The Wicked Monk
“Live bands keep the atmosphere alive while even watching some sporting event on one of their many TVs around the dining area and bar.”
“The Wicked Monk took over the old Ballybunion space and (wisely) completely redesigned the flow of the bar.”
“The place has a monastery vibe between the stained glass windows and the pulpit .”
The Wicked Monk
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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ok. I should have updated this a while ago, because since the relaunch and relocation of Wicked Monk to this location, I've found the menu to be hit or miss for my taste, but they always try to mix it up, which I admire and appreciate.
(Chicken salad with apples, Reuben spring rolls, mini shepherd's pie, etc.)
Today, I selected the pork chop lunch special, and frankly I was blown away!
Just absolutely, the best quality cut of thick meat, (see picture) that was cooked exactly as ordered.
Nice broccoli and homemade applesauce sides, and the thinly sliced baguette bread basket with butter, blew my calorie limit on this day. At 17.95 as one of the lunch specials, this is enough to share or do it as an early dinner for the day.
The afternoon bartender is always so nice and friendly, and just overall very pleasant.
Great Brooklyn place!
Don't have much to say except the fact that hubby went and said price for beers was awesome.
I think it's $12-13 a pitcher. What a great price. Perhaps your choice was bud or bud light… And food is mediocre. Cheap beer and wings
I come here often and not just because I live nearby. This is a great bar and it was even before they moved to this location. I do like it even more now because they serve food and this place is much larger.
I came here to watch all the games during the hockey playoffs and I had such a good time. The food is delicious. My favorite items on the menu are the mac and cheese and turkey burgers, yum! They have a good selection of beer, and if you feel like having a mixed drink, I think they make those well too.
I've seen a few bands play here and they are usually pretty good. I always have a great time when I come here, glad to be a few blocks away.
Effective yesterday evening was my official fifth or sixth time at the now not so new location of The Wicked Monk; a bar that had been a popular Fifth Avenue staple spot for decades. The first couple of times that I visited were only to snag a quick pint and these last three I managed to sit for a proper dinner and now we Yelp!
The new Wicked Monk is a spacious place without question and when the customer arrives he is greeted by a host who generally seems to direct them to the dining room area. The bar is on your right and its not truly separate from the dining room as it was when this was The Bally Bunion, but there are booths on that side of the space that tend to make it seem two distinct parts. Depending on your evening goals its the dining room or the main bar. I found it rather interesting that they seem to be gearing this a dining spot since that was not their original premise.
The wait staff was charming and pleasant on each occasion and so far I have sampled the Sheperds Pie, Rueben Spring Rolls, Chicken Marsala, the burger and chicken wings, they have all been excellent. As a foodie if I caught sight of the chef I would make sure to compliment him on his skills. The drinks were standards for me and either a hard cider or light beer. I was a little annoyed at how there didn't appear to be any happy hour pricing for the diners. Not sure there is one at all here but if so they should consider allowing the whole bar to enjoy this. It makes sense for sure and almost always guarantees a diner to move over to the bar when they finish eating.
Its a sure bet that I will be returning and I enjoy the vibe over here much more than the also nearby Pippin's.
I like the Monk. It's a solid bar with really nice people working there. I don't understand how an Irish bar can stoop to using powdered mashed potatoes though. That just seems wrong. The mac and cheese is the best thing on the menu besides that and they will often have great specials. Otherwise this is a good place to come and grab a beer.
Just be warned that sometimes they charge a cover. That doesn't make a lot of sense considering that I can't think of any other bars in the area that do that as well. A couple of times I've peeked my head in here and they asked for a cover, I've just turned around and gone to Pipens or the Lock Yard.
This is a great place to hang out with coworkers, friends, or to even fly solo! Drinks after work here are my favorite while in BayRidge. Live bands keep the atmosphere alive while even watching some sporting event on one of their many TVs around the dining area and bar.
The service here can be slow at times, but what do you expect when there's a crowd of people around every corner. However, service is always with a smile and the food comes out hot while the drinks come out cold!
Great food selection, many beers and a full bar to choose from. Gotta come here to get a taste of how wicked this place can be!
I'm halfway between 2 and 3 stars, so I'll just go with 3 unless something tips me down to 2 for now.
I came here with my boyfriend to get some dinner at about 6:15 or so, and didn't realize it was "Mardi Gras" night. The two guitarists they had were good, but I'm not really into Mardi Gras or cajun food.
I ordered a caesar salad and the double-cut pork chop, which the waiter asked me how I like it cooked. I looked at him and said "Uh, pork chops need to be cooked through." He said "Well done?" I said "Well…uh…I've never had to put a doneness when it comes to pork." "Why don't we say medium well, then? Because it takes about 35 minutes for well." he finally said. Uh…ok.
It came served with a side of cabbage and sweet potato mash. The cabbage was a bit too sour for me (it was in a vinegary based sauce) and I didn't touch it. The sweet potato mash was too sweet. But the pork chop was excellent.
My boyfriend had the philly cheesesteak mac and cheese, and after tasting it, I can honestly say it was missing something. I'm not sure what was missing, or maybe it was the fact that it all had one texture (greasy), but neither of us enjoyed it.Perhaps a few crispy done pieces mixed in? Or breadcrumb topping? Something to crunch when you're slogging through a greasy mess.
All in all, the place is beautiful, the server was friendly, and the band was good (if not loud). I would probably come back for drinks and maybe appetizers, but I think I'm going to give it a pass for dinners.
I like my bars the same way I like my men–dark, dingy, and super Irish. Alternatively, that is also how I like my coffee.
The Wicked Monk is one of the most popular (aka immensely crowded) bars in Bay Ridge. It's spacious with booths, and an awesome selection of beers. However, if you're coming on a Friday or Saturday night, you may find the hoards of dark, dingy, super Irish men overwhelming. In which case, feel free to visit any of the other equally awesome bars in Bay Ridge–there are plenty. Wicked Monk is best visited on a Thursday night where you can hang out and converse with your friends over pints of beer and delicious Irish fare. Or if you don't feel like talking to your friends, they have TVs that you can use to ignore them–whichever you prefer, really.