We were looking for a fun soccer vibe for the World Cup and we definitely found it ! Place was packed 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. read more

Our server, Mac, was great. Very welcoming and a pleasure to work with. The food here, however, leaves a bit to be desired. While we were very happy with our enormous half-pretzel and my partner said Prost made the best beer cheese sauce she'd ever tasted, our mains were kinda lackluster. My partner remarked that the Beyond Bratwurst merely tasted like breakfast sausage. The sauerbraten was just some plain pulled pork with a scant drizzle of sauerbraten gravy, nothing like the well-marinated real deal. The potato pancake wasn't really pancake-y, more like some glorified shredded hash browns. The red cabbage was kinda bland. The pickled veg that accompanied the sausage plate looked and tasted fresh and crisp, with a nice hint of warm spice present in the carrots. The space is a pleasing reuse of an old deconsecrated church, with the requisite beer hall-style dining benches. Sports play on the televisions in the main dining hall and above the bar. In summary, I guess you gotta know what Prost!'s strengths are. Their pretzel is epic, but most everything else seemed to fall short. If you're there just for the beer, you can't go wrong. read more

A solid spot for good German Beers and the best pretzel in Madison. 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. read more

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Full disclosure, I have spent a bit of time in Germany and worked for a while in a German restaurant run by native Germans with a German cook, so my bar for German food is high. The positives: The pretzel with cheese was good, hot fresh and a tasty warm cheese and onion dip. I highly recommend this if you're just in for a beer with a friend. The chicken schnitzel was well breaded and fried. The spaetzle was decent, and buttery. The glazed red cabbage was sweet and seasoned sensibly. The beer list was respectable. Nobody at my table ordered the sausages, but I thought it was good that they were locally made. The atmosphere was classic, with a few American twists such as high top tables and televisions with sports. The negatives: no air conditioning, so a bit uncomfortable for summer dining. The Sauerbraten was kind of dry. I was surprised it was not served with gravy, because that's traditional, and because it would have masked some of its dryness. They hid the red cabbage under the meat, not sure why, it's not like you eat them together like shepherd's pie. My daughter ordered eintopf, described as a "hearty stew". It was not a hearty stew. It was a brothy soup, very over- seasoned with massive amounts of celery seed. There were three cherry-tomato sized dumplings that were also overseasoned, in the same manner, or had been marinated in the soup. There was about a quarter cup of diced onion and carrot in the broth. The whole thing was absolutely indelible. My daughter had also ordered potato pancakes, but we were not served potato pancakes, but instead a single greasy order of undercooked hash browns. I would have sent them both back, but our waitress only returned to give us the check, and by that time my wife and I had fed our daughter by sharing with her the items we'd ordered for ourselves. Though the broth and hash browns were barely touched the waitress did not ask how we'd liked our dinners. She was new, I could tell, because when ordering, I'd asked her for her opinion about the sauerbraten, and she said she didn't know because she was a vegetarian. Nothing wrong with being a vegetarian, but you can still learn about the meat dishes that you're serving in a...German restaurant. I think this establishment is new, and they're still working out the kinks. Maybe I'd return in a year or two to see how things have shaped up. Also, they did not bring bread to the table. Usually German restaurants bring hearty dark bread or rolls with butter. Two beers, one soft drink, one app, and dinner for three, $115 with tip. read more

Came in on a Sunday night for a friend's birthday party and there was plenty of space for our 13+ group. They have some very long tables. The vibe is good, feels like a fun place to watch sports if you're into that. Despite our giant group, service was very quick and everyone got their food at about the same time. The server was pretty helpful and attentive. I was so happy to see that they had a vegan beyond sausage option. It was really filling and you get so many pickles with the sausage plate. The only thing that would make it 5 stars was if they added another vegan option. read more

Prost - Beyond Sausage Plate - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

TL;DR: good spot to watch a game in a fun environment with a wider variety of food options than some other bars. Came here to watch a World Cup game a bit ago, and it was super fun! Great vibes, and it's nice that it isn't just a sports bar. Food is good (a tad pricey), and the drinks are great (good selection). Staff are polite and generally agreeable. read more

