Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

302 E Illinois St, Chicago
(312) 973-2623

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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

Menu

Featured items
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Royal Brisket Burger
Melted Onions, Spicy House-Made Pickles, Monarch Sauce, White Cheddar, Iceberg, Chips
Bangers & Mash
Butter Mash, Onion Gravy (Contains Beef broth)
Artichoke Bhaji
Onion & Artichoke Fritter, Turmeric Emulsion (3 pieces)
Date Sticky Toffee Cake
Salted Toffee Sauce
Paneer Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Bechamel, Sharp Cheddar, Extra White Cheddar, Mozzarella, Truffle Paste, Cavatappi
Beets & Goat Cheese Salad
Frisee Lettuce, Orange, **Candied Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses (Contains Nuts)
Butternut Squash Soup
Pumpkin Seeds, Cream, Grilled Sourdough Bread
Black Lentil Dal
Cream, Fried Shallots

Starters
Chili Cheese Naan
Tilamook Cheddar, Thai Chili
Queen Olives
Rosemary, Garlic
Smoked Salmon Rillette
*Smoked Salmon, Chive Créme Fraiche, Trout Roe, Crostini
Scotch Egg
Gherkin, Mustard
Artichoke Bhaji
Onion & Artichoke Fritter, Turmeric Emulsion (3 pieces)

Soup & Salad
Bitter Green Salad
Avocado Green Goddess,Toasted Yeast, Fennel, Parmesan
Beets & Goat Cheese Salad
Frisee Lettuce, Orange, **Candied Walnuts, Pomegranate Molasses (Contains Nuts)
Butternut Squash Soup
Pumpkin Seeds, Cream, Grilled Sourdough Bread

Savory Pies
Lamb Keema Shepherds Pie
Indian Spicy Lamb Mince, Buttered Mash(GF)

Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Lamb Shank Rogan Josh
Carmelized Onion Sauce with Aromatic Indian Spices(GF)**Does not come with naan or rice**
Paneer Tikka Masala
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce with a blend of Indian spices(GF,Contains Nuts)**Does not come with Naan or Rice**
Charcoal Grilled Garlic Naan
Indian Flat bread with butter, garlic, cilantro
Chili Cheese Naan
Tilamook Cheddar, Thai Chili
Basmati Rice

Mains
Bangers & Mash
Butter Mash, Onion Gravy (Contains Beef broth)
Charcoal Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Fingerling Potatoes, Chimichurri, Frisee Salad
Royal Brisket Burger
Melted Onions, Spicy House-Made Pickles, Monarch Sauce, White Cheddar, Iceberg, Chips
Charcoal Grilled Lamb Chop
Raita, Madras Spice

Bits & Bobs
Black Lentil Dal
Cream, Fried Shallots
Chips
Steak Fries,Truffle Mayo (GF)
Butter Mash
Onion Gravy (contains Beef Broth) (GF)
Truffle Mac & Cheese
Bechamel, Sharp Cheddar, Extra White Cheddar, Mozzarella, Truffle Paste, Cavatappi
Charcoal Grilled Garlic Naan
Indian Flatbread, Butter, Garlic, Cilantro
Basmati Rice
(Vegan, Gluten free)

Dessert
Strawberry Trifle
Vanilla Cream, Hibiscus
Date Sticky Toffee Cake
Salted Toffee Sauce
Dark Chocolate Pudding
Vanilla Whipped Cream, Sea Salt, Honeycomb

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Recent Reviews

This is an excellent rendition of a traditional english pub reminiscent of my visits to UK. However, this is much more upscale and modern vibe with rich dark wood and high ceilings.

The food here was fantastic.

Their scotch egg using venison was what I expected. Crunchy breading on the outside and the tender meat was not gamey at all, and honestly would not have known it was venison if not mentioned. The soft boiled egg was perfectly prepared...
November 2025
We were looking for a place to have a late lunch near the Riverwalk. Being November many places were closed. We stumbled on this pub and were delighted, when we stepped, in to see it’s a very tastefully designed British themed pub! At 3pm it was uncrowded and wonderfully quiet. The service and food were first rate and reasonably priced. With bookshelf lined walls and authentic British tableware the atmosphere is lovely.
November 2025
I recently visited Monarch & Lion and had an unforgettable dining experience. I started with a Porn Star Martini, which was expertly crafted and perfectly balanced—just the right blend of sweet and tangy to kick off the evening.

For the main course, I indulged in the Chicken Tikka Masala, and it was truly exceptional. The chicken was tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. Each bite was a delight.

I...
October 2025

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Monarch & Lion, A British Pub

302 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 973-2623