20 Best Dive Bars near Monona

“A must stop location in Ingram, some of the best food and prices around! Great atmosphere with a great group of bartenders!“

“Our son just moved to Madison so we’re looking for local places to frequent, Slice’s is definitely on the list! Delicious food, friendly staff, good prices. Did the Friday fish fry and it was fantastic.“

“One of the best burgers of my life. Also, it’s a dive bar!“

“I enjoy the overall square footage“

“Great Burgers“

“The owner, the bartender, the drinks, and the atmosphere are unmatched in Madison. I love everything about it. a classic.“

“Haven't been in the Ohio for a couple years but it's a great locals and dive bar! The tacos and street corn were always great. Google keeps asking me how I like it every time I stop at the bicycle shop next door, so I answered. Next time at the bike shop I'm gonna try to plan extra time so I can swing in and get a PBR.“

“Great food and service. Sandwiches are terrific, as are the salads. Nice patio too.“

“This is a local bar, but the food is amazing. So much food, you will be taking home enough for a 2nd meal. Burgers are HUGE!!

Wheelchair accessibility: Everything can be accessed as there is no steps. May be an issue for bathroom use.“

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

“The Up North Bar is so much more than a bar, it’s the central gathering place of local live music in Madison. From the management to the bartenders to the musicians that play 630-9 every M-F this place is top notch.But the people who gather here are what makes it magical. It’s a family and you might not find them all there at once but they are there, they are involved, and they care about you and once in a while they’re all there.You come to up north bar a stranger, you’ll leave with a smile, a new friend, most likely a new family if you came to enjoy the great music.Up north is joyous part of my life and the family there is unlike anywhere else ❤️? “

“This is a bar? Sems more like a passionate enjoyable place to spend time with like-minded people as well as the outside viewpoints I so readily and heroically listen to. I mean seriously, it's so good it makes itself seem awful in comparison. I would feel completely comfortable relieving myself in my pants in public here because of the friendly atmosphere and womb-like acoustics. A must see for people interested in alcohol.“

“Still one of my favorite dive bars in Wisconsin. Had a pretty good burger this time too. Got to pet a couple of good dogs and was able to enjoy a pair of reasonably priced beers. Glad to see some things have stayed awesome since I left this beautiful town.“

“~Midsummer night's dream~been going here forever and I just love it
Side note I left a paper bag there with some items I got at la Fete and I messaged you on Instagram, too, I hope you see this, but please message me back, I hope it can be recovered ?“

“yes, great Reuben sandwich. Jack and I used to go there in the 1960s when George and Jim Karabis owned the bar. good memories. very nice bartender, Annie. wish we went out at night to come and see her sing.“

“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!"“

“Very cool place if you like calm, and not crowded. The bartender was very nice. The people (aka guest) very nice. Small bit enjoyable. A place for awesome communication, worth partying in small groups, or alone. Rather than party scenes that are over crowded, ect“

“awesome place great atmosphere“

“Best bar in madison!! :) cheaper food n drinks! And the air conditioner works! Plus right there“