Dark Holiday Bazaar was a blast. Vendors, crafts, art, and several wonderfully scary Krampus…read moremingling with guests. All of the Krampus were happy to snap pics if asked. Def recommended and all ages were welcomed!

I just want this to change but Yelp hasn't let me for years. 5/5 if it finally let's me.read more

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

There is an angry old bartender here who needs to watch how he speaks to his customers. My friend…read morewent to order a drink and immediately he said to her "put your f-cking hand down." I'm not sure why he thinks that is acceptable behavior. He also kicked my friends out for no reason after refusing service, took the beers out of her hand, and left them outside with no coat. That bartender has white hair, wears shirts a bit too revealing for his age, and clearly does not enjoy his job. I'm baffled that they allow such horrible people with rude behavior to work at FIVE, especially since we had never had a problem there before.

Absolutely love Wednesday dancing and socials with Luis Armacanqui…read more Wednesday beginner Latin dance lessons and intermediate dance lessons now run simultaneously at 7:30 pm typically alternating salsa & bachata. Wednesday March 20, 2024 was Bachata, Wednesday March 27, 2024 will be Salsa Sometimes Luis will mix it up but it's always posted on his capitol social Facebook page There are three dance floors to choose from. Near the bar, in front of the DJ booth which has a great location, and a little behind the DJ booth. The bar floor is typically sticky & often has tiny pieces of glass that drag on the shoe so don't wear your favorite shoes. There tile and wooden floors usually aren't sticky and usually do not have glass on them but anything can happen. The front door men are great. The bartenders are great. The ladies room has been in good shape each time I've gone. We appreciate them greatly for helping Capitol Social host their weekly dance lessons.

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

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!

The ambiance here is sexy, dirty, and has a great vibe. The service is great. The reality is the…read morepatrons don't match the energy. It should be a cruise bar where there is more action than words. Unfortunately it is full of chatty Cathys and uptight guys who think they are too good to be there. I miss when gay bars were only gay men. If this place was in New York or Chicago it would be of the charts.

If you want to be immersed into all the energy and frenzy of UW sports around game day, then make…read moreyour way to Wando's! You've got 3 floors to choose from, depending on how you feel. This is your typical college bar! All I had were drinks, no food this time. I would love to sit in their sidewalk tables. The servers were all working hard but still smiling. Bouncers have a tough job, but still managed to be polite and not 'pushy.' We went after a Badger Football game. We had such a blast! Next time, we are going for food.

We received fully raw chicken tenders and were told that it wasn't a big deal and that they'd just…read moregive us a new batch at first until we directly asked for a free round due to the issue... enough said.

the 5 stars are because they allow their bartend to drink and dress like you're at hooters. ID…read morecheck maybe 1/4 of the time. if you are a cute girl they let you in. FDPD roll up..

The shot girls here are really nice and the pricing here is really affordable. Staff here all…read morearound are awesome people.