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

Seattle LGBTQ sports bar. Great place to watch sports and not have to deal with toxic masculinity. Friendly staff, pool tables, darts and pinball machines. read more

When I first start visiting Washington... and specifically Seattle - the choice of the gay bars are increasingly slim. You have Capitol Hill, but it felt like gay people didn't have a place to chill out. I'm sure they had places to hook-up, but where do gay people and theri friends chill out? Madison Pub. It's a great place, the scene gets interesting at times because Seattle gays aren't easily as typecasted as San Francisco gays. And I am not really into typecasting, but you can't really tell sometimes. Different shapes, haircuts and all that jazz. The drinks are lovely, they are strongest drinks I have had in Washington. And you can trust me on that, because my liver as of now... is still made of steel. And it's been through a lot. It wasn't until I got the stink-eye from a Seattle queen, my inner San Francisco diva (is a female version of a hustler, said Beyonce) felt right at home... read more

This is my seattle gay bar of choice - and I usually don't choose gay bars! Being a gay - I have to support our community - which I do willingly - I just dont have that many gay friends. I am not gay, I just sleep with men. Well, one man at a time anyway. ugh the digression - anyway . . . . Its a fun place to go - no pretention no crap - just nice guys having fun with their friends. It has all the trappings of a good gay bar - pool table, juke box, strong drinks, strong drinks, eye candy, strong drinks, eye candy and strong drinks. Did I mention the bartender is cute? Ha They are all very nice and very attentive. I wink and a smile . . must be a gay bar haha read more

I love playing darts here. They leave all the darts out in a beer pitcher with a separate cup full of extra tips. They also provide unlimited peanuts in their shell out which makes for a great snack and they still manage to keep the bar very clean. Bartenders are nice and prices are reasonable too. read more

The entrance to Madison Pub is pretty unimpressive, and the guy with the headcounter clicker thing at the door made me leery of what kind of chaos might be inside, but I was pleasantly surprised. Apparently the clicker helps them keep it from getting too packed, so we easily found a bar to sidle up to, and the (trendy, goodlooking) bartenders and wait staff were quick to pour drinks and whisk away empty glasses. Prices were good; a pitcher of Manny's was cheaper than 3 glasses on their own, and they had plenty of specials listed on the board. Lots of games to play, from pinball to darts to pool and other random video games. If you're a lady, expect to be slightly outnumbered. Case in point: I went in search of the ladies room and found TWO mens rooms before I found the one little closet labeled "ladies." Inside of which there were two men. And no stall door. So it might be best to bring a buddy if you have one to stand guard. Glad to know this place exists! read more

I enjoyed this place so much! This was the first "gay pub" I've ever seen (maybe I'm just missing them across the USA, but I haven't found one in the past 6 cities I've been in!). Basically it's just a place for guys to go, stand around, talk with friends and enjoy a drink. PLUS, they had Blue Moon on tap AND the orange to go with it! Good drink prices too. Now, the piece de resistance: the trifecta of nerd pinball machines! "Spider Man", "Family Guy", and "Lord of the Rings". I just about died and was tempted to ask someone how the hell I could go about purchasing my own Family Guy pinball machine (I'm watching volume 3 on my laptop as I write this). So, let's recap: cool pub, gay men, great pinball, awesome beers on tap, and no line (actually...I haven't even seen a line at a bar here yet...god help me if there ever is one). read more

I come here way too often to play pool with friends. The crowd is fairly nice and pleasant most of the time. It's tucked away off Madison in a pale tan building, so you wouldn't really notice it if you were just walking or driving along the street. The good: - beer is cheap, mixed drinks are strong - staff is friendly and awesome - no cover! - pool felt & house cues are in decent shape - the crowd is generally pretty friendly - usually has football or soccer on the TVs - lots of stuff to do (pinball, free ms. pacman, golden tee, two pool tables, tv, chatting) - has a happy hour The bad: - gets really crowded on the weekends (like all bars in the area); sometimes has a line - they don't take American Express cards - the bathroom sometimes smells - apparently the food is bad, although I've never eaten it myself read more

What a great space! Lots of room to sit, mingle, play pool or darts. Friendliest bartenders that we found in Seattle. read more

My friend wanted to go someplace for a few drinks the celebrate his bday and we decided on Madison Pub. We hadn't read any of the Yelp reviews, just heard it could be good. The moment we walk in my friend realizes its a gay bar. We look around and decided to sit down and see what its like. The bartender was super friendly and whipped out a plastic princess crown for the birthday boy, which my friend sportingly wore the entire time we were there. Sadly he didn't get to keep it... The place seemed well lit, not too loud, and fairly clean. The patrons were friendly and the bar backs helpful when the bartender stepped away. Go Madison Pub. Get more princess crowns though... read more

