Where fire
meets culture.
Discover open-fire flavours, seafood and grilled meats in a setting made for good food, great company and memorable moments.
The Monika experience
Dining is just
the beginning.
At Monika Restaurant in Deptford, South East London, an evening begins with a warm welcome and unfolds around the table, the music and the people you came with.
Part of the 805 Restaurant Group, Monika brings African-inspired open-fire cooking, culture and generous hospitality together in a setting designed for staying a little longer.
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The Monika menu
Fire, flavour,
choice.
Whole grilled croaker, beef suya, lamb chops, jollof, sharing platters and cocktails. A menu with favourites to return for and something new to discover.
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Your evening,
your way.
Come for a favourite dish, settle in with a cocktail or make a celebration of the whole night.
At the Monika table
Take a closer
look.
Fresh from our kitchen, poured at our bar and brought to your table. Get a taste of the people and plates that make Monika.
Make it an occasion
Good company.
Great nights.
From a table for two to a room full of people you love, make Monika part of the moment.
Date nights
Make time for one another over seafood, grilled favourites and cocktails in our warmly lit Deptford dining room.
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Group dining
Bring friends, family or colleagues together for a long dinner. Planning a large group booking? Speak to our team about your plans.
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Celebrations
Birthdays, special occasions and private hire deserve a setting with energy. Tell us what you have in mind.
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Your Saturday plans
Lobster & steak.
Bottomless brunch.
A signature brunch plate, your choice of fries or jollof rice, and two hours of cocktails and prosecco. Bring your favourite people.
Every Saturday · 1pm–6pm · £60 per person
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Beyond the table
The Monika
Experience.
Food sets the scene. Music, performance and the people in the room make it a night to remember.
Captured at Monika
A room that
comes alive.
From the first welcome to the final song, the atmosphere is part of the experience.
Look out for live drumming, saxophonists, DJs and performers. Entertainment dates and lineups vary; please ask our team what is planned for your visit.
Gather at Monika
A warm welcome.
Every time.
Our team makes space for every kind of occasion: a relaxed dinner, a birthday with friends or a private celebration. Settle into the warmth of the room and let the evening unfold.
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