We were looking for a fun soccer vibe for the World Cup and we definitely found it ! Place was…read morepacked with energy . Service was still great. We didn't eat but the food looked amazing. Has the charm of an authentic brew haus in Germany.

A solid spot for good German Beers and the best pretzel in Madison…read more My wife is soup crazy and she really enjoyed the beef stew. The bratwurst was ok, nothing special. They play 80s music, lots of new wave stuff which really brought us back. Service was solid and friendly.

While in Madison for IM relay. Couple spots ended up going back cause right there and good food…read more The Great Dane Pub & Brewing was one of them. In prior review so many options all within walking distance in downtown Madison. Right off loved the vibes, old school vibes, downstairs area (area checked out), restaurant level two levels, one nice spacious car area, and other section more dining room. All around one thing common lots of widescreens. NFL back weekend games and also big college town University of Wisconsin. It can get loud and crazy. The food naturally had to get some cheese curds. Out of the two spots just as solid. Not the best of the two. I ended up having Thai Chicken pasta the first time carbload night before the race. Solid pasta dish. Nice hearty, nice flavor, and nice portion. The second time went with Korean rice bowl. Another nice hearty and refreshing dish. The service was friendly, attentive, and all smiles!

Love this place. Good food and great beer…read more They have the best Fried Cheese Curds in Madison with a delicious chimicurri ranch sauce. Their I-5 IPA is an english style, lower carbonation more frothy. Truly delicious. The wings were spicy and good Salad was a salad and my wife ordered it so... Service was quick and friendly. Pub atmosphere. Next time in town I will come back.

So excited to finally visit young blood brewery. If you enjoy sour beers, this place is heaven! I…read moream always excited to see a Youngblood feature beer at bars in the Milwaukee area- they are all so creative and tasty. We sat outside with our dogs and enjoyed their outdoor patio space. The bartender brought out a water bowl for the pups without us having to ask which was thoughtful. Shared a pretzel which was warm, add the queso it's yummy! Youngblood never disappoints! Must visit if you are in the Madison area and appreciate a good beer!

The staff were very friendly! I ordered a couple plain spoke Moscow mules and they were delicious!…read moreThe seating area was cute with greenery hanging from the ceiling.

The staff was friendly but the waiter we had wasn't vary good. We ordered fried pickles as an…read moreappetizer when we ordered drinks (hangry children with us). Took while for our drinks (our waiter was nowhere to be found). Our food came out fairly fast but never received our fried pickles, asked for them again and received them when we finished our meal. I would have rather had our waiter tell us he forgot and apologize rather than nothing at all. All the other wait staff and bartender were attentive to their tables and helpful when we needed boxes and our bill (yes, we had to ask other wait staff for this along with silverwar The decor was atmosphere was fun and enjoyable. It's kid friendly and would also be fun on a night out on the town

Such a Madison classic with amazing food. Biiiiiig fan of the tipsy burger and both regular and…read moregoat cheese cheese curds. I think top 3 in Madison. Staff is super friendly and attentive and fun (kind of small) indoor and outdoor seating close to the square. Relatively big bar area as you walk in. Can't beat the cow!

This was my second time visiting. I swore I wrote a review the first time but it didn't pop up…read more Anywho, this time my daughter and I were in Madison for the day and visiting the museum across the street and decided to come for dinner. It was Thursday evening and they had a ribs/pulled pork special. We waited about 10 minutes at the bar for a table. The bar and atmosphere is great. Pretty bar lights and an old wood bar. We were seated by the window with a great view of the capital. My daughter and I shared the rib dinner and had plenty of food for us. Our waitress was new and learning but was doing a good job. I'd definitely come back.

The Old Fashioned has been stable in downtown Madison for sometime. U can tell from the interior…read moredesign lot of old pictures few in black and white. The bar area old school feel to it. Race weekend in Madison for IM 70.3 relay. The Old Fashioned spot that heart of downtown and really greatest thing learn so many great spots around the capital. It close to the hotel so ended up going here twice for dinner. So got to try few menu items. ONE thing most looking forward to was the Cheese Curds. Never been to state of Wisconsin. They know cheese. More so at The Old Fashioned, There cheese curds were on the food network. It definitely lived up to the hype. The flavor was amazing. The first visit got bratwurst sandwich was da bomb. The sausage had so much flavor and delicious. Second time cheese board each cheese was local. Nice presentation and light starter good one. Second trip had chili with spaghetti. Ok. The cheese curds by far the star. Service five stars. Friendly, attentive, and positive vibes!!!!

A nice little local spot that's a bit hidden. MadisonTap is classy without being pretentious…read more Disclaimer: I did not order food here so my review may be a bit biased. The bartender assured us that their vegan options were incredible. MadisonTap features many local Wisconsin beers on tap. They seem to often rotate the beers and keep a solid selection. MadisonTap was spacious with bar seats, tables, and booths available. The design and decor were well thought out. The crowd seems to be young professionals in their mid-20s to early 30s. I don't recall the beers I got here but I do remember prices being ~$7-10 range mark. The bartender and owner place special emphasis on being vegetarian and vegan friendly. Even one of the cocktails used vegan butter. There was a single bartender when I visited but it was a bit slow. We had a great conversation and watched Christmas movies on the projectors. Overall, solid experience. 5/5. Favorited in Madison, WI.

