We drove up and saw that The Bar Next Door was attached to a Super8 motel and we almost drove away…read morebut I am so glad we said 'what the hell' and went in. Rustic ambiance with a mix of high and low table seating as well as a good amount of space to belly up to the bar. Service was excellent. The servers worked great as a team and our order was taken promptly, food came out steaming hot, tables were bussed quickly. Great teamwork. I had to have the smash burger as it seems to be a signature item. It was so good! Two huge patties. I got mine with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sauted onions. Fresh. Delicious. Love the little crisp on the smash burger. So good. My side was a salad but I may have stolen a fry just for a taste test and they had my approval. I can't believe we almost drove away. Do not do that. Go in. Enjoy the experience.

The food always tastes delicious, over the years the portion has gotten a little smaller…read more The last two times they forgot to put the lettuce/tomato/onion in the to-go order. But I have learned to always check. Staff are always moving quick even with a busy bar.

I highly recommend this place for get togethers. Clean, spacious, good…read moreacoustics, delicious food, great service & good specials.

I love coming here! They keep the drinks coming even with busy crowds…read more It's a total Wisco vibe with memorabilia for days! I mean... thousands of priceless/highly collectible items. Bartenders on Wednesday are always the same. They get to know you and order preferences. Lots of options for playing pool, shuffle board, darts. Volleyball and cornhole leagues year round.

We were trying to go to another bar in the area on valentines and it was already full so we…read morestumbled over here and we were not disappointed. First thing is they have touch tunes so you can set your own vibes for the night. The decor and lighting is perfect. A lot of velvet seating and gold accents. It is a dog friendly space which is kind of random for a cocktail bar but I don't mind it. I pet 4 dogs. The bartenders were super nice. I ordered the "Yes you can buy me love" which was Espolon Tequila, Strawberry, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Coconut Milk, Mint, Sugar Rim. It was really good. I also tried my husband's "Stuck in a Snowbank" which was state line coffee liqueur, bourbon cream, frangelico, cold brew. It basically tasted like a coffee that was a little sweeter. All the cocktails were great. Again I'm so glad we stumbled across this stop because even the bar goers were super nice.

Stopped in to catch-up with a friend on a Wednesday night and was shocked at how busy they were!…read moreTurns out they had a cheese raffle that evening. How fun! The lounge has a moody vibe that you really wouldn't guess from the outside. It's the perfect place to escape the cold and warm up with a cozy cocktail. They also change their cocktail menu seasonally, offering something a little fun for each season. It's evident the owners care about the community, as they are frequently offering events to support local providers (River Valley Food Pantry on the night we were there), and have specials for those who we couldn't be without (hello nurses and teachers). They're also dog friendly!

Monk's Bar & Grill was a fun bar and grill to visit on a Friday night. I came out to stay a night…read morein Madison, WI, to break up my road trip and this looked like a great spot to watch hockey playoffs. It wasn't crazy busy at 7pm and the staff looked like they were enjoying their guests and time. They had all kinds of sports on, and had the Brewers baseball game playing overhead. There was a good crowd of people in good spirits. I ordered a blackened chicken cilantro lime rice bowl and later ordered some fried pickle spears. Great food! The rice bowl had a lot of flavor. With the lime squeezed over the top and added salsa, it was extremely tasty. The pickle spears were seasoned in the batter and the spicy ranch it came with was really good. I'd recommend Monk's to a sports fan looking for some quick bar food and games to watch. I'd come back to try a famous burger or some wings!

We had a family gathering at Monks Bar and Grill this evening. Honestly, it isn't my favorite…read moreplace to eat, as I have never been happy with their burgers. My husband ordered the cheese curds and onion rings to start off with. The cheese curds were delicious, served with a ranch and marinara sauce. I am not a fan of onions rings, but these were awesome, and served with what appeared to be a chipotle type of sauce, but they called it fancy sauce. The onion rings were not just one ring, but two rings. Tonight I chose a Reuben sandwich, to get off track, and possibly like something else on the menu. I was still disappointed. I looked at the Reuben and said where's the beef? Seriously, it was not a Reuben you would expect, with a small amount of corned beef. The corned beef was slightly tender, but not tender enough, and their sauce on top was so limited, that it was a very dry sandwich. I chose the beer battered fries. They were okay, but still dry. It was an overload of fries, so much that I couldn't finish them. My husband chose the Alamo burger, sans the BBQ sauce. I am not sure why they placed the mozzarella wedge on top of the burger instead of inside the burger. Correction, he said there were two mozzarella wedges on top, but he ate them outside the burger. I took this picture after the first one was eaten up. The staff was attentive, and I liked this location more, as it was smaller and not so loud.

Good veggie burger (black bean burger), they included guacamole on it and prepared it quickly for…read morepickup. The bartender was friendly, food was solid, and I appreciated that they offered apple slices or carrots & celery, as opposed to just fries or potato salad, as a complimentary side option.

My husband and I came to eat here this evening only because we were with other people who wanted to…read moreeat here. We were pleasantly surprised because we thought this was still the old place that used to be here that always had crime and issues. The fried cod was amazing and the tartar sauce was delicious! Best tartar sauce I've ever had! I had a side salad, which was really good and clam chowder, which was very very good! Also the wait staff were fantastic!! Best service I've had in a long time too!! I haven't been to this building for over 23 years and now we will definitely be back more often!!

