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Brass Monkey Local

Restaurant Bar

👍👍 Came down here with some friends. Great atmosphere, staff most hospitable. I had the fish and chips, and let me just say it was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had. Just delicious and absolutely delightful. The fries were also very good. Top notch service and the prices are very reasonabl... People often mention great, service, good, atmosphere, Great, selection, music, beer, staff, cool,


Address

67 St Paul St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M3, Canada

Website

brassmonkeylocal.ca

Contact

+1 289-362-5550

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (217 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (26) service (14) good (13) atmosphere (12) Great (11) selection (11) music (10) beer (9) staff (7) cool (7)
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  • 5/5 Shane T. 2 years ago on Google
    Came down here with some friends. Great atmosphere, staff most hospitable. I had the fish and chips, and let me just say it was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had. Just delicious and absolutely delightful. The fries were also very good. Top notch service and the prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend to stop in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EmpressMichelle (. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the Old School Vegan Wings. They are amazing! The flavors remind me of the wings I used to have on pizza nights back in the day. I've tried mild and medium, and both were delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler P. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a really awesome experience here! I’ve never been but my girlfriend and I were looking for a cool place to eat and stumbled across Brass Monkey. The decor is really cool and the service is great too. Robbie was incredibly friendly, the nachos were amazing, the beer was cold and the prices were good too. 10/10 experience and I would definitely go back again. I’m from Mississauga but I’d be more than willing to go back to the Brass Monkey for dive bar Saturday! Thanks for the great experience Robbie :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacey B. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place in downtown St. Catharines! These guys not only serve up tasty food, but also provide great service! Where are the vegans out there looking for tasty options? Definitely give this place a go!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark D. 10 months ago on Google
    We tried this place for the first time over the long weekend. Loved the atmosphere! Drinks and food were excellent. Amazing selection of sweet and salty snacks too!

  • 3/5 Caroline P. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped by for a snack. Had some onion rings... They definitely hit the spot. Looked at their menu... If you're vegan and looking for a vegan friendly bar, go to the Brass Monkey .... Very friendly..

  • 3/5 Deedra E. 1 year ago on Google
    Sadly, I have had chicken fingers all over Niagara but the ones here were prolly the worst. Chewy, grisly bits all through each strip. I couldn't force them down! The fries were perfectly done and tasty!Atmosphere n service were great!

  • 5/5 Joe T. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily one of the best spots on St. Paul street. Friendly staff, great food, great music and soooo much to look at from the candy bar to all the incredible rock and roll memorabilia on the walls! Would always recommend!

  • 5/5 Brandon O. 9 months ago on Google
    I love everything about this place. Everything I've tried on their menu is fantastic. From their apps, or mains or the daily specials, it's all consistently awesome. They have a very good drink selection, the music and atmosphere is top notch, the service is both friendly and super chill. On top of that they sometimes play cheesy bad movies at night!! It's like this place just "gets me". Do yourself a favor and check them out. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Scott C. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely a five star restaurant. The food was top notch and ample portion size and the service is excellent and very personable. We were there on a Saturday night and the place really filled out by nine, with a very fun, upbeat vibe. The decor is eclectic and the atmosphere great. Order the smash burger, excellent. We will return.

  • 4/5 Dawna T. 11 months ago on Google
    Awesome food and atmosphere. Have to tryCrispy club and fries. Drinks are plentiful. Brass monkey cocktail and crazy uncle hard root beer. Great selection of Non alcohol beer. 5? Star quality. Little pricey !!!

  • 5/5 Erin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Place in the St. Catharines Downtown Core. Atmosphere is fantastic, food is great. The best selection of NON ALCOHOLIC in the city as well. Cocktail and beer selection is wonderful. Get there for a great evening!!

  • 5/5 Sarah Y. 10 months ago on Google
    One of the best spots downtown. Fantastic staff, such a good vibe. Good drinks, great nonalcoholic options, great vegan options. Always good food and good music.

  • 5/5 Stephanie M. 3 months ago on Google New
    My favorite spot for wings and a brew. (Great sauce selection) The service and atmosphere is great and the rest of the menu is delicious. I always keep an eye on their instagram as they never disappoint with tasty specials.

  • 5/5 HitThePanikButton 5 months ago on Google
    Pretty cozy atmosphere before about 10-11pm. Food was good; bar food. We had the chicken fingers and wings. French fries hit the SPOT after a couple of beers, and the selection for beer was diverse. Around 5 or 6 beers on tap; 3 of them local. You wouldn't think it, but the PB&J wings are worth the try if you have a sweet tooth; dessert wings.👌 Staff was fanstastic. They seemed to be there to have a good time and to make sure you're here to enjoy yourself. Bathrooms are all unisex with individually locked stalls and soap that dispenses at the sinks with paper towels to dry your hands. Solid 7/7 👌

  • 5/5 Christian R. 6 months ago on Google
    Brass Monkey is the first bar/restaurant in a long time to cater to people from the Alternative/Rock n Roll music scene. The atmosphere and music is great. The food is excellent and Rob and his staff are like family to me. I love them all. It's a fantastic place to hang out.

