Finally going to Monk's Cafe...

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  1. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,372) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    And if you're coming rom Big Stone Gap stop by Pizza Boy!
     
    #21 PA-Michigander, Apr 16, 2015
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  2. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    It's pretty out of the way for someone to drive out to Media just to check out a beer garden, regardless of where in VA they're coming from. What an odd suggestion.
     
    #22 kdb150, Apr 17, 2015
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  3. sammy806

    sammy806 Pundit (834) Feb 29, 2008 Maryland

    Maybe calling it the Beer Garden (actually Beer Garden To Go; http://pinbeer.com) is a bit misleading but that was not my call.

    I just thought that a place that carries [per their website] '1000 specialty beers' from '200 craft and international breweries' (including Russian River which the OP was interested in), along with 25 taps for growler fills, and is rated '98 World Class' by Beer Advocate might be worth a few minutes detour off of I-95, which would seem a fairly logical route from parts of Virginia, assuming one is driving as noted in my suggestion, to Philadelphia and back.

    Anytime I'm that close to the place, I'm stopping in. But, maybe, that's just me.
     
    #23 sammy806, Apr 17, 2015
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  4. Flashy

    Flashy Pooh-Bah (1,767) Oct 22, 2003 Vermont
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    Went there last June for the first time. Loved it, different than most craft beer bars. Surprised how small it was.
     
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  5. kdb150

    kdb150 Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Everything available there and a lot more is easily obtainable a short walk from where the OP is staying, is all. If he wasn't going to Center City it would make sense to stop there.
     
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  6. RCM505

    RCM505 Devotee (329) Aug 26, 2011 Pennsylvania

    You may want to check out the Local 44 bottle shop in West Philly (44th and Spruce) for RR sours if you have time. Call before you venture out. I have picked up Consecration, Temptation, etc. there a couple times. The Local 44 bar next to it has a good tap list too.
     
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  7. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    Ug - I need to get back to Philly asap. It's been 14 years!!!
     
    #27 Kanger, Apr 17, 2015
  8. Mfbda1daonly

    Mfbda1daonly Initiate (0) Jun 19, 2014 New Jersey
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    Monks tap menu and bottle menu can be outdated. Just call ahead before visiting. My wife and I made the mistake of assuming they would have a good selection of Russian River things when we visited a few months back because of their online menu. It is a cool place when they have the beers you are looking for. Have fun!
     
    #28 Mfbda1daonly, Apr 18, 2015
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  9. Hatfield_223

    Hatfield_223 Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2013 Virginia

    Well I went to Monk's (twice in two days) and loved it. No Blind Pig/Consecration/Supplication, but I did manage to down five Plinys between the two days. I need to educate myself on Belgian beers before I go back, because unfortunately most of my knowledge/appreciation is confined to American breweries and beer.

    Monk's had either Consecration or Supplication in bottles (can't remember which), but they wouldn't sell RR bottles to go. I also checked Food & Friends but they were out of stock, at which point I headed back to the hotel since it was getting late. I will have to go back soon; a couple of my friends and I have been discussing a road trip for a while now.

    Final note on Monk's...their wings were great. Rest of the menu looked good too.
     
    #29 Hatfield_223, Apr 20, 2015
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  10. Hatfield_223

    Hatfield_223 Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2013 Virginia

    Thanks for the suggestion, but I took the train. Maybe next time.
     
    #30 Hatfield_223, Apr 20, 2015
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  11. TomFoley

    TomFoley Pundit (945) Mar 19, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Use Phillytapfinder, Kite and Key had Blind Pig this past weekend.
     
    #31 TomFoley, Apr 21, 2015
  12. Bsquirrelbrewer

    Bsquirrelbrewer Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I was at Bru yesterday, and saw that they had bottles of Consecration and Temptation. They charge high prices, but if you ask nicely they will let you buy a bottle to go.
     
    #32 Bsquirrelbrewer, Apr 22, 2015
  13. RETEP84

    RETEP84 Initiate (0) Dec 1, 2013 New Jersey

    Best wings in philly are at Moriarty's Restaurant / Irish Pub!!!! and I used to live at Fox & Hound when i was in school since I went to school with the bar tenders...(hooked up on beers!!!)

    O and Moriarty's gets RR on tap from time to time. Great hidden spot
     
    #33 RETEP84, Apr 22, 2015
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  14. BecauseWhalezbro

    BecauseWhalezbro Initiate (0) Apr 22, 2015 Colorado

    how about loon prices?
     
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  15. digdug1810

    digdug1810 Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2011 New Jersey

    Moriarty's wings are choice! Full wing ftw... great beer selection too... Love it
     
    #35 digdug1810, Jun 10, 2016
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