The beer and the apps were great! Got the lager, 1/2 pretzel and the curds. The mains were meh, the two sausages were cold and without much flavor (Brat and Sheboygan), the pototoes and apple was tasty, the Black Forest ham was meh, pickles are fine but the kraut and cabbage were both missing some flavor. The chicken schnitzel Sando was fine. I'd go back for apps and beer; the atmosphere is great and the service is also very good. Wish the mains just were better. read more

We got here at 8:45 PM, and even though the restaurant's posted hours said they were open until 10 PM, we were told the kitchen was already closing. I completely understand if a kitchen has a last-order time, but that should be clearly communicated in the posted hours. If customers are expected to arrive before a certain time to order food, that information should be listed so people don't make the trip for nothing. Unfortunately, we ended up leaving without getting to eat. Pretty disappointing experience, especially when the business was still advertised as being open for another hour. read more

We came here for some beers and appetizers, but their dinner food looked tasty as well! I didn't have a beer, but my friend said it was good and the prices aren't bad. The appetizers were pretty good, I wouldn't say they were anything special but they sufficed for sure. I like the variety of mustards they provide on the table, and the sauce that came with the cheese curds was delicious as well. It's a fun hang out spot with decent service and a cute vibe, with lots of long bench tables. read more

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Great place! Fun food, beautiful historic building, and the service was very warm. The Thuringer brat was an overall favorite and the cheesy spaetzle. read more

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Love this place! A legit german beer garden / restaurant. The pretzel is a must do. Delicious! Corned beef sandwich was prepared fresh with kraut. HB on tap! I enjoyed the bar service from a nice lady. The location is a former Lutheran church, which apparently moved to a new location 40 years ago, so hasn't been a church for a long time. Typically I don't like to eat at former churches but this works. I like the ambiance in this situation. Love Madison WI read more

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We were looking for dinner when we were in Madison and this place looked right up our alley... hefeweizens and weisswurst, what's not to like? It was a cute German bier garden vibe inside an old church with lots of stained glass windows. How fun! The beer was as expected and service was relatively quick. The weisswursts were not served poached as they are in Germany. I'm not sure if it's due to having another style of preparation or just the cook overdoing it, but the sausage was very dry and overdone. Neither of us that ordered it could easily peel the skins off either. The sides were so-so. I would have been happy with just two poached sausages and a pretzel as the entree like in Germany. Oh well. The chicken schnitzel was reported to be good from another member of our party. Overall, the vibe was cool and I'd go back again for drinks and maybe a pretzel, but I'd look elsewhere for dinner. read more

I adore Prost. A great local beer garden with beautiful interiors. Good Monday deals. Nice spot to watch the game. Good service every time I go. Bartenders are knowledgeable and helpful. read more

Walked in, sat right at the bar. Was promptly handed a drink menu and dinner menu. GREAT selection of German biers, served in a Stein, Tumbler, Boot- your choice! I ordered the Schnitzel, and it was served promptly. Beer was cold, and had great conversation with the bartender. Decor is old German, in an old Lutheran church. Stained Glass, Sanctuary, etc. It's a great place! Do yourself a favor, and stop in for dinner. read more

If you are looking for authentic, German-style food and ambiance, look no further than Prost. I was raised with my mom's German cooking and the food is very spot on. The servers are great and promote a celebratory atmosphere. read more

I introduced my bestie to Prost, and she introduced her brother. This is their regular hangout. I get it--the lively German beer-hall aesthetic and outdoor seating whenever they can find a good reason to make a Saturday an event. As a non-beer drinker you'll find me ordering the giant pretzel for the table. Come for good beer, Wisco bar food and euro themed plates, and an authentic feel. read more

Authentic German food with great service! What could be better?! In an old church which just adds to the atmosphere!

