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.

I've been coming to shows here for a few years until last month when the bartender added $57 worth…read moreof fake drinks on my tab and the staff/owners refused to return my calls over several weeks to fix it. Very disappointed that they would do this to a regular and I will not be back.

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!

The Cardinal Bar is both retro and classy. Stopped in for some pre-dinner beverages and listened to…read morethe live conga band get set-up and play their first few songs. The service was really good with cool bartenders and a mellow vibe. Didn't try the food although it is on the menu. A bit further from campus, the CB seems to be a place catering to a more mature crowd rather than a UW student bar.

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.

Worst service experience I've had at a restaurant. I came…read morehere with my parents bc we were looking for a bar with pool and darts and this one was almost empty and had a nice atmosphere. Drinks were not bad. When we were playing pool, a ball got stuck at the end of our game, and when my mother went up to tell the bartender woman she offered a replacement. My mother asked if we could play again on the table and she said yes, but the cue ball got immediately stuck. My mother asked the woman for a replacement ball or a refund, and she suddenly became really rude and said that she warned us that would happen and was raising her voice at us halfway across the room (again, not crowded). So we left. Also, my mother had not been drinking with us, and we had been in there for about half an hour up to that point. Really weird

Here's my thing - for a bar called Red Rock you should know what you're getting yourself into…read more Country Music, cheap drinks, and bar food. Knowing that, this place is great, especially on Tuesday when there is line dancing and wing specials for 50-75 cents each (the price has fluctuated over the past couple of years). Their fries, fried pickles, southwestern eggrolls, and ranch are all solid. So, knowing this - I'm all for it. If you're expected a gourmet burger from here, go elsewhere, but some snackable foods and cheap drinks, sign me up. Happy Hopping

Let's be honest. You aren't coming here for an expertly crafted cocktail. Jerry's feels like you…read morewalked into your neighbor's rec room. A few tvs, a solid sound system, and some cheap ass drinks. Definitely some regular's bellied up the bar but a great place to tip back a few. A corner tap at it's finest.

What cant you say say about jerrys. Highway. Beautiful outddor patio. Meth carryout. Limes. Bravo,…read moreMadison

Wow, this is like a legit live music venue. I had no idea. Good to see another enter the Madison…read moremarket. I was so impressed with the decor. Interesting and...elegant. It's a good medium-small room in which to see a show and I'll definitely be back. Service was great and cover was reasonable. I do see a few opportunities to level up: the sound system is kinda garbage: a portable PA doing it's best but top of the improvements list should be a real PA installed asap. The lighting is poor for live music. Lots of flash-and-trash for dance but they need to add some decent front light so we can see who we went there to see (and a little back light will go a long way too - gives the performers depth so they feel more "live.") And the floors were disgusting. Perhaps they'll need to reverse the decision to go with carpet but until then they'll need much more frequent deep cleaning.

Josh was my bartender and server, and he was awesome!!! Not only were the drinks delicious, but his…read moreservice was amazing. Conversation flowed, super friendly, and communicative. Honest about what he knew and what he didn't -- super appreciative of this!! Kudos to the kitchen as well. Food is 10/10

Summer nights on the picnic tables with good friends outside Woof's just hit different ya know!…read moreAlways the last stop of the night! Meet ya there!

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!

I normally have a great time in this local bar. But Sarah needs to understand what the value of a…read moregood customer. My name is Jack, Sarah. Your customer service tonight did not warrant cursing people with two balls on the table and 15 minutes left. Do not ask me to respect you when yell across the bar at my lovely lady when she is simply trying to finish the game and respect bar time while you use it as an opportunity to curse Dennis (bar owner). We know who Dennis is and how strict he is. It's his bar. I've never been talked to like that from any bartender in my life. Hopefully a simple misunderstanding? But it seemed like you simply were being unprofessional while intoxicated on the job. Please leave Stoughton!!!

Stopped in for a coupe shots and a beer during intermission of a show at the Opera House. Couldn't…read morehave been a better spot. Perfect