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Whiskey Jacks Saloon

2.5 (110 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Live music
Divey
Very loud
Outdoor seating

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Valerie S.

This place was pretty cool. Huge place, but there were only 5-10 other people there when we stopped in for a few beers. I imagine it is a lot busier during the school year. Typical college bar with lots of graffiti in the ladies' room. Pricey, but that is to be expected. No food at all, not even a bag of chips, which was rather odd to us. Nothing but $5 beers and shots. Didn't look at the drink menu. Cool place, though, with lots of space for the students to hang out.

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Allison G.

Whiskey Jack is a super fun, affordable bar right on State Street. It's definitely a college bar but it's a lot of fun at night time. It's great during the days well if you're wanting to day drink or sit out on their patio. Sure the floors are a little sticky, but you can't beat the prices or the drink options. They have tons of different flavored Long Island pitchers for $10 each and around 100 different shots you can choose from. They all have hilarious names as well. Pre-Covid, there were lots of games you could play at the bar and even live bands that would preform. They have pool tables, basketball pop-a-shot games, darts, and more! It's always a really fun time. If you're looking for a cool, fun place for a drunken night, this is your spot!

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Mayur M.

This is a very nice place after 10:00 to get lost in dance. The only thing that I don't like is they don't serve food but who cares when you can get a tag, go out, eat and come back with no charge. Do visit on Friday or Saturday. I went there once on Sunday and it was dead empty. Also, you can ride the bull for $5 which is pretty cool. I didn't do it but made my friends take the bumpy ride Couldn't figure out how to post videos though so settling for a picture..

Nathan H.

Emo Night on May 19th was pretty cool and left me liking Whiskey's a lot, however, the negative reviews here also seem reasonable. If the possible drink-water-down-ing could be a bummer, go to Mondays, pregame at home, or brink a flask to bump up the drinks. ;)

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5 years ago

Had a great time and love the bull, but don't leave a tab open because they might lose your card.

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Favorite bar in Madison! A little on the pricey side but the mechanical bull is free and the dance floor is always a blast.

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Good place to go if you want to get a good buzz. Drinks have a healthy pour. Service kinda depends on the time of night.

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A place to get beer, drinks, pool tables, music, dance floor. It's spacious. Otherwise nothing exciting, but nothing I'd avoid either.

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Great place for young 21 yr olds who want to pass out from drinking too many fruity hangover inducing shots.

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