Went today to enjoy a late lunch. The waitress was very nice and helped us so we could make a decision on a beer to have. The blood orange beer was very good. Similar to a blue moon. We order two appetizers, fried pickles & bruschetta, as well as 4 entrees, three Wellington burgers and a BLT. The fried pickles were good. The burgers and BLT were decent. But the kitchen was struggling to get the bruschetta out. We had already finished our burgers when we told our waitress just to forget about the bruschetta. We were ready for our checks. Our waitress, who was extremely nice about it since we had already waited 45 minutes for the burgers, said that's fine and if it came out, she'd put it on the table, but take it off our tab. Made sense to me as we had only ordered it with the expectation that it would be an appetizer. Just before the checks arrive, a different waitress brings over the bruschetta. We weren't hungry anymore, but we're going to put it in our to-go box so as not to waste it. The owner, or maybe general manager (she was in a green shirt) then came over and said she'd give us the bruschetta for 50% off. I was confused. It took over an hour for it to come out and we had already asked them to keep it in the kitchen and take it off the tab. I said we'd rather just not pay for it. She very abrasively said to me "So you'd rather me take it back and throw it away?" Clearly taking her frustration out on me from the kitchen. I said I didn't want to pay for it. So she quickly grabbed the bruschetta off the table and said she was just going to throw it away. The whole interaction just left a very bad taste in mine and my friend's mouths after the staff themselves had been nice despite the struggles from the kitchen. read more

Came in for dinner on a Saturday and had a pretty bad experience Pros - Atmosphere was fun and lively Cons - Got Fried Pickle app (came at same time as our meal and we're soggy and blah). - Food was room temp when it came out. - Server was non-exsistent and unfriendly Overall not a great experience read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Had a great experience at Mad Paddle under their new ownership! My family has been coming to Madison for Thanksgiving for almost 15 years now and the former owner was less than family friendly but I'm so stoked to say that well behaved kids are welcome again and I'll gladly spend my money here. I've read others complain about the service but I had no issues. The appetizers we ordered were great and the self-serve beer wall is great. The prices are what they are and this isn't an Applebee's so keep that in mind. I'm thrilled to have a place to land when I visit Madison and so thankful that Mad Paddle opened back up. read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Nachos and pickle chips - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Enjoyed coming back to see how new ownership is running the place, and they're doing it well! We stopped in one afternoon after bowling down the street. We were greeted (lots of friendly servers around) and told to sit wherever we wished. We tried the beer wall which was so much fun! You get a card that you can tap to dispense whatever beverage you want - just turn it in and settle up on your debit/credit card before leaving. Beers are priced accordingly (e.g. domestic lagers are cheaper per ounce, imports/crafts are slightly more) and you're totally in control of your pours. It was a good way to sample a bunch of different things without annoying a server, and no waiting, either! They also had other beverages like wine and cider on the wall as well. As far as service goes, we moved upstairs for a little while to watch an NFL game on the big TV and had a few apps to share. We enjoyed the nachos and pickles which were a big enough portion for 4 to share. There were some bar games and board games, and kids are definitely welcome again (just not in certain areas, or too late in the night, I believe). There was even a very entertaining Smashgiving show (full combat armored fighting) going on which we enjoyed watching. Bathrooms were clean, as well. We used to stop in every time we're in town, so we'll definitely add this back to our Madison must-do list! read more

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Good brew, can't wait to visit and meet the new owners. Was out a few years ago and it was awesome, look forward to getting back! Enjoyed the beer, atmosphere and service! Fun place to visit! read more

This is a neat little place downtown, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Their beers are a little pricey but what can you expect from Indiana. read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Cream Ale - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

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The food is great, I recommend the chicken strips. The owners are friendly and dedicated to making the customer experience a good one. We love the live entertainment! read more

Limited food options - mostly burgers and chicken sandwiches, but probably one of the better burgers I have eaten. Fries were good, and pretzel bites were good. Prices are decent. Drink options are plentiful. Service was not great, but it all worked out. FYI, suggested tips are on the full charge including taxes. read more

Our waitress was Brittany with dark hair and she was excellent. Her smiles were so welcoming and she was so anxious to get the food and drink that we ordered to us in a very timely manner. Again asking if there was anything else that we needed. The food was excellent. Thank you Brittany. read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Over Priced for Sure ,, menu needs work and a lot more variety,, they have some very lovely servers which sure helps.

Food menu is very limited. Self serve beer is cool, but hard to use. Everything was just kind of meh.

