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Green star Stumbling Monk (Capitol Hill)

1635 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 860-0916

The Stumbling Monk has been on the curve of Olive Way for years, quietly serving excellent imported beers. The awning over the door still says "TYPEWRITERS," which is what used to be sold here; it's been said that the place looks like the owner moved the typewriters out, rolled in a few kegs, and called it good to go, which isn't so far from the truth. The interior features the kind of hodgepodge non-décor that chains try fruitlessly and irritatingly to imitate, but the custom-made wooden bar gleams, and dark-green leather cushions with cream-colored piping line the booths. The beers are strong, and the beers are good. A few rounds will have you either stumbling home or wishing you lived in stumbling distance.
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  • 4.71000/5 Stars.
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3 words

beer and battleship
Posted by thisRobot on September 26, 2007 at 5:27 PM · Report
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1635 East Olive Way

Wonderful pub! But, the correct address is 1635 East Olive Way, in the heart and soul of Capitol Hill.
Posted by Thirsty on September 10, 2007 at 3:56 PM · Report
5

University of Beer

One can learn everything they need to know about real beer here. Great atmosphere, a changing and often strange selection, and lack of loud music make it a place I like to go often. One point: It opens up at 6 pm, which is too late to start a Sunday afternoon of swilling pints.
Posted by Hamburg Leder on September 5, 2007 at 4:33 PM · Report
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Excellent Beer!

Best choice of Beers on the Hill. Only flaw is that it sometimes reeks of Bleach in there.
Posted by Mr.Roosevelt on August 10, 2007 at 4:40 PM · Report
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Best Bartenders in Town

I don't know shit about Belgian beer and it shows. I just know that I love it, largely thanks to the Monk. One would think that a bar specializing in rather rare beers (my favorite apparently comes only once every other year for a couple of weeks, "if they're lucky") would be pretentious, but these guys are fantastic, friendly, and always ready to give a good recommendation. Beyond that, the atmosphere and regulars are great too. Oh, and you can bring any food in you like. It's our go to spot for birthdays.
Posted by kasa on August 2, 2007 at 6:41 PM · Report
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yes

cozy. the beer is fantastic. i love it here.
Posted by josh on July 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM · Report
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can be crowded but that's ok

the stumbling monk is one of those places that did it right. it's a unique place that doesn't try too hard. the beer is super expensive but it's also super good. the monk can be crowded at times which can detract from one's enjoyment - but on the whole i really like this place.
Posted by kinkos on July 16, 2007 at 6:13 PM · Report

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