I have been to the Madison pub several times recently and every time the service has been horrible. The waitresses seemed like they just started, and they don't know what they're doing. They don't understand about sections. They don't understand about rounding. They are really bad servers. And they generally put off an attitude like they really don't give a fuck. And the food is not that great there. I have gone because other people wanted to go, but the service just really sucks. read more

Wouldn't even know what it's like, waited in line for an hour before eventually leaving. Not worth it. 2 people got in in the hour we waited, Insane read more

Relaxed and amazing atmosphere. Friendly pool tables. Friendly client him I love this place.

Nice relaxed no judgment ambience, good drinks, great place to hang out! Staff is always friendly.

Love this place. Great place to go get out of the summer heat and get a pint of beer served in a frosted glass and a smile!!

Happy Holidays, Thank You and Your wonderful staff for making me feel welcome. I always have a wonderful time when drinking in your Bar. read more

I visited Seattle to see someone special, who really liked Madison Pub and suggested we pop in. I really liked the vibe, honestly reminded me of a (gay version of) my parents' bar back in Pennsylvania... the pinball machines, beer signs everywhere, pool table. It was familiar and new, and the bartenders were playful and friendly. Enjoyed it enough that we went back, like, four times in a long weekend. Definitely would return. Just friendly and laid-back. Kind of wish my hometown (LA) had a place with this energy. read more

A long time favorite bar of mine in Capitol Hill. The gay sports bar is a nice change from dimly lit spaces around the area. Food options have become more limited in the past years, so eat before you come. read more

I really wanted to enjoy this place because the atmosphere and energy were great at first--fun music, and a welcoming vibe from what appeared to be a regular, Boston Eddie. Eddie was just explaining that the 'Seattle Freeze' isn't real when unfortunately, my experience was soured when a staff member told me I was "being too loud." At a gay bar, of all places, where people go to let loose and celebrate, it felt unnecessarily harsh and out of place. It killed the vibe and made me cry and feel exceedingly unwelcome. There are plenty of spots where you can laugh and have fun without being policed for your volume, so I don't see myself coming back here. We were there on Thursday afternoon 9/11/2025 about 2:30-4. read more

Madison Pub is excellent, big, music, social, easy to approach bartenders who are gay and fast and responsive. Jeremy at the bar is a sexy sweetheart. Highly recommend Stumbled on here after HORRIBLE customer service at Pony. Just Saying #mascarafacedrawinggirlisbasicanfbeyondawful read more

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Never had a more rude or standoffish bartender in my life. This is my first time ever reviewing anything negatively in my life. He was the bartender here between 430-at least 530, Friday the 25th of July 2025. Avoid this person and shift time. read more

we asked bartender for a drink and he didn't know it so he said he won't serve us that's a skill issue and WE PAYED FOR A SONG and they never played it, don't come here, scammers and fakes read more

Nice people and good friends I love it here playing pool with my friends and new friends to and I like coming every Sunday because it's free pool every Sunday read more

I wondered in and was so pleasantly surprised to meet a great bartender and free Ms Pac-Man I will definitely go back when I have more time

Felt welcomed as hell!! Not from Seattle, this is the neighborhood bar...a good chill, moment with square footage.

Horrible place refused us service because I have a properly marked legitimate SERVICE DOG.

Only my second night here, yet it feels like home. Great staff fantastic beer selection, a margarita better than none read more

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The bartenders are always pissed off...and share it with the clientelle. Quit your job if you don't like working in the service industry....

This was a great sports bar! My friend chose it, I have no interest in sports. They had raffles and free corn dogs! Super nice service, fun vibes, easy going service, clean bathrooms! read more

MadPub is one of my faves. Never any drama never anyone pretentious always a good time. Pool tables, dartboards, pulltabs. The same bartenders have been there for 1 million years and they are all super nice and pour great drinks. It's super chill different ages different sizes different races and everyone is treated great. I have been there on several occasions with female friends and there's never been an issue. If you like a no fuss sports bar, and aren't looking for the stand and model queens you find at some of the other spots on hill, this is the bar for you. I gave it four stars because I can't take my dog with me, lol. Otherwise it would be five. read more