I love warm nuts. No, really. Cashews, Brazil nuts, almonds and peanuts, all kept under a little heat lamp - $2.50 for a heaping paper boat of 'em. I'm not sure whether there's an implied double entendre here, this being a gay bar, but I always appreciate having something to snack on while I drink. Plus, all the fat helps cushion the alcohol from MP's strong-ass mixed drinks, which are as boozy as I make them at home (1/3 mixer). No place like this exists in Honolulu, which I principally attribute to the friendliness of Seattleites, regardless of sexuality. The crowd is fun and diverse, the atmosphere is wayyy chill (this is a humble BAR, unlike The Cuff up the street (also sssuper fab)), and the cute bartenders make good conversation. If I were to move to Seattle, this place would have my business on the weekly. Yeah, TWO freakin' days I've been in this gorgeous city, and I already feel right at home. read more

Been going to the Madison for years and years .Hombres and the Madison were my two favorite places on the Hill.. Now that Hombres is no longer there, the only option for me is the Madison Pub where one will find a very familiar face in Roland and other very helpful and friendly bartenders....Molly W does not know what the hell she is talking about so would not pay any attention whatsoever to that ridiculous comment of hers...It is a GREAT place and everyone is very friendly. Whenever I visit Seattle from Montana I will always make a stop there...Scott H. read more

A reasonably well-lighted bar, with pool, video games, and pinball (Spider Man, Family Guy, and LoTR). Not too much attitude or debauchery afoot when I have been there. Granted: I visit just for pinball. My name is John, and I have a pinball problem. read more

This is a nice dive bar! It is very close to my apartment, only few minutes away. Awesome staff and friendly service!!!

Sporty's or Madison Pub? Find your five-star experience at Madison- thanks for ALWAYS making the best Margaritas, Tara!

One of the best bars I've ever been to, they were so accommodating. I turned 22 today and they treated me like a QUEEN! I have had a horrible day and they were so kind. Please go to this bar! They care about their customers! read more

I'm always one of 3-4 women in this place, but always feel welcomed and the bartenders here are sweet as anything! Todd and Joey and awesome guys, and they know how to pour just right. Madison Pub definitely has a pub feel to it. Everyone is there to have a good time; playing pool, pinball, pull tabs, or just talking with the boys. read more

I really like this place...I've been about a dozen times and I always have a great time and meet cool people. Usually gay bars that cater to mainly men have a bit of an attitude when a group of women come in...but this bar is different from staff to patrons. The very first time I came, I had a junior mint and it is totally my favorite drink to order here. It is deceptively strong and will sneak up on you, so don't drink them too fast. read more

Although there are a lot of tough bearded guys here but they were always friendly, including the bartenders. This place makes the strongest drinks on Capitol Hill besides R-Place and CC Attle's. If you don't mind the dirty floors and want to get your drink on, this is the place! read more

We were here for a friend's birthday last night. People are friendly, bartenders are friendly, stiff drinks (4 grey goose red bulls, 1 grey goose tonic and a pink thing... less than $70, not bad!!), good music.... and oh my the pork rinds! I wasn't drinking last night.. but they blew my mind! We killed off two baskets and spicy peanuts for $7. Tables were sort of sticky though... couldn't rest my elbows up on them. What do you expect for a bar though, I guess. It was a good time. Birthday boys proof of a good time was spewed in the streets in front of Madison Pub. read more

Drunk ugly bears being rude and calling people names, and the bar manager didn't seem to care,so my friends and I left! Too bad, used to like this bar! But on the up side there's always CC's, the Cuff, Purr, and the Lobby! Much friendlier, nice people! read more

Madison Pub - Pubs Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My buddy works up the street...so this is a nice place to have a drink and shoot some pool...drinks are strong, could help that my friend knows everyone here...the pool tables are in good shape..and the jukebox is not too shabby... the place gets packed on fri-sat nights...but the weeknights, cool place to chill and shoot the stick...no pun intended...and during seahawk season, they feed you breakfast or lunch depending on the time of the game.. good job madison pub..u make all feel welcome read more

I have been coming to Madison Pub for years and love it! The atmosphere is relaxed. Great music on the jukebox. The staff is friendly, especially Brandon. 5 Stars! read more

Rude bartender almost ruined the evening for us on Saturday evening, 10/22/22. A group of us was visiting from out of town and we walked in and put in our drink order with the bartender at the bar immediately to the left when you walk in - he's an older guy, maybe in his 60s? Anyway, we were polite, we hadn't had anything to drink yet as we were starting out the night and we were surprised at the bartender's response to us. He snarled at us, had a scowl on his face and had such a negative attitude about him that we didn't stay too long. I mean, I thought that Madison Pub was supposed to be about low attitude and everyone is welcome, right? I guess the uglier the staff, the more attitude they have in Seattle...no worries! My group and I moved over to Diesel where we got treated right and we stayed there all night - they got a HUGE tab out of us and we tipped generously in appreciation for their hosting a fantastic evening for us - now THAT is an awesome bartending crew there! Go to Diesel! read more

