Monarch & Lion

"The owners of Roop Chicago in the West Loop, one of the city’s best Indian restaurants, have also opened an Indo-British pub in Streeterville. All of the chicken and lamb is halal at Monarch & Lion and their lamb keema shepherd’s pie is a revelation." - Nylah Iqbal Muhammad

"The owners of Rooh Chicago attempted to open a British pub in Streeterville with a healthy dose of British Indian fare. The owners were surprised that locals see Monarch & Lion more as a restaurant than a sports bar, but that’s OK. The food brings elevated charm and the fish and chips are ironically coated with a batter made with IPA (Indian Pale Ale). It’s haddock for this one and they’ll serve mushy peas upon request." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

"Onur Okan, chef of the upcoming River North Turkish restaurant Kor, curated the new brunch menu for sibling spot Monarch & Lion. The Streeterville pub from the owners of ROOH and Bar Goa serves a full English breakfast and bangers & mash but also highlights British Indian specialties with chili cheese naan. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff

"A new bar that specializes in British food — which is fish and chips or chicken tikka — has opened in Streeterville. It’s from the owners of Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa, a classy spot for the big game, even soccer and races." - Eater Staff

"A new bar that specializes in British food — which is fish and chips or chicken tikka — has opened in Streeterville. It’s from the owners of Rooh Chicago and Bar Goa, a classy spot for the big game, even soccer and races." - Eater Staff, Eater Staff