Monk's Bar
221 Ryman St, Missoula
(406) 549-0435
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Cool place to watch shows
Atmosphere: 5
The beer selection is limited and there’s no draft beers which sucks but there’s plenty of space to stand and sit and it’s a good place for a show, i wish they had more of a beer selection for us folks who like other styles of craft beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great acoustics, good people, cave like feel.
Came in on a Saturday night 7$ cover with some live bands. Front door let us in for cheaper but, we had a group of 10 and only about 15 people there in total. Music that night was really good and their Moscow mule was delicious. Lots of space to have some real fun here, just no people?
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Great metal shows !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was attacked by an employee at this establishment who appeared intoxicated on the job. It was terrifying, and when I reported the employee, the staff walked away. Awful experience from a sketchy establishment, please avoid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was attacked by an employee at this establishment who appeared intoxicated on the job. It was terrifying, and when I reported the employee, the staff walked away. Awful experience from a sketchy establishment, please avoid.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Saw Agent Orange. Sound kinda sucked. Had fun but I've never seen such poor service as the older female bartender. She didn't give a F. The other bartender was working his butt off while she stood around chatting the whole time. She moved at a glacial pace. Honestly the worst I've ever seen. We were in shock of her incompetence. Will definitely reconsider seeing shows there as I found myself stuck in line at the bar way too much.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 2
shawna was really short, rude, and dismissive. everything else was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
TLDR - Unless you already know/love the band playing here don't bother right now but keep it in your back pocket.Positives:-Bartenders have been nice-It's one of few places to see a more "underground" scene when it comes to local bands.-Drinks are priced fineNegatives:- Sounds is absolutely horrible. BRING EARPLUGS!(They sell some at the bar!) They need to fix the acoustics in the entire place in a really bad way. Acoustic panels could really help, new speakers, fix the awfully angled ceiling(why is that a thing?) and if you wanted to get serious about it and go nuts then move the entire stage left to either center or attach to the band lounge. This would also help with the next point.- If you wanted to dance make sure you are sober cuz there are 2 structure beams in front of the stage which really cuts down on how many can have fun and enjoy the bands.- Someone mentioned the promoter(manager?) has a bad attitude, I've had a single interaction with her and it wasn't pleasant. Went in one time and asked her what was playing that night and she told me to go outside and look at the dinky sandwich shop chalk board they have. Sure thing, didn't realize it was so hard to promote your own venue but hey i did exactly that and didn't go back in. Feel bad for whoever was playing that night.I want this place to be better but they need to put some effort into it. It needs a lot of help and honestly it's not that hard to start improving it. Figure out your sound. It's a total disaster. Once you figure that out bands will sound better, dj's will sound better and people won't go deaf so they'll end up coming back. Sounds like good business. I've had to leave during the last 2 shows cuz the acoustics were amplifying the volume, especially the high notes, and altho ear plugs help it mutes most of the detail that's barely coming through those speakers. Also, whoever was doing the audio engineering, i've never heard such a different setup between bands and none of them sounded good. Even after some took 10 minutes for sound check. The place is already challening enough to work with.I am rooting for you guys. We need more local music coming through Missoula. You have a great spot but you need to do a lot more to make it work. Otherwise it's just a rotting room waiting for either the roof to collapse, i can't figure out the ceiling angles, or building to be sold and shut everyone down. Seems to be the theme going on around here. Come on, you can make that place way better!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
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promoter has the worst attitude, she needs to get checked or let go because she can't conduct herself professionally and even in unpreventable circumstances. Also play the victim card when you feel attacked when others are frustrated. Be better.10/10 will not be back
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Doesn't allow service dogs, hates Veterans, laughs at the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Loved the hole in a wall music experience!
Epic as ever best show rap wise I have ever been to!
Where to start ? 1. Trash speakers 2. Disrespectful staff 3. The mic would cut out at points 4. No air flow in the building 5. Bad service. Not worth a dime.
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