The Brass Monkey

Walk into The Brass Monkey and you're stepping into the kind of place that feels instantly familiar—dark wood, warm lighting, the sort of buzz that tells you people actually want to be here. It's positioned itself as the spot for a proper night out on Sandys Street, and it delivers without any of the faffing about. You'll find yourself tucking into generously-sized grills, the kind that don't mess around with foam or microgreens, just quality cuts cooked how they should be. Whether you're here for a Friday night with mates or a business dinner that needs substance, there's an unpretentious confidence to how this place operates. The bar's solid too—not trying too hard, just does the job right.