Turcott’s Taproom

I went with a group of 8 people for lunch. We eat every week on Thursday. Everyone raved about their meal. This has never happened in 2 years of lunching with this group. And we are going back. A new first. I strongly recommend.

What used to called Lola’s is now called Turcotts Taproom! Unfortunately, wiki wasn’t able to provide me with a good definition of Turcotts. Next time.
I came across this bar after my friend mentioned they were having a beer tasting event by Naked Dove Brewing Company. The event itself was small and quaint. The man who was representing the company did an excellent job explaining the different types of beers they had. And without a doubt, all were delicious!
The bar itself goes pretty far back. Only thing is, there is not enough room to throw for the dart board in the back. But that didn’t stop us. The color scheme is on point — the black and red go great together, and has an old English feel to it. Finally, the bartender is what made the night. He was welcoming, engaging, and attentive… You might have seen him around on Park Ave.
Check it out for yourself!

I have visited this bar 3 times now and ²⁄₃ times have been a great experience. However, when I visited this past Friday, the first thing we were confronted with was an overbearing gate keeper of a bouncer who barked at me to close the door before I even had a chance to get all the way in. We were enjoying our (really expensive) drinks in the back area of the bar when the almighty gate keeper came barreling down 15 minutes to 2 to demand that we finish our drinks and get out. We weren’t in anyone’s way, and would’ve respectfully left within a few minutes. It just doesn’t make for a very welcoming environment. I definitely don’t plan on making this a weekend hangout.
Other than that and the beers being kind of warm, the ambiance is great and the Sunday bartender (Daniel I think?) was great!

This place is fairly new. I didn’t have high hopes because when it was Lola it was gross and pricey and weird. But I came here for lunch and had a couple beers and was really impressed. Bartender was a nice guy. They have a good selection of bottle beers. I ordered a pastrami Reuben. It was delicious. I was expecting some greasy pub grub but it was one of the best Reuben’s I’ve had in awhile.
I really hope this place does well because Monroe ave could use a nice clean trendy place as an alternative to all the dirty dive bars and Asian restaurants. Good job turcotts!

This is a candidate to be my favorite bar in town. My only problem with this place is that the beers are too warm. I was here on Jan 24^th for the Cardinals game. I ordered Flying Bison Rusty Chain and then the Ommegang Three Philosophers. Both were warm. Besides the place is nice, has a dart board and there are never too many people here.

As a fan of Lola’s, I was VERY excited to come back under the name Turcott’s Taproom, which pays homage to the late owner who died battling cancer. Word is out that the original Chef is now back to make the great food the bistro once served.
On my first visit I had the wings, which are the same they make for JD Oxford’s…but this time with the house sauce, which is the same tangy-​smoky bbq meets hot sauce mix that has been adapted by many restaurants. And naturally they cooked them to my specifications :-) I paired them with genny’s salted caramel vanilla porter… or w/​e it’s called. On my second visit, my buddy and I shared the Turcott’s poutine and instantly became my fave. Hardly greasy and hardly salty without sacrificing the good balance of flavors
As you have guessed by now, I’ve been back twice under the new name. The first time was on Turkey day eve. They had yet to have the new menu available, but their beer list was good to go. The place underwent a hell of a face lift — inside and out! Remember the wobbling tables? NO MORE! All the wood benches/​booths are now nice and cushioned. The rear top half level is now carpeted and as great for group as it once used to be. The bar is very shiny and beauteous. Other additions to the bar is a second flat screen, a juke box and a dart board machine.
They new improvements is much more like a bar while maintaining the coziness and low key socializing vibe that its predecessor built a reputation for. Monroe is full of rowdy joints. This is a very exciting return to neighborhood.
Cocktail menu is coming soon… and hopefully some happy hour specials!

Came on a Friday after work with my boyfriend and delicious food and great beer accompanied with great service.

Came here on a Wednesday evening for happy hour. Unfortunately, there were no specials going on so I just settled with a draft and the parm fries. The parm fries were just your average fries sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Nothing special. I had high hopes for this place, so I might give it a second try. Until then, they’re a-​ok.

Was there Sunday afternoon with my wife. Very pleasant, great burger, great fries Hopefully they’ll return to the great days of the original Lolas