The Bearded Monk

Denton, United States

4.8

Open now

13 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 940-999-7238
Website:
www.beardedmonk.com
Address:
122 E McKinney St, Denton, TX, 76201
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 miArt Building
1 miGAB
1.1 miKerr Hall
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Takes Reservations
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Music
Background
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Happy Hour
No
Best Nights
Mon, Tue, Wed
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
No
Has Pool Table
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Open now
Local time (Denton) 2:57 PM Monday, June 30, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Tuesday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Friday 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
Sunday 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Bearded Monk is a craft beer only bottle shop and growler bar. Have a pint while you shop or grab some bottles to take on your next adventure.

Our selection includes many of your favorite beers, rarities that you just can’t find anywhere and oddities that you haven’t seen before.

We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have about craft beer because we just love discussing, teaching and learning about beer with anyone that is interested!

History

Established in 2015.

Ben Esely has been seeking out and drinking craft beer across the World for more than a decade. After multiple successful start-​ups in Denton, he began writing his own craft beer blog and then writing about craft beer for Dallas Morning News and GuideLive. He then decided that craft beer should be the focus of his next business.

So here it is! The bottle shop and growler bar that brings all his favorite beers to one place in the town he loves.

Meet the Business Owner

Ben E.

Business Owner

I’m the Owner of The Bearded Monk and one of the co-​founders and the Brewer Interviewer for Beer​DrinkersSo​ci​ety​.com and a contributor for Dallas Morning News and GuideLive. I’ve loved craft beer for more than a decade and I bring my passion, love and experience to every offering in The Bearded Monk and every conversation. We are in such an amazing time for craft beer and I want to share what I’ve learned and learn from others as we all journey through craft beer together. I moved to Denton in 2001 to attend UNT and fell in love with this town. Since graduation, I’ve found my wife, had 2 amazing kids and started 3 different local businesses. I am constantly in awe of the culture we are all apart of here in Denton and I’m excited to add another distinctive locale to our Downtown Area.

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13 reviews of The Bearded Monk

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Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
This place is absolutely incredible. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to get my growler filled. The staff is always super cordial, friendly, nice, and knowledgeable. They always have absolute greatness ready to take home and they can suggest stuff for your taste if you don’t know what you want that day. The location is pretty amazing too.
Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
My boyfriend and I fell in love. Amazing selections on tap to drink as you browse their other amazing selection of bottle beers. Decently priced. We had the opportunity to try the VERY LAST GLASS of Fire Wheel IPA in existence! You can buy anything in the store and be pleasantly pleased! Definitely going back!
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
What a cool little spot for Denton. Yes, it’s fits the hipster quotient. But they also have an impressive selection of beers, growlers, accompanying paraphernalia and of course t-​shirts. They keep 16 beers on tap for growlers or the occasional pint. Warning, those pints can be spendy. It’s a good thing East Side and OSDH&CP are all right there.
The guys working were superfriendly and we chatted them up for a while on various topics beer and non beer related. They layout was great and the artwork outside the building was a great collaborative effort. There were some really amazing growlers that I’d never seen before, and I live in Portland, OR. Very impressed.
Like everything else that has popped up in the new and improved Denton, The Bearded Monk fits right in and I’m sure they’ll be around for quite some time.
Enjoy.
Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
I was very excited when I heard about the Bearded Monk, and my experience there made me even more excited. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The beers here are organized by style, with each style having a different row. They also have beers on tap and excellent ciders. The atmosphere is great as well. The Bearded Monk is located directly behind East Side’s beer garden and the food truck park.
Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
This place is a slice of heaven. Amazing, unique selection of beer, knowledgable, awesome staff, and you can get a growler filled while you shop, or kick back with a beer and play a board game. Go! You won’t regret it!!!
Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
This is such a great addition to Denton. They have a fantastic beer selection for purchase, and awesome beers on tap. They have a well thought out selection of craft beers and are very knowledgeable. The people that work there are super nice and welcoming. It’s just a great laid back place to hang out.
Place rating: 5
Denton, TX
They have a great beer selection and variety. Knowledgeable staff to help steer in a good direction. Special tappings are fun to try a pint before buying a six of something you may not like. Overall a great bottle shop and pint room with beer nerds who are helpful and aren’t snobby.
Place rating: 5
Memphis, TN
Awesome beer, fun games, and rad staff! Definitely the best spot for craft beer in Denton!
Place rating: 5
Corinth, TX
Drink a beer while you shop for beer. Was there anything about that sentence that deserves less than 5 stars? Nope!
Not only «drink a beer»… they don’t have any old PBR or Coors Light on tap. They have rare and delicious craft beers curated by two very knowledgeable beer connoisseurs. Also, they’re nice guys.
And not only «shop for beer»… they stock the best craft beer in bottles and cans to go from around the nation. Need something specific? Ask the guys for help. Want to try something new? They have all styles of beer and can point you to something you’ll like.
Shop local!
Place rating: 5
Trophy Club, TX
Great new craft beer store offering a wide selection. Hard working and friendly staff make you feel welcome and will chat with you not down to you. Available in singles, 6 packs or growlers to go or a nice selection on draft.
Follow on Facebook for weekly events and tappings.
Place rating: 5
Garland, TX
Such a great joint!!! Very laid back atmosphere, and the selection is second to none. Plenty of imaginative, small production choices on tap to expand your horizons, and the shelves are well stocked with multiple selections to tempt you. Definitely coming back… wish I lived close enough to become a regular!
Place rating: 4
Argyle, TX
Awesome place and the people were great. Finally a place in Denton where I can find my beer
Place rating: 5
Garland, TX
Great beer selection, friendly people and great vibe in a fantastic town!
They allow you to bring in outside food to eat while you drink a beer from the tap and decide what 6 pack or bomber you want to take home. Knowledgeable staff help you make a selection you’ll love! 21 taps for growler fills plus a wide array of cans and bottles ensures everyone can find something they enjoy.