wandered down from Bandit Taco at the Madison Train Depot and entered Local Motive, was greeted by…read morePrasanna and Brian at the bar - which is situated inside a beautifully restored train car! Fantastic atmosphere, had a delightful Old Fashioned and soaked in the railroad environment, throwback to the cool club cars on passenger cars in the last century, yet with a lot of modern twists. If you're in Madison you should come check these places out!

After dining next door, we wanted to have a night cap nearby and Madison Local Motive, which is a…read moretrain car turned bar, was highly recommended, so we popped over. The space is two cars, with one set up as a full-time bar, and the other a mixed space that was a dance club on the night we visited. The bar car was super cute and quaint, but also tight and cramped, especially with a crowd. The car is set up with a single person bar towards the back, and lounge seating along one side leaving small space for folks to walk and wait for the bar. The other car had the bar up front and the dance floor and seating in the back. This car had a cover, so we just did cocktails and lounged a bit in the bar car. The single bartender, while he was friendly and made a good cocktail, created a backlog of folks waiting for drinks. We waited 10 minutes in a single file line for our cocktails. I went with the espresso martini, and my pal got an old fashioned. Both tasty, but the glassware was wayyyyy too small. The line never cleared, so we did one and done unfortunately. The concept is great, but execution is lacking. I know there is limited space, but the current layout and function is not the greatest, especially on the cocktail car side of things. Overall, it was cool to experience and now we can say we have done it.

I'm not from the area but some local friends suggested that we meet here. It's a really cool spot…read more Open air, multiple levels, patio. We had brussel sprouts, a flat bread, and fries. All were perfect snacking foods. Their selection of NA's was pretty good. Friendly server. Cool vibe.

The restaurant is so cute, industrial and wish I could have it in my house. Our waiter was probably…read moreone of the best we've ever had communicated so well! The food was ok, there was a sauce on the sliders that tasted a bit flowery and it just wasn't for me. I'd still come back and try it again though just because I loved the place.

One of my favorite stops when I'm driving from Mpls to chicago. Ians pizza at garver feed mill has…read moregreat pizza options and easy bathrooms and a nice coffee shop everything to take a nice break before heading back on the road. Plus unique ice cream flavors!

Very interesting compilation of rooms for events, restaurants, and small boutiques. Unique…read moreinterior. Cute stores. Great vibe. We had Caesar salads from Ian's pizza. The salads were amazing. We didn't get to try the pizza. So, I can't speak to that. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this place while we were in Madison.

Amazing perfect affordable and flexible wedding venue. Don't expect a concierge because it's a…read morepublic space managed by a friendly lady.

My husband and I were married under the Lussier Family Heritage Center's historic oak tree last…read moreOctober. It was a BEAUTIFUL venue and exactly what we were looking for. They allow you to bring your own food and alcohol which is rare among venues in our area and they have a ton of amenities, including an AV system, table cloth rental, an outdoor fire pit, and a ton of beautiful outdoor spaces for photographs. They were also much more affordable than every other venue we looked at in our area.

I purchased a few items because of so many super cute options (it was so hard to choose!) and with…read morethe help of a yelp coupon, I couldn't help but splurge a little bit. The first couple projects we completed were the string art kits. The curbside pickup was seamless and the staff was super friendly! I got home to find the wrong color board but the issue was addressed promptly and Revel went above and beyond to make sure their customers were happy! Picking up a new board couldn't have been easier. Also, when I was at the end of my project and about 15 nails short, they were gracious enough to mail them out to me so I didn't have to drive from Milwaukee to Madison. The customer service here is phenomenal and really made me feel like they cared about their customers. I will be the first to say that I'm not a crafty person but the "Love" design was one I was willing to put forth the effort for and I'm so glad I did. Hammering all those little nails took a little more time than I expected and I'm glad this was a project for home so I could work on it as time allowed. Our next project is the etched coasters and can't wait to see how those turn out. I look forward to being able to visit Revel during "normal" times and take advantage of their workshops and events. Thank you Revel for the at-home crafting experience and thanks to Yelp for the sweet savings! :)

I went to Revel for my friends Bachelorette party last year and had the best time!! We got to…read morechoose a craft to make with our group. Each person could choose their own crafts and get the supplies they'd like. They have several different thinks to choose from including a decorative tray, a beer carrier, a picture, glitter art, jewelry, etc. They also have a glitter and sequin bar, a yarn bar, and construction paper area to choose your decorations from. They have a bar area to order drinks or snacks from. You are also able to bring your own food in to snack on. There are instructors there to help you if you want any assistance with any craft. Overall, it was such a fun experience! Great for a girls night or for anyone who likes to craft and socialize. I would highly recommend booking an event at Revel!! :)

This place is oh so cute. Really delicious and inventive menu. I had such a hard time deciding on a…read morecocktail because they all sounded so amazing. Also a huge plus for me was that they make their whiskey sours with aquafaba! It's a vegan alternative to using egg white for this cocktail. Our bartender was so nice and helpful and I just adored the atmosphere in this place, I'll be back!

