Belgian Monk

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“Amazing Belgian beer and great service. Very knowledgeable staff.”

3 out of 5 stars★★★★★

“The exterior is rather dilapidated and could do with some renovation - however, some might say it rather Belgian in that respect! (in some areas). We're vegetarian. We ate here having a (bit) small 'Beetroot Wellington, which had a £4.00 reduction if you ordered two meals at once - which cost £32.00 in total for two meals. I ordered a Belgian beer. As my wife is originally from Mons, Belgium, I am very familiar with authentic strong Belgian beers. This place certainly serves great-quality beer, and given their high alcohol percentages—similar to wine—it makes complete sense that they are served in half measures. However, the prices felt quite excessive, sitting at nearly £7.00 for just a (what seemed) half pint. (You can often buy a large Leffe in Tesco for under £3.00!). What was most disappointing, though, was the lack of transparency on the bill. A discretionary service charge was automatically added to our total without any consultation. To the staff member's credit, the charge was removed immediately the moment I challenged it, but it still felt underhand to sneak it on in the first place. Frugal shoppers and budget-conscious visitors should keep a close eye on their receipts before paying. (Though, if you have a 2nd Belgian Beer, you'll be too drunk to care...probably..;0)”