Fun place to grab a pint, ginormous hot pretzels (with great beer cheese sauce). We always get the Wurst board and split a chicken schnitzel plate. They used to have a chicken schnitzel appetizer, but that seems to be gone off the menu. It's a pretty loud place (it's a beer hall after all), but there is some outdoor seating right out front. Service is great- serving staff is very attentive. read more

Prost - Wurst board for 2 and 1/2 a pretzel - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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On the way back to my hotel after driving through downtown Madison, I saw a logo I hadn't seen since I was in Germany, years ago. It was then decided that Prost would be my first stop for a night out on the town. Upon entering, I was met by great decor, awesome staff, and great beer (of course). I had the 3 Sheeps IPA (had to support a local brewery), and the Gentry's Rosé. Both were great, but I was pleasantly surprised how smooth the IPA was. With great drinks and more than enough space to hangout with friends or have an event, make sure Prost is on your list of places to stop in Madison! read more

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First off, amazing cheese curds! I was in town visiting and used yelp to find cheese curds and this place came up. I am glad I took a chance and came here as they were delicious! They had a really nice happy hour on Monday with great beer and service was fast. I love the fact this is in an old church building, how unique! read more

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Always a 10/10 experience at Prost. Great atmosphere (lots of tvs, comfortable, fun & great service) + the pretzels are SO good and huge variety of beer and cider. I love this place! read more

Prost is a German Bier hall/garden and they are good at what they do! I love that it's inside an old church and they have long old wooden tables, such a unique vibe for the area. I could see this space being great for a reunion with old classmates or a birthday celebration for my man. In spite of the delicate touches of the stained glass and beautiful architecture there is a distinct masculine vibe in here. Which is cool but feels a little limiting. It's a great space to hang out with 20-40 year old friends but I'm not going to bring my little one or my mother in law here, it's just a little too rowdy and loud. But the food is great! As long as you like meat and cheese and beer. Lots of sausages and fried things. There's also a HUGE pretzel on the menu, which I love. I'm a sucker for a good soft pretzel, even if I have to share it. And the service has been excellent each time we've been in, very friendly and kind in a way that doesn't feel phones at all. The staff welcomes you right in like they've been waiting for you to get there so the party can really start. This is a solid 4.5 star spot in my books, just a little too loud & limited for me. read more

The food is awesome, I love cheese curds and these are some of the best. The service was fantastic, Patrick was the best. He was funny, attentive but not overbearing, checked in, and told us about the building. This is in an old church and they did a great job integrating the restaurant with the building. It was a relaxing atmosphere and the food was just great. Already planning on coming back. read more

Prost - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place is such a gem. Great beer selection and sausage boards are something special! Sorry for the blurry picture- I got excited read more

Prost - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Ended up here after a long drive from up north. The restaurant is in an old church and uses the space well. Got the small sausage board and split a bowl of eintopf which was perfect for 2, just enough to leave you satisfied. Staff was friendly. read more

Stopped in with some friends while visiting Madison. Got a pretzel to share that was really good and of course a beer. They have a great beer and food selection. Seating for all different groups and the staff are all really friendly. Definitely stopping in again next time I am in Madison. read more

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My daughter and I had a little time to kill and was in the mood for German. Decided on Prost and headed the short distance from the UW campus. Unassuming, yet authentic German decor. Was met by the day manager (maybe the owner?) as it was like 2 in the afternoon. Sat down and was recommended to have the schnitzel and spaetzle. Our appetizer was the fried pickles. Wonderful!! Thick meaty pickle slices with not too much breading and fried to perfection. She ordered the chicken schnitzel and I had the pork. Both were tender and delicious accompanied by the spaetzle. Great service, great food. Good vibes. Highly recommend! read more

Prost - Pork schnitzel, gravy, spaetzle and pickles. Had already ate half the schnitzel when I remembered I needed a pic! Oops - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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we love everything about this establishment, except that we were overcharged for the listed price of the beer we ordered. The menu price was six dollars a pint. We were charged nine dollars each. When I called this to of the server, he applied a two dollar discount per beer which still left us two dollars over the stated menu price. There was no sense arguing about the at that point. read more

Food- no German chef or cook!!!! Schnitzel (pork), spaetzel, red cabbage each of these was tasteless. I lived in Germany four years plus. I would not recommend these items. I imagine that the brats and potato salad are good. Service- good Beer - very good Ambiance- impressive German themed read more

I was there on a Saturday evening 4 pm for dinner. I thought the place would be empty. But the place was super crowded and loud, that I left the place. Sunday morning 11 am I came back, and the place was empty. I was the only customer at that time. I went with a Chicken schnitzel with gravy. Chicken was fried real crisp. The french fried were fried cruncy crisp. It makes you crave for a beer. Spaetzle was my side. It was nice and flavorful. read more

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Great German bierhaus food. The dunkel was just like I remember it from HB in Munich.

