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A love letter to Wisconsin tavern culture: beer-battered cheese curds, brandy Old Fashioneds, and supper club staples near the Capitol. Frequently spotlighted by national outlets and locals alike as a rite-of-passage Madison meal.
Wisconsin tavern with local beers, brats, cheese curds & Old Fashioneds
23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703 Get directions
$20–30
Bar & grill · Emerson East
Rotating tap beers, pub fare, trivia, TVs, fish fry
2 Postcards
Mediterranean restaurant · South Campus
Hearty Egyptian Kosharie, shawarma, falafel, gyros
1 Postcard
Oyster bar restaurant · First Settlement
Oysters, seafood, craft cocktails, and live music
Mexican restaurant · Far West Side
Family recipes, deep tequila list, fresh salsas, best Latin American
American restaurant · First Settlement
Farm-to-table comfort fare & Korean heritage with Capitol views
6 Postcards
Event venue · Emerson East
Rustic event venue hosting concerts, comedy, weddings, and open mics
Hotel · Downtown
Prime location across from Capitol, updated rooms, friendly staff
0 Postcards
American restaurant · Hawthorne
Frozen custard, burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Brewery · Marquette
Craft brewery with European lagers, hoppy ales, and food trucks
4 Postcards
Hotel · State-Langdon
Stylish collegiate hotel, hip cafe & rooftop bar, near campus.