Sam's Monkey Tree Pub - Yellowknife

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Sam's Monkey Tree Pub

Sam's Monkey Tree Pub
3.8 / 5 (1578 reviews)

Description

Monkey Tree in Yellowknife offers a mixed experience for diners. Some customers praise the fun atmosphere, great service, and enjoyable food and drinks, including weekly promos. However, others have found the service inconsistent and the food subpar, criticizing overcooked dishes and questionable quality. The ambiance at Monkey Tree is laidback and entertaining, with amenities like a pool table, golf simulator, and projectors for games and UFC matches. While some patrons recommend certain items on the menu, such as poutine and burgers, others advise against the Donair and mention the steep prices. Overall, Monkey Tree seems to have potential as a neighborhood pub, but opinions on the food and service vary widely among customers.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Chris

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 1578 reviews
reds-rocket
21.09.2023

Previous visits were good. This time service was terrible. Told us the specials, ordered same. Came back 10 minutes later to say no longer valid. Removed cutlery from table we no longer needed them! . Ordered Domair (from Halifax) meat overcooked, hardly any sauce. When finished waitress removed plate napkin while I was still finishing my beverage. Hovered over shoulder while paying by credit card. Needles to say we will NOT be returning to Monkey Tree next time in Yellowknife.

bill-connelly
09.12.2017

I've had such a blast at this pub! Very nice people, the atmosphere is so lively, I'll most likely be back on Friday! I definitely recommend this pub if

caputo-joseph
09.12.2017

If you're a tourist visiting Yellowknife I would skip this joint and stick to restaurants in downtown"__We drove to the other part of town where Walmart is

chris-barrett-forest
13.10.2024

I visited the MT twice this month and while the atmosphere is great, I truly think I could make better food in a microwave. On both visits, the dishes were overcooked and dry, making me suspect we were being served reheated leftovers from the previous day. The wings, especially, were so tough that I feel like they could be used to drive nails into oak!

moyosoore-osoba-4
13.10.2024

It was amazing! The DJ was exceptional and had a great knack for selecting the perfect songs at just the right moments. Saturday nights are the highlight of the week, especially when DJ Godson is in charge of the tunes!

FAQ

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

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