We love this restaurant for food, music, and service ! We always request Brittany M to handle our service - always friendly, personable and quick with our orders- we usually have a large group ! Great manager with Tori who is always on her A game!! We would definitely recommend!!- Kris read more

Great atmosphere and great service. The lady named Brittany with dark hair was top tier! She didn't miss a beat when it came to my family and I, very efficient and very sweet. We will be back! read more

Enjoy hanging out on the weekends at Mad Paddle. They always have great bands performing. The food is great and our favorite waitress Brittany (dark hair) takes good care of us! She's the absolute best; always smiling!! Would definitely recommend this business! read more

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. Slowest service of all time. Worst service I have ever had in my entire life. Took 90 minutes to get 4 waters (we had 6 people) and 2 beers. Food was another 25 minute wait on top of that. read more

Love going to Mad Paddle!! The owners Travas and Brenda are wonderful people and have created a great place to hangout in Madison. I have eaten there many times and the food has always been great. Thanks to Saundra the cook, she does an amazing job. Brittany (dark hair) always makes sure her customers are well taken care of!! Tori ensures they all have what they need and works to solve issues quickly! read more

So happy to try some local beer while in Madison visiting friends. We loved being able to stop in and have some beer and delicious pizza together! They have some delicious blonde beers and some seasonal variations! I enjoyed a delicious flight, which was very affordable for the value I got! The Nashville hot honey pizza, the Mac and cheese pizza and the BBQ pizzas were wonderful! I plan to come again the next time I visit! read more

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My hubby and I drove to Madison Indiana for something to do on a Saturday. It's a cute town and we happened to come upon this brewery which shares a space with uncommon pizzas. What a great idea!! The brewery has wood barrel tables with games you can play like uno Jenga and more. I ordered the flight with a blood orange ipa blueberry blonde and great mimosa cider. All were fruity and delicious. We ordered pizza who doesn't love pizza with beer. I ordered a Thai chicken pizza with chicken Thai chili sauce sesame seeds. A burst of flavor in my mouth. Yummy. What a fantastic way to spend an afternoon read more

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Had lunch with family today at Mad Paddle Brewstillery and it was wonderful, Taco Salad, sliders, fries and serice was excellent !

My fiance and I can never say no to a brewery stop! We were hanging around Madison and had just finished up a hike at Clifty Falls, when we decided the best way to treat ourselves was with beer. This is a cute spot, really close to the water. They have a few places to site inside as well as outside. Although I do like breweries, I can be picky with the kind of beer I like. I pretty much just winged it while choosing the selections for my flight, and I loved all of them! The cider and sour were probably my favorite, and their blonde and blueberry ale were fantastic as well. The staff here were super friendly and this place made for a nice rest stop. You gotta check it out if you're in town! read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Came in when they weren't very busy. Asked twice re how getting a beer works, twice was told to wait for a specific person, who never came by. Left to give $ to a competitor. read more

Dog friendly brewery!! I love anywhere I can bring my dogs. Two halves to this place. You order beer on one side of the counter and food on the other. Bar 2-tops on one end of the brewery and then larger tables on the second side. Originally I thought this brewery did not have food and they welcomed in food from other nearby restaurants but it seems they have since amended that and have pizzas and snacks available on site. No table service, all ordering is done at the counter. Fast service for drafts and a big variety of options and types of beers to try. They have games if you wanted to play and will offer your dogs water and treats as well. Had a fun afternoon hanging out here! read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

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came for a great band, got a 2 hour wait for one burger. the new owners have turned this place from a cool bar into a bad restaurant. band playing, everyone lined up in rows like they're sitting in church or a movie. go anywhere else in town if you're hungry or looking for a fun night. this ain't it! read more

Mad Paddle was not originally included in our Madison Day Trip plan. In fact, we didn't even know about it until we walked past in on our way from one winery to another. I like trying new beer as much as I like trying new wine, so I suggested if we were still on our feet after the second winery that we stop at this brewery on the way back to the car. The good news is that we were! And the fella was happy to oblige my whim! It was early on a Saturday afternoon, and they don't *really* serve any food, so it wasn't particularly busy. (They have a very pricy "required by state law" menu and some very small snacks.) Inside, it is bright and industrial looking, with a lot of seating areas. There is also a large patio area out a side door. We opted to sit inside at the bar in order to see the menu for my flight and for comfort's sake. I believe the cost of a flight depends on what you choose to be among your selections. I think my flight cost around $11 with an extra sample . The beers I got were interesting and tasty! The XXX dark chocolate stout was sweet and full. The Wicket blood orange blonde ale was delicious. I got a couple other brews from the home location, but I also got a couple guest taps. The Flamingo Dreams nitro from Left Hand was really interesting. And the Zombie Killer from B. Nektar Meadery was my favorite, just because I love sweet ciders and meads. I really enjoyed our visit here. The staff was great and the other customers were friendly. The space was cool, and the beer was good! read more

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Nice, well run small town brewery. We went on a Saturday afternoon. I had a blood orange beer and my husband had a cider (his was not brewed here). Both were very good. Blood orange pretty sweet but an interesting finish. I really loved the ambiance. A lot of history and nice indoor / outdoor seating. You can have a dog outside only. Bar staff is happy to assist with choosing a beer. I recommend checking it out. read more

I thought Indianapolis was the land of craft beer but I was wrong. After a random trip to Madison for the weekend, we decided to check out some local places. My host for the weekend suggested here and I'm glad she did! Located in historic Madison on a corner you'll find mad paddle brewery, they had a food truck on the outside which I always love then brewery's have that as an option. The inside is simply decorated and clean, you can sit at the bar or different tables as options. The bar tenders are very friendly! I enjoyed the conversations I had with each and the recommendations that they gave. I tried all the in house beers and each were delicious! I love that they had what I consider short pours so you can enjoy all of the flavor but not get tanked. Mad paddle also has a ton of games! I actually learned how to play dominos. Make sure to check out the hard copy of the menu, it offers a loving tribute to Indiana alcohol laws read more