  • 1/5 Trinity R. 4 months ago on Google
    walked into this place with about 10 of my friends, all came in with good energy and ready to spend a lot of money on drinks. Miss blonde haired bob bartender was extremely unpleasant, she told us all to sit down in different tables because she could not accommodate all of us, which is fine because it was busy but she was so awful at the way she said it, did not greet us, was not nice at all. she also said very rudely that if we want anything that it has to be ordered at the bar.. girl we sat literally a foot away from the bar. so so so rude. unfortunately for her she did not receive our service, we left right away because of her awful attitude. safe to say the 10 of us will never be back and will never recommend this bar because miss bob was extremely rude.

  • 5/5 Laura W. 6 months ago on Google
    Discovered Brass Monkey during a recent vacation, it's a very cool place with great vibes and awesome vegan options!! I had the Xtreme fries with a Chick'n Sando, and the rest of my group had nachos – we all ate our meals too fast to snap any photos of them. Wish I lived in the area so I could come again soon and try more of the menu.

  • 5/5 Spring C. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience. Will definitely be back. Love the something for everyone menu and the service was exceptional. Food was sooooo good, need to come back so we can try more. So happy we found this place!

  • 5/5 Cam B. 7 months ago on Google
    My favorite spot in the Region. Great atmosphere, great food, great drinks and the best staff. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Best nachos in town hands down.

  • 5/5 MikeB 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, drinks, and music. Friendly vibe, incredible staff. This is a must go for anyone into music and a fan of bars. Cheers!

  • 5/5 Bernard R. 2 years ago on Google
    Second year in a row that we've frequented this stop. Seafood chowder is by far the best around, and the seafood skins were OUTSTANDING. Martini menu is delicious, husband loves the Jungle Juice. Bartenders are key here! Matt and Chris have awesome personalities and are super welcoming.

  • 5/5 Jacqueline S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wicked pub, great selection of beers and tasty food! Staff is super friendly, we always have a positive experience.

  • 5/5 Mushroom M. 2 years ago on Google
    Rob is one of the best guys you’ll meet. The food is absolutely delicious... the best fish sandwiches I’ve ever had. The Caesar was the best I’ve had too. I was able to get a meal, and 3 drinks for 35 dollars, which is unheard of. This is the place I always want to go to!

  • 5/5 Jason M. 2 years ago on Google
    Stopped in for dinner with the family on the way back from the falls. Cool place, with tons of music memorabilia all over the walls. Great tunes, great beer selection. Food was great! Owner was hustling and taking care of all the tables by himself. Great experience.

  • 5/5 Tricia K. 2 years ago on Google
    The vibe of this place is super cool, cosy and the food was frikken amazing! Nice beer list, great music and decor all with fantastic prices. And the service was top notch! This will definitely be one of our regular downtown haunts from now on!

  • 5/5 Archee 2 years ago on Google
    Great food! Optimal selection for the non meat-eaters amongst us. The wife and I get out when we can. Love the punk rock atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Kylee P. 2 years ago on Google
    Server was fantastic! I had the Buffalo chicken wrap, told him I couldn't have dairy and he came back with this DELICIOUS garlic veganaise (that's made in house!). The wrap alone was fantastic and the veganaise just pushed it to phenomenal. Can't wait to try more of their menu!

  • 5/5 Chris T. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place, a real gem with tons of nostalgic art on the walls and a wicked candy bar for drunk snacking. The owner Rob is super friendly and they have tons of craft beer choices. We also tried the nachos which were great, very unique recipe.

  • 4/5 Hannah J. 1 year ago on Google
    I liked the bar ambiance! Great service and food was good!

  • 5/5 Haley W. 1 year ago on Google
    I never do reviews of places but just had to leave one for Brassmonkey. Truly one of the best bars in the region! Amazing food, really cool atmosphere, great service, and their drinks are always top notch. I find myself constantly thinking about their garlic mayo sauce and wishing they were closer so I could go more often! 🖤🖤🖤

  • 5/5 Sara Van R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for date night and loved it. The wings were amazing. The owner was our server and a really cool guy. Told us about some cool spots and their weekly specials as we're new to the area. Can't wait to come back!

  • 5/5 Julia T. 2 years ago on Google
    Now, I'm very fussy about my burgers. I mostly cook frozen ones on the bbq at home but when I buy one out, I want it to be really good. This was, by far, the best burger I'd ever had in a restaurant. Had sauteed onions, pickles, chopped lettuce chunks (not just a big leaf like most places give you), tomato slice and the bun was something like brioche, but not quite. It held together but was nice and soft and was really yummy.

  • 5/5 Leah R. 2 years ago on Google
    My friend's brother owns this bar and we went for the first time. It was awesome! Intimate setting, personal service. Nachos are homemade, amazing! The cheese sauce is soooo yummy! Wings are great with lots of sauce choices. Friend had crunch wrap, it was massive & looked delish! We will return!

  • 5/5 Holly R. 1 year ago on Google
    Been wanting to try this place out for months now after following them on IG. I was NOT disappointed. The food was fantastic, zero complaints. Homemade, hot, fresh, full of flavour and great portion sizes. So many vegetarian and vegan options that are not the typical fare. Great atmosphere and music. And the staff were super friendly. Great little place that we’ll visit again, no question.

  • 4/5 JC L. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is great with decent portions for the price. The Hogie on the other hand is huge. Sides are charged separate. Excellent Service. Interior is amazing, there is so much to look at. Paid street and garage parking nearby. Seasonal patio available.

  • 5/5 Martin A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beer selection and top service! Food is delicious too and prices are very good. Totally recommended. Robbie and his team rock!🤘🏻


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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