Bar Monto
East Village, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Bar Monto is worth considering for a casual East Village drinks night, especially if the plan is pints, martinis, and simple bar food around $45 per person. Treat it as an upscale Irish bar rather than a destination dinner: good for walk-in flexibility and group energy, less suited to wine-focused dining or formal occasions.
About Bar Monto
At $45 per person, Bar Monto is an upscale Irish bar in New York City with a casual dress code. The food details are limited, but the listed signature dishes include a burger and fried fish bites, which gives a practical starting point for a first visit.
The useful way to think about it is direct: Bar Monto is best understood through its identity as an upscale Irish bar rather than through unconfirmed claims about a broader restaurant format. Confirmed daily hours were not found in the provided sources, and the available information noted a planned opening “this month” as of June 2026, so plan with flexibility and check current availability before going.
Book for the bar mood, not for unconfirmed details
Bar Monto is a casual New York City option at a verified $45 per person. The available details do not confirm daily hours, reservation policies, seating style, or a specific service format, so the safest planning approach is to keep the visit flexible rather than building a tightly timed evening around details that have not been verified.
The casual dress code lowers the friction for a night out.
What the setup means for value
The strongest confirmed reason to consider Bar Monto is the combination of its upscale Irish bar positioning and its $45-per-person price point in New York City. That gives diners a clear planning number without implying a tasting menu, a formal dining format, or a detailed beverage program that has not been verified.
For a first visit, order from the confirmed food cues: the burger and fried fish bites are the signature dishes available in the data. Because hours were not confirmed in the provided sources, check the latest opening information before making Bar Monto the fixed anchor of the night.
How to use it in a New York night out
Bar Monto works in planning as a casual upscale Irish bar in New York City. For broader planning, use Our full New York City bars guide first, then cross-check food-led options in Our full New York City restaurants guide. Visitors building a full trip can also pair it with Our full New York City hotels guide, Our full New York City experiences guide, and Our full New York City wineries guide.
Quick reference: choose Bar Monto for an upscale Irish bar in New York City with casual dress and a verified $45-per-person price point; check current hours before going.
Planning details
- Location
- 61 2nd Ave, New York, NY
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- barmontonyc.com
- Phone
- +12123880662
Venue details
Ambiance
Upscale Irish bar with a polished pub feel, pints and martinis at the fore, and a lively East Village energy suitable for drinks, bar snacks, and entertainment.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- burger
- fried fish bites
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- Getting there
- 61 2nd Ave, New York, NY
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Bar Monto?
Expect an upscale Irish bar in New York City with a casual dress code. The listed spend is $45 per person, and the signature dishes are a burger and fried fish bites.
How far ahead should I book Bar Monto?
No confirmed daily hours were listed in the provided sources, and the available information noted a planned opening “this month” as of June 2026. Check current hours and availability before making plans in New York City.
Does Bar Monto handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction details were not confirmed in the available information. Contact Bar Monto directly before visiting if you need specific guidance.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bar Monto?
Confirmed daily hours were not found in the provided sources, so no lunch or dinner service window can be verified. Check current hours before planning your visit.
Is Bar Monto good for a special occasion?
It can fit a relaxed occasion if your group wants an upscale Irish bar in New York City with casual dress. For occasions that require confirmed hours, a specific seating format, or detailed menu planning, verify current details first.
Is Bar Monto worth the price?
At $45 per person, Bar Monto is positioned as an upscale Irish bar in New York City. It is most compelling if that format, casual dress, and the confirmed signature dishes match what you want.
