Finally going to Monk's Cafe...

1. Yes, but depends the bottle. I don't believe they sell a lot of bottles to-go. If they do, it's the same price as in house, no discounts in my experience.

2. Generally higher, but depends on the bottle. Some bottles are really reasonable, others are just outrageous. It's really hard to say since you don't really know what is actually available vs. what's listed in the beer book/menu.

3. No TV at Monk's.

 

Was there on Saturday for the Phillies/Nats game. Great place. Smaller than I had imagined.

Had RR Elder (on tap) and Supplication and Damnation (bottles) and the mussels!

Choose wisely my son!

 

In general, there isn't much price difference between bars and bottle shops here, because PA charges the same tax to both. If you're looking for bottles of Consecration, try a bottle shop. Monk's isn't likely to have it. Old Philly Ale House is pretty dependable for Russian River, just call ahead there.

 

I found consecration at the Foodery when I was in Philly last year. It's not too far from Monks.

 

I was there on Saturday and they had it still. I think it was $25 or $30 for a bottle.

 

No TVs at monks. They do sell bottles to go, but not most of the belgium stuff. You can get consecration at bottle shops, for less than at monks. Consecration is sitting on shelves in other shops (for 20). Monks for the most part is overpriced on a lot of bottles. Monde market had it last time I went (they only put one out at a time, so if it isn't next to the damnation, ask just in case), as well as locust deli, on 21st and locust I think. Also food and friends might have had it. Also check beer menus.com if you can't find it on the shelves, other bars sell it to drink in house for less than monks, i think varga bar or perch pub might have it.

 

Varga usually sells all bottles to go and I believe $2 off bottles during Happy Hour:
https://www.beermenus.com/places/871-varga-bar

Some other options beside bottle shops that may or may not have it (use zip 19103): https://www.beermenus.com/beers/russian-river-consecration

 

They are a little bit west of rittenouse square, and are definitely walking distance from what it sounds like. Food and friends is only a couple blocks south of them, but if you go to locust and monde, food and friends won't have anything different.

 

Smith's is really close to there, and cavanaughs isn't much further. I don't know if they will naturally be playing any non philly teams, including the flyers, but they both have several TVs. Cavanaughs may be more willing to show other stuff, if they aren't already.

 

Be polite and ask for the game you'd like and most places will put it on IF they've got multiple television sets.

 

Fox & Hound is around the corner and has tons of TV's

 

I've seen Consecration recently at Food and Friends (20th and Spruce) as well. The RR bottles (Consecration/Supplication/Temptation) are typically in the low 20s price range there. Check out the far back wall, that's where it would be if they have it.

Fox and Hound definitely has the most TVs, and Misconduct has a bunch of TVs too. My favorite spot is Strangeloves, especially if the upstairs bar is open. The food is great, and the staff is great about accommodating TV requests.

 

If they're still selling bottles of the Firestone PNC I would suggest picking one up to go. Sure it's $30 but it's well worth it.

 

Don't know what part of VA you're departing from for this trip but IF you're driving to Philly, you might want to consider routing your trip through Media, PA and stop at Pinocchio's Restaurant and take a look at their Beer Garden out back. Just a thought.