Chatswood Monkey Bar

164 reviews

53 Orchard Rd, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

www.chatswoodmonkeybar.com.au

+61294131755

About

Chatswood Monkey Bar is a Bar located at 53 Orchard Rd, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia. It has received 164 reviews with an average rating of 3.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-3AM
Tuesday10AM-3AM
Wednesday10AM-3AM
Thursday10AM-3AM
Friday10AM-12AM
Saturday10AM-3AM
Sunday10AM-3AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Chatswood Monkey Bar: 53 Orchard Rd, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia

  • Chatswood Monkey Bar has 3.7 stars from 164 reviews

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  • "If you are Caucasian, don't bother wasting your time here"

    "Once you get inside the Monkey Bar it's basically a pokie gambling den with a bar"

    "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"

    "I used to go to the monkey bar as much as possible, but more recently I have been denied entry without valid explanation as to why"

    "An interesting, intimate little bar tucked away behind a carpark"

Reviews

  • Jeremy Cowan

If you are Caucasian, don't bother wasting your time here. They will let Asian people roll around drunk, vomit and smash into glass walls, however Caucasian people are only served one drink and told that's it. I have observed this several times over the past month, however tonight, as dezzie driver- I was refused. Only previously having 2 drinks earlier in the night (6 hours prior) they simply would not serve me, however they served the Asian girl beside me who could not even get her purse out and then dropped her money everywhere. The people running the joint are Asian and to me, to allow the Asian people to get really drunk and only serve max 2 drinks to Caucasian people is a racist move on their part. I am not the only one who has observed this, and I would not expect this bar to be around much longer. Just don't waste your time- it's not worth it.

  • steaks beer

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.

  • Sa An

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

  • Nicholas O'keeffe

I used to go to the monkey bar as much as possible, but more recently I have been denied entry without valid explanation as to why. This was once an amazing place to meet new people and have a beer with your mates, but I no longer recognise the monkey bar. It has changed for the worse and I wish it would come back so that I can go monkey and watch the races

  • Vincent Tesoriero

An interesting, intimate little bar tucked away behind a carpark. If you are a local you know it. Open till late. Generous cocktails and cold beer. A great place to meet and catch up for a quiet drink, without the obligatory louts falling all over you.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

  • Map Maker

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)

  • Em

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.

  • Ethan Jordan

Not even joking was walking past on the way home with 6 mates. Non of us had been drinking and just wanted to to catch up. Got interrogated by security. Even though he let us in, we left because of his attitude.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • 88 Chui

Great place for catchup with mates. Friendly service by the waitresses, reasonable prices for drinks, get yummy free hot food snacks from time to time. Plenty of smoking areas for customers and great facilities for horse and greyhound betting.

  • George Jefferies (GJ203)

This place is awful. The atmosphere is dreary and the drink selection is terrible. I had to tell the bartender what was in a Black Russian and even then she put too much Kahlua in. The only redeeming feature it has is that it's rarely crowded.

  • Sharon Stone

I came here to get away from the bad weather and to share a bottle of white with a friend. Service was kind but not quick nor necessarily efficient. It was very quiet and with the (5) guests they had she still forgot to put the food order

  • Lachlan Grace

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

  • Alex M

Cheap beers, great service, Downstairs: smoking area, pokies with and without smoking, food provided for pokies, and tab. Upstairs, available for functions, otherwise open and quiet with organised poker some nights.

  • Gayatri Pandey

We went there for pool game, the table was squeezed into the corner with no space to play properly. Would be good to have the table placed in an open or bigger space. A bit disappointing …

  • ScottyC

Goes alright if your in the mood for a simple beer or wine. Would be good to have simple food options. Up to you, or run you're bar how you want, what does a guy called timm with two m's know.

  • Mady Barnett

Monkey bar is quite small and seems to be very gambling oriented. They have a small downstairs bar and also a second level. The staff are very friendly and they have some great cocktail jugs.

  • Terry Wang

Not bad, considering the fact that we are still in a pandamic. 2nd floor was pretty much empty when our group of 8 was there on a Wednesday night. Had fun with no interruption at all.

  • Damien Burrows

If you want to Gamble, this is the place. Pokies, TAB, Keno. If you are after a quiet beer overlook this place
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

  • Sathish Balachandran

Descent bar.I am non smoker and it would be nice something is done to ensure smoke from smoking zone doesn't come into the bar.

