Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

"We had the opportunity to spend NYE celebration here. I have to say the dinner was absolutely fenomenal, if you like lamb this is the place for it as it’s authentic Brit/Indian infused place. Drinks were great! The price was reasonable for the night and how excellent the food was! Shout out to Natasha for helping with the coordination of the event and accommodating a large group."

"One of the more disappointing aspects of Chicago’s food scene is there are not a lot of truly British pubs and restaurants. Yes, you can get a shepherds pie or fish n’ chips here and there, but there are so few restaurants that devote themselves to British food. That’s why I am so excited about Monarch and Lion. I went there the other night, and I had a great time. First, the food is delicious. I ordered the chili cheese naan, chicken pot pit, truffle mac n cheese and bangers and mash. I’m a big fan of savoy pies and chicken pot pie, and one I ordered did not disappoint. It came in a hot skilled, which I thought was super cool. The pastry puff was light and airy and the chicken and filling was delicious. The filling was a bit runny, so if like the gravy thick, be warned. My other favorite dish was the chili cheese naan. I don’t know if this would considered “traditional” Indian food, but I still loved it. The naan was super soft and the filling of chili and cheese was delightful spicy. They also a bunch of Indian dishes, but I think those are for next time. Second, I loved the ambiance. I sat in a big cushy arm chair next to a fire (albeit faux, but still a chill vibe). I felt like a truly walked into a British pub. The overall vibe was warm and cozy. They also played sports on TV at the bar, if that’s something you want. Third, the service was excellent. My waiter was friendly and even asked how I wanted my food brought out, staggered or all at once. In sum, this a must visit spot for delicious comfort food."

"Monarch & lion was one of my new gems of 2023! The vibe was immaculate service was great and the food tasted absolutely delicious. I really like the fact that their servers were very knowledgeable on the menu and were able to recommend good stuff. The spot was super cozy yet upscale which I really liked!"

"I was on my way to a sushi restaurant down the street when I saw this place and decided to stop by. I did not regret my decision. Let's start with the food: 4 stars and not because it wasn't delicious. Everything that I had (pics included) was great, but I do look at price for this category since there isn't a good section for it otherwise. Great food but 4 to 8 dollars more (per item) than I'd like to see. Service: I sat at the bar. Tim and the other server that was helping him out were both great. 5 stars all around. Atmosphere: it looks like a English pub with more windows. It was relatively quiet given the number of people here. I'm giving the restaurant credit for this because several of the cloth textures you see throughout the restaurant are actually sound dampening material that help to cut down on the noise. They do a good job of breaking us up with some half walls as well."