How fun and funny is this place? Always some drink prep happening to entertain you. Fun names, fun…read moreglasses, but they back it up with amazing flavors. We didn't try the sushi rolls from jackknife but would someday. Prices about what you would expect for craft cocktails. It's medium loud. We were there on a gorgeous day with the windows wide open. There are a few different types of seating available from cozy couch to bar seats and high tops.

If you asked me right now what my favorite cocktail bar is, I would say Public Parking in Madison…read more I'm officially obsessed. It has such a cool vibe. Grandma Hates My Neck Tattoo--seriously good, with a funky blend of whiskey and strawberry rhubarb. Good Googly Moogly, which was totally refreshing with pineapple and coconut cream. We Met On Ashley Madison--smoky mezcal mixed with tropical flavors was the perfect way to wrap up the night. If you're looking for a spot to unwind and enjoy some creative cocktails, this place is it. Can't wait to come back and try more!

Very interesting cocktails and good service. The atmosphere is cozy. Parking can be challenging.read more

I'm kinda torn cause if I post this review it might attract more people to this beautiful little…read moregem. But .. none the less ..this is an adorable cocktail bar with a fantastic tap list too. It smells crazy good in here. There is super pleasant record player -playing happy tunes from Chicago jazz to blue grass. Thank you Robin Room !!! Keep it quaint

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.

A few of us were in Madison for a jazz concert at UW. We were looking for a nice pre show dinner…read moreand heard great things about Merchant. The restaurant didn't disappoint. Our hostess and server were pleasant. The cheese curds, burgers and fries were delicious. My New York strip, however, was just OK; tough and not very flavorful. The baked on site carrot cake was really really good! Nice place with nice people and a fun vibe.

Service has gone down. Was lured into a burger special with an old fashion and my bad, got a…read moreWisconsin old fashion - stay away. My reservation was at 7 and my food came out at 7:58. As a solo diner this was awkward and unacceptable. The manager comped my drink and half my meal, but it would have been better if I was turned away at my reservation. I will not be returning

Sat at the corner of the bar with my husband on a Saturday night. Our bartender was awesome and…read moreattentive. The drinks were excellent and watching the mixologist at work was entertaining in itself.

fantastic ambience. The service was kind and efficient. I am obsessed with the decor. I do wish…read morethat the there was more seating at times. If you are eating I highly recommend making a reservation! ordered: raspberry mango sangria

Stopped by here for a night cap. We honestly had no idea this space was here. You can almost miss…read moreit, but the entrance is to the left of Young Blood (be careful on the stairs up!) The interior was such a fun vibe. We loved the purple lighting and all the decor, made for great photo backgrounds. Also, the view is so underrated. The windows on the right side overlook King Street! The drinks were great also! Our favorites were the clear old fashioned and Miami vice. Staff were super nice. They were a little busy for a Friday night but we still got everything we ordered relatively fast. Overall great experience. So happy to have a place to go where I can order a fun cocktail!

Another very hipster and vibey lounge that really describes Madison, WI! The cocktails are all on a…read moregun and not handmade which obliviously lowers the rating. The service is always very fast and friendly though! The extremely narrow seating along with the other seating options in the other room are very odd. It usually fill up pretty quick but the seats overlooking King St. are the best! Plainspoke is a great experience, but there are a few other cocktail bars in Madison that rank above them.

This place is always amazing. I love the spare ribs and the lobster was good. Our waiter went above…read moreand beyond expectations.

The food is top notch , appetizers and wine , service is great , our waiter recommended additional…read morething added to our order and it worked out greatly . The view is absolutely the best overlooking the capitol building . The bad , I'll have to sell my children now because the prices are ridiculous, I'm sure you are paying for quality but still think it's way too high price to bring the rating down one star.

After our last visit, we were on the fence about a second chance, but I really want to support the…read morefamily so we popped back in on a Friday evening. This time our experience was wildly different from the last. Service was stellar, drinks were better and overall experience was delightful. So glad to have come back by and had the improved experience!

The ambiance here is sexy, dirty, and has a great vibe. The service is great. The reality is the…read morepatrons don't match the energy. It should be a cruise bar where there is more action than words. Unfortunately it is full of chatty Cathys and uptight guys who think they are too good to be there. I miss when gay bars were only gay men. If this place was in New York or Chicago it would be of the charts.

THE coziest gem you'll find in Madison! We walked in on a Thursday evening to a packed house! We…read morewere fortunate to be able to be seated right away at a cozy little booth/table. We were greeted promptly & drink order was taken. Anyplace that serves Verdejo as their house white gets an automatic 5 stars from me! We ordered the spicy cheese wontons which were deep fried & crispy. Think crab Rangoon sans crab. We also ordered the sichuan pork dumplings-good filling but not enough sauce for my taste. For dinner we each ordered the Three Cup Chicken. The chicken was tender, lots of gingery goodness! The tomato cucumber salad adds a nice freshness. We can't wait to go back to try other items! Definitely a favorite!

Some of my fav mussels ever! This spot is criminally underrated, and I found the drinks and the dim…read morelighting to be excellent. The service here is great, and my waiter answered all the questions I had and provided great recommendations. Can't wait to go back and try other items!

This has been one of the BEST meals we've had in Wisconsin. The restaurant is nice and intimate,…read moreservice was phenomenal and the food was outstanding. The fried burrata is hands down one of the best appetizers I've had anywhere. We had our 5 year old son with us and they made a child sized spaghetti just for him which he loved. They have one of the best espresso martinis in the area as well. I think they use a chocolate vodka and it's a great touch! For dessert we had the tiramisu, pistachio gelato and blood orange sorbet and they were all a hit. We will definitely be back!

Excellent Italian food. We are from New Jersey and have high standards for Italian food. One of the…read morebest meals on our trip. Highly recommend pasta, specials and dessert. Service was excellent too with everyone working as a team. We also liked the decor. The place was busy but we got a table quickly without a reservation.