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We went to this bar around 5:30 pm ish, so as expected, it wasn't too crowded. My friends and I got to just sit down and enjoy our drinks and complementary peanuts. The music was just at the right level of loudness creating a nice relaxing atmosphere. There was also a jukebox so you could choose your own songs. The bartender was super nice and friendly. I'm not a big fan of bars, so I don't really know much about good bars versus bad ones, but I enjoyed this place. read more

Madison Pub - Free peanuts - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

All the bartenders are complete gems, the pours are strong, and the establishment supports local gay sports teams. All around amazing place. Really appreciate this community staple read more

Madison Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After a not so happy "happy hour" at the Cuff we patronized this bar. 7.00/cocktail but they weren't advertising it was happy hour either. Bartender was super friendly and it was much more low key than the Cuff. read more

This place is okay. Not the best or most fun gay bar in Seattle. There's a big crowd, but it seems very clicky.

Long wait for bartender who was more in tune with a group of friends seated near the bar. It was my privilege that he chose to finally help me. Unfriendly vibe, my 2nd drink was warm but I couldn't locate bartender as was in a hurry for a wedding. read more

The bartender was being racist towards my friend who is POC. The bartender kicked him out when he went up to order his first drinks of the night. When my friend asked why he was kicked out and all the bartender said was that he is annoying. No one else in our group had issues. This behavior should not be tolerated. read more

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It's a great place to come, the vibes are just chill and fun. Older Gay crowd. I love that. The only bad part is the only Black Bartender he is just not so nice. He is so extra by acting so tuff. Sir sit down! He can be rude at times. I experience this with some friends. Not personally but with other people. read more

Mean bartender right when you walk in to the left (by the pull tabs). He clearly didn't like women in the bar. I mean, my friends and I are L in the LGBT but he was just rude and snarled at us. He was an older man, scowling face paid attention to the boys and laughed and smiled with them, but not so much me or my group. That's ok. Our money is good and there are other bars we can go to that will be welcoming. Not going back to Madison Pub. Ever. read more

I had a horrible experience here. I entered the private restroom while the door was open, only to have a bartender key open the door and tell me to "get the fuck out." He pointed at a small sign on the door and said "Don't you see? It says 'Ask a bartender for key.'" I replied by asking for the key. He cut me off and told me to leave, informing me he just "chewed out" someone before me for coming in without a key. I don't know how that was relevant to me. He then kicked out my party and that of the other person. It really seems like this person was power-tripping over a misunderstanding, and discriminating against customers for ... I'm not sure, desiring a little privacy? I really hope this bar has better training for its staff, especially for long-time customers, or it will lose them quickly. read more

I like the Madison Pub. In fact, I wish we had something similar in San Francisco or Oakland. First of all, it's pretty large and super chill. Music/noise isn't too loud, there is a pool table (or two), and lots of places to sit and enjoy your drink. It's a neighborhood-y place. I enjoyed my visit! read more

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I write this review with a heavy heart. I'm relatively new to the Capitol Hill area. I've lived in the Puget Sound area my entire life. This is about a sports bar on Capitol Hill the Madison pub. It's a gay bar that has sports on TV screens. It is not a sports bar. I gave it a chance I held out hope but the final nail has been put into the coffin. I want to watch the Mariners game tonight. Well they were showing it on a few of the screens there was no sound. No one was watching. I could go to any bar except on Capitol Hill and I tried a whole bunch of them and have the room transfixed by the Mariners. Am I asking too much of a gay bar in Seattle? This whole thing about gays not being sports fans makes you crazy. read more

Good drinks. Friendly staff. Lots of televisions for game tune-in. Diligently checking vaccine cards at the door.

Worst bartender. He was so rude for no apparent reason. The bar was not busy but he decided to treat me as if I was less than him. I will not be back. read more

I visited Seattle from Portland for the first time last weekend and I had a list of the usual stuff to do. Pikes Place, library, gum wall, Elysian Brewery, etc After Elysian we decided to go somewhere cheaper and we googled pub and found the Madison. The outside was very unassuming, I think there was just a leprechaun on the outside. We went inside after having our IDs checked and saw a roomy bar with pool tables, TVs, and some Irish stuff abound. It was Saturday around 8 so it was pretty empty. We got some stools away from the bar area and partook in the amazing deal of the night, imperial pints of Jubilale for $5! I was so excited about the deal I knocked back 4 of them in an hour then went to take a leak. When I left the bathroom I looked around, and to my shock, I realized I was at a gay bar. The bar was pretty full at this point with well chiseled men in tight fitting t-shirts. Now I've been to gay bars before, but none like this. Usually there are giveaways, rainbow flags, terrible dance music, a cover. This place had none of those things. I really thought i was just at an Irish sports bar. Anyway I had two more Jubilale's then decided it was time to continue the hopping. Good place, not gay, but would definitely go back. read more

