
Monroe
Holywood
Bar in Holywood, United Kingdom
Why go
Monroe is worth choosing in Holywood when the plan is cocktails, small plates, and a lively group night rather than a quiet meal. The $$$ price tier makes the strongest sense for celebrations, date-night drinks, and late plans, helped by smart-casual polish, terrace space, and 2026 County Pub & Bar of the Year recognition.
About Monroe
Monroe in Holywood has Official 2026 County Pub & Bar of the Year Winner recognition, the clearest signal Pearl can currently verify. It has a $$$ price level and a smart-casual dress code.
Treat Monroe as a premium-leaning Holywood venue with confirmed recognition and a smart-casual expectation, then check directly for current operational details.
Monroe’s $$$ price level and smart-casual dress code make it a venue to plan for deliberately. A $$$ listing suggests more budgeting awareness than a casual stop-in, and the smart-casual dress code means considering the tone of the visit in advance. These guardrails help if you are choosing for others and want the setting to feel appropriate.
Pearl does not have the operational detail to describe how Monroe handles larger parties, private arrangements, or structured occasions. For a quieter catch-up, also check the expected atmosphere for your chosen time, since Pearl does not have noise-level or entertainment details. A quick direct check can match the visit to the mood you want, whether relaxed, celebratory, or more polished than spontaneous.
Confirm the current offering before you book
The venue’s recognition and price level matter, but they do not replace up-to-date information about what is being served, how the menu is structured, or what service guests should expect.
If food is central, check the current offering with Monroe before booking. That is the most reliable way to understand whether the venue suits the occasion, the group, and any practical requirements. If the priority is a smart-casual Holywood outing at a $$$ venue with confirmed 2026 County Pub & Bar of the Year Winner recognition, Monroe remains relevant.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: a planned Holywood outing where a $$$ price level and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion.
- Dress: smart casual.
- Planning note: use the confirmed recognition, $$$ price level, and dress code as planning anchors, then verify current operational details directly.
Use our local guides if this is part of a wider plan: Our full Holywood bars guide, Our full Holywood restaurants guide, Our full Holywood hotels guide, Our full Holywood experiences guide, and Our full Holywood wineries guide. For broader browsing, compare Monroe with other dining and drinking options in Holywood, using current venue details before you book.
Planning details
- Location
- 57, High Street, Holywood, Ards and North Down District Council, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- monroeholywood.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and lively, with a refined cocktail-bar feel, a speakeasy edge, and a sociable atmosphere that suits evenings out.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Live Music and Dj Sets
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Gin, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 57, High Street, Holywood, Ards and North Down District Council, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
57, High Street, Holywood, Ards and North Down District Council, County Down, Northern Ireland, BT18 9AQ, United Kingdom · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monroe good for a date?
It can be a fit if you want a smart-casual Holywood venue at a $$$ price level. Pearl does not have details on atmosphere, seating, music, or menu, so check directly with Monroe if those details matter for the date.
What's the crowd like at Monroe?
Pearl does not have crowd, noise-level, or entertainment details for Monroe. It is in Holywood, has a $$$ price level, uses a smart-casual dress code, and has Official 2026 County Pub & Bar of the Year Winner recognition.
Is Monroe worth the prices?
Monroe has a $$$ price level and has Official 2026 County Pub & Bar of the Year Winner recognition.









