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A new crop of pubs are elevating the genre - Chicago Magazine
With its posh location and TV-lined bar, it’s more like a slick downtown London bar than a neighborhood pub. But the menu has cozy comforts like bangers and mash.
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Where to eat Fish & Chips in Chicago - Eater
The owners of Rooh Chicago attempted to open a British pub in Streeterville with a healthy dose of British Indian fare. The owners were surprised that locals see Monarch & Lion more as a restaurant than a sports bar, but that’s OK. The food brings elevated charm and the fish and chips are ironically coated with a batter made with IPA (Indian Pale Ale). It’s haddock for this one and they’ll serve mushy peas upon request.
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Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago Right Now - Eater
Onur Okan, chef of the upcoming River North Turkish restaurant Kor, curated the new brunch menu for sibling spot Monarch & Lion. The Streeterville pub from the owners of ROOH and Bar Goa serves a full English breakfast and bangers & mash but also highlights British Indian specialties with chili cheese naan. Book a table through Resy.
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Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa’s Owners Will Open a British Pub with Indian Flair
“Monarch & Lion will serve savory pies, fish and chips, and chicken tikka masala.”
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New British Pub Called Monarch and Lion Debuts This Summer
“This is the newest restaurant from the owners of Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa.”
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Monarch and Lion Opening this Summer - British Pub Coming to Chicago's Streeterville Neighborhood
“The team has brought on London-based Chef Jitin Joshi in collaboration with Soirée Hospitality Corporate Executive Chef Boo Kim to present a menu based on Great Britain’s pub culture.”