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Hopmonk Tavern - Novato
224 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945
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Main Menu
Hoppy Hour Menu
Wine
Beer Menu
Main Menu
In order to conserve our precious resources, water is now served upon request only
Shared Plates
Crispy Calamari
$11.00
Beer battered japanese squid tossed with leeks, beer battered lemons & limes served with lemon aioli
Cheese + Fruit Platter*
$12.00
Local & imported cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts, crostini
Meat + Cheese Platter
$13.00
Cured meats, local & imported cheeses, olives, pickles, crostini
Tavern Samosas
$10.00
Curried onions, black beans, roasted peppers, pumpkin seeds and sweet corn wrapped in a crunchy wonton, served w/ cilantro chutney
Sliders (2)
$10.50
Mini 4oz angus burgers with tomato chutney, lemon aioli, shallots, white cheddar
Pulled Pork Sliders (2)
$9.00
A mini version of our pulled pork sandwich with hopmonk house
Taco 4 Pack
$16.00
2 korean style beef tacos with pickled cabbage and cilantro, 2 of our famous fish tacos with fresh cod and house slaw
Tavern Fries / Garlic Fries
Garlic & parmesan cheese
- $4.00
- $5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$7.00
Served with aioli
Sausage Bites
$11.00
Local sausage tossed in a kellerbier batter with leeks & shallots and lightly fried. Served with house-made honey mustard and dijon
Grilled Artichoke
$8.50
Fresh artichokes poached & finished on the grill, with house aioli
gluten-free
Soups & Salads
Add chicken $4, add shrimp $4.5, Add salmon $12
Tomato Soup
Oven roasted tomatoes and fennel blended with white wine & cream
gluten-free
- Bowl $5.00
- Cup $3.00
Vegetable Soup
House-made with fresh veggies, including zucchini, green beans, carrots and fennel slow cooked in a vegetable broth with kidney beans
gluten-free
- Bowl $7.50
- Cup $4.00
Spinach and Fresh Berry Salad*
$11.00
Baby spinach with strawberries, blackberries, candied pecans, red onions and blue cheese crumbles tossed in a honey dijon dressing
gluten-free
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad
$10.00
Local iceberg lettuce, sopressata (italian style salami), house made blue cheese dressing, tomatoes, red onion and tarragon
gluten-free
Roasted Beet Salad
$10.00
Purple and golden beets slow braised and chilled, tossed withmixed greens, local goat cheese, walnuts, mandarin oranges and a citrus dressing
gluten-free
Chopped Caesar
$9.50
Crisp romaine, parmesan and croutons with our tavern caesar dressing
Greek Salad
$12.50
Mixed greens, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, onions and feta crumbles with balsamic vinaigrette
gluten-free
Tahini Kale Salad*
$8.00
Leafy green kale tossed with cabbage and peanuts with lemon tahini dressing
gluten-free
Tavern Salad
$6.50
Spring mix tossed with shaved carrots, onions and tomatoes with a sweet raspberry honey vinaigrette
gluten-free
Sandwiches
All sandwich plates except grilled cheese come with tavern fries. Substitute quinoa salad or garlic fries for $1, substitute sweet potato fries for $2
Hopmonk Burger
$12.50
Tomato chutney, lemon aioli, crispy shallots, white cheddar cheese on a toasted potato roll
- Add Bacon
- $2.50
Reuben
$13.00
Corned beef cooked in our house kellerbier, served on toasted rye bread with swiss cheese, sauerkraut and remoulade
