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- Nearest Transit:
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Chalk Farm (Northern)
Kentish Town West (London Overground)
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
6 reviews for Monarch
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Monarch
17/2/2010
In their own words "The Monarch, located in the heart of Chalk Farm Rd, Camden. By day, it's a stylish Dickensian boozer. By night, it's a bar & boutique venue hosting some of the the best of Camden's alternative DJ's, bands & musician." I couldn't agree more.
Having been to the Monarch on several occasions it always delivers. On random Saturday night they play some classic 50's Motown tracks and a rather handsome looking chap with ridiculous hair can be seen wandering aimlessly through the bar. On Saturday they had on an Anti-Valentines day bash with a couple of the boys from GLC DJ'ing. It was a cracking night and was aided by the fact my friends all looked epic (especially Will who wore the most amazing shirt)
They often have numerous fun times nights on and the bevvies aren't too spenny, so it's well worth a visit.
If you find yourself bimbling through the streets of Cammers. Make sure you get your ass into the Monarch.
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Monarch
Updated - 26/8/2009
"What is it with you Monarch?" You are funny, you are spacious, you have great staff, you serve food, but you are always quiet. Yelpers raided the place like Storm Troopers on a Vader mission Monday night. We had a great time, drinking and chatting, but we were the only people there.
Seriously the drinks are not expensive and they have a good selection of beer and spirits. They have two of the coolest bartenders in Camden. I'd name them but I was a little tipsy and I'll get it wrong. They know who they are though, "Cute girl and Microchip Boy." To finish the Batman metaphor, we have Alfred, aka Al, the brains and GM of Monarch, who is the biggest thing to ever escape Swindon.
There is a poker league played every Tuesday and this is one of many reasons to keep me coming back to the Monarch. The more I go, the more the place grows on me.
Listed in: The Places I Go Out, Pull a Pint, Live Music Venues, Lads Night Out
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22/11/2008 First to Review
Monarch is a great pub that has live bands, DJ's and comedians playing throughout the week. The… Read more »
Monarch
22/4/2009
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The washrooms at The Monarch were among the most terrifying I've ever visited in my life. There was no toilet paper to speak of, not even a square inch of paper towel, the doors didn't close properly AND it was dark. When I returned to the bar to ask for toilet paper I was handed a giant roll of industrial strength j-cloths (ie for washing dishes).
I was told to check out The Monarch "because that's where Amy Winehouse and Pete Doherty go", and lo and behold, Pete Doherty had a show scheduled there the very night I went.
The bartender was friendly but confessed that he despised the (awesome) music that the bar was playing and preferred to listen to Rancid and Slipknot on his iPod while working the bar.
We met so many shady characters while lounging on the couches in the back. Promoters, sports fans, toothless joes and ridiculous hipsters wearing jeans that were 50 sizes too small. Good prices and decent selection.
Monarch
16/7/2009
In the afterglow of the Camden Crawl, we slipped into the Monarch, a pub in Camden. It's a small, intimate pub with luxurious wallpaper, chandeliers, with taxidermy decorating the walls (think stuffed foxes, small creatures, and deer heads).
We needed the Monarch. We'd just been slogging through stacks at record stores and our feet were covered with blisters. We settled into a huge booth with our Rough Trade bags, and settled into a comfy black vinyl booth.
It was an interesting night to visit. An ancient, very-drunk British couple sat in the booth next to us and glanced at us as they continued to down pints of ale. In the booth across the way, a crowd of soccer hooligans celebrated an electro show that they had just watched at The Roundhouse. In the DJ booth, two female Cherry Cola DJs were kicking out an interesting mix of Prince, Michaeal Jackson, LCD Soundsystem, and electro hits. At the bar, two bartenders wiggled as PYT pumped through the room.
As the old couple in the corner stared at me, I amused myself by staring at the soccer hooligan crowd who rapidly took over the dance floor. It was such a contrast to Seattle, where you almost have to dose someone with an illegal drug to get them to dance to ANYTHING.
You hear that Seattle? London doesn't stand there with perfectly coiffed hair, cross their arms, and act tough when bands play. They do the appropriate thing: they dance.
Thanks, Cherry Cola DJs. Thanks, London. Thanks, Monarch. Thanks, soccer hooligans. Thanks hot bartenders who kept the ale flowing like honey. Thanks weird old drunk couple who survived the war to creepily stare at me while you bobbed your heads to "Let's Get Crazy."
You were the tops.
Monarch
26/8/2009
Another great pub. I was initially unsure that this was the best place to drop into, but soon reassured by the excellen6t bar staff, and great range of drinks. With the Yelp crew in the hood - we must have increased their takings by 500% that Monday nite. Apparenly there is live music, and a poker nite every Tues.
We may need to return and check this out.
All in all l left a very happy rock dude.
Monarch
26/12/2008
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The Monarch is a really great find. It has that low key, down to earth buzz with just enough glitz and great music to make your night a winner.
I have been here several times to watch bands play, or catch the odd DJ.. The crowd are a nice mix of people in their mid 20's-30's, grounded with life, good conversationalists, who know how to have a good night out.
Its a large venue, with four different areas, so theres plenty of room for social diversity.. a chance to have a natter with a friend, or swing those hips. It has a pub come music venue feel, with beer on tap ( Yay!) and shiny disco balls ,with a few chandeliers thrown in for good measure.
I haven't failed to have a good night out here yet.
