It’s a West Davis Street takeover. The team behind the Old Monk, Spider Murphy’s, and the Skellig expanded their Oak Cliff footprint in March with the opening of Kilmac’s, right next door to Old Monk Oak Cliff. Unlike its sister concepts, Kilmac’s isn’t a pub—it’s a cocktail-forward spot with a focused food program and a concept that’s been three years in the making.
“We started looking at properties down here first in 2018, and so we’ve been a part of the plan for a long time, and we really have loved it,” operations manager Charles Reis says.
The group first arrived in Oak Cliff with Old Monk Oak Cliff in fall 2024, quickly carving out a neighborhood following for its walkable pints, pub fare, and Old World atmosphere. Kilmac’s builds on that momentum, but shifts the energy entirely. Where Old Monk leans cozy and familiar, Kilmac’s is moodier and more stylized, centered around cocktails, pizza, and a sprawling patio built for lingering late into the night.
Inside, the candlelit dining room and covered patio seat just under 100 guests, while another 150 can spread out across the lush cocktail garden. Firepits, hanging lights, greenery, and an Airstream converted into a full-service bar give the outdoor space an Austin-like ease that already feels broken in. “We really like the neighborhood; such a community feel down here,” Reis says…