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    Wando's

    3.3 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    WANDO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Very loud
    Good for dancing
    Good for groups

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    Cheese Curds
    Eric M.

    Overall 2.3/5 Ambience: 2.4/5 Came here before a game, had to order off their game menu which was fine, but very limited. All the other place in the area were busy, but not here. Multiple levels and bars. Appetizer: 2.4/5 Cheese Curds Liked: The cheese. Disliked: Super greasy, not homemade, there weren't that many. Entree: 3.6/5 Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich Liked: Chicken cooked well with a nice char, bacon cooked well. Disliked: Ranch was on the side, tomato not ripe, bun was not good. Entree: .8/5 The Wando Burger Liked: It didn't kill me, onions. Disliked: Extremely rare, bacon was chewy, not smothered in buffalo sauce, bun was not good.

    Menu 9/2018
    Mason B.

    You have to come here just for the fishbowls and the tradition! Crowds get a little thick on Friday and Saturday nights, especially with undergrads. The third floor is students only, as you must show your ID to enter. I will say that it's a totally different experience depending on what floor you go to. I've only had the food once and it was pretty good for bar food. I will say the crowd is a little strange if you come when it's not peak hours. Overall, I really like this bar. Prices aren't too bad, and the drinks are pretty strong.

    Casey R.

    Keep this in mind before you go here. There are plenty of other places to go in downtown Madison. Choose one of them.

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    Writing a positive review just because all those weird snowflake libs are crying about nothing related to what is supposed to be reviewed.

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    Not good service, overpriced drinks. The fish bowl is way overhyped. Do not recommend

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