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Funky Monk Restaurant and Rooms - Funky Monk, Epping, Essex

Funky Monk

4.2
4.2
168 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Welcome to the Funky Monk, nestled in the heart of Epping, where the spirit of classic hospitality runs deep in our veins. Our passion lies in curating delectable seasonal British fare using time-honoured culinary methods. We proudly present an extensive array of distinctive boutique and traditional wines that continually spark conversations and intrigue among our guests.

Join us for a delightful evening with your friends or that special someone. On Fridays and Saturdays, we amp up the excitement with live entertainment in our restaurant, creating the perfect atmosphere for you to groove, though we kindly request you keep your dancing feet off the tables!

For an even more enchanting experience, consider reserving one of our Suites, allowing you to savour the magic just a bit longer. The Funky Monk is where cherished memories are made, so come and dine with us soon!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01992 570056
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Epping
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Epping tube station is 10 minutes away from the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Midweek Lunch Set Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Come and join us Mon - Friday lunchtimes 12 - 5pm for our Discounted Lunch Set Menu 1 course - £10 2 Courses - £15 2 Courses + Drink - £20
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What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Innovative

  • Essex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Essex

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Essex

    Hot spot

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Funky Monk offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fabulous restaurant, fabulous food, excellent service" and friendly staff. While the music can be loud, the lively vibe is perfect for a fun night out. The decor is stylish, and the food is great, though some found it "overpriced." Ideal for celebrations or a lively dinner.

168 Reviews
  1. Emma

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic time for my step daughter’s 19th birthday. The 7 of us enjoyed our food very much and it was served by attentive and pleasant staff. We had a lovely night, thank you.

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  2. Chris

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and cocktails were great. Really friendly staff. Live singer and really good music. Great vibe. Would definitely go again

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  3. emma

    Northampton

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good if you want a lively dinner that turns to drinks, very boozy very loud. Good average, overpriced and small portion (Curried sweet potato was 3 pieces of sweet potato and two small pieces of tenderstem) Service OK but all feel quite young and inexperienced/lack confidence in seating you - quite awkward when asking any Qs as don't have much knowledge of menu. That said, the manager or owner (?) did bring out an additional portion of the Curried sweet pot main due to the size when I had only asked for additional veg, so that was nice of them. Other mains were more fair in portion but still overpriced. Wine lovely. They had a magician coming round the tables which was actually amazing, I hope that's a regular thing! All in all if you're looking for a party venue this is it, if you want a nice dinner then I don't think it's up to scratch yet

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  4. Jana

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lovely looking place but can’t decide what it would like to be. The food was not cooked well, the music was so loud that we couldn’t hear ourselves from start to finish. No space to have a dance. On the bright side the service was lovely and the alcohol was good too. Sadly we will not be rushing back.

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  5. Neil

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food and service but music was far too loud too early in the evening. We loved the buzz of the place but feel the music should be in the background for the early part of the evening so you can talk for a while then build up later.

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  6. Kieran

    VIP

    London

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Too loud for a restaurant, can’t hear guest across the table Waited 10 minutes for menus to be delivered Missing items from the menu on a Saturday night Drinks sat empty for 20 minutes with no sign of a waiter Poor quality food and poorly presented Unfortunately a complete waste of money

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  7. Kay

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and drinks, amazing and helpful staff x

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  8. Dilawar

    Essex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a great place with such a friendly atmosphere. Environment is cool and relaxed. People that attend there are friendly and make the place great. The staff at the place are polite and provide a very good service. Food options are limited.

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  9. Patrick

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place food was nice and a wonderful atmosphere the singer was really good and my family really enjoyed themselves the decor was tasteful pleased we went

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  10. Kirt

    Essex

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Music was far to loud.. I was charged £100 deposit for a mini bar and never received my deposit back... although the food was really good

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FAQs

Funky Monk offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01992 570056.

Funky Monk is rated 4.2 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Funky Monk does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Funky Monk

High St, Epping, Essex CM16 4AP

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Epping
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 9:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Gastro Pub, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Epping tube station is 10 minutes away from the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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