I wish I could keep this place to myself as I am afraid that everyone will find it.  But I know…read morethat is selfish so I am sharing just how great of an experience we had.   We went to see the band V05 play and as it was an outdoor venue we felt comfortable going but didn't expect much.  Boy oh boy was I pleasantly surprised.  We were able to get a table way in the back not close to anyone so that I could feel comfortable.   We ordered the Impossible Larb, Tom Kah soup, brussel sprouts, fries and curds.  OMG, AMAZING!  I will definitely go back for the food.  I don't know if it is just that I haven't gone out in over two years or if it was really that good.  But wowwsers!  The Larb sounded disgusting, so I simply had to try it!  SOO glad I did.  I have this thing about food that if it sounds disgusting that is the one that I go for.  If it looks disgusting, even better!  So far it has worked for me as a vegetarian (knock on wood).  And the brussel sprouts, wow, just wow.  Hubby is a fan of the evil green globes, not me.  But they looked gross so I stuck a fork in and gave a try.  They just melted in my mouth and tasted so darn good!  I also sampled hubby's soup and just divine!  And don't even get me started on the curds.  Gaaaa.  Perfect.  Fries were good too! The band was really good.  We left into the second set as things were getting louder and more people were coming.  Good for the band and venue!   If you go, be careful not to step on the hostas.  Those poor things have a tough life.

What a fun experience. Just attended a birthday party here. Very new and clean environment with a…read moreSundae bar, gift bags and fun old school games. Would highly recommend!

From the owner: The ultimate destination for your child's special day! Step into a magical world fit for a prince…read moreor princess, where every birthday celebration takes place in a stunning royal castle setting. Our venue offers a fun-filled experience with exciting activities, themed decor, and a spectacular ice cream sundae buffet that will delight all guests. From crown-wearing adventures to sweet treats, we create unforgettable moments in a majestic atmosphere. Book your child’s royal birthday party today and let them experience a day full of enchantment and joy!

Visited for a library conference. Rooms had great acoustics, fully furnished, and lots of space. Be…read moresure to check out the awe-inspiring artwork by DarRen Morris in the hallways on the first floor.

Horrible service that left me extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed, in a rather professional…read moreconference setting. At a conference, in the buffet line, I had gotten salad and the server was getting ready to swap a new bowl in. I held onto the tongs to try and make that task easier for him, but he told me to "give me that," so I did. I moved on in the line, and heard him ask "You think that's funny, huh?". I asked for clarification and he repeated this, to which I responded that I was just trying to help. He then said "I don't need your help, don't need your help." I left it at "Sorry," but once I was a few meters down the line, I looked back and he yelled at me, asking "Why you looking at me? Don't look at me!". He repeated this a few times, I told him that I hoped the rest of his day would be better, and he said "My days are always perfect. You're the problem, you're the one having a bad day."

I thought this was a wedding venue!!! I went in to check it out... I didn't know it was a private…read morething going on. I went in to check out the architecture/setup to scout as a wedding venue for my and my fiancé, and there were a bunch of people in cloaks with owl masks on. they chanting in a circle not english... with a devil star portrait hung up and a big owl demon statue they were kneeled before. I tried to take a photo but security grabbed me and brought me outside tried calling the cops on me but i left first.

Saw a performance there and I liked the venue. It did smell of stale smoke kind of like and old…read morebowling alley but hey it's an old building. In love with the history of the center. Felt at home there.

So this review is not for the dining experience at the Elks though many years ago my in-laws…read morebelonged here and we came for dinner. I believe it was for their relatively inexpensive burgers. The most recent visit, a few weeks ago, was to see a band play out on their lawn. It was a beautiful evening so it was a great setting. We did get a few drinks at both their upstairs bar and the one set up downstairs for this event. The drinks were good but not as cheap as I recall from years ago. Hard to believe they ran out of tonic, the crowd really wasn't that big! They did have brats and burgers. I got a brat and it was pretty good. That was it for food. Best feature of this place is the location.

The place is great! Beautiful views, nice big Lodge, great bar, good food. The only stumble is…read moreservice, but you have to remember it's a Lodge and half of the people working are volunteers . So just be patient, have another ice tea ( or bourbon) and enjoy good food in a great atmosphere.