27 Best Sports Bars in Madison

“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. 😋“

“I was at my first Forward game tonight and it got delayed/canceled. A vast majority of us went to LJ’s and the bartender (I apologize for not getting his name) was absolutely amazing. He made an announcement to acknowledge everyone and to let them know it was unexpected and staff would be doing their best. Not only was he professional, he managed to maintain a great attitude. The whole staff did well but the main bartender absolutely nailed it tonight.“

“So warm n friendly. Love our zumba classes and the hospitality afterwards“

“I like to review places so here I go! It's a good to watch football and have food during the Badger and Packers games. Nice owner and I did get to meet him during these events. There is a nice section outside to light up a smoke and hear the games but I would at least upgrade the area so there is a TV patched in. Might be nice in the summer though. They have good prices on beer and booze. It is a nice to to stop in and hang out for a bit. Nice people there too.Here is some of the things that do need to be improved:Bathrooms are small but I guess you can just go out back and let her fly from what I was told while being there. lol Sometimes the music is loud in the bar that you can't hear the person next to you. I would definitely change the speaker locations. Maybe a Bose system and put the MTX's out in the smoking area. I know there isn't a kitchen but maybe a hot dog roller like the gas stations have would be nice and cheap. I do like the place but maybe in time these things will improve. So go and check it out and have fun!“

“This is actually a really nice little Community Center with all kinds of things going on. I wasn't here long but it was lovely to see all the community events they had I would check out their website and get information on how you can get involved.“

“Small venue but great band line ups for pop rock music and country(my least favorite genre) so there’s something for everyone. I go here when the theme is old school 80’s and 90’s music. There’s a bar and dance floor by the stage. Entrance fees are reasonable. Looking forward to stopping in again next month!“

“Amazing fish tacos today!!“

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

“We were visiting Madison for a business trip. Kelly at Morgan's shoes suggested we go here for oysters. We had the most amazing dinner, oysters on the half shell and wrapped it up with an unbelievably good coffee and date ice cream 😋 Our experience was so good we decided to go back a second night! Oysters and dinner were fantastic! Too full for dessert Such a beautiful location, great service and delicious food. Highly recommend 👌“

“how can you go wrong, awesome menu, lovely bartenders & great cooks... I'd be surprised if you have a bad thing to say here“

“friendly people we had a great time there“

“Love this place. The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. Really good service. I have been here several times and never had a bad experience!“

“We Decided to try today while out on a motorcycle ride. We Arrived and walked in and were immediately greeted by staff. The atmosphere was nice and friendly. The staff was friendly. We ordered our drinks and food. We got the Prime Rib Sandwich with onion rings and the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries. Both of the sandwiches were amazing. Very tasty and juicy upon first bite to the Last bite with the right amount of meat and vegetables/mushrooms with it. The fries were just right...not to crispy. The onion rings were a tad overdone and really crispy. Overall the food and drinks were 10/10. We will be back.“

“Great upper patio area. Drink prices are really reasonable.I was here for a catered event, so I can't speak to the normal food quality, but the buffet style food was pretty good. It was still a buffet, so sort of what you expect.Bartenders were great. Handled a large crowd very well“

“Randy and Sandi have a terrific neighborhood bar and grill.

The staff is friendly and hard working, the food and service are great!

Plenty of seating and many games and TVs for a wide variety of entertainment choices.

Burgers are hand formed fresh daily and locally sourced.“

“Excellent service and a great atmosphere“

“Excellent service and fish fry while watching the packer game. A true gem with great food. They also have a fantastic Reuben.“

“State Street Brats deals are a great way to enjoy a few drinks at this local and well established bar and grill. The Old fashioned was definitely the hands down favorite at $9 with tasty Luxardo cherries, brandy, orange and bitters. This is available sweet or sour, and recommend sweet as the staff pours with a heavy hand. The pair of Day Drink Transfusions are exclusive at State Street Brats. This canned beverage is a spirited cocktail made with vodka, grape juice, and ginger ale, with lime. At 2 for $12 you can't go wrong at State Street Brats on a Friday night.“

“Great food but the best part of the dining experience was Ian. Please give him a raise. Spoke to him only a short while and he is an absolute sunshine. Came in with a huge smile and such a happy attitude!! Thank you Ian truly for making something so simple so so special. If Ian is your waiter you are truly fortunate. Treat him right!“

“I went to the Echo Tap over the weekend because I had a craving for a burger. I didn’t know that there was a hockey game that night so it was quite busy but our server was very nice and accommodating despite how many tables he had. But the burger I had… it was the BEST burger I’ve had in a long long time! It was cooked perfectly and the flavors were perfect. Highly highly recommend!!“

“Came here on the recommendation of our Uber driver. Great call! Great place. The staff was fantastic. Maggie and Tony were especially welcoming to us Bama boys. I can’t say enough about the hospitality shown to us. The burgers and curds were phenomenal. Not sure if I’ll ever get back to Madison, but I’ll certainly drop in again if I do!!“

“of course I recommend dutchmill , if you know how to respect people and just have a good night out. you'll find in time they become family/ friends“

“We always enjoy going to Dave and Busters. Our favorite games are there. The manager is very nice. It's a bit pricey but worth for a good date night!! The food is good!!! The drinks are good too!!“

“I was snowed-in to my parking spot across the street and they lent me a shovel! After struggling to dig myself out for 20 minutes they even sent an employee out to help lol. Not food/drink related but it says a lot about the service!! Thanks for your help guys! It was much appreciated.“

“My family and I are here for my son as he got a huge surgery recently so we took our son out to eat as a “good job” meal.

I cannot thank Betty enough for the service she provided. She was the kindest soul yet. As a bartender, service is key, and she nailed it. She made us feel at home, and treated my son like a king.

The food was also fantastic, came quickly and was absolutely delicious.

There was also a gentlemen in a packer shirt who my son absolutely adored. Thank you for all your kind words, and offers.

You are all so wonderful.“

“My wife and daughter and I stopped in while visiting Madison for dinner. We had the tuna melt, cheeseburger and blt and cheese curds. Most of the food was pretty good. My daughter did not care for the cheeseburger. Service is a little weird - a waitress will take your drink orders, but you have to go to the counter to order your food and you have to pick it up when they buzz you. They had outdoor seating which was great for people watching as it's on a street with no car traffic, just people walking, biking skateboard, etc. Fun atmosphere.“

“this place is a great place for a family outing, gotta get out & bowl more though 🤣🤣🤣. But me & my family had fun, will be definitely coming back“