50 Best Bars near Middleton

“Beautiful and welcoming space with an impressive selection of pinball! It’s rare to feel breeze (or see sunlight) at an arcade, but you can here. Awesome overall!“

“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.“

“I always like the tacos with chicken. However on Sunday my tacos had pieces of skin in the shredded chicken. So now I don't feel like eating there for awhile. Now I have spoken up about it Sally“

“Each visit was between the hours of 1:00pm and 6:00pm.

We’re new in town and have visited this bar three times in 1 week. Cindy is fabulous! She will order what she thinks you should eat…LOL. She mistakenly ordered us the ribs and fries basket on our first visit, and they were great! Ribs fall off the bone and fries hit and crispy! That prompted us to visit a second time for a corned beef sandwich (not a Reuben which could be mistaken for Ribs) and a hot Turkey and Swiss. The third visit was a BLT that we split. Definitely filling.

We have found our go to bar in town for watching sports on the tv. If you like to play, there are two pool tables, and two electronic dart boards. Wednesday night in the summer is sand volleyball. Maybe some other things too, but that’s all I know.

Good drinks, Good food, Good Times!“

“First time visiting this amazing restaurant definitely not the last. Love the beautiful warm brick, lighting, everything. Perfect atmosphere. We planned to go out to eat for a nice meal before seeing Hamilton, but never imagined that the meal would eclipse the Broadway show! Everything from the bread and French onion soup to the amazing salmon and steak and appetizers was beyond outstanding. The service was wonderful. The other patrons were so kind and Everything was perfect.“

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

“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.“

“𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨😋 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜“

“I love the Mason, been going there for years. Love how basically nothing has changed, always great beer on tap, liquor selection and you have the option to order food from Falbos and enjoy it with an amazing beer that has been carefully catered. Everytime I have a chance to go out and enjoy a relaxing and refreshing experience I go to the Mason, shout out to Matt!“

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

“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.“

“Fantastic place! Venue, menu and staff - all top notch!“

“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“

“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!“

“Cordial nails it every single time! Excellent drinks, genuinely friendly service, a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay for one more.“

“Stopped in on Friday the 13th. Power was out. Beer still cold. Someone destroyed the toilet. 10/10 Great experience, friendly bartenders.“

“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“

“Attentive, kind and knowledgeable staff! Great atmosphere!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Great service and good vibes! Highly recommend!“

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

“Best place to watch Packer football! Once they get to know you, u r one of the ‘family’ ! Always willing to accommodate !“

“Great bartenders!! One of the best burgers in town!“

“Great neighborhood bar and atmosphere!“

“Fish fry was great. Had shrimp and cod combination grilled with Cajun seasoning and the cheesey potatoes were delicious!“

“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.“

“Laid back, comfortable, welcoming.“

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

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

“We ate here last year for Valentine’s Day! Amazing ambiance and food. Highly recommended to all 10 out of 10 stars“

“Who DOESN’T love Paradise- what’s your favorite Paradise over the years! I bet no matter what is that you might choose there was also a favorite island Bar there! OK, maybe this year you can’t go to some far away fabulous paradise Island but that’s OK because look right here in Madison is the next best thing! The Paradise Lounge is an absolute great dive bar. That is just wonderful great bartenders - and inviting atmosphere and great conversation“

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

“The best sandwiches I’ve found in madison. Chill atmosphere, incredible food. Probably the best meatball sub I’ve ever had. All I wanted today was a sandwich and couldn’t have prepared for the absolute beauty that was placed in front of me, quite quickly I might add. Check this place out or you’re absolutely missing out!“

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

“Came in a couple weekends ago with my son. The food was amazing. We both got the pull tab burgers and cheese curds, and would return to eat here again. Unfortunately, the service during our visit was poor. When we arrived, it was not full/busy, but it got busy shortly after we arrived. Despite sitting front and center at a hightop table, we received our sodas and then were ignored for about 20 mins. I asked twice, 2 different waitresses, in that time period to order. Both waitresses walked by us multiple times, and helped other/larger tables that arrived after us, first instead of us. I finally asked what looked like a manager if he could help me, and he didn't, but he got a 3rd waitress to help. My son and I intended to dine in, and also ordered 1 addtl order to-go. The kitchen brought all 3 orders out in stryofoam in a plastic bag, so my son and I ate from to-go containers at the table. Despite the fact that the service was annoying, I'd try again since the food was so good. Maybe it was an off day?“

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

“We were in town for a show and swing in for their Tuesday chicken sandwich special. Probably one of the absolute best chicken sandwiches we’ve had. We planned on splitting a sandwich but after a minor mishap, chef ended up making us each a sandwich and my oh my it did not disappoint. Great service, fantastic craft cocktails and delicious food this place will be on our Madison list of places to frequent when in the area.“

“Nice little spot in the Sheraton hotel. William, our waiter was fabulous! Very friendly and attentive! We also had a waitress deliver our food, Christine. Both were so nice and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was great, my lemon drop martini was one of the best I have had! Def will go back!“

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

“The venue itself is incredible, but the staff set it apart! Specifically, I worked with Jillian on a recent, relatively last-minute event and she absolutely pulled things together and made it happen. The Madison Club is lucky to have Jillian there!“

“Good drinks menu but the food was so-so. Flavors unremarkable. No information on the menu for those who are lactose or gluten intolerant which is easy to flag on menus these days. And the random delivery of small plates, which was to be expected, could have been a little bit more even for our table of four. And worth letting us know, when we order, which dishes might take quite a bit longer to prepare and deliver. Nice ambiance and good lighting. 3/5.“

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

“Staff were super friendly. Food was very very good. Trivia night was fun. Enjoyed atmosphere. Owners are doing it right. Will be back next time in town.“