This was a fun find for us while we were in town. It was a bit hard to locate - we heard live music…read morebut couldn't tell if we could enter from the back. We entered from the front of the building. It looks like they feature a different brewery every month. The interior of the bar was pretty classy and new. Their patio was very cool and spacious. A great patio for evening drinks! The live music was pretty good too. Can't speak to the food however, since we didn't eat there.

Great drinks nice place to come and chill out. Wish there was more cigar choices found something to…read moreenjoy. Was asked the right questions for my Old Fashion.

Great place for reasonable priced cocktails and craft beer. And of course a great cigar. I brought…read morein my pipe and tobacco and it was greatly encouraged. No cigarettes though as I was fine with that. Great service and drinks and a great place to chill.

The Coopers Tavern is a local pub-style restaurant in downtown Madison that has the neighborhood…read morevibe combined with a rustic-almost European energy, which makes sense when you learn the owner is from Ireland! The menu is filled with elevated pub food, a few classics and then a few twists on those very classics. Come hinge, because the menu is carb-driven, so be ready to eat! To start, we went with the poutine, because why not! The fries were crispy, gravy was velvety and the curds were firm, yet melty enough for a good cheese pull! For our mains, we both went sandwiches. I went with the Celtic Burger, which is their standard burger with added caramel iced onion, whiskey bacon jam, Irish cheddar and a garlic aioli. The burger was good and cooked well, but it was less impressive than I expected given all the goods they added to it. While the aforementioned additions sound like a flavor bomb, it was still fairly one note in overall flavor. It was still tasty, but again, not as expected. My buddy went with the corned beef sandwich. He enjoyed it, no major issues! I did appreciate that exchanging fries with fried curds was an option, especially after loaded up on fries as a starter. The curds were well fried, pillowy and quite tasty. Perfect side for sure! In addition to the food, they are known for their bar offerings so you know we had to grab a few cocktails! I went with the Golden Dew and my buddy the Old Fashioned. Golden Dew was delightful, however the old fashioned was a bit sweet, but that's possibly the brandy. Service was great. We walked in and hit the wait list, however was able to scoop up a few seats at the bar before our table was ready. The bartenders were friendly, helpful and an overall joy to interact with. Overall, definitely a fan of The Coopers Tavern! When back in Madison, I would certainly swing by again!

Love the atmosphere of Coopers. I only ordered the cheese curds and unfortunately they were really…read moregreasy and lacked the cheese pull I was expecting. The service was quick!

These guys have super great events almost every night!! Love that they are open early in Sundays…read moretoo.

Food 3.5/5 Service 4.5/5…read moreAmbiance 4.5/5 A charming, Beatles-themed bar, The Rigby seemed like a fun place to hang out - and I definitely wasn't wrong. The bartenders were nice, the environment was super casual, and live music is always a lovely experience. The $3 shot wheel was also great - my friends and I had a blast with all the random liquor we rolled. The only food I can really review was the tator tots, which were amazingly fried. Perfect texture on a tator tot, and the Cajun seasoning was nice - albeit a little on the salty side (perfect with a good drink in hand!). Overall I really liked this place! Only thing I regret was that I needed to take more pictures...

Another first-time experience in Madison, and this spot came highly recommended if you're a true…read morewhiskey or bourbon lover, and wow it did NOT disappoint! It happened to be near the theatre we went to, so we decided to stop in and check it out. They have nearly 775 different types of whiskey to choose from, which is wild! I loved that they offer different ounce sizes so you can sample a few, and they even pair it with water so you stay hydrated while tasting (smart touch). Price ranges between ~$7.50-$20.00+. The place had a cozy, lounge-like vibe and was pretty busy, but the staff was friendly and helpful. It's first come first served for seating, just like any bar. We sampled a few whiskeys and also tried their premade espresso martini. The whiskey selection was phenomenal, the espresso martini was decent, not the best I've had (it was premade), but still enjoyable (it's made with Tito's, which isn't my favorite base, but I appreciate the fresh coffee beans they used). All in all, this place is a hidden gem. Great whiskey, friendly staff, and the perfect cozy spot to escape the rain for a while. I'll definitely be back next time to try even more from their list!

The perfect chill spot for a couple, if you need a cozy booth with dim lighting & good cocktails…read morethis is it! We also loved that the football game was on and it wasn't too loud. It's intimate and the drinks are fire. We stuck with the classic old fashioned and felt they were strong and well crafted - thank you for a true luxardo cherry too! We ordered at the bar but chilled in a booth. So many whiskey options!!! Service is friendly & quick!