The Monk manages to somehow remain low key and unpretentious while offering some excellent food and booze. The overall atmosphere is very laidback and very much devoid of the douchery that endangers some of our town's best watering holes!
What really elevated our experience to another level however was the service. Stef is one of the most personable and knowledgeable barkeeps I have come across in Toronto. She tried her best to accommodate some unusual cocktail requests and her suggestions for food/ Scotch were spot on. For a night of catching up with friends the Monk is a definite win!