Monk's Kettle

Monk's Kettle is a good bar in the Mission. They have a lot of beers to choose from and the food is also pretty good for pub fare. The atmo...

Every time I visit I receive great beer suggestions and when it's crowded and hard to move around for the staff they remain friendly and upbeat.

Monk's Kettle is THE place to check out! The vibe is totally cool, unpretentious, and always a great time. If you like/love/learning to like beer...this is the spot for you. Aside of great beer/wine, the food here is sooo yummy. And, the owner Nat is super cool. Get there early as this place gets packed with beer lovers alike!

I live on 16th St. and have been to Monk's Kettle 3 times. If you can get past the inattentive, rude, too hip and dismissive bartenders who are apparently supposed to act as hosts when the host is away, then you'll probably like this place. The food is excellent. The beer menu is amazing and the actual wait staff is very good. One Saturday afternoon my husband and I walked in. There was a bartender and two customers. The bartender saw us, looked away and began cleaning the bar. At least 3 minutes passed before he ever spoke to us and then he said, dismissively, "If you want to have lunch you can just sit at any table." and turned away. We left. The next time I decided to order take-out thinking that I wouldn't have to deal with the attitude, but no such luck. The bartender walked up to the man standing next to me (like 4" from my shoulder) and spoke to him but never even looked at me. She walked away. Probably 4 minutes later I flagged down a server who was serving in the far back of t... Read more

I haven't tried their food menu, but the concept, location, and beer selection is top notch. Be aware that the Belgian brews can add up the tab very quickly -- they even have $40+ bottles for the real spenders. Great stuff on tap and you can really taste through the "winey" differences that their spectrum of Belgian brews on tap offer. Helpful waitstaff.

This beer bar and restaurant is both sophisticated and comfortable, with smooth wooden booths, an simple bar and a friendly, refined atmosphere incongruent with its grittier neighborhood counterparts. Of the 130 international craft beers offered, an impressive 24 are poured on tap. (Though there is a Belgian focus, beers hail from all over, including offerings from local brewers.) Ales are paired with gourmet pub fare: Niman Ranch burgers, artisan charcuterie plates and cheeses--and a giant pretzel with cheddar ale and mustard sauce.

The Mission now has an upscale brew pub. And even better, it has a kitchen that's open to 1AM seven days a week. The Monk's Kettle is not a big place. There are 8-10 booths along the side of the space with high walls for lots of privacy, and a gorgeous wooden bar. The burgers are fantastic. The beer selection is staggering - five different brown ales and tens of Belgian ales. This is a great addition to the neighborhood.

Fenomenal beer selection and upscale bar food - all organic ingredients and high grade meat.