the Henderson location from now on. read more

Great spot for a quick drink and small bite! I stopped by Old Monk for a fast drink and snack before an event and enjoyed my time. Service was attentive and friendly! I got the Ancho Chile Margarita, which was perfectly spicy and tangy! I also got the Frites, which came with three types of aiolis (the bourbon aioli is sooo good!). The portion was large, so it's perfect to share! Will definitely be back in the future! read more

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Came for a Sunday brunch on a rainy cool day. Started with the Bloody Mary and it was great. Good level of spice without being overpowering or bland. Food wise the chicken sandwich was good. Juicy and flavorful. The seafood chowder was good I've had better but this one was stilll pretty good. read more

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We've come here twice now and The Old Monk is already one of our favorite Bishop Arts restaurants! I'll start off by complimenting our server, Savoiya. She is super-friendly, high energy and and just an overall beautiful person (she recognized us on our 2nd visit too!) The food here is 100% solid pub fare with huge portions at good prices. The sliders (4 of em!) were well balanced with a nice slice of pickle along w the cheese, bacon and beef. The shoestring fries that came w the dish were good as well. But those fries pale in comparison to the steak fries in the fish and chips. Some of those fries had that super crispy texture when the oil gets perfectly absorbed by the potato surface (almost translucent). My description doesn't do it justice unless you know what I'm talking about. The fish is fantastic as well, and the tartar sauce is chock full of capers (that's good). This is a must-order if you come here. The board is also outstanding, and comes with a bratwurst and knockwurst, a couple of nice soft pretzel (rolls?). You also get to select an item from the cheese board list, and some sauerkraut and mustard ensures that the entire board is covered. The sausages are from Kuby's so of course they're delicious. Good beer selection and for HH during the week, cocktails are only $7 (the espresso martini is tasty!) read more

Food and service were amazing. Love the world cup menu and the atmosphere. Staff was fabulous read more

The Old Monk - Pubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We stopped in here during happy hour and enjoyed the patio on a great night. A great establishment in the bishop arts district they have a nice bar and patio area. The vibe is great and they have wonderful fish and chips. I got an old fashioned and it was delicious and strong. A wonderful neighborhood Irish pub with multiple locations Dallas. read more

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Ya know, I really wish I got the bartenders name. She was a gem of a bartender. We've been a few times at the tables but it was my birthday so we went in right at 3:00 and I ordered a house margarita and a miller lite. She asked if we wanted to order anything. I said I was curious about the seafood chowder. She said it is really good, so I ordered just a cup. Just to try it out. OMG! It was one of the best chowders I have ever had. It had everything wonderful in it. Potatoes, carrots minced, cod chunks, shrimp chunks, salmon chunks, and other vegetables. Also, in the $5.00 cup, it also had a mussel. All I can say is the next time we're there, I'm ordering a bowl as my meal! I've also tried their French onion soup and it's excellent. Our granddaughter orders the chicken tenders. They are so good that I would bet it would be very hard to find a place that served them better. They are SO good. Prices are extremely reasonable. The Old Monk is the place to be for a really good, satisfying meal. Plus their happy hour is fantastic. read more

The Old Monk - Excellent seafood chowder - Pubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Fantastic atmosphere. Perfect service. Great for food, drinks, and socializing. Are you thirsty? Old Monk. Are you hungry? Old Monk. Are you lonely? Old Monk. Are you carb deprived? Old Monk. Are you sad? Old Monk. Old Monk is where you need to hang out to be cool, hip and have a better day. Great food selections. Fastest wait staff I've ever had. Really calming and enjoyable old school pub. Go. Now. read more

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Great service. Our waitress was kind and attentive. We met a friend there who lives around the corner and swears by this place. He was not wrong. The place is fairly new to the neighborhood but feels like it's always been there. Great seating both inside and outside. Food was delicious. Food we ordered: eggs Benedict, Old Monk burger, mixed greens chicken salad, grilled chicken sandwich. We didn't have drinks from the bar but will next time we're in town. read more

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So glad to have an Old Monk closer to home. 2nd location is great! Same vibe as the first one on Henderson. Food quality is just as amazing. Service is equally friendly and professional. Front and back patios are kid and dog friendly A couple TVs for sports fans but def not a sports bar Private parking lot as well as street parking. Great addition to the neighborhood! read more

