Review Chatswood Monkey Bar - Chatswood

Once you get inside the Monkey Bar it's basically a pokie gambling den with a bar. Unfortunately the last couple of times I've been there the security has told me the bar (somewhat rudely) is at capacity, so I'll never return. It used to have really nice beer glasses which made an ordinary beer taste like gold, but the last time I went there they seemed to revert back to normal schooners. Better options in the area. After a renovation they had really nice toilets (at least in the men's), but they didn't seem to upkeep and it's about as clean as the public toilets at the train station.

Nice quiet pub with excellent customer service and cheap beer

Average. Small interior, smoking space smell comes into main seating area, so not much point to the constantly opening and closing doors. The drinks are what you'd get at any bar. Probably wouldn't go here again, as it was small, loud, crowded and there isn't any food.

Stunk of cigs, caters for gamblers, no food.

Please do not go to this place gaming area is rubbish Staffs are unprofessional and rude ESPECIALLY THE ASIAN MANAGER I was playing at one of the slot machines and lost my money and took a break and smoking, the manager come to me and kicked me out because I was taking a break from playing sitting on chair on my machine. they just want you to play and loss money otherwise they kick you out. Machines do not pay too Lost $1560

It was once a pretty good place. But now it's just a sad VIP pokie den.

Would give it 0 stars if possible. Most of the staff (including the licensee) Have little interest in or knowledge of anything other than the abundance of pokie machines. And the regular crowd that patronize this dive, just add to the tragedy that I have watched this place become. (Try Chelsea bar, just 200m away)

Try it if you're in Chatswood, start of drinks with a few Soju Jugs for the ripe price of $16 ea not to mention ample gaming and tab facilities with a balcony to enjoy a drink or you can head upstairs occasionally to watch the live footy

The Monkey Bar is a cosy bar that has been transformed many times over the years from bar to bistro and now to semi pokies, Tab and local bar. Pokies are their predominant trade having their steady stream of regularr. But from a hospitality side of things, I think it has finally found its footing having a different theme everyday and accomodating to locals and hospitality staff with its 3am closing time. <br/><br/>For me, the hook is their 'Top Shelf' nights on Tues/Thu where Chivas, Makers Mark, Grey Goose and Hendricks are $6 from 6pm-12am. Aside from drinking at home, I don't think you will find a better deal at any bar in Sydney. It's a great opportunity to catch up with friends and on a few occasions and you don't end up burning a hole through your wallet. I love the Chelsea hotel with work colleagues and it's a local institution with plenty of great memories but its a totally different feel to the more initimate Monkey bar where you could talk in comfort. <br/><br/>The waitresses are very hospitable and get to know the regulars as you can see many of them chat with the customers of a first name basis.

Convenient location for nearby offices, but needs sprucing up and given some style. Staff are friendly and although small it can get an atmosphere when a crowd gathers.