B. L. A. T.
$11.00
Bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato served on toasted sourdough bread with lemon aioli
Grilled Portobello
$11.50
Tomato chutney, lemon aioli, crispy shallots, white cheddar cheese
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork
$12.00
House smoked, dry rubbed, slowed cooked pork - served naked on a locally made potato bun. Customize it at the table with our signature classic house bbq and honey habanero bbq sauces on the side. Served with a side of house made coleslaw
Grilled Cheese + Ham
Cheddar and gruyere cheeses, ham with dijonaisse, on parmesan crusted sourdough bread, served w/ tomato soup
- $11.50
- Without Ham $9.50
Chicken Philly on Naan
$11.00
All natural grilled chicken breast, red onions and fire roasted peppers sautéed and topped with blended cheeses and spicy aioli, served on traditional naan bread
Entrees
Chili Verde
$13.00
Seasoned pork shoulder braised in tomatillo, lime and green chili sauce served with mexican style rice, fresh tortilla chips and a spattering of cilantro
Roasted Chicken Breast
$17.00
Petaluma raised. Lemon and rosemary marinated chicken breast slow roasted in the oven and drizzled with ale butter, served with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Mussels + Tavern Fries
$17.50
Creamy white wine broth with mussels, prosciutto, tomatoes, shallots, garlic and cilantro. Subject to availability
gluten-free
Hot Beer Sausage + Mustard Mash
$15.00
Caggiano spicy smoked sausage with lagunitas ale, mustard mashed potatoes, red cabbage & apples
Fish + Chips
$16.50
Beer battered fresh cod with tartar sauce, tavern fries and *coleslaw
Cider Braised Salmon
$22.75
With ale butter, served with mango rice and a mixed green salad with balsamic dressing
Tavern Style Jambalaya
$14.00
Andouille sausage, chicken, chilies, fresh okra, red beans garlic and spices served with a traditional brown sauce and rice
- Add Shrimp
- $4.50
Sides
Coleslaw*
$4.00
House-made slaw with dried cranberries and walnuts
gluten-free
Quinoa Salad
$5.50
One of the oldest grains ever cultivated, tossed with red onions, cilantro, oranges and green olives
gluten-free
Chef - Ozzie Rincon
- Hopmonk Tshirts $25.00
- Pilsner Glasses $10.00
The Hummingbird
$10.00
A delightful combination of st germaine, sparkling wine and club soda. Crisp and cool!
Pomegranate Martini
$9.00
Charbay pomegranate vodka is combined with 100% pom juice, a splash of simple syrup, triple sec and fresh lime juice. (Cosmo, schmozmo!)
Blackberry Mojito
$10.00
House silver rum with muddled blackberries, mint and lime juice shaken and served over ice
Chocolatini
$10.00
A harmonious pairing of godiva white chocolate and milk chocolate liqueurs and vanilla vodka shaken and strained into a martini glass
Hopmonk Bartenders' Own Creations
Just for you!
Moonshine Shandy (Recipe by Dax Marchus - Hopmonk Sonoma)
$10.00
Angry orchard cider and apple pie moonshine bourbon with a splash of lemon juice poured over ice. Careful - it's stronger than it seems!
Strawberry Bullet (Another Recipe by Dax Marchus - Hopmonk Sonoma)
$10.00
Bulliet rye, shaken with a muddled strawberry, lime juice and a couple dashes of bitters - strained over ice and topped with ginger beer.
