Heard about this place through their charity work/events. The group was fun and invited us to…read morecheck them out. Fast forward to a few weeks later. Had a blast, casual and comfortable. Kind of reminds me of a local place for family and friends to check in but when the entertainment started it was loud and exciting. Best belly laughs ever. They are labeled as a "gay" bar, the only gay thing about the place is the level of fun you have. Straight customers that will visit again when we are in the area. They even had the Cubs game on when we first arrived.

GREAT STAFF, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. Friendly people, no judgenent. The new Max of the Midwest…read morewithout the drive to Nebraska.

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.

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.

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...

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.

Causal vibe, clean, snack options. Easy parking. Stopped in while side by siding. Games,read more

Great find (and a welcome break) along route 61 heading south from Boscobel into Dubuque.read more

We had a group of seven. The drinks were icy cold and the service was excellent. Everyone enjoyed…read moretheir meals. My husband had the roast beef dinner and I had a taco salad. Portions were generous definitely one of our favorite places.

So darn good! We were camping in town for an extended…read moreweekend, and we tried this establishment for our first meal. We ate here once a day after that, and we tried several things and everything was perfect especially the fries. Drinks and food are both well priced and well portioned. Dont get me started on how good the ranch is. THE BOMB 12/10