We arrived at Mr. Brews taphouse around 7:00 pm. The restaurant is spacious with a choice of…read moresitting at the bar or a table. They were not that busy, although the bar seats were mostly filled and a quite a few tables were empty. We started with an appetizer of white cheddar cheese curds which were slightly crispy and warm, and served with a side of ranch dressing. They were a bit on the saltier side, but were delicious. We also ordered a beer to go with it. My husband chose the Oktoberfest beer and I chose the Great Lakes Porter. We both agreed that the beer was on the verge of being warm. For dinner my husband ordered a cowboy burger and I chose the bacon cheese burger. My husband swapped out the Bourbon BBQ sauce with beer cheese sauce. The burgers came out cooked to perfection, at medium rare, topped with crispy onions and served with their homemade chips. My husband's burger also had jalapenos. The crispy onions were awesome, but do get a tiny bit soft when placed on a warm burger. I only wish it was topped with more crispy onions, as they were delicious! The burgers came with a side of their homemade chips. The chips were crisp and not oily. However, I couldn't taste any seasoning on them, so I thought they were mediocre. Our server at the bar was very nice. She was constantly on the run and works hard. Overall, we had a good experience, and will return again.

Good place for a quick bite. Mainly sandwiches, wraps, burgers and some bowls. And of corse,…read morebeer! It is Wisconsin after all. Seems to be a small local bar with multiple sites - Monona being one. NOTE: this location does not honor gift cards etc. from other sites. Seems to be a b place people stop by after work. Ordered a cheeseburger which came with a side of chips. Burger was good. Order came up fast. Slot machines available if you feel lucky!

The Rock Sports Bar and Grille in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is a fun neighborhood bar to go if you…read morelove great bar food, darts, an ultimate Bloody Mar bar during brunch on the weekends, multiple pool tables, plenty of TVs to catch the game, and a relaxing outdoor patio area! They offer different cheap drinks specials different days of the week and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Every-time, we go to the Rock Sports Bar and Grille it's always a lively fun atmosphere with lots of patrons and a great way to meet friendly local people in the area! It's a great place to go especially in the summer time especially with the outdoor patio with a fire pit! This bar keeps patrons busy hosting several weekly events like pool leagues/tournaments, dart leagues, trivia nights, and more! My husband and I love their food! They mostly serve burgers, chicken wings, salads, and have great seafood options for their traditional Fish Fry Fridays! I love ordering their crispy fried chicken wings and always request them to be topped with their delicious irresistible Cajun seasoning which gives the wings a nice extra kick that is really satisfying! My husband and I enjoy many menu items such as the boneless wings, fried shrimp, and their sandwiches. I was also pleasantly surprised at how amazing their salads are. Their salads were a good portion size and fresh! As far as service, we have always received great service from the different bartenders working there and they make sure to take care of their customers! Check out The Rock Sports Bar and Grille if you ever in the area and looking for a great time with great food and drinks!

I come here occasionally with friends for a night of drinks. Always have a good time and every…read moreemployee I've come into contact with is always so nice and friendly. I've never had their food until tonight. I decided to get the fish fry and it was fantastic! I'm not a big fan of fish fry either. Very decent portions and super filling. Definitely worth it and will get it again in the future! Can't wait to try other food from there.

Went for the beer and a bite to eat, and stayed for the amazingly authentic thin crust, true…read morewood-fired pizza! Wow. The quality of ingredients used in both were top-notch and we would highly recommend! Also happy that we got to meet Bill and wish the place the best. Hope to make it a yearly trip, if not sooner.

Nice addition to downtown Sun Prairie. I like the indoor outdoor seating vibe. The decor is really…read moreinteresting as well. While its name implies a heavy beer presence, they have a very expansive and impressive bourbon and rye lineup, which is nicely priced. They also have a cool collection of old bourbon barrels from local and KY distilleries. The food menu is more or less what one would expect from a WI brewpub. We had Brussels and a sausage and mushroom pizza. Skipped the basal added garlic. Both were decent but for my taste under seasoned. The staff were really nice and helpful. It's worth checking out and I'd likely go back.

Went on a busy Friday with the family. Service started strong but fizzled due to the amount of…read morecustomers which is not the server's fault. The fish fry was delicious! The cheese curds were also great. Spinach Dip recipe needs a tweak. All in all, pleasurable experience and I'll be back.

It started out great and I was really looking forward to Madisons #1 fish fry…read more The salad was fresh and my husband beef, onions and peppers was delicious. The menu said Lake Perch it was diffenitly OCEAN Perch. It had a sad PC of bread with no butter. The apples were okay and the corn looked kind of old. Our waitress was Okay, when she asked if we needed anything I asked for more tater sauce , it was lucky it never came because I barely ate 1/2 of the fish.

I'm so thrilled to have a place like Lola's in Madison! It's a great spot for sophisticated…read morecocktails, late night food, and a gorgeous aesthetic with great beats! We came at 10pm and were still able to get food, which was surprising and tasty. The cocktails were strong and served by attentive bar tenders. Although Lola's is a bit far from my apartment, it has its own parking lot that makes it easy to stop in whenever I'm on the north side!

This is a really cool spot that I look forward to coming back to. It feels like a lot of effort was…read moreput into this space. The sound system is great as you would expect from a "hi fi" bar. I felt like I could both enjoy the music and have a conversation at a reasonable volume. Underrated pro of this place: zero TVs! No distracting screens anywhere, just good vibes and good music. Prices are ok. I think they are reasonable given the experience you're getting. Food/drinks are good but about average for Madison's food scene. Good service too.