This is a very nice tap room. It is very comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. The beer selection is outstanding and ever changing. We had sweet potato fries that were to die for. The food everyone had around me smelled delicious. The bar tenders were super friendly and knowledgeable. I will go back for sure.
It is my favorite place for a beer and upscale bar food. Fresh, local food. Best wings in town. Always great service from Dane, Jared and Kaitlyn or really any of the awesome bartenders.
7 Monks has great beer and food all, regardless of if you’re a Dominican, Franciscan, or any type of mendicant monk. They even allow now monks in to try their selection of craft beer. Many local brews are featured on tap so it’s a great place to get familiar with Northern Michigan breweries. The food is pretty good too, notably the tangy nachos that go great with a lighter blonde ale or pilsner. The space is very comfy as well and a nice place to catch a game.
I was very unimpressed by this place. Our server was a mope. They were out of ALOT of beers. Chicken sliders were garbage. VERY thin chicken and the breading was very burnt. A table near ours sent theirs back too, so it wasn't just a fluke apparently. The atmosphere was boring at best. Pretty disappointed and I don't understand all the good reviews.
Large selection of beers on tap both from MI and all over. Service was excellent, tasty pub food on the menu. Loved the spicy fish tacos. A vegetarian in our group ordered the Monk and Cheese w/o bacon. When she found a piece of bacon the staff was great about bringing her another order (quickly) and even brought her a cup of curry soup so she had something to eat while the rest of us started eating.
This is the premier beer bar in Traverse City. That's saying a lot since others (Rare Bird Brewpub, Third Brain, The Filling Station to name a few) are also excellent. What distinguishes 7Monks is the fact that they they don't brew their own but feature every Brewer and Purveyor of Craft Beer that their manager, Jason, the bartenders and crew, and the owners come across. They are equal opportunity in their promotion.
There is also great attention to their place in the community, the city, state, and fellowship of beer lovers. Their promotion of tap takeovers, Michigan beers, out of state favorites is always accompanied by inside knowledge from the makers. The food is thoughtfully put together and pairs well with the libation. I dare say that if anything could be improved upon they should expand the kitchen and let the chef fly.
Glad that they have expanded the brand and philosophy to Grand Rapids and Boyne City.
Half a block from my office. Coincidence? I think not. 46 taps of craft beer from Michigan and all over. Their nachos are worth the money. Drafts are always rotating, and there's always some upcoming or recent "takeover" event that results in a boatload of awesome beer. This is one place I can go where they've always got something I haven't tried. That's saying something, too, sadly. Great service, friendly bartenders, and awesome food. Did I mention it's only a half block away? A thought just entered my head
The food was pretty delicious and lots of different craft beers to choose from. Front of the bar was walk-up to the bar to order. Back of the place had servers. The place becomes extremely packed, so don't expect a seat right away.
Always a great selection of drinks - the live music was a little loud, but sitting in the back allowed our group to hear our conversation better.
Great beer selection. Didn't way there, so I can't speak for the food. Good atmosphere.
Good selection of beers with a cozy atmosphere. The music was a little too loud for the atmosphere but the tunes were great compared to what you would hear at other bars with a similarly young crowd on a Saturday night. Staff was very nice and didnt kick us out even though our group was the last one there. Clean and a nice place to grab a drink. They closed pretty early on a Saturday night but it is TC in the winter. I cant wait to go back!
Good selection of beers all the time, regardless of tastes. Kinda feels like a beer hall, more open and social than other places in town. Usually crowded most nights, especially weekends. Good place to catch a game and great place to relax with friends over a sampler flight. Food tends to be heavy, but is tasty enough. They used to have the best nachos in town, but changed the recipe and lost a fan.