Pear Lemon Drop (Recipe by Chad Qualls - Hopmonk Novato)
$11.00
Grey goose le pear vodka, lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup shaken and strained into a sugar rimmed martini glass
Blueberry Mint Lemonade (Recipe by Michele Ares - Hopmonk Novato)
$10.00
Stoli blueberry vodka , pressed mint leaves, lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup shaken and strained over ice
Shannon's (Recipe by Shannon Thomas - Hopmonk Sebastopol)
$10.00
*Contains nuts
Main
House Beers
$3.75
Half Liter (16.9 oz) or Imperial Pint (19.2oz) of HM Kellerbier, HM Tavern Ale, HM Dunkleweizen or HM IPA
Well Drinks
$4.75Well Gin or Vodka Martini
$5.75Well Cosmo
$5.75Well Margarita
$5.75Ginger-Lime Drop
$5.75House Red
$5.75
509 Coq au Vin or Beringer Merlot
House White
$5.75
Sonoma Oaks Chardonnay
Sparkling
$5.75
Ogio Prosecco
Sausage Bites
$5.751 Beef Slider
$3.751 Pork Slider
$3.75Fish Tacos (2)
$3.75Korean Tacos (2)
$4.75Sausage Bites
$5.75House-Made Chips
$2.75White Wines
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, CA
Fruit Flavors of baked apple, lemon curd, pear and melon are accented with a bit of toasty oak
- Glass $9.50
- Bottle $38.00
Chateau St Jean "Belle Terre" Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma / Napa Valleys, CA
"Butter-Bomb" creamy silk ribbons, a full mouth-feel, lemon blossom & orange zest with oaky apples
- Glass $10.50
- Bottle $42.00
Sonoma Oaks Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma County, CA
Aromas of red apple and pears with cream. The Sonoma Country grown grapes were handpicked and fermented to highlight the distinct flavors and aromas of cool-climate viticulture
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $26.00
Kunde Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Magnolia Lane, Sonoma Valley
Grapefruit, pineapple, tangerine, peach, and a hint of guava
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Envolve Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Sonoma, CA
A refreshing nose of ripe lemon and grapefruit is followed by a juicy, crisp palate with clean notes of pineapple, and citrus. This aromatic wine finishes dry with lingering hints of honey and lime
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Laird Family Estate Pinot Gris 2014, Cold Creek Ranch Carneros, CA
Perfumes of sweet pear, apple, honey butter and cream. Silky, creamy texture with delicious dancing fruit on the palate
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Valley of the Moon Pinot Blanc 2012, Sonoma County, CA
This wine delivers aromas of honeysuckle, peach and lychee with a rich mouth-feel, followed by a bright and long finish
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Gundlach Bundschu Gewürztraminer 2013, Sonoma, CA
Aromas of allspice, jasmine and citrus burst from the glass. Luscious flavors of pink grapefruit, white nectarine, navel orange, lychee and starfruit are spiced with fresh ginger and coriander
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Rose and Sparking Wines
Chaname' Rosé 2013, Anderson Valley, CA
Light with bright acidity, raspberry, honeysuckle, white pear
- Glass $7.50
- Bottle $30.00
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir NV, Carneros, CA
Bursting with aromas of bright strawberry and black cherry, and hints of vanilla. Creamy on the palate with flavors of cherry, lemon, and cola lead to a long-lasting, bubbly finish
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
JCB No. 69 Sparkling Rosé NV, Crémant de Bourgogne, France
- Glass $10.00
- Bottle $40.00
Red Wines
Balletto Pinot Noir 2012, Russian River Valley, CA
A ruby-colored Pinot Noir with aromas of bright fruit, dark cherry, tart rhubarb, violets, and savory cola and coffee
- Glass $9.50
- Bottle $38.00
Artesa Pinot Noir 2012, Napa, CA
Featuring flavors of strawberries and cherry, this pinot noir is accentuated with hints of caramel and toasty oak
- Glass $10.50
- Bottle $42.00
Benziger Merlot 2012, Sonoma Count , CA
A fleshy palate of fresh plum, black raspberry with black tea, licorice and truffle flavors, follows aromas of violets, dark plum & black spice
- Glass $8.50
- Bottle $34.00
Carol Shelton "Wild Thing" Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Mendocino County, CA
Beautiful red and dark fruits combine with lovely vanilla-oakiness on the nose and meld into true old vine Zin, jammy dark fruit flavors with a smooth brilliant finish
- Glass $9.00
- Bottle $36.00
Enkidu Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sonoma, CA
Dark, black fruit, black cherry, violets, chocolate, and toasted oak lead into lush velvet on the tongue
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $44.00
Cline Cellars Syrah 2012, Sonoma, CA
Cool climate Syrah offers great color, rich blueberry and cracked black pepper characters with a cedary-smooth finish and bright acidity
- Glass $8.00
- Bottle $32.00
Colby Red 2012, California
Aromas of ripe red cherries, raspberries and star anise jump from the glass. The wine is generous on the palate with a rich mouthfeel complemented by well-integrated tannins and bold flavors of red berry and hints of clove spice
- Glass $6.50
- Bottle $26.00
Tavern Cocktails
Southern Sweet Tea
$8.00
Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka, Lemonade, fresh lemon juice, club soda and ginger beer.