The jukebox plays everything from Goldfrapp to AC/DC, so it's nice to always have a different musical environment upon entrance. The drinks are affordable (especially in comparison to Purr) and the stand-and-model element of other gay bars is missing here. Which I like. The bar isn't sized rightly so you are forced to collide into other groups and engage in conversation, and this is a huge selling point for me. I wish I knew why gay men want to go out but never talk to anyone. And don't tell me it's because "he's/they're/I'm shy" because you're old enough by now to have your shit together. The line outside the bar is meant to keep crowd capacity to a manageable amount (see bar size), so don't confuse that with the notion it's *the* place to be. That title, obviously, is reserved for me. Thank you. read more

This is a pretty cool gay pub. Not filled with phalli or having loud dance music is the perfect change of pace from the stereotypical gays night out. They have pool and pinball and decently priced drinks. Each time I have been they have been very busy. Located close to cuff, diesel, and pony it is great for Both it's own trip to capital hill, or as a stop in between other bars read more

We were in Seattle from Atlanta for several days. Took about a 12 minute Uber ride from our downtown hotel on Sunday afternoon. It was about half full. Saddled up to bar and was happy when I saw 3 types of Rye whiskey. I thinks it's touted as a Sports bar but they were playing a movie. Nice crowd and better then Pony which was too crowded with Stand and Model crowd. read more

A LGBTQ sports bar. Yes please. Bartenders are a-mazing and the vibe is casual. Some folks are there to drink heavily, others are there for sports, and yet others for the games (pool, darts, pinball, etc.). A pillar for Cap Hill. A pillar for our community. read more

Health hazard on sundays from thousands of peanut shells all over the bar. Nut allergy sufferers will pretty much have to stay away. And hopefully stay away from anyone that partook in a drink here. Seems avoidable. read more

My go to for anytime I have friends in town or just to grab a drink on the weekends. Hands down excellent bartenders and friendly familiar faces! It's also a great spot for catching a Seahawks games read more

2 out of state visitors found this to be one of the better gay bars. Good drinks and people. I would suggest checking it out.

I enjoy stopping by during the week to enjoy a happy hour drink with friends. Pool, darts, pinball, and a huge jukebox that oddly resembles an I-phone. Drinks are well priced and poured well. During the Seahawks season they manager cooks breakfast or lunch for the entire bar, and it's really good food! What I love the most is the sports on one of the tv's, and if you're interested they have two tv's tuned into the food network. LOL. Fridays and Saturdays are usually the days when the pub is crowded at night, but it's the weekend on Capitol Hill, there are plenty of people going out. The crowd starts to thin around 11-11:30 when people start to head to the Cuff. Crowds aside, this is a laid back place to hang with friends, watching sports, and unwind from the work day or week. read more

The bartenders and service were good, but for whatever reason the clientele were absolutely horrifying on a Tuesday evening. I would have to give it another chance (as I am an out of towner) but was thoroughly disheartened by the fresh hell that greeted me inside those doors. read more

This is not LA or NY fools... friends and I went here and saw one of those velvet ropes to stop you from coming/wait in line, when there was no one in there! I don't think so! In Seattle I wait for good restaurants only~ not miserable tired bars! read more

Pull tabs and peanut shells all over the damn floor! I'm in! Free pool table on Sundays and the game's on all over the place. This is a fantastic gay bar minus the scene. read more

Decent bar, nice workers, friendly patrons and strong drinks. Very handy bar if you're seeing a show at Chop Suey right next door. Save your money and get drunk here before you go into the show. Less crowded and way more pleasant. The free peanuts rule too. read more

Mad Pub is a true gay sports bar. The crowd during Seahawks games is there to watch the game. Other gay sports bars are more sports themed bars whose patrons are not interested in watching a game. Mad Pub is the real deal. If I'm not actually going to a Hawks game, this is my go to spot for watching the game. During times between games Mad Pub is a non-pretentious, low key place to grab a drink where all types are welcomed. They do have dartboards and 2 pool tables. My only suggestion would be for the bar to invest in new dart boards. While the boards they have are electronic, they are a little dated. read more

Love going to gay bars that say "pub" in the title and actually have beer on tap! Madison Pub has many to choose from and that's always a huge plus for me. Stopped in several times over the weekend and everyone always seemed super friendly ... both staff and crowd. Was easy to find a seat even though it was a busy weekend which made it nice! read more

The bartenders really make you feel welcome at Mad Pub! This bar is also unique in that there is lots of different types of gay men who come here, from the young, to the old, from the twink, to the bear. The drinks are good, and the specials are pretty decent as well. read more

We're looking for a new home & Seattle is making the search very easy. This bar is so comfy & casual. You'll feel right at home in this little sugar shack, so kick up those heels & twirl like a dervish because you've earned it, girlfriend! read more