Monnik Beer Company – American
Stepping into this soulful brewery feels like entering a modern-day refectory, where the industrial hum of fermentation meets the warm, communal energy of a neighborhood gathering spot. The kitchen elevates traditional pub fare with a sophisticated nod to the Low Countries, serving up crispy, golden bitterballen and indulgent "war fries" that pair perfectly with artisanal pours. From the silky richness of chicken liver mousse to the spicy-sweet crunch of a bee-sting flatbread, every plate invites guests to linger over a pint in an atmosphere that celebrates both craftsmanship and comfort.
1036 East Burnett Avenue, Louisville KY 40217 https://monnikbeer.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the impressive selection of craft beers and creative cocktails, frequently highlighting the friendly and helpful service that enhances the overall experience. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, the spot also offers a thoughtful food menu that guests find perfectly complements the diverse drink offerings.
Menu
Bar Snacks
- Charcuterie - $23: locally sourced rotating meats and cheeses w/ rotating house jam, mustard and spent grain bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Mousse - $14: crostini, pickled mustard seed, raw white onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kapsalon - $14: house fries, marinated chicken, Gouda fondue, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, sambal drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bitterballen - $12: beef croquettes, mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- War Fries - $12: house mayo, peanut satay, onion Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Smelts - $12: caper mayo, Tay’s hot sauce, fine herbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub Pretzel - $11: house-made pretzel w/ mustard or Gouda fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monnik Beer Cheese - $10: w/ spent grain bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Mids
- Salmon Toast - $18: toasted sourdough texas toast, caper aioli, baked salmon, dill, pickled radish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bee-sting Flatbread - $18: hot honey, goat cheese spread, pickled beets, arugula, pickled red onion, jalapeño, spiced pecans, balsamic glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Schnitzel Sandwich - $16: lemon dijon aioli, tomato, arugula Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Francie’s Chili Stick - $16: breadstick stuffed with chili, shredded mozzarella, garlic butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buddy’s Boudin - $16: house-made boudin sausage, pretzel bun, pickled holy trinity, whole mustard, aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Sandwich - $16: house-made pastrami, whole grain mustard, aioli, swiss cheese on rye bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Seared Burgers
- Bier Burger - $17: bier mustard, beer-battered onion ring, pickles, bier cheese on pretzel bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Burger - $17: steak rub, Broadbent bacon, Gouda fondue, Pop’s habagardil pickles, Eagle Skull onion straws, everything brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garbanzo Burger - $15: garbanzo patty, pickles, tomato, arugula, lemon dijon, everything brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $14: ketchup, bier mustard, pickles, cheddar, onion, lettuce on brioche bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Braised Shortrib - $25: gouda cheese grits, brown butter carrots, sage, fried kale, pickled radish, jus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Pasta - $22: sherry, bourbon, pepper and herb cream sauce, roasted tomatoes, pork belly lardons, parmesan, fried sage, crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maque Choux & Boudin - $20: on a bed of gouda grits, topped with jus Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $20: fried in beer batter w/ caper aioli, lemon wedge, house fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Harvest Salad - $16: honey balsamic vinaigrette, kale greens, pickled beets, apple, roasted squash, spiced pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $16: house dressing, romaine, parmesan, cherry tomato, crouton, cracked pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocket Salad - $7: local arugula, cucumber, tomato, goat cheese, lemon thyme vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kraut - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maque Choux - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Grits - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Francie’s Chili - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegetable - $5 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Does Mickey Have A Tab? - $15: Pisco, Amaro, Maple Syrup, Lemon, Matcha, Aquafaba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brett's Tall Socks - $15: Rye Whiskey, Amaretto, Licor 43, Gochujang and Cinnamon Syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- David, Not Dave - $14: Mole-Infused Mezcal, Raisin Clove Demerara Syrup, Orange Liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 86 Stu - $13: Tequila, Campari, Lime, Gochujang Honey Simple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shawn's Grocery Trip - $12: Pho-spiced Tequila, Lime Juice, Ginger Syrup, Cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Sometimes Paul - $12: Brown Butter Fat-Washed Tequila, Coffee, Orange Liqueur, Orange Bitters, Licor 43 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- A Drink With Figge - $12: Bourbon Fig Jam w/ Cinnamon and Clove, Bourbon, Plum Bitters, Lemon Juice, Thyme Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Caught In The Sideroom - $11: Ginger Cayenne Tumeric Simple, Vodka, Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- His Dark Materials - $6.5: Lactose-sweetened stout, 5.8% ABV Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 11P Czech Premium Pale Lager - $6.5: Czech-style pilsner, 5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Italian Disco - $6.5: Italian Pilsner, 5.2% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- IPA - $6.5: American IPA, 7% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- King George - $6.5: English Brown Ale, 6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hauck's American Pilsner - $6: American Pilsner, 5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Scott's Old Fashioned - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Margarita - $10
- Manhattan - $10
- Mules - $10
- Aperol Spritz - $10
- Bloody Mary - $8
- Michelada - $8
- Mimosa - $7
- Mocktails - $5
- Soda - $3.5: Pepsi Products
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