Monarch & Lion, A British Restaurant
$$ • British, Fish & Chips, Indian
Hours:
302 E Illinois St, Chicago
(312) 973-2623
About Monarch & Lion, A British Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Tikka Masala with Garlic Naan
Fish and Chips and Pornstar Martini
Charcoal Grilled Garlic Naan
Lamb Keema Shepherds Pie
Lamb Keema Shepherd's Pie
Date Sticky Toffee Cake
Musroom Pie of the Day
Scottish Smoked Salmon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butternut Squash Soup
Recent Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Friday | 10AM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 12AM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 12AM |
Based on the reviews, Monarch & Lion is a British restaurant with a mixed British and Indo cuisine menu. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between a cozy British pub and an upscale cocktail bar, with a very British feeling. The decor and bar experience are praised. The food and drinks are consistently described as good, excellent, and delicious. Specific menu items mentioned include the prime rib sandwich, fish tacos, feta spinach mushroom omelette, chicken curry club sandwich, fish and chips, and 1000 layer potatoes. The fish and chips were noted as the best some have ever had. Service experiences have been mixed, with some visits being slow or just okay, while other reviews highlight welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly staff. The restaurant is connected to a hotel and is a popular spot for drinks, dinner, or watching playoffs. It is considered a place to try and a favorite spot in Chicago.