A British Pub in the heart of Chicago
We’re chuffed to announce our doors open in the summer of 2023. Join us for a pint and elevated British pub fare, including modern takes on the traditional fish and chips, onion & samphire bhaji, shepherd’s pie and what is often considered the national dish of England, chicken tikka masala. Cheers
Based on 95 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 973-2623
Hours
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
Reviews
Daniël
Went and tried the new kid on the block, as what I had heard and read about was very intriguing. One of my favorite places in Chicago (Owen & Engine) recently closed and Monarch & Lion looked like a place that could fill the void of partially Indian-inspired British pub food, with several very similar dishes on the menu that were my favs at O&E.
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Matt Vaessen
Drinks were delicious. We ordered 6 different cocktails and enjoyed them all. The food was good. Pies were perfectly cooked and the crust was flaky. Decor is inspired, has the English Pub feel but with a modern spin.
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Amber Lenstrom
We sat at the bar-it was several bartenders and they were very attentive. I got the G&T which was pretty and flavorful but weak on alcohol. My friend got the Kensington and enjoyed it!
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Michael Chen
With minimal expectations, I found myself to be pleasantly surprised by the dining experience. Overall, it was great and I’d recommend to go and will be going back myself. First and foremost, don’t expect a very large menu, since this is Indian/British pub food. You’ll find staples from both sides, as well as fusion items. To start off, the Chili Cheese Naan didn’t leave a big enough impression for me to want to order it again next time. It’s one of those things that you’re curious about to try and afterwards, it’s whatever. Not to say it was bad or anything, it just didn’t give me a “wow” factor. The Venison Scotch Egg was very good. The egg was perfectly cooked. The exterior was a bit overcooked and a bit dry. I think the fat/lean ratio was a bit off and could’ve went a bit fattier, but that’s my personal opinion. The Lamb Keema Pie seemed a bit under seasoned, but again, personal opinion. Otherwise, it was nice to try it. It’s a hefty portion, so be careful and don’t expect a personal size. Additionally, it’s crust less, so I’m not sure if anyone could technically call this a “pie”. The Lamb Shank Rogan Josh was perfect. My only issue with it was the amount of naan served alongside it, it wasn’t enough. Rogan Josh is one of those dishes where it’s very saucy and you want something to soak it all up. The lamb was perfectly cooked, tender and falling off the bone. The Fish & Chips was great too; however, the execution of the batter that the fish was fried in wasn’t great. It didn’t hold together very well and fell a part. It might need to be double-battered and/or double-fried, so it holds its’ shape better. This is one of those dishes that you have to order in order to measure the base line of the restaurant, in this case, British food. Moving onto dessert, the Lavender Trifle was not what I was expecting and unfortunately, was a bit of a let down. It’s hard to explain but this is, once again, one of those dishes you have to try for yourself to understand. The Date Sticky Toffee was absolutely delicious and I highly recommend getting it. It comes with a side of ice cream and just simply amazing. Overall, although fairly new, this is a place I can see myself going to every now and then, to get a quick fix when I’m in the area.
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Zahra Shehab
Delicious food and beautiful ambience, the chicken masala was tender and delicious. The lamb pie reminded me of home, like the one my mom used to make! The goat cheese salad is a must try!!! The food is amazingly delicious!
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shalini dadlani
The food is average, limited veg options, the chicken tikka masala pieces were large, felt dry, smothered with tomato paste, lacked flavor and spice to it, the 1000 layer potatoes was good, chili cheese naan and the lamb mince pie was a standout!
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Arvind Mishra
Service and Ambiance outstanding and food good.
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Robert Navarro
My group ordered a mix of entrees and starters/sides (“bits and bobs” as they’re listed on the menu ) and shared everything family style. We were not disappointed with anything that was brought to our table and struggled to agree on a favorite (standouts for me were the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Beef & Guinness Croquettes).
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Josh Banfield
Upscale UK pub with a limited food menu but great list of beers, wine and cocktails.
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Anand Rangarathnam
I had high expectations but was mostly disappointed with Monarch and Lion. The bartenders were great (engaging us for the 20 mins we had to wait past our reservation time) and the atmosphere is cute. The good-ish things end there.
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