50 Best Bars near Verona

“Stopped here yesterday on our way home from New Glarus! The woman bartending was the nicest! The customers were welcoming & super friendly ! We would have stayed all night if we didn’t have to get back to Milwaukee. We will definitely be back!“

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

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

“Great food, great staff, nice atmosphere!“

“Super friendly staff, quick service and delicious food.“

“Beautiful spot with outdoor seating overlooking a lake. Amazing food and service. We ate outside but indoors it was perfectly cool for a hot summer day. Very fast food service and friendly staff. Surprised it wasn't packed! Would definitely recommend 10/10.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Awesome prime rib sandwich! Only downfall is that it’s so far from my house to get another one.“

“Whoever was cashier 5/8/25 was very nice and polite around 5:30 when I was there today.“

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

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

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

“third generation family business“

“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.“

“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“

“Amazing cocktails in a perfect location! Lori went above and beyond to help me host a surprise birthday party and even bartended the event herself. She is so knowledgeable and so much fun to be around! Do not miss My Tipsy Gypsy on your next trip to Paoli!“

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

“Love the new staff and owners. It’s always a party when we go- great vibes, drinks and food. 👏👏👏👏“

“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!“

“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!“

“Great place that unfortunately is rarely open. When it is open it's the nicest place in town to grab a beer by far. They always have a great selection of different craft beers on tap and it rotates regularly. The bar seems to be run more as a hobby than as a business and is often closed during popular times. The limited food menu looks great but I haven't ordered any because the one person working seems pretty swamped every time I have stopped. Just ordering a beer can take quite a while but at least he is pleasant and friendly. If you can catch it when it's open it's worth a visit.“

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

“Had the taco salad and it was very good, chicken was tender and super tasty, I’ll be back to try more menu items!“

“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 hand crafted pizza!“

“Came to town to check out the new Vintage Brewing (was nice) and decided to stop here too...great tavern! Fun atmosphere, good people. Had already eaten but we'll be back for the food which looked good as well. And Old Style Tall Boys! ?“

“Badger Tavern has really stepped up its game under the new ownership. Clay has perhaps the best work ethic I’ve ever witnessed. The food is consistently excellent, and you’re guaranteed a good time every time. The staff is stellar too, fun, friendly, and hardworking. Badger Tavern is now my go-to place for a ‘sure thing’! 5 Stars“

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

“After 29 years of living near Madison, we finally went for dinner last night. Everything was delicious- mocktail, bruschetta, both pasta dishes (mushroom truffle & sausage rigatoni), as well as the light, fluffy desserts (butterscotch pudding & cheesecake with rhubarb/strawberry compote). Super happy our waiter, James, sent us home with an extra baguette & recommended making French toast - which we did today! We’ll be back with friends and recommending to others!“

“Once you stumble into this hole in the all...you may never return. There is a diamond so bright in this place. Your shoes might stick a bit to the floor but embrace the vibe. They have some awesome ambiance and sling drinks even the stiffest of barflys will live!“

“We attended a family birthday gathering of about 28 people. Check this place out! Friendly great service with awesome food menu & bar. I highly recommend!“

“I LOVE this bar! The staff is absolutely incredible and the karaoke adds the perfect touch. Kat and Dylan are the bartenders who helped me all night and they are hands down the best bartenders I’ve met. Kat makes THE BEST long islands in town. This is the place to go!!!“

“Delicious food, good drinks, and a great service. One of my favorite places for Sunday brunch. Highly recommend!“

“Great food you can tell is both homemade and made with quality fresh ingredients. This is a once a week type of restaurant! Those who make and serve the food are very friendly, helpful, and attentive. Keep supporting small businesses!“

“Good bar but I gotta shoutout to whoever works there that thinks it’s acceptable to be putting his hands on people in a threatening manner on an almost daily basis the past few days I’ve been in. Sure hope nobody contacts the police to press charges.“

“Great service and great food, cozy, friendly atmosphere!“

“Doughnuts are amazing. My family showed up on Friday night after getting some pizza. The workers there, a husband wife combo, were amazing. Not only were the doughnuts amazing, the workers laughed and joked with my 4 year old son. Showing him all the doughnuts they had in stock. They even gave us 2 free doughnuts to take home for tomorrow. I will be buying all doughnuts from here from now on. 10/10“

“I had the fajitas for lunch and it was a large serving and delicious. they even set them on fire at the table! Great service with a smile as well.“

“great food, and even greater people“

“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!“

“Chebs Hut in three ( 3 ) blunts. White Widow - all the flavors and textures especially with garlic bread, just an amazing sandwich! Magic Mushroom - yo, portobello and Asian flavors on that garlic bread, hell yeah!! Dank - pizza sub. Perfect cheese n pepperoni, lots but so yummy and perfect! Had fun at the bar, great vibe from the staff and patrons. My kinda joint 😀“