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We've always been a fan of The Old Monk! Now we normally stay closer to the Henderson side which is closer for us but we've heard great things about the Bishop location so we decided to check it out. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. A special shoutout to the manager, Jane, for being so welcoming and making sure everything was perfect. You can really tell they care about their customers and creating a great atmosphere. So many people seemed to be regulars there which means they're doing everything right to keep people coming back. I personally can't wait to come back and watch the World Cup matches there -- soccer, great food/great service and cold beer! If you have a chance, walk next door to Kilmacs! The outdoor area is stunning and their craft cocktails are all immaculately made. No doubt a great job from the Old Monk family, once again! read more

First visit to The Old Monk was better than expected. The fish & chips were classic, crispy and FRESH! Lightly battered and the chips ("steak" fries) were sooo crispy, fresh and perfect. A very enjoyable dish. The spicy chicken sandwich was also tasty. Another thing was that they have French Onion soup at the pub...and it was VERY good. This has been difficult to find in Dallas and I am always happy when there is a good French Onion on the menu! Cocktails were fun & tasty and the pub atmosphere was on point. read more

YOOO! What's good baby birds...Sid was my server and she was bang bang like Shaniya Twain on a choo choo train!!!! She got me the best food and drinks And that's on Betty Crocker! Cuhhhh mom! read more

The Old Monk - Pubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Happy that they made an oak cliff location. Pretty much what you would expect if you've been to the Henderson location. Amazing service, great food. Prices could be better but they gotta pay rent somehow. Clean restrooms, amazing back and front patio. read more

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A+ Food and service. To me, The Londoner had the best fish and chips. No more. The Londoner needs to be closed (by the health department ). The new sheriff in town is The Old Monk. The Old Monk has been around for years, but they just opened a new place in oak cliff. Same lack of decent parking. But that's canceled out by the excellent food and service. They hire the most polite and attentive staff that you'll meet. The menu is simple. I am a fan of the Fish and Chips. It's superb. I get the 3 piece. I'm a big guy, but I have never been able to finish more than 2.25 pieces of a 3 piece fish and chips. But I get it anyway. This is a great restaurant. They do everything perfect. The parking is not great. Everything else is a 10 out of 10! read more

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Food was really delicious in the ambience is nice. We'd love to come here and sit on the patio. The martinis on Thursdays are seven dollars and very tasty would also recommend the pepper smash. read more

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Y'all I have love for the old monk, I have held many a birthdays, frequented happy hours, and even used it as a first date spot when I was younger. Needless to say I have been going to the original one up north for over a decade, have been to this new location more times than I can count all with experiences that aligned with my love of the original location. THEN last night my partner and I were going for a late dinner and my goodness I am in disbelief with the food quality. We ordered, the pretzels, fish & chips, and the turkey club. 1. fish & chips - Our experience aligned 100% with Todd N. Completely overcooked and greasy, my partner took a bite and left it 0/10 2.Pretzels what the heck is going on with the cheese?!? It looked watered down and tasted of nothingness. Pretzels were still good 4/10 3. Turkey club - I swear by this sandwich it has never let me down but last night...even it was a mere 5.5/10. The bread wasn't toasted and the fries tasted 3 hours old. I left half of it. Obviously something is going on in the kitchen and I hope they get it fixed soon. Regretfully, KT read more

My wife and I went in to have dinner and ordered the fish and chips. The server was Real nonchalant and not into it. . Then we get our food and the fish was overcooked and extremely greasy. Dry greasy overcooked fish and breading. The peace my wife did try and eat she had to take a napkin and roll the fish around in to get it to where it was even edible. We live right down the street from there and had been wanting to go and try them out. It's usually pretty busy, but we picked a time when they were not. So we figured the food and service would be a little more up to par. We would have said something to the server, but by the way she was disengaged was a turnoff. We paid and left. I don't know if the grease was old or just cooked too long. My wife didn't even want to take the leftovers home. Super disappointed. read more

The Old Monk - The greasy overcooked fish. - Pubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I've been coming here since the open. I always go thru the bar for service but the waitstaff is still goat on checking on you if you are in a different seating area! The food is amazing and I love that they have a proper Guinness pour everytime!!!!! I love the warm lighting with all the exposed brick as well! Super inviting bar restaurant read more

