26 Best Pubs in Madison

“Really fun lil dive bar! Friendly bartender. Within walking distance of the Sylvee. ❤️“

“Can’t ever get a seat at the bar because it’s always full with customers! But great cocktails, great staff who provide exceptional service, and awesome bar selections.

I’d say the only critique I would give is to add a deeper cocktail menu for myself!“

“Great friendly staff in an awesome atmosphere to enjoy any games. great food as well.“

“Great place to party on Friday & Saturday nights! Always has a great DJ and fun party people! Great staff too!“

“the People there were so friendly and easy to talk to service was spot on! summer sausage sandwich was so good. variety of sandwiches and burger to chose from we'll be back“

“Very queer/trans-friendly atmosphere, server was very attentive while still allowing my girlfriend and I to enjoy each others company. Food was excellent, drinks were excellent, all around great little hole-in-the-wall date night place. 10/10 would recommend! Well definitely be back. ☺️💜“

“Love it - great food, great people“

“Best damn coffee in Madison. Best people, best lunch, best atmosphere. I'd have been lost without JPH when I was finishing my Master's. Lennon is a legend. Kyle and Gwen are wonderful owners. If you're anywhere near the area, it's worth a visit.“

“Went on a Wednesday afternoon, since I was on campus for work that day and wanted to try something new. They had the special of buffalo chicken wrap, grilled or crispy. It was SO good. I’ve been thinking of it since 😂! The had generous amounts of chicken on it, which is always nice. The service was excellent too. Definitely will be going back when I’m on campus again. 😋“

“Good prices on great beer. There is a budget craft draft. Service from Randy St Bernardus is great, and folks are friendly. Lots of cool breweriana and a small selection of bottles and cans that rotates. Nice selection without being overwhelming. Accessible by bike and transit. Shady patio

Parking: Take transit, walk or bike.“

“Was a great time will go back for sure“

“I’m perpetually impressed with the quality of food at Dextie’s. The staff is like family. Incredibly professional, personable, and friendly.“

“Saw Junipour on 7/13 and they shredded!“

“Plaza burgers are the best! The plaza sauce and the pickles are what make them so tasty! A downtown Madison must stop.“

“Great neighborhood bar and grill with lots of great food options. I've been here a number of times and the first thing you notice is the size. It's a big place with lots of fun stuff - Pool, Darts, Foosball, Golden Tee. They have a large bar area too with a great selection of taps and bottles to choose from. The food is delicious. I usually get the burger with cheese curds. Both are amazing. The Chicken Club is one of my favorites too. Recently I tried their chicken wings and WOW - I didn't know what I was missing. Full of flavor and cooked perfectly. The staff is very friendly and lots of fun. Fantastic place to watch Sports too as they have lots of HUGE TVs. Great energy during Packer games. Ask about specials too as they often feature unique food and events.“

“! Not a big menu but the burgers were Great!1st time there! We would eat there again“

“College visit with the daughter and we dined here with friends on Saturday 28th Sept and being originally from the UK, and seeing the fish and chips were haddock (not cod) I immediately had to have them and they were the best fish and chips this side of the “pond” having put up with 12 years of “just ok” fish and chips, these were amazing. Not only were the fish and chips good, but every dish was a winner. I am now praying my daughter gets into the college as I will be a regular here.“

“The Memorial Union/Terrace is such an iconic location in downtown Madison and we are so grateful to have had our wedding there after meeting each other in undergrad. Sam Mack, the event manager we worked with, was so helpful throughout the process and helped us make decisions if we were having trouble deciding something and all his suggestions were spot on. He was extremely communicative, responsive, helpful, and organized. He made planning the wedding a breeze and it was so helpful that so much is done in house that we really didn't need to worry about finding a number of other vendors or coordinating with multiple people. It was also such an affordable venue compared to others we looked at and the vibes are unlike anything you will ever find anywhere else. The venue itself was gorgeous. With the ceremony overlooking the Terrace, the people outside enjoying a nice day with their friends and families were all so excited and supportive of us when we were walking around and you won’t get that at any other venue. We had people at the terrace buy us beer and got such fun and iconic pictures because of it. The terrace crowd erupted in cheering and applause when we kissed at the end of our ceremony and it was such a fun, memorable, and cool memory. The staff were all so helpful and efficient. Dinner was served to everybody as fast as I’ve ever seen at any other wedding I’ve been to. The food was delicious, and from what the other vendors told us, the managers make it so easy for them to get in, get out, and set up/take down. The bar staff were so helpful and kind, and we couldn't be more grateful or appreciative to have gotten married at the Memorial Union. It was the best decision we made, hands down, especially as alumni. We would highly recommend doing your wedding at the union!“

“Plaza burgers are the best! The plaza sauce and the pickles are what make them so tasty! A downtown Madison must stop.“

“Good food I had a Turkey sandwich with bacon and chips snd it was delicious. My friend had a taco salad. Very good“

“Had a tater tot appetizer with guacamole and the side bar burger. Brad had the loner burger that was not a lone. It was a lot to eat so will be having some of this for lunch tomorrow. Yummy!!“

“Great food can’t go wrong with fish tacos“

“Excelente servicio, muy confortable, ambiente seguro“

“They didn’t have the vodka brand that I prefer (popov) and they don’t put enough cola in their Long Island ice teas. Other than that the staff is attractive enough to warrant the 5 star review. John looks much younger than he appears to be. He is helpful despite his obvious mental deficiencies.“

“Wild fun place had a blast performing for the locals. Hope to come back soon“