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.“

“I can't say enough good things about Longtable! The food is great (I highly recommend the Veggie Sandwich, Frites, and Apple Fennel Salad). More importantly, this cafe is a craft beer lover's paradise. They consistently offer unique and delicious draft beers, along with a plethora to choose from in the cooler.“

“super friendly staff! Excellent chicken tenders & the cheeseburgers!! YUM! Great prices & super fast service!“

“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!“

“todo bien solo que no deberían de cobrar los chips eso en todos los restaurantes Mexicanos son gratis“

“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!“

“Great drinks and oysters. The bartender was friendly and made a nice recommendation for a variety of oysters!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Comfort spot for a good beer or tonic. Draw herself a coaster inside this eclectic liminal commons. Musicians play over a trapdoor so you know they’re on point. No food but there’s a great pizza joint next door if you need a slice, or a pie. Step out front and the Cap is just to the NW. Go out back and hideaway in a little raised bed grotto if that’s more yer style. Something, or nothing for everyone and no one. Cross the street get back in the canoe and head back towards Yahara. Love it. Live it.“

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

“Being from Missouri, we had to stop in! Awesome little tavern! The owner was working and made us feel right at home! Told us the history of the tavern including how it was named. Drinks were great and we had a pizza. Believe me when I say the pizza was YUMMY! If we are up this way again we will definitely stop in! Don’t forget to ask about a Cow Pie, Cherry Pie or Apple Pie shot!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Delicious and great staff… Close to Breeze field and free parking in the lot .“

“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!“

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

“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“

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

“It’s an amazing place to celebrate.“

“We spent two weeks in Verona as visitors from London, we visited Cahoots quite a few times during our stay and we were made welcome and treated kindly by the staff and customers everytime, it is a very friendly place, we felt safe and happy to be here“

“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.“

“Friendly, amazing music, great outside place. Bring a chair and settle in.“

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

“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“

“Nice little venue with good drinks and food.“

“You all this is a hidden treasure in Madison. I mean we had crispy wings with beer battered fries (not on the menu) with jalapeño ranch. Wooo it was delicious and my mom and I take our wings seriously.

If you’re into fun bars with pool, foosball, and darts you gotta come to this place!“

“One of my Madison faves!!!“

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

“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.“

“Busse's is a total gem with a really fun mash-up of people, including Donna, who could prolly outdrink most. It has this nice laid back vibe, like everyone has the same chill agenda. Cocktails are robusto, and frozen mugs to serve select tap beers? Busse's isn't going to be hosting pool tourneys any time soon - space is tight between the wall and table in one area, but this only adds to the charm of this place. They hosted a cribbage tournament (April maybe?) I regret not participating in, next time. I highly recommend you go to Busse's, love it, but then don't tell anyone else so it doesn't get too crowded. ?“

“Affleck you were the bomb in PHANTOMS YO!“

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

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

“Great place to go to play cards. Usually pretty quiet, not a big crowd. Nice little bar, good food:)“

“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!"“

“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“

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

“awesome place great atmosphere“

“Great atmosphere, service, food and drinks. Glad to have found this place!“

“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.“

“Service during happy hour was perfect. Loved Kate❤️“