The decor is so cute and I really liked the food options and NA drinks! Parking is a challenge so…read morewe parked in the Essen Haus lot then walked over. We arrived shortly after they opened and it was excellent: great service, great vibes. We were so relaxed. We visited on a dancing night and even though we stayed at our table, it was so fun to see people of all ages, sexualities, and wardrobes coming to and from the dancefloor. Once it got busy, the bartenders were really struggling. It seemed like most of them were new because they kept asking one of the bartenders questions. One of them didn't even know where to find the drink I ordered (it was on the menu, and in the fridge in a can). Once all of the employees are as seasoned as the one they were all asking questions to, I think things will run much more smoothly. It also turned into a big party atmosphere which was fine with us, but many of the tables that were relaxing when we arrived were gone shortly after the music started. So just choose your visit time based on the type of experience you want.

As several others have noted, the bartenders are just...plain...rude! Why bother when you have so…read moremany other choices? We didn't staynlong as sitting on a Saturday watching 2 over-inflated ego bartenders judging and being rude to everyone who walked in the door was just not what we were up for.

If you like neon art, a high energy DJ, and bass you can feel in your chest, this spot is worth…read morechecking out! I went on a Friday night and the aesthetic really excited me. The crowd was sparser than I would have liked, however, and I think the space was a bit too big. Even with ~100 people there, it felt half empty. I was a little nervous about using the bathroom since other reviews had mentioned its messiness. Fortunately, in my visit it was relatively clean--about what you'd expect for a bar.

Took a portion of the profits from someone's cancer benefit show that tn they reached out to put…read moreon. Was it worth the tax write off? The whole place also feels shallow and obnoxious.

Pretty neat little venue. I liked the stage setup since the crowd didn't bleed into the bar area…read more Went and see a metal show and super glad I brought eargasm plugs. Drinks are cheap, however the only non-alchs they had were bottled water and I guess whatever they make mixed drinks with. Wish they would've had Liquid Death or something else. Parking looked like a pain, but I wouldn't know since I ubered.

This has been an up and coming Madison vennue for some time and between electronic and metal shows…read morethey have it locked in. The added productions put into some of the Occular Productions and others holding the torch events are enough to keep crowds coming back for more crazy nights and mornings. The talent that has been brought from London, Australia, and all over the states with fortified visuals, and an added dose of supplimented sound system rocks the whole block! Come to these events, get down, enjoy the sensory overload and keep your ears to the street if you are looking to go to the afterhours that sometimes go until 9:00 a.m. the next day. The crowds are fun, wild, and crazy while being accepting and inviting. See you at the next one...

As far as bars go, it was decent. It had plenty of room, the music wasn't overpowering and the…read moredrinks were not overladen with alcohol (some gay bars are 90% alcohol, 10% soda or whatever. It would have been nice to have 2 bartenders working the main room during the WI Leather Pride event I'm not sure what happened but the bartender they had was literally running the whole time trying to keep up. The parking lot is a mess. I mean, literally a mess. The pavement was uneven, broken and needs some maintenance. I hope they have that on their future improvements. It might sound I didn't enjoy FIVE but I did. I kind of wish we had more of these in the Twin Cities.

I REALLY LOVE THE FAMILY FRIENDLY DRAG SHOWS!!! They hold them once a month, usually on a weekend…read morefrom 7-9pm. And politely ask for families to close tabs & exit for the next adult drag show to start at 9:30pm. I really want this place to continue its offerings so hear me out (below) on why I chose a low star review). Drinks are super reasonable, just as other review posted. And bar staff (and everyone else there for that matter) are extremely friendly and respectful. They offer free popcorn on the backside of the bar (help yourself)! And pizza for the late night cravings. The reason for my 3 stars (should really be 2 but I truly want to promote this place in hopes they keep it going and can pay for a deep cleaning... lol). I get it's a late night spot, but I'm very conscious when it comes to bathrooms. I don't think these have been cleaned in years. If they weren't half as bad as they were at 7pm -- I'd be willing to give it 3.5 stars. Clean them up right and I'd give it an EASY 5 stars. I hope the owners/managers hear me out on this one!

Bouncer with the one earring is incredibly rude and judgemental. He was disrespectful to my…read moreroommate.

The manager "Sean" (name given by employee) was very unprofessional and terrible to us . We waited…read morein line at the FRONT for 1hr in a thunder/lightning storm. I understand being at capacity but there was no communication. After we were finally let in after 1hr, my boyfriend expressed to ME in our OWN PERSONAL conversation that this was not done well and management should've dome better. Sean, the manager, stated "if you don't like our management, leave.". This is absolutely unacceptable for a manager. If you hear your guests having a bad experience, the managerial and professional thing to do is make it right. We love sottos but this response was so unprofessional. After my boyfriend spoke to her and let her know it's nothing personal, it was just disappointing, Sean FLICKED her MIDDLE FINGER at him. I've never experienced something so unprofessional. I voiced my concerns to a female employee (Hispanic with frizzy hair) and asked to speak with the manager and was met with a laugh. We will not be back after this experience and we will spread awareness on your treatment to paying customers.

Fun cruzing-style dive gay bar in the heart of downtown Madison. Everyone was so friendly and…read morewelcoming to this out-of-towner. Loved meeting the local Lushes and Daddy Bears. Wheelchair accessible!

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!

Fun bar on the tour before our concert good to stop in grab a beer before we went back to the hotel…read moregreat service

3.5, and heres's why:…read more I'm not an avid nightwalker, so I went on a Friday at like 2pm. They had two specials, a double shot screwdriver and a $6 breakfast sandwich. Drink was mid. Too much OJ. I asked the bartender if the sandwich had a sausage/halal option and he said yes. I asked for that and received pork bacon in ADDITION to sausage...which is kind of "meat lovers"-esque for a breakfast sandwich in my opinion. Other than that, the people were very nice, and other service was spectacular. The bartenders were conversational and extremely polite.