The Bold Monk Brewing Co.

 

 

Vibe: Has one of the best vibes in Atlanta. Brewery and restaurant with an abbey like vibe. Bar and restaurant is downstairs. A "library" is upstairs with large tables in the middle, more intimate seating around the sides and a bar. Exit to the outdoor beer garden is from upstairs.

Quality: Top quality beers. The Kolsch is one of the best in Atlanta area. They are well known for their Belgian style beers but the lagers are touch notch.

Service: I sat at the bar, so can't speak to the restaurant service directly but they seemed to have plenty of waitstaff that was attentive. Bar service was good. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. He even asked the brewers if they were available to speak to me since I showed interest in the beers and brewing process.

Selection: Nice variety here. Lagers, Belgians, IPAs and barrel aged. All done remarkably well and consistent. I had the Kolsch, Doppelbock and a mixed firm barrel aged doppelbock that was interesting. I've sampled three of their abbey ales that are available at retail, all are solid and well made.

Food: I did not eat but their reputation for quality food is good and everything looked appetizing that was served.

Overall: This is a must stop in brewery/brewpub while in Atlanta. Very cool spot. Parking is decent and, unlike a number of breweries inside the perimeter, this one is located in a decent part of Atlanta. Beers are very good and a good variety.

 

Cool space on the west side, fairly easy to access from Midtown. Good food, each menu item we’ve tried has been good. Beer is very good, a mix of styles but heavier on continental European styles. Refreshing to see such beer as the focus of the brewery. Love the mix of decor: wood and stone interior, great shaded Biergarten, and I’ve “worked from brewery” in the library a few times. Probably the best brew pub in Atlanta these days.