Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company
Kenmore, Boston
Restaurant in Boston, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company serves draft brews and pub fare in a walk-in format on Lansdowne Street, suited to groups seeking a casual, high-energy room without reservations. Late-night hours Thursday through Saturday make it a practical fallback after 9 PM, though noise levels and game-day crowds favor weekend pre-gaming over quiet conversation.
About Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company is a casual venue in Boston with hours that run late on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. For planning, the venue's name, city, casual dress code, operating schedule are available. Details regarding specific menu items, pricing, reservations, seating, service formats are not provided.
The Room and the Energy
The venue is in Boston, the dress code is casual. Its hours suggest it can work for evening plans and late timing on select nights: Thursday until 1 AM, Friday and Saturday until 2 AM. Sunday closes earlier at 10 PM, while Monday runs 9 AM to 11 PM and Tuesday and Wednesday run 4 PM to 11 PM. Details such as room layout, crowd level, seating type, peak-time patterns are not available.
What to Expect from the Menu
Specific menu details, signature items, chef attribution, dietary accommodations, pricing, beverage offerings are not available. Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company is a casual Boston option where you should confirm current offerings directly before making it the center of a meal plan. If you want to compare it with another Boston venue, consider Blue Ribbon Sushi or another local option with available details.
A price range is not available, so avoid assuming a budget level or ordering format. The safest approach is to check current menus, prices, service details with the venue before you go, especially if your group has dietary needs, timing constraints, or a specific occasion in mind.
Booking and Timing
Reservation availability and walk-in policy are not provided. Plan around the hours instead: Monday 9 AM–11 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday 4–11 PM; Thursday 4 PM–1 AM; Friday 4 PM–2 AM; Saturday 12 PM–2 AM; and Sunday 12–10 PM. For any time-sensitive visit, confirm the current schedule directly before heading out.
For comparison, Citizens House of Blues Boston is another Boston option to check separately, while Row 34 - Kenmore Square may also be worth comparing depending on your plans. Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company's key features include its Boston location, casual dress code, late hours on several nights of the week.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- luckystrikeent.com
- Phone
- +16178590030
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company reads like a classic Fenway brewpub: unpretentious, busy, and tuned to the rhythms of game day. It sits on Lansdowne Street where foot traffic is reliable and the crowd swings from pre-match anticipation to post-game revelry. The space functions in the casual middle ground of Boston’s brewing scene — not a quiet tasting room nor an industrial-scale production facility — and it leans into a communal, bar-focused energy that encourages standing around pints and sharing plates with friends. Expect an approachable, spirited environment built around beer and conviviality.
Best For
This is a spot built for social nights tied to Fenway’s calendar: pre-game meetups, rowdy post-game celebrations, after-work pints, and larger group outings. The brewpub format makes it easy to drop in with a crew, order a few shareable plates, and ride the ebb and flow of crowds before and after events. It isn’t marketed as a beer-education destination; instead it serves as a dependable neighborhood anchor for visitors who want a lively, casual experience within walking distance of the ballpark and Kenmore transit.
Ordering Tips
Follow the arc the description sketches: start light and move toward fuller beers as the night progresses — a wheat or pilsner-adjacent lager for early arrivals, then something with more body later. Lean into shareable, textural food that stretches a session: the Nacho Avalanche and Bavarian Pretzels with Cheese Sauce are obvious communal choices, while Baja Shrimp Tacos, Mike's Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, and the Firecracker Shrimp Bao Bun offer salty, saucy contrasts to hoppy or malt-forward pours. Treat the kitchen as a counterweight to the beer to extend the visit.
Venue details
Ambiance
Loud, energetic atmosphere filled with fans and big screens, designed for game day excitement with a full-blown party vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Nacho Avalanche
- Baja Shrimp Tacos
- Mike's Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
- Firecracker Shrimp Bao Bun
- Bavarian Pretzels with Cheese Sauce
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Citizens House of Blues Boston, Notable alternative
- Blue Ribbon Sushi, Notable alternative
- Row 34 - Kenmore Square, Notable alternative
- Bab Al-Yemen Boston, Notable alternative
- Hojoko, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against its Fenway peers, Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company competes on accessibility rather than ambition. Row 34 commands a higher check average and books days ahead for its oyster program and New England seafood focus, while Hojoko delivers Japanese pub fare with sharper execution and a more designed interior. If you need a table tonight and the priority is cold beer in a room that doesn't require advance planning, this venue fills that gap.
Citizens House of Blues Boston offers a comparable walk-in vibe with live entertainment and a music-driven crowd, making it the better pick if atmosphere matters more than brewery exclusivity. For a quieter experience with ingredient-driven cooking, Bab Al-Yemen Boston trades the pub format for Yemeni specialties at a similar price point and with far less ambient noise.
In short: book Row 34 if you want seafood done right and can plan ahead, choose Hojoko for a more polished pub experience, or land here when spontaneity trumps culinary refinement and you're already in the neighborhood.
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Compare Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company | Boston | No published awards |
| Citizens House of Blues Boston | Boston | No published awards |
| Blue Ribbon Sushi | Boston | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4792024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #4812023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Row 34 - Kenmore Square | Boston | No published awards |
| Bab Al-Yemen Boston | Boston | No published awards |
| Hojoko | Boston | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodations are not available. If you have significant dietary needs, contact Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company directly before visiting, or choose a Boston venue with clearly published menu and accommodation details.
Is Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company good for solo dining?
Information on solo suitability, seating, service-format details is not available. The venue is casual and has evening hours most days, with later closing times Thursday through Saturday. If you prefer an option with more documented service details, compare venues such as Blue Ribbon Sushi or Row 34 - Kenmore Square.
What should I order at Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company?
Specific menu items and beverage offerings are not available. Check the current menu directly with Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company before you go, especially if you are looking for a particular dish, drink, or dietary accommodation.
What are alternatives to Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company in Boston?
Row 34 - Kenmore Square, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Hojoko, Citizens House of Blues Boston, Bab Al-Yemen Boston, other Boston venues may suit different plans depending on the kind of outing, atmosphere, or schedule you want. Confirm each venue's current hours, menu, booking details before deciding.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company?
The hours show daytime opening on Monday at 9 AM and weekend opening at 12 PM on Saturday and Sunday, but no lunch menu or lunch service details are available. Evening or late-evening timing is easier to plan around the posted hours, especially Thursday through Saturday when the venue closes later.
Is Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability, reservations, service style, menu depth, seating, private-event options are not available. It may fit a casual Boston outing, but for a milestone meal, confirm current offerings directly or compare with venues that publish more detailed dining information.
