about Monks

Great beer. Great friends. Great service. Relax, you’re at Monks. 
Always Something to Enjoy

50 constantly changing craft beers on tap and 100s of craft beers in bottles and cans

Food and Beverage

Crowlers to go - grab a can of something unique - and a deliciously unique menu (coming soon)

So much room for activities

Outdoor patio with events and specials (coming soon)

one-of-a-kind experience

A fun and friendly atmosphere with a dog-friendly patio and deck

What we offer

Located in a classic 1920 brick building in the heart of Sioux Falls, Monks Ale House offers a comfortable atmosphere to make you feel at home.

Featuring comfortable couches, a welcoming bar, and a warm fire in the cold months, it’s easy to let the day’s worries melt away while you enjoy the world’s best beers or your favorite type of wine. Monks is dog-friendly and leashed, well-behaved dogs are always welcome. We also offer the area’s most interesting food menu (coming soon) and bar games to enjoy.

Craft Beer Nirvana
Monks House of Ale Repute

Our story

The birth of South Dakota’s first craft beer bar

The year was 2007. The iPhone might have been starting a tech revolution, but the craft beer revolution was brewing right here in South Dakota. Born from a love of craft beer, learn how we became South Dakota’s first craft beer bar.

Monks History