- Try it with Jack Daniels Honey Bourbon for
- $1.00
Cucumber Gin Mule
$10.00
Spirit Works Gin, Fresh Cucumber, lime juice topped with ginger beer. Served in a copper mug. (copper mug requires an ID upon ordering, which will be returned when finished with the mug) - also available in a cocktail glass
Moscow Mule
$8.50
vodka, splash of bitters, fresh lime juice and ginger beer served in a cocktail glass
Tito's Moscow Mule
$10.00
same as above, using Tito's vodka and served in a copper mug. (copper mug requires an ID upon ordering, which will be returned when finished with the mug) - also available in a cocktail glass
The Hummingbird
$10.00
a delightful combination of St Germaine, sparkling wine and club soda. Crisp and cool!
Pomegranate Martini
$9.00
Charbay Pomegranate Vodka is combined with 100% pom juice, a splash of simple syrup, triple sec and fresh lime juice. (Cosmo, Schmozmo!)
Chocolatini
$10.00
a harmonious pairing of Godiva White Chocolate and Milk Chocolate liqueurs and vanilla vodka shaken and strained into a martini glass
Hopmonk Bartenders, Creations
just for you
Moonshine Shandy (recipe by Dax Marchus - HopMonk Sonoma)
$11.00
Angry Orchard Cider and Apple Pie Moonshine bourbon with a splash of lemon juice poured over ice. Careful - it's stronger than it seems!
Strawberry Bulliet (recipe by Dax Marchus - HopMonk Sonoma)
$11.50
Bulliet Rye, shaken with a muddled strawberry, lime juice + a couple dashes of bitters - strained over ice and topped with ginger beer. BAM!
Pear Lemon Drop (recipe by Chad Qualls - HopMonk Novato)
$11.50
Grey Goose Le Pear Vodka, lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup shaken and strained into a sugar rimmed martini glass. Yes please!
Blueberry Mint Lemonade (recipe by Michele Ares HopMonk Novato)
$10.00
Stoli Blueberry Vodka , pressed mint leaves, lemon juice, triple sec and simple syrup shaken and strained over ice. Delightfully refreshing!
Agave Bloom (recipe by Shannon Thomas - HopMonk Sebastopol)
$11.00
Silver tequila, Chambord, pineapple juice, triple sec, lemon juice + club soda - shaken and poured over ice. Think Mai Tai but different!
Tequila Fizz (recipe by Chris Smith - HopMonk Sebastopol)
$9.00
Silver tequila, grapefruit juice, simple syrup and lime juice shaken and poured over ice
Beer
Hopmonk Kellerbier Abv 5. 3%, 30 Ibus, 16 Oz Pour, Pilsner Glass
$5.00
Unfiltered pilsner- while normally pilsners are filtered, this beer is not, and therefore it is, strictly speaking, a kellerbier (taken from the cellar while still hazy)
Hopmonk Dunkelweizen Abv 5. 2% 16 Ibus, 16 Oz Pour, Pilsner Glass
$5.00
Dark bavarian wheat beer- unfiltered opacity, estery aroma, thick with typical bavarian yeast fruitiness. Soft chocolaty wheat malt with strong banana and a bit of clove spiciness
Hopmonk Tavern Ale Abv 5. 4% 35 Ibus, 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$5.00
American pale ale- hopmonk pale ale is an example of a classic american style pale ale illustrating the complex bitterness and aroma of cascade hops from the yakima valley in washington state. The top fermenting ale yeast strain contributes to the floral and herbal flavor with a hint of fruit. The clean malty body is derived from the pale and light roasted caramel malt adding both body and light sweetness that complement the bitterness
Hopmonk Ipa Abv 6. 9% 77 Ibus 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$5.00
American india pale ale- the hopmonk ipa has a medium body, dry finish and deep golden color. Aroma is intense lemon rind, fruity cereal and piney hoppy flavor. Hopped with magnum, centennial, cascade, chinook and columbus hops
Firestone Walker Opal Abv 7. 5% 25 Ibus, 15. 5 Oz Pour, Signature Glass
$7.00
Dry hopped saison - a rustic peppery farmhouse ale with notes of citrus, tropical fruit and sauvignon blanc that harmonize in a tart but balanced finish.