  • Dennis K

Great coffee, good pokies room, but no food available ‍♂️
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Shintaro Nakatani

Very good atmosphere, nothing stupid ever happens. Such a good place to go for a regular drink to feel really at home!

  • Arshia

Nothing to do except gamble.. full of gambling degenerates.. the staff are very very very rude. Absolute trash.

  • Lac Tam Du

A very friendly and warm-welcoming atmosphere with heartfelt wooden decor details. Plus, so smileful a staff.

  • iman jokar

Nice and friendly
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dean Kay

Standard fare pub, probably a bit more aligned for the pokie gambling pub than an entertainment venue.

  • Naomi Clouden

Not great drink selection, okay atmosphere, decent staff, okay prices. No WIFI. It's just okay.

  • Georgette Ritchie

Catching up with mates. Locals have drinks there
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

  • Joseph

Much better than the Northern . Friendly service , clean glasses and non agressive staff.

  • Aaron So

동네에서 가깝고 맥주 한잔 마시기 좋음. 단 너무 비쌈.
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 2

  • Geoff Chaffer

Great place for a beer, $15 beer Jugs, Awesome sports bars & Gaming machines

  • MJ Kim

nice bar, use to visit 5 times a week, outdoor area for smokers were good

  • Brody Clark

Great service and lovely area layout compliments the city vibe of outside

  • John Brimson

Welcome to Asianwood unless your Asian here you won't get proper service

  • Nick C

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

  • julian lau

Not a very clean or friendly place to go for foods or entertainment.

  • Virgil StJohn

Cool little bar for later in the evening, or early in the afternoon.

  • Ian Stokes

Rude staff unclean was not impressed looks like an ungrounded casino

  • glados cc

The monkey bar is one of my favourite places to go in Chatswood.

  • Gandalf

Friendly staff, beer, pool table and outdoor area is all I need.

  • KEVIN

Nice quiet pub with excellent customer service and cheap beer

  • John Edwards

Nice quiet place to unwind and the locals are super friendly

  • KAMI MA

Pretty good beer. You may enjoy chatting with friends here.

  • Umesh Pandit

Chatswood Monkey Bar is best around Chatswood interchange!

  • Stephen Chui

Great beers, great service, fun pokies and open till late.

  • Chris Shoesmith

Bit smokey. But its a great place to hide from the world.

  • Glenn A

Goid atmosphere with sports on tv & good range of drinks

  • Phoebe H

This is a sports bar. It's not like the pictures!

  • Jeff B

Friendly staffs and good place for pokies and tab

  • Salekin Khan

Friendly and warm atmosphere. Love this place

  • Mark Steele

Stunk of cigs, caters for gamblers, no food.

  • Sunni Wan

Love it. Cheap cocktails and great service.

  • Aaron Marshall

Great local people good pub for any Aussie

  • Phillip Seeto

Good service and the people are friendly

  • Amanda Serle

Locals pub but friendly and welcoming.

  • Clare Highland

The line for the orchard was too long

  • anita stevns

A cage of monkeys who …

  • Thomas Stephens

Good place to drink friendly staff

  • Pepsi Crabz

Nice place to have a game of pool.

  • Jane Mongkonsilp

Abit old pub, but friendly staffs

  • Kim Dougherty

Great hotel, good locals as well

  • Cameron Thomas

Open late. Plenty of characters

  • Bipul Neupane

Excellent place for beer!!

  • Shane Holden

Bit small not much seating

  • Joseph Kloss

Cheap drinks, good people

  • phil elzerman

Small cramped and smelly

  • Georgette Ritchie

Great friendly service

  • RajKumar Mohan Raj

Nice place to hangout

  • Shuchi Sharma

Uncool Sports bar

  • Sam Yang

Great chilled bar

  • sarvesh Singhal

Nice quite place

  • Y J

good atmosphere

  • Just Geoff

Great local pub

  • Chris Osburg

Amazing staff!

  • Ali Nazer

Good service..

  • Adario Bisquera

Good hang out

  • Andy (Anders)

Very average

  • James Murphy

Great coffee

  • Kyle G (KYLE)

Nice bar.

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