Stopped in for a quick drink before a concert and had a nice experience. The drink prices are…read moredefinitely a reason I would come back, and the bartender working that day was friendly and attentive. It's a good spot to stop by when you're looking for somewhere casual to grab a drink before a show without spending too much. We were only there for drinks this time, but I'd come back again.

The prices keep us coming back and the weekly bartender is great and has been here a while…read more We are just here for a drink

Paradise is the best dive bar in Madison. It has the best bartenders - shout out Taylor!…read more The food options are perfect greasy drunk snacks. There can be a long line for the pool table and darts most nights so I would bring a deck of cards while you wait.

My review remains the same: get yourself to the 'Dise and have a [five star] burger & beverage. The…read moreParadise is [dern-near] a Madison institution reminiscent of a grittier Madison of yore before the construction boom and gentrification. Service is awesome. Atmosphere: It was the Best of Dives, it was the Worst of Dives... :)

One of the greatest Dive Bars I've ever been to!! It was so much fun and so much better than the…read moreother one down the street. That other one was so cliquey and I felt uncomfortable. Chief's was incredible!! Made an out-of-towner like me feel accepted. Highly recommended!!!

Great place to have a few beers and enjoy a great show. I came here on a Friday night to see a…read moreperformance by Max and the Animals. I was impressed at the vibe and the great customer service. Even though the place was packed this night, the food was delicious and the bartender was fast. I recommend coming here if you are in town. You will not be disappointed!

Great friendly service , staff provided nothing but EXCELLENT service and definitely knows how to…read morerun a business. I'll definitely be back next time I come to Madison.

I visited during a Badger game. Lots of beer, the band walked through and made an appearance. Lots…read moreof beer available. Its not a dive bar but not upscale either.

Both the very best burger AND the cities top rated and most loved bar tender reside here…read more If you happen to be in on a night Winslow is working, you will be on cloud 9 from entry to exit. The Caribou is a place where you can experience what America was meant to be and YOU WILL suck it up and obey the cash bar only rule. No credit cards, no debt cards, no bitcoin, just cash and joy on tap. If you have a card, there is an ATM at the end of the bar and YOU WILL be patient and happier for being an adult. Tip well and honor a tradition too rare in this world.

nice spot for a cheap drink and dinner. décor is nice and the place itself is clean. Cari did a…read moregreat job at the bar--very kind and friendly! would definitely recommend. a good spot whether you come alone or with friends.

They crank out good food, especially the Friday fish specials. Super club vibe with blue collar…read morefeel.

Had a quick noontime stop at Paul's Neighborhood Bar - a seems to be a good, fun spot with a…read moredecidedly corner-bar feel. There is a large kitchen, but try any food. Word is they have a very good fish fry that's worth sampling. The service was fast & friendly. This seems to be spot that'd be a favorite of people who live nearby.

Cool college town bar with a nice beer selection and an awesome, laid-back vibe to hang out…read more The bar food is good--especially the Plaza Cheeseburger and the cheese curds! And OMG, that Plaza sauce... SO good!

It's all about the sauce…read more Well, maybe the sauce and the authenticity. Okay. It's the sauce, the authenticity, and the old Madison charm. The burger is merely a vehicle. The suds from the pint of Spotted Cow prepare the palate for another bite. Here's the thing. I ended up at The Plaza Tavern because it was the only place in Madison that Jane & Michael Stern included in their classic book Roadfood. Yes, I'm here right now on Yelp. But I'm trying to live my best analog life. Rarely have the Sterns led me astray. But in the listing for the Plaza Tavern they describe the Plaza sauce as "thinner than ketchup and its texture reminded us of some eastern North Carolina barbecue sauce, although it doesn't have the vinegar tang. It's spicy but not even three-alarm hot, and in addition to infusing the meat with flavor, it gets deeply imprinted into the tawny bun." This is entirely false. There are lengthy internet posts on what folks guess is in this secret recipe. But it's more like a thicker version of ranch dressing than anything resembling bbq sauce. What the Stern's got correct is that the sauce makes everything great. I got an additional side of the sauce to slather over my side of fried mushrooms. Hey, ya gotta eat some vegetables. On my visit, the tavern was celebrating the one year anniversary under new ownership. My hunch is they haven't changed a thing. Although maybe the pinball machines are a newer addition? I dig pinball, beer, burgers, creamy sauces, and old places that seem stuck in a bygone era. I know these places are fixed in time. They both can't and shouldn't change. I just can't help but wish the beef of the burger was a little bit better. That said, I deeply appreciate the Plaza for keeping it real. Everyone should experience this place. Sit at the bar. Order simply. Put the phone down. Talk to stranger. Have a beer. And enjoy some of the basic comforts of life.

Stopped in about a month ago for a friend's little get together, and had a great time! Currently…read morepregnant, so can't shed much light on the beverage situation, but the vibe is fun and pretty much quintessential Wisconsin bar. My kids enjoyed the pinball machines and the board games they had available, and it was the perfect day to sit outside on the deck. We were thrilled to find out that it is non-smoking out there, because we were able to hang out with our kids out there and just enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. I definitely plan to return post-partum to enjoy some alcoholic beverages at this fun establishment!

This is become the go to Bluegrass bar in Madison, with live music almost every night. Positive…read moreatmosphere, affordable drinks, really friendly bartenders, and an incredible vibe. It's a default go to before high noon saloon or other places, lucky to have it as a gathering spot in Madison.