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Willows Tavern

2.8 (6 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, American
Open • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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4 years ago

Throw back tavern. Good Sunday breakfast. Love hanging out for football sundays. Music from time to time

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The Bar Next Door - 5 lonely perch from Thursday June 6

The Bar Next Door

4.7(61 reviews)
4.9 mi

When we saw that it was conn to a Super 8, we almost left (no offense to Super 8). However, we saw…read morethe 4.8 stars and lots of reviews and, thus, decided to take a look inside. Very nice interior! Busy as can be with a dart league, 20-somethings, and business people. The manager, Chad, quickly walked up to us and gave up his booth so that all seven of us could sit together. He ended up helping me find something to eat, even with significant dietary restrictions. Gluten is not one of them, but they have several gluten-free options! The food was delicious with really good portions. All of us really liked our food choices and were super glad we decided to give it a try! Shout out to Chad for taking incredible care of me and not making me feel bad about my dietary needs!

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.

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The Bar Next Door - Sunset on Big Winnie

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The Bar Next Door - Fries w wine gravy and cheese

Fries w wine gravy and cheese

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Bierock - Jalapeño Poppers

Bierock

4.3(68 reviews)
3.2 mi•Sherman

Few people know what a bierock is. I saw the sign as soon as we pulled into the parking lot and…read moreknew we had to investigate. I left hubby with no option other than stopping for lunch or at least ordering some food to go. I lived in Kansas as a teenager and fondly remember discovering bierocks and later making them for my own family. I wish we were locals because not only are the bierocks good, but this place has a fun vibe that would definitely bring us back. It was a game day when we stopped, and there was a fair crowd cheering on their favorite Wisconsin team. We ordered a Classic with Bavarian seasoning and a Rosemary Lamb Bierock to go along with some jalapeño poppers. I really enjoyed the Classic with the additional seasoning. It gave it an added boost of flavor. My husband was pleased with the Rosemary Lamb. Each came with chips and a pickle. Next time, I hope we can stop in and stay for a cocktail or craft beer as well.

German pastries filled with different meats and served with dipping sauces. Reasonable prices on…read moreappetizers and meals-- especially considering that chips are included and you can upgrade to a variety of side dishes. Live bands on the weekends. Place was not busy and our order was messed up -- ingredients and sides weren't correct or were missing -- which is the reason for 3 stars. We did get comped one meal due to the fact that an entire meal for our son wasn't made and we had to wait another 15 minutes for it to be cooked. Overall, I'd like to try this place again to see if it can regain some stars and my confidence in the service.

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Bierock - Dining Area

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Bierock - Southwest beirock

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Northside Lounge - Classic Old Fashioned served up and a pup-tini.

Northside Lounge

5.0(14 reviews)
3.8 mi•Sherman

What a new gem for the north side of town! I had an appointment in the area and had my dog with me,…read moreand this place had been recommended by another dog-lover friend. I'd heard mixed reviews from various people who had gone right when they opened, and I was very happy with the place. We were celebrating my pup's 12th birthday, and the bartender offered him a "Pup-tini." Wow, how sweet and it was the cutest, most thoughtful pup treat I've seen in quite some time. The bartender was super nice and accommodating for my un-Wisconsin request of a classic old fashioned served up. And omg it was delicious -- it's hit or miss at cocktail bars how it ends up, and this is officially one of my favorites. While tiny, the inside is really cutely decorated and has these amazing lush emerald green chairs. They're so comfortable! I'm already planning to come back here with some friends. It's size means it probably will be packed at peak drinking times, but I came on a weekday afternoon close to when they opened. There were still a decent amount of people here, but there was a nice outdoor patio type space as well. Consider this one of my new favorite places in Madison. Highly recommend.

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.

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