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If you're searching for a cozy, authentic pub look no further. From the moment you step inside, this gem wraps you in its warm embrace with its rustic wooden interiors, lively atmosphere, and the unmistakable hum of cheerful conversations. The drink selection is stellar--expect perfectly poured Guinness pints, a wide array of Irish whiskeys, and creative cocktails with a Gaelic twist. The food? Pure comfort. The true magic of this pub, however, is the people. The bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable, and quick with a laugh. Whether you're here for a casual pint, a family dinner, or a late-night celebration,The Old Monk offers something special. It's not just a place to eat or drink; it's an experience that stays with you long after you've left. I'll definitely be back--and I'm bringing friends! So happy to have the #1 bar from my 20's open a location in my neighborhood! read more

Food was good service was nice I recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. I was a bit let down when the recommendation from the waiter was just one of the burgers lol the fish and chips are really good the batter is tasty! read more

We've gone to Both Old Monk locations. Our favorite is the Bishop Arts location. Faith is usually our server. She's FANTASTIC! Always smiling. The fish and chips are award winning! Huge bar, 2 nice patios, delicious food. We are hooked! read more

Great service and atmosphere, food is amazing every time! A regular place to visit :)

Love, love, it here. The atmosphere is amazing. The staff is super friendly. The food is always so yummy. So happy they're in the cliff.

Staff is amazing and they love my puggy boy. I always get the Hendricks Gin and Tonic it just hits different here read more

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HANNAH!! Best service ever and she's actually hilarious lmao ask for her! Will be back soon

Love coming here for happy hour which is Monday through Friday 3-7 PM. Its casual atmosphere is the perfect spot to grab drinks after a long day at work! There is a parking lot immediately adjacent to it but it is small but I usually am able to find street parking without issue if the lot is full. Cocktails are only $7 during happy hour and are delicious and not to sweet! My favorite drink orders are the mezcal mangito and the pineapple smash. There are also plenty of food options but those are not included in the happy hour. I got the Belgium Style Steamed Mussels. It tasted fine but nothing special. Service was slow when we came here for Friday evening but our server was so sweet and gave great drink recommendations! Would highly recommend this place if you're in the neighborhood and are looking to stop for a drink! read more

So happy to have Old Monk in the neighborhood now!! The back patio vibes were immaculate, food was delicious, beer was cold, and service was fantastic! We look forward to supporting the new location! read more

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Slow service almost every time I have been there. Food is decent and their drinks are good but the servers always take forever. It took us 20 minutes to get our check after we finished our meal, literally no server in sight. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood! Awesome happy hour, attentive and kind staff, and excellent food/drinks.

Jay is amazing!!! My husband and I came in to check it out and were not disappointed. He took care of us all night. read more

The Old Monk - Pubs Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Had dinner here tonight for the first time. Table of 4, 7:00 pm Saturday night. Dined outside in the back. Indoors is extremely loud. Food was great. Fish & chips - Amazing!! Other entrees were the vegetarian burger, grilled chicken sandwich & a cheeseburger. Drinks were perfect. We REALLY needed napkins & some water. Otherwise a 5 experience. Will be back. read more

When I'm craving Fried mushrooms, I come here. The veggie Reuben was everything! My server Emyli was so sweet and attentive. I just love it here. read more

Very much like the O.G. Old Monk, but slightly different clientele. Same excellent selection of food and drinks. The bartender even made a hot Irish Coffee for me even though it was out of season. Indoor and outdoor seating. Authentic ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

A most glorious addition to the Bishop Arts area! The only aspect that Old Monk will soon find out to be to their detriment is the fact they don't allow children in past 6pm. Oak Cliff is incredibly family-centric. A much different area and culture than their other location by SMU. This location will suffer a bit due to that rule but we're hopeful they will see that. Outside of that the atmosphere is comfortable and is a near copy of their location off of Henderson which we love. The food and portions is that of a king's feast! Cheers to Old Monk. We're happy you landed here. read more

faith cool. music kinda bunk and repetitive. but like also five stars. would love an ellie goulding radio. c'mon chief. use your nog and pick better music. people are dynamic. pick better tunes bro. read more

Their drinks and environment were top notch. 10/10 all around. This is the first real oak cliff professional establishment, it's been a long time coming! Thank you old monk! read more