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Cute brewery right in the heart of Madison! Lots of fun pizza options, ordered a few for the table to share. The only downside was limited seating for a group of four inside. The patio is great but could use a few heaters for the cooler weather! read more

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We were camping at Clifty Falls for a few days and this was recommended to us as we are huge craft beer fans. The space is super nice and large! They allow dogs on the patio and INSIDE! I was shocked to learn my pup could be inside! We ordered pizza and two flights for beer. The beer was pretty good! I was bummed they didn't have an Octoberfest on draft yet as it was a week into October. But I did try their stout that was pretty decent. Their Doritos pizza is really good! I thought it would be weird, but I ate almost the entire pizza. The reason for three stars is they didn't seem to be taking too many Covid measures. They had several people walking around without a mask and the General Manager even carried my flight out to our table without his mask on! He introduced himself as the GM and offered to take my beer and I thought he would put a mask on but he didn't. It was awkward. I understand it's in a small town but you just never know who you're helping and their perspective of our currently reality. Unfortunately, I would rather businesses be taking Covid more serious than not and I just felt like Mad Paddle didn't care. CHEERS! read more

I really enjoyed this place! Lots of drink and food options for patrons of all ages. Games available. Tons of space. We were there on a Thursday night and there was live music out on the patio. Several different beers on tap. We had a few flights to try all the different ones. They have a juicy IPA that was my favorite. The pizza flavors are very different! We tried the doritos taco pizza (6/10), the garlic honey chicken pizza (8/10), and the mac and cheese sausage pizza (8/10). We enjoyed all of the pizzas we tried. Its nice that you can just get personal sizes and try a few. The waitress was telling us that the Sweet Piggy is one of their best sellers. We will have to try that when we go back. The people were all very nice. The space is an old feed facility. It is very cool. This is a perfect place to come after a long day of hiking at Clifty Falls! read more

Great spot!! Very clean and fun, we were camping at Clifty Falls and shot into Madison for a Friday night beer and something to eat. It was right as the bartops were re-opening so it worked out great. Great selection of beers, very friendly staff. I would recommend.. . Next time we definitely will give the patio a go!! read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Can't remember the exact name... but it's a blood orange something..and it was fantastic!! - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Mad Paddle is such a wonderful venue! They have great selection of beer (the fully automated wall of beverages is amazing!!!). We have had many fun, fun nights listening to live music. Great place to hang out with friends read more

Good beer. Terrible service. Quoted one hour wait time for breadsticks. Also ZERO covid enforcement. Boo

I'm liking this place. Lots of choices and atmosphere. We came after covid shut down. We had food delivered. It great. I'll come again read more

Mad Paddle Brewstillery - Bar - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Indiana

Mad Paddle Brewstillery...you had my attention and Brew-Stillery! I perform at a lot of places around the country and this is one of my new favs! What a hidden treasure and gem this was to find! I absolutely loved the vibe and atmosphere from the minute I walked in the door! Every nook and cranny has something to offer, the outside patio, upstairs private rooms (perfect for your special party and gathering), VIP music viewing, with unique fixtures and designs throughout that reflect the history of the building, meanwhile offering a trendy place to experience handcrafted Mad Paddle brews, moonshine, and other local taps. Jerry Wade has turned an old feed plant into a newfound feed and brew shack along with a live music venue that is worth the drive and stay in historical Madison, Indiana! That Ohio River built the town, but it appears to me that Mad Paddle is putting it on the map! -Rhonda Funk, Nashville recording artist read more

Great microbrewery- accepts kids... and carry in food but idk why you'd carry in - the pizza and breadsticks are delicious. Lucked upon live music by Don Donner- he was great and- our first live music experience since March! Very welcome!! Wonderful outdoor patio available read more

Went here on Halloween night. Followed Covid guidelines which we liked. Four of us sat at the bar and enjoyed everyone that was waiting on us. Great friendly staff. Pizza out if this world. We ordered the cauliflower crust. Yummy. The beers were great. The blood orange and d sad ski the blueberry were so good. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely love this place! The people are so friendly, the pizza is fantastic (try the Nashville Hot Honey if you like it hot w a hint of sweet and tangy! )and the ambience is chill! Plus they invite the entire family (kids and )-- my kind of place for sure! read more

Great staff! Helpful and friendly! Delicious beer and a huge selection- the beer wall is a great idea! Think of it as a chance to try a little bit of everything or a lot of whatever you love! Drink specials were super tasty! The musical act was so much fun! Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters put on a great show! Do yourself a favor and download his album. read more

Really a nice little brewery. Great for kids with the attached hall with long tables and benches. The beer was very good. The 3 turns session IPA was one of the beer sessions I've had. Surprisingly it tastes a Like a full bodied ipa, which is hard to do, even for the big boys. Awesome place! read more

Great pizza and great beer. Glad we stopped while in Madison. Tons of games for the kiddos to play while momma and dadda enjoyed some much needed beverages. read more