The Monk's Kettle

Name: The Monk's Kettle
Address: 5484 College Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94618, US
Telephone: +14158659523
Price range: $$

Gastropub$$Rockridge

$$ · Moderate
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5484 College Ave
San Francisco, CA 94618
+14158659523
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About

Pub fare and a draft and bottle beer list, with a late-night menu, vegetarian-friendly and kid-friendly options.

The Monk's Kettle serves pub fare alongside a draft and bottle beer list.

A late-night menu is offered, and the pretzel roll comes with beer cheese and house mustard.

The restaurant is vegetarian-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Draft and bottle beer list
Late-night menu from 10pm
Pretzel roll with beer cheese

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Hours

Monday	12 AM – 11 PM
Tuesday	12 AM – 11 PM
Wednesday	12 AM – 11 PM
Thursday	12 AM – 11 PM
Friday	12 AM – 12 PM
Saturday	12 AM – 12 PM
Sunday	12 AM – 11 PM

Location

5484 College Ave · Rockridge, San Francisco

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Vegetarian friendly
Good for kids

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Late night

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