My main objective in Seattle was to see the Dodgers beat the Mariners. I had awesome tickets for Sunday's game and arrived the evening before, a night before my friends from Portland made it up. My AirB&B was in Capitol Hill and instead of spending too much money on a solo ticket, I had decided to put on my Dodger gear and spend too much on beer at a bar instead. It was awesome going to a gay bar actually showing the game. Dodgers lost but I had so much watching there and really enjoyed meeting some awesome guys too. One of them was even cute! An amazing drag queen even bought me a shot of tequila. Madison Pub is one of the chillest and friendliest bars I've ever had the pleasure of getting too drunk at. Will definitely make it a point to get back. read more

Last night I was there pumping money into the touch tunes jukebox, buying drinks, playing pool, and having a great time. I played a song by Marilyn Manson which was quickly skipped by one of the bartenders. Having paid for the song, and being a bit annoyed I walked over and asked why it was skipped and expressed my feelings that it was a douchey move, being that I paid for the song. This bartender then told me that "this isn't that kind of bar" and that he "would have refunded the song play if I didn't call it a douchey move". I won't go back. It's completely asinine that I spend my money only to have someone arbitrarily decide that my choice in music was inappropriate for the setting. "Fuck the pain away" by Peaches was completely acceptable and wasn't skipped but a song by Marilyn Manson "This is the New Shit" wasn't okay for Mad Pub? If you don't want your patrons to play music that they want to hear, don't put a touch tunes jukebox in the establishment. read more

So we here for my 21st birthday since my bf likes this place. It looks really bad and run-down on the outside and its near chop-suey which is always where people are getting arrested but I trusted him. It's not very big but it's definitely laid back and since it seems to mostly be frequented by an older group of gay guys I didn't worry about getting bothered. It was definitely a good place to just relax and hang out with friends and I'd recommend anyone going there. read more

Madison Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the few gay bars left in Seattle. Untouched by the mixed use commercial building transformation that is hitting Seattle. I really enjoy this bar. It is a sports bar that's considered like a neighborhood bar. The drinks are strong. "gay drink" strong. Always doubled always good. I couldn't even imagine what a double would be. Lol. Its interior is wood and filled with TVs and pinball machines, pool tables and darts. Pull tabs are played here and its always a pleasure seeing pull tabs and peanut shells thrown all over the ground. Great music, all types of people. It's not trendy or filled with pretentious people. It's not fetish laden or unwelcoming. There's never a cover charge. The service is always great. The bartenders all are nice and knows you by name. There's even a mister outside for hot days. I really enjoy coming here, specifically Sundays for darts! I sound like a alcoholic but really... Its a great bar! read more

I love love LOVE coming to this bar whether it's for a football game on TV, a pool game with friends, or just hanging out on the weekends. My partner and I have been going to Mad Pub for nearly every Seahawks game from 2013 - 2015. We moved overseas for a few years but came back to Seattle last year and it felt like home again watching the games at Mad Pub. The service here is amazing. The bartenders and servers(?) are so friendly and always make you feel remembered / special. They host the BEST Seahawks games filled with FREE food ranging from popcorn, peanuts, nachos, corn dogs, steak sandwiches, sweet tea, and even cake! They give out lots of free tickets for raffles throughout the game and people can win t-shirts, hats, mugs, etc. I still remember when we won the Super Bowl, they literally filled the ceiling with balloons and released them in celebration. For each touchdown, they have a birthday bingo ball drawing which there are also prizes.. I think there is some sort of large jackpot cash prize that someone can win each season or something. It's a very friendly crowd. Every time we go, I can count on chatting with someone new and even making a friend or two. It's like gay Cheers... although everybody may not know your name, you still just feel included and comfortable even among strangers. read more

Great neighborhood bar with tons of friendly people. The staff was friendly and cool and the patrons were incredible. Pros: Drinks are cheap, bartenders are very attentive, the bar is large and roomy, the music was at the perfect volume where you can carry conversations with others Cons: None to think of read more