Monarch Tavern

As one of the oldest licensed establishments in the city, it’s more than just a bar—it’s a landmark! Whether you’re a college student, construction worker, artist, or fashion model, everyone feels like royalty at The Monarch!

8 / 10
74
ratings
  • Phone

    (416) 531-5833

  • Website

    themonarchtavern.com

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  • Type

    Dive Bar

Address

12 Clinton St Toronto ON M6J 2N8 Canada

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa)
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 26


Keywords:

karaoke woodford barbecue sandwiches casual pool tables Southern food good for groups authentic beer cheese sports
Felicity Mould

Honestly such a great place off the beaten path. Amazing Lauren free menu and awesome bourbon/rye selection. Staff is great! Awesome karaoke , for watching sports and playing pool !

Devin Moore

Such a great pub . Hogtown smoke on the menu. Gluten free paradise. If you feel like Za, you can bring in either Bitondos from across the street or San Francesco 's from downstairs. Aces!

Billy Kenefick

Casual and incredibly FUN bar . Hung out there for one night and felt like I've been going there for years. Oh, don't miss the karaoke !

Devon B

A surprisingly extensive beer collection just off the College strip - prices are fair and the atmosphere is chill . A good dive!

Monarch Tavern

Order anything you want off the menu gluten-free. Burgers , grilled cheese sandwiches , poutine ... Beer too!

steve mills

Fantastic Woodford Old Fashion cocktails !

Monarch Tavern

A great mix of craft and imported beers on tap ! Plenty more in bottles and cans!

Bonnie Dean

Skip the cornbread , get the pickle chips . The ribs are good!

The Theatre Reader

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Sarah

Grilled cheese with onions tastes good, but it's a small sandwich

Rachel B

Organize a potluck here. They will let you bring food in.

Monarch Tavern

Magic Hour specials every weekday, 5pm-8pm! $5 House Draft , $4 mixed drinks , and $4 domestic bottles .

Monarch Tavern

Karaoke every Thursday, 10pm-2am! Karaoke Kourage specials: $5 tall cans and cheap cider !

Graeme Luey

Sooooo much better now with the new ownership! I've wanted to like this bar for so long, and now I can.

Corina Hitchcock-Spicer

Really tasty tacos ! I was pleasantly surprised!

Monarch Tavern

$4 Jameson, Jägermeister and Jack Daniels. Every day and all the time!

Arun Krishna

Brisket sandwiches . Amazing!

Monarch Tavern

Where else can you get a grilled cheese sandwich with Scottish Applewood smoked cheddar ?!

Evan Georgiades

Today $1 from every food and drink item sold goes to The Canadian Cancer Society.

Photoguy

Grab some food from San Francesco Foods, next door and enjoy a beer w/your food in the bar .

Smug Hank

Karaoke on Thursdays

Nathania Hu

Love love love the fries .

Alex Pandelidis

Solid atmosphere

Nicole D'Cruz

BYOB(itondos)!

Photoguy

Have a beer when eating a chicken parma sandwich

Dariana Barrios

Such bad attention.... Expensive... Food took forever to be ready. :/

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