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    Pooley's

    3.5 (95 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Loud
    Live music
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Place is littered with sports memorabilia like old helmets, banners and signs. It's a pretty cool place.
    William D.

    Ok so the place screams sport. Standard sports bar fare, TVs and memorabilia everywhere. Our server was very nice and didn't "over serve" us at all. Food was a pair of burgers and fries and there were no complaints. Worth a stop if you're into this kind of thing.

    Tricia C.

    Stopped in with a friend from out of town, and we were pleasantly surprised at the size of this place! Very large, and SO much sports merchandise. Staff is friendly, and the food was great! I practically inhaled my burger and ranch-seasoned fries. I could eat those things every day. I am a big fan of pull tabs - a guilty pleasure that is a fun treat on the (rare) occasion I'm at a bar these days - and usually I am lucky if I win $1. This time, I won $250! So I don't think I could've made a bad review about this place even if I tried, but I had an awesome experience regardless. I will definitely be back.

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    D. N.

    If you love sports and have kids, this is a great place to eat and have the kids entertained. They have a basketball gym I believe is for booking, so lots for the kids to do. Food is great and beer selection is nice as well. Service is always on point and the radio always has good music playing. Never too loud or too low. Always the biggest hits.

    Nessa D.

    I have mixed feelings about this place. The drinks are cheap but the food is gross! In particular, the tacos and nachos are a 2/10 at best. I really feel that this place needs a better cook or to change their menu options. A lot of locals come here which is why the place is still open. The environment is chill and they have a cool little area to play games and they have a place to play slots and arcade games.

    Tiana M.

    Fun place for a drink! Came here with a group of people on a Saturday and had no issues with service or seating. Decor was super fun, will be back!

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    Allison G.

    Pooley's is one of my favorite sports bars in Madison! They have so many TVs to watch games on, great happy hour deals, delicious Old Fashioned's, plenty of seating, and the bar is surrounded by Wisconsin sports memorabilia. They also have tons of games including pool, pull tabs, gambling machines, and even a basketball court inside! They have a large patio to sit on when the Wisconsin weather cooperates. For a sports bar, it's clean and the food is pretty decent. I really like the garlic cheese curds, they're always a crowd favorite for our crew. You'll definitely find me at Pooley's on game day. I'm so surprised by the low ratings I've seen on here! Definitely try it out and see for yourself. :)

    Lemon pepper dry rub & Thai wings
    Jenny A.

    Large sports themed bar, with tons of tables and a large "W" shaped bar for seating. TONS of TVs around the entire place so every seat is a good seat to see the game. Good place to meet up with friends for sports games, drinks & food. There is a lot to keep both adults & kids entertained as they have pinball machines, basketball games, shuffleboard, darts, pool table, gambling machines, pull tabs and a handful of other arcade games. We came here for a Packer game to meet up with a larger group and we all had a great time! Their food menu is surprisingly very good; everything came out hot and very fresh. I had their grilled chicken wrap & fries - would definitely order both again. My husband had wings which were also very good (and I'm extremely picky about wings too!) Their dry rub with lemon pepper (not on the menu but asked & they had) was great. My friends grilled chicken salad looked green and fresh and I would like to try next time. There is also a full bar, lots of beer on tap and many options to choose from. Our server was great & on top of everything even with a full bar & chaos for the game. Will definitely be coming back for the next big game :)

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    Such a fun place to go for a game day atmosphere! Drinks and food here was great and so was the service! Definitely need to come back!

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    Food was great. Service was good. Drinks were good as well. Loved the atmosphere. Would totally eat there again.

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    They have good food and the service is great. Lots to do, and you can participate in actual sports. Chill environment

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    I have been going to pooleys for years!! Really whenever I am in Madison.. classic place to eat

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    A true sports bar. There are lots of food options--meals and snacks to eat while watching a game.

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    It was a very enjoyable experience. Food is great. The associates very friendly the atmosphere. I really enjoyed.

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    Great wings! Requested extra crispy and they delivered. Great buffalo sauce! Cold beer. Great friendly service! I'm going back.

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    Excellent service on a busy night. Food was fantastic and love the atmosphere of the restaurant. Will definitely return

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