Our History Night time view of the entrance on 19th street
Since 1894, The Monarch Public House has been the center piece of Fountain City. The brick building was built by the Odd Fellows, using the second story as their meeting hall. Until the Odd Fellows disbanded in the mid 60’s, the tavern was considered their 'domain'. Even women weren't allowed in the bar until that time.
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It'll be a great day for the Irish — when everybody's Irish
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Our Historic And Original Furnishings
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The ornate hand-tooled oak back-bar, along with the tables and chairs, have been part of The Monarch since it opened in 1894. The tavern has never changed names, and has been continuously open throughout it's history.
For almost 90 years, the room now called Preservation Hall housed a grocery and general store. First owned by Knaub and Wunderlicht, later it became Abts Grocery. The interior brick wall separated the bar from the grocery store until 1996, when the 2 halves were connected by removing 2 sections of brick. The kitchen facilities were added at that time.
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The main and back bar
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Take a
"DRAGON'S EYE VIEW"
of The Monarch And Fountain City Located On The Bluffs Of The Mississippi
Enjoy your lunch or dinner outside on either of our decks with spectacular views of the Mississippi River
The beer garden, the decks, and the fountain are more recent additions. At the same time, the interior has been restored to it's original glory - including the pressed tin ceilings and hardwood floors throughout.
Our lower level deck
Our fountain also on the lower level
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Birds eye view of our upper and lower decks
Spectacular view from our upper deck
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Take a Quick Tour Of The Main Floor Dining Room & Bar
Enjoy Our Our Own In-House "Original" Micro-Beer Fountain Brew
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For All You Packer Fans...You Must Check Out Our Green
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