Attended a meat raffle fundraiser here. The space is large with indoor and outdoor volleyball…read morecourts. The food came out quick and the drinks were on point. We had the fire alarm burger which was so good and the chicken tenders which were super crispy!

The food was very very salty. Cheese curds could hardly be eaten. The ranch was overloaded with…read moredill. Super greasy also. Wax paper puddled with grease. Burger had so much smoky molasses flavored bacon jam on it that it was overwhelming. Bun was a bit dry. Caesar chicken salad was just meh. The black bean soup was good, but again, overly salty. Chicken tenders were a bit dry and overcooked. The fries were a bit soft and not very hot. And salty. The service was great so that's why the rating is what it is.

This place is just a damn good time. Whether it's for drinks after work, dinner with the family,…read moreor a night out with friends, every single time we have had a great time. Lots of friendly regulars with enough new people coming through to keep it interesting. The drink specials are great as well, and change enough to keep things interesting. The kitchen pushes out consistent quality and flavors that are amazing. Not greasy bar food, but legitimate quality meals from quality cooks that are proud of their work. The owners (Dave and his wife) are extremely attentive and pay attention to the type of place they want the bar to be. They have a very refreshing "No BS" attitude and don't put up with idiots that try to tarnish the vibe or cause trouble. They are frequent visitors to the place, and make it a point to actually meet their customers. The bartenders are extremely friendly and attentive, and quick to squash any temper flareups and repeat offenders are banned. Your glass is rarely empty, and are quick to learn to enjoy hearing a respectful and non-pressuring "you want one more?". Every year they have a "customer appreciation day" with free food and drinks for a number of hours, and all tip proceeds go right to the staff. The place is standing room only, and everyone on the payroll attends and works. It is a great way to say thank you to the customers, and the employees get a very well deserved "bonus" of sorts. I mean, who even does that kind of thing for their employees and customers anymore?!?!? Couple tips: If you are coming for Friday fish, plan some time because the place is packed early and through the evening. The servers do amazingly with the rush, but its a popular place. Also, they have draws every Monday, huge monthly draws where the prize is often north of $1000, meat raffles the like that also bring large crowds, so plan on extra time if you are visiting during those events.

Not sure why this place has a high rating for their fish fry. Very average at best. Felt like the…read morefish (perch) sat in a pan and steamed too long and lost its crispness. Then we ordered the potato pancakes which were actually a tatter tot right out of a bag. If we go back we will get a baked potato or fries. The cocktails were good and the service was above average . I wish places would get the mentality if you can't make it from scratch then take it off the menu.

Constant classic! I love living around the corner from mickeys because it's the easiest good meal…read morearound. Vibes inside are gorgeous and good for a sexy pic & the staff is always so chill. You gotta get sexy fries and then hang with friends outside it's unbeatable!!

Mickey's Tavern may be one of my new favorite spots in the Madison! Located on the eclectic…read moreWilliamson Street, Mickey's is divey, local, welcoming with a tinge of new age and it works, really well. The exterior is quintessential old school dive bar from the worn paint to the old school PBR sign. When you walk in, you are quickly transported into a retro, yet new age space that features old school lighting and artwork mixed with new age neon's and a creative menu. Staff were excellent at the bar. They hooked it up and helped us choose just the right drink, and chatted us up for a while. Patrons were equally friendly, which was nice. With that, it has the vibe of Wisconsin from decor, menu, staff to patrons. We hung out in the main bar area for a while, and then discovered there was a whole other section with a pool table and more cozy style seating areas. They do offer your standard bar food, which looked and smelled good. However, we were there on a liquid diet, so cocktails is all we got, and we were not mad at it. Overall, absolutely in love with Mickey's Tavern. Will absolutely be back on my next visit to Madison!

Stopped in on Friday to check out the fish fry. We both decided to try the baked cod with the…read moreloaded baked potato upgrade, slaw and rye bread. We both enjoyed the cod; moist and well seasoned. Nice big baked potato, tasty rye and good slaw. Always friendly service, clean comfortable seating. Oh, and great beer also!

Nice brewery location with a wide menu of both food and drinks…read more The venue is very clean and modern inside, and with a nice patio outside too.

Visited the Dam Bar for the first time last Saturday. It's a divey joint located in a basement with…read morea very local flair. We got our cheese curd order in less than 5 minutes - you can't beat the prices! Highly recommend if you like a TRUE dive bar experience!!

Best dive bar in the Madison area. In fact, they are the definition of dive bar. Petey is a delight…read moreto see every time with a warm greeting and great conversation. If you come alone you won't be without a friend for long. Everyone in the bar is happy to join in a conversation. The drinks are strong and cheap but the food Petey makes is SO good. One of the best bar burgers I've had, but I have to say there isn't a thing on the menu I didn't thoroughly enjoy. Always try the specials. You can't go wrong.

I cannot believe I haven't reviewed Viking yet!…read more This was the first place we tried for fish fry when we moved to town, and it was delicious. They have a unique breading that really feels like you're eating somewhere fancy. Then we purchased their summer family bowling pass! It gives up to four people unlimited bowling for up to two hours each time you come form Memorial Day through Labor Day. It was only $50 and included shoes. The first time we came we save d that much alone! Such a great deal. They didn't do it this year, and I'm sure it had something to do with covid. We also LOVE their food in general. During quarantine we have been ordering from there lots! Sometimes we just get burgers and a few apps because they are so good! Their burgers, cheese curds, potato munchers and onion rings are the best! Hahah!

Food was great! Came fast and hot! Service was great! Lacy and Aden kept my drinks coming and…read morecleaned up after everyone. There were over 50 folks at the bar when I was there and we were all served! No delays and it was so cheap! The Friday night karaoke started and kept me there! Really enjoyed the locals and entertainment! Lots of room for us to dance. I'll be back! Hopefully will see sweet Kendra and her group of beauties on the dance floor.

Absolutely amazing burgers the bacon blu was my favorite blue cheese and jalapeños is a phenomenal…read morecombo for a burger. Friendly and quick service. It is cash only so be prepared with some cash or to use ATM on site!

Great burgers, really good prices. Thursdays are wing days. Can't go wrong. Most unique outdoor…read moreseating (providing weather)

You are practically required to go to the "Official Birthday Bar" of Madison every year on your…read morebirthday. We stopped in for a birthday celebration and had a great time. It's your typical college town bar with a very large wraparound bar and oversized booths. It is loud, lively, and packed on game weekends. The birthday perk is a beer mug with free beer on tap (or try one of their vodka kool aid looking concotctions) but I recommend you stick to the beer. No sign up required but it is only valid on your actual birthday. Must show valid ID at the official birthday spot at the bar. It can get a little crowded and chaotic depending on the night, and service has its peak-hour rushes, but the birthday tradition alone makes it worth checking off your list at least once.

4/5 Had a really…read moregood burger and fries at The Nitty Gritty in Madison. The burger was the highlight, tasty, satisfying, and the fries were solid too. That said, pretty much everything else about the experience felt just...mid. Nothing was particularly bad, but nothing else really stood out either. Overall, I'd come back for the burger, and if it were my birthday then this was the place to be because you get a free beer and your name posted on board.