Last night I had the worst schnitzel I have ever had. Overcooked and extremely dry, even when doused in the gravy. The edges were inedible. Another diner at my table also ordered the schnitzel and said the same. The pretzels are great. Butternut squash soup was fair to midland. Fun atmosphere and the architecture is beautiful. Just don't get the schnitzel. read more

Prost - Pork schnitzel - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The owner made it crystal clear in their response to my (3star, informung others about no ADA entrance and no diaper station in the restroom) that families with babies are NOT welcome here. I wish this was communicated before we spent our money here ugh. read more

Pretty good food. About what you would expect food wise. Cool atmosphere, but super loud (we were there for a work meeting so this wasn't great). We also had a reservation but the other half of our table didn't leave until way past our reservation time so we had to cram on one end of the table. read more

Prost - Brat platter - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Go on a Monday! Lots of $5 drinks and snacks (including a hefty pretzel). We really enjoyed the schnitzel and sauerbraten sandwich (with pulled pork and a maple mustard). Great service and nice interior. read more

I'm always excited to hit up any place listed as German. We walked in as a split party of 8, with a 4/4 arrival. The first 4 were seated without the rest of the party being there yet. Always nice, but never expected. The server was accommodating - even snapped a group pic for us. The Pretzel was monstrous and cooked nicely, soft/ not overdone or dry. The hubs are I split a Schnitzel with a very thin sauce that lacked and real flavor. I'm not sure if that's how it usually is or if it had been thinned out. The schitzel was cooked golden and was a large serving but, as a Schnitzel Lover, i wouldn't order it again. I'd say our dish was ok, at best. I tried the sausage someone else had ordered & truly wish we'd ordered that - and I'm not big on sausage, but it was delicious. If I'm ever back, I'll be sure to go through the menu & select a new dish. The beer was good & there was a decent selection. If you're looking for a hearty meal, this will hit the spot - if you're wanting to go a bit lighter, share! Prices were reasonable, 20% already tacked on for the large party. I would go back. read more

Prost - Schnitzel, spaetlz & too thin gravy - Beer Bar Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Met a large group for beers and food. Love the German decor and super long tables. The ceiling and stained glass windows are beautiful! The menu is typical German food (for Wisconsin anyway). The chicken Schnitzel was the overall taste winner. One of our diners was not happy that Prost ran out of salad when she tried to order one. Everyone was enjoying the various German beers. It's extremely loud at the tables, making it difficult to visit without having to shout. It is an exciting atmosphere! read more

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My new favorite spot in Madison! I came here with my daughter and we both loved the space, service, and food. Situated in an old church, they successfully decorated this just like a Bavarian beer hall. It's truly gorgeous inside. Our server, Mateo, was super friendly and happy to accommodate when I asked him to surprise me with his favorite beer. He was also very knowledgable and helpful with a few questions about the menu. We started with the potato pancake which was basically a giant hash brown with some of the creamiest and sweetest sour cream you'll ever taste. My daughter had the massive chicken schnitzel with spaetzle and I ordered the "Small" (hahahaha) 2-Sausage Board. I asked Mateo to choose the two best wurst for me and he selected the Thüringer (beef, pork, garlic) and the Bratwurst (pork and beef). All sausage boards are served sauerkraut, red cabbage, black forest ham, warm potato salad, gherkins & cucumber salad. We were so happy to find this gem! The vibe, decor, service, and food were all excellent and we will be heading back again and again! Highly recommended! read more

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Great food and atmosphere. The day we were there they were short on staff, but they were all so nice co e the extra waiting for things was fine read more

Cheers/Prost! to trying another restaurant in Madison! We stuffed ourselves full with schnitzel, gravy, pretzel, beer, and cheese! When I say the portions at Prost are large I'm not exaggerating. We got the half order of the soft pretzel and it took up our entire table. I can't even imagine how large the full order is. This spot is definitely worth checking out if you're wanting to switch things up for dinner. I just love the charm and overall environment inside. The location is converted from an old church and it just adds to the experience of eating here! read more

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