Lagunitas Little Sumpin Sumpin Abv 7. 5% 64 Ibus, 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glas
$6.75
American pale wheat ale - sneaky smooth with a touch of what we call wheaty-esque-ish-ness. Crispy wheat and pale malt flavors with a big round & juicy hop finish. Everyone needs a little sumpin' sumpin' sometimes
Moonlight Death & Taxes Black Lager Abv 5. 0% 16 Oz Pour, Pilsner Glass
$7.00
Thuringian-style schwarzbier - a very dark yet surprisingly light-bodied lager beer. A great session beer, it is crisp and refreshing with no heaviness
Anderson Valley Summer Solstice Abv 5. 6%, 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$7.00
Cerveza crema - this copper colored ale is smooth, malty, and lightly sweet, with a delicate hint of spice for that oh-so drinkable, extra velvety flavor. This is a silky, creamy dream, perfect as a warm weather beer
Reissdorf Kolsch Abv 4. 8%, 13. 5 Oz Pour, Signature Glass
$7.50
Kolsch - light and wonderfully refreshing. This classic kolsch has been quenching beer lovers thirst since 1894 with its earthy hop and subtle bready malt flavors
Bloodline Through Silver & Bloody Abv 6. 3%, 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$6.75
American red ale - distinctively hoppy with a light bodied but full flavored aromatic malt backbone with touches of caramel, toffee and dark fruit
Duchesse De Bourgogne "The Duchess of Burgundy" Abv 6%, 10 Oz Pour
$9.25
Flanders red ale - commonly referred to as "red" beer of west flanders belgian red beer, this is a light bodied drew with reddish-brown colors. It has a distinct sharp0 brown apple, fruity, sour and tart flavor which is created by special yeast strains
Altamont Beer Works Mac Drizzle Abv 8. 6%, 80 Ibus, 12 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$6.50
Imperial dark ale - paying tribute to bay area's own, the late and great mac dre. This imperial cascadian dark ale has a deep malt flavor that finishes dry with an insane tropical hop flavor and aroma. "The boss of beers"
Deschutes Fresh Squeezed Ipa Abv 6. 4% 60 Ibus, 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$7.00
American ipa - despite what you may be thinking this beer contains no fruit or fruit juice. Instead, it obtains all of its fruity, refreshing and juicy flavors from citra and mosaic hops known for their mango, papaya, pineapple, lemon and earthy pine contributions
North Coast Old 38 Stout Abv 5. 5%, 16 Oz Pour, Specialty Glass
$6.50
Irish-style dry stout - old 38 is named for a retired california western railroad steam engine on the fort bragg to willits run through the redwoods. A very special, firm bodied stout
Lost Coast Great White Abv 4. 8% 11 Ibus, 15. 5 Oz Pour, Brussels Glass
$6.00
Hybrid wit beer - crisp ale made with two-row malted barley, unmalted wheat and a secret blend of humboldt herbs, crystal clear mountain water and ale yeast
Russian River Pliny the Elder (When Available) Abv 8% 100 Ibus, 12 Oz Pour
$6.50
Double ipa - light honey amber in color, topped with a big, fluffy, creamy head. Big hop aroma with evergreen and citrus. A spicy hop bitterness with wild flower flavors that linger far into the aftertaste. A winner of numerous awards and is recognized worldwide as the premier double ipa
Gordon Biersch No Name Hard Cider Abv Abv 6. 2%, 16 Oz Specialty Glass
$6.50
Cider - dry cider with bright apple aroma produced from just-pressed granny smith, gold delicious, fuji and red delicious apples from the hood river juice co. Apples are the only ingredient; sulfite & gluten free