50 Best Bars near Middleton

“if you google "dive bars" they won't help you. let me help you. Connie's is the almost-perfecr dive bar. Simple, clean, rustic, friendly place to have a beer and shake some dice. So glad I found this place on my travels.“

“Friendly locally owned place. One of the oldest buildings in Middleton. Ambience is a bit like drinking in your crazy uncle's basement (i.e. the furnace is in the middle of the room) with strong drinks and good food.“

“Great service. Excellent selection of beer, both can and tap. Our food was very good. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Great place to watch a packer game around the holiday. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Will be back.“

“The owner of this bar isn't great, but fortunately, he's never there when I go. John is who I usually deal with, and he is everything a bartender should be. He's accommodating and friendly. He remembers my name and my order. He makes this place what it is!
The dry rub here is amazing and I recommend you get the wings with dry rub every time!“

“First time eating their food today, ordered from the truck while they were at the Boneyard in Madison. Ordered the chicken enchiladas and they were fabulous. For the price both quantity and quality was beyond “food truck” expectations. Authentic flavors and incredibly nice people too. I will definitely find them again to try everything they offer.“

“I can’t wait to go back the next time I’m in Madison and share how amazing this restaurant is with other people. Came with a friend for her birthday and our server Ronan was just the best! All of the appetizers we shared were amazing, as was my friend’s pork entree. Unfortunately I didn’t care for the pasta dish. It had no flavor/salt and the texture was too thick. My friends tried it too and agreed so I just didn’t eat it and shared with my friend. After our plates were cleared the GM Emily came over because she noticed my food was not eaten. I told her about the pasta and she handled everything beautifully. Afterwards we sat at the bar for martinis and the bartender Veronica (or Victoria sorry) was amazing as well. Halfway through my martini she replaced the glass with a fresh chilled one and added more olives 😄 if that’s not impressive, I don’t know what is. At the end of the day, service can absolutely be more important than the food, and this restaurant is a shining example of some of the best service I’ve had in any restaurant.“

“I hosted my wife’s 40th birthday here and it was a fantastic experience! The game selection is awesome, the service was friendly, & the atmosphere was enjoyable for the adults and children. We will definitely be back & so will our guests.“

“The bartenders are very friendly and professional, the drinks are great and the prices good“

“Our favorite spot before Badger games. Friendly staff and great atmosphere!“

“Amazingly fresh seafood and beautifully done steaks with equally great side dishes, large enough to share! Go early and take advantage of their fabulous happy hour drinks and apps. Always a good time and a local favorite. Top notch service as well. Recommend for a night out, date night or special occasion.“

“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 cool hole in the wall spot. Vintage curio decor. A classic neighborhood watering hole with many, many beer and cocktail options.
No food, but there's Falbo Bros pizza next door and you're welcome to bring your own food/order in.
Their patio is a great little secret.“

“I had the lunch enchiladas and they were the best I’ve had in a while! True authentic Mexican flavor and style!“

“This place is a true hidden gem! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but walking in - holy cow! Give your eyes a moment to adjust because it is very dark, which makes it hard to see the tigers, and there are tigers everywhere! I had a few beers and got great friendly service from Alyssa and Teddy - awesome bartenders! I saw them make a few fancy drinks that looked delicious, but I had to head out. If you are looking for a bar that is unique, this is a MUST STOP!“

“Great selection and fun location! Love their diverse collection of pinball machines.“

“It’s the local spot. Great owner and staff, good prices, live music, meat raffles, friendly atmosphere. The Mizzo is the shizzo.“

“Friendly locals, wheelchair accessible, live music on occasion, delicious and affordable food! Can't wait to come back and try their drinks.“

“Hidden gem for private parties in Madison. Amazing, friendly & helpful staff, clean & visually interesting atmosphere. We had a blast! Thank you!“

“Best bar there is in Waunakee. Great burgers made fresh with beef from the butcher down the road. Go on Sunday for a great Bloody Mary made by Cheryl or Marci.

Parking: Parking is slim in most instances out front along the highway. More parking is available in back.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not necessarily wheelchair accessibly. I little work would need to be done to get in the establishment.“

“Been to cask and ale multiple times over the past few years. Great atmosphere, great bartender with knowledge, and good vibes! Would reccomendation to have your unicorn pour“

“I would give this place 10 stars if I could! My car broke down and I rolled into the parking lot of the Springfield Inn. I was so lucky to have found the place. Everyone there was so friendly and helpful to my daughter and me. Thank you Kim!“

“The best burgers! Just a great old bar.“

“This is become the go to Bluegrass bar in Madison, with live music almost every night. Positive atmosphere, affordable drinks, really friendly bartenders, and an incredible vibe. It’s a default go to before high noon saloon or other places, lucky to have it as a gathering spot in Madison.“

“I'm not much for the downtown thing but this little place was awesome last night. Super rad bartenders with great stories :) Also, I got pretty drunk, which is cool.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great country bar with great food.“

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

“Laid back, comfortable, welcoming.“

“Awesome, historic place! Steve-O = Great Bar Keep!!!👍“

“Nice little venue with good drinks and food.“

“If you like hole-in-the wall townie bars this is your place. Busse's has the feel of a rural wisconsin bar. Their food is limited to frozen pizza & bagged snacks, but they encourage you to order from the fried chicken place next door (if it's open).“

“it was great😎 i just love relax on this place“

“It’s an amazing place to celebrate.“

“Be cognizant of what you order. You can still get regular mixers and beers for a reasonable price (pshhh they even have deals sometimes). The food is actually very good, just pricey for what it is, but it's a frickin' movie theater what do you want?Treat it like you would any bar and tip well. These guys work hard. :)

Parking: Lots of.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.“

“First time going to Willows. Great food, great vibes. friendly atmosphere. Food did take a little longer than expected but with only one guy cooking, it came out fast. And with the chill vibe and the awesome bartender Vanessa who cares. We will be back with friends!!!!!!!!“

“good place, good drinks, good food, great atmosphere!“

“we came in close to close and were treated every bit as warmly as the first customer. the burgers were delicious, the old fashions were fantastic, the staff so friendly,with great service. we'll be back! your new friends from baraboo edie and doug haney“

“One of my Madison faves!!!“

“Great food! Stopped after a college tour. Friendly staff!“

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

“Great room, location was unmatched right on the water, and fun events!“

“I love this bar! Unpretentious and occasionally uproarious, this is where you meet the real Waunakee. It may not be to everyone's taste but if you love a good Wisconsin tavern you have got to visit Ripp's! "Ripp's Bar, where the winners are!"“

“The drinks were awesome! The service was really great. The food was from Grampa's (next door). My only complaint was that it was a little too dark on the stairs.

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian pizzas available.“

“My ex boyfriend took me here for my birthday once and I fell in love with it. The king salmon and the chocolate babka are amazing! 10/10“

“Friendly service! Good food & drink options! Would like to see chips & a pickle spear added to sandwich’s, a little light for the price. Breakfast sandwich was a good deal - again pickle spear would liven it up!! Pickle spear in the bloody would be nice too! Ha!!“

“Best bar in Madison! Drinks are cheap and good, bartenders are so nice and helpful, and bouncers are hilarious. Music is good typically. Bathrooms are comparable to most college bar bathrooms— nothing to write home about but it’ll get the job done. Come in for a good time!“

“Ohio State fan there for the game. Good, friendly service and great atmosphere. Perfect stop before the game!“