Monk's Cove

This place has grown on me... but in a good way. Even on a busy Saturday night I had a great time in the back room. Yes it gets crowded, loud, and crazy, but that's why ya go to Mt. Adams on a weekend. If the douchey-ness of Mt. Adams is a problem for you, try to go on off times, like when the Reds or Bengals aren't playing, or a little earlier in the day and of course on a weekday. The barstaff were fast and friendly with our drinks and the prices are reasonable. I think what I like most about Monk's is that they don't take themselves seriously. If you don't have a good time there, it's your fault and not Monks.

* Off topic but Monk related, remember when the Chant CD was like the most popular CD in the world? Raise your hand if ya bought a copy. (I'm guilty)

Monk's is one of my favorite places to go randomly on a weeknight when there is nothing else going on. It's got a very island kitsch / cheesy spring break bar feel to it. there are jello shots and a $5 shot wheel with names like "Kiss the Bartender." Drinks are cheap, you can order food in, and if you go on weeknights (which is the only time I'm willing to go up to Mt Adams- I prefer not to spend an hour looking for a parking spot when there is drinking to be done), it's quiet enough for conversation. In warm weather, the whole front window opens and you can sit there and chat with people outside.

It's more typically Mt. Adams bar-ish on weekends, so I don't go then. I did when I was young but now I'm an old fart who wants them to turn the music down. If you go when they offer the night you prefer, you'll have fun.

You can also apparently win prizes based on how many jello shots you buy, which is something I'd like to try when I have an opportunity for day drinking.

I love this place on a weeknight, I hate this place on the weekend. Beth and I were leaving art after dark and wanted to get a drink before heading home. Monk's seemed to be a happening place with some empty seats so we decided to head in. Ken and I have been here on a Boy's night out and have had a blast.

They have a Xbob Kinnect and Foosball so I was all game to see those, but no one was playing. The jello shots are always amazing, the jello syringes were ok, and the mix drinks were weak. I'm defiantly a beer and jello shot person at this place.

There are some nice things about it, they do have a popcorn machine with semi fresh popcorn. They also provide numbers on the wall for local restaurants that will bring you food. The bad part is that you have to smell what you neighbor is eating, when we were there the girl next to us was eating what smelled like garlic farts. I know it sounds gross, but that's what it smelled like.

Parking is street or where you can find it, it is Mt Adams after all. The place on the weekend has a younger wilder crowd, while its not my place maybe its yours.