The Bur Oak

My wife and I held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Bur Oak, and the staff and location were a large part in making the day go smoothly and wonderfully. Throughout the process the two event coordinators we worked with were exceptionally communicative and helpful. We had many planning meetings that were productive and did a great job helping us navigate the coordination and planning required to pull off a wedding. On the day, the coordinator was an incredible asset in navigating problems and helped take a tremendous amount of stress off our plates. Besides putting out literal fires, she helped manage guests, sort out timings, connect and coordinate the additional contracted help, and set up the furniture. We’re also incredibly grateful that she was able to be flexible and offer us access to the space (free of charge) the day before to drop off a tremendous amount of decorations. The space itself is gorgeous, with the barrel ceiling, exposed wood, and beautiful stage. We paid the extra for the downstairs bridal suite and reception area, and it was worth it. Having a second space for guests to move down to for dinner while the upstairs was turned over for the reception was well worth it. As well as that, it gave the bride (my wife) her own space to get ready while I met guests and finalized preparations upstairs. We *highly* recommend the Bur Oak for your wedding space. The space is beautiful, the employees were on point, and moreover they were eager to help and be a part of our day.

I truly enjoy this event space in Madison. It’s intimate, personal, and just beautiful to me. I could go on for days about about the patio/smoke deck. But I will just say it’s a nice area to just sit and decompress during an event. The staff here is quite friendly and they can accommodate any event they are given. Definitely a great live music/performance venue for Madison. It’s a true gem!

My husband and I attended a concert at the Bur Oak last night. The venue was small and intimate but absolutely perfect for the type of show were there to see. The room we were in was quite crowded but still had walking space and great ventilation. It was a smaller space but that made for a more enjoyable show. You could hear the music, grab a drink, and enjoy the music without feeling like a nameless face in the crowd. I would highly recommend this place.

The older I get the more so appreciate small event locations to listen to live music. The Bur Oak is perfect! Great acoustics in the building! Listened to Skerryvore, out of Scotland, last night! They also can be reserved for private events!

We love this venue. It's a great space for music.

Very cool spot! Intimate experience with low lighting. They have weekly open mics and some great shows daily! I saw Chris Forsyth and the Garcia Peoples. Both rocked!

Went to see a favorite band while they were in town, cozy venue, lots of nice seating. Found a tasty brew from a local brewery, there were louder and quieter seats to suit preference. Looked like a small lot, but plenty of street parking.

Jenny and the Bur Oak team helped put on the wedding of our dreams. They went above and beyond when we had specific drink requests, helped us put on a karaoke hour during the reception, and took a lot of stress off our shoulders the day before and the day of. They were also able to help coordinate a food truck, which was a major highlight of the night. It’s a beautiful, intimate space that I would recommend to anyone planning a 50-100 person event. Thank you Jenny!!

Currently a music venue without a restaurant. The Drinks were pretty decent. Plenty of seating for the event we attended. We were fairly early and had elevated seats. We went to The Bur Oak to listen to Dixon's Violin it you haven't heard him play the electric violin I would highly recommend catching a memorizing show.

My wife and I held our wedding ceremony and reception at the Bur Oak, and the staff and location were a large part in making the day go smoothly and wonderfully. Throughout the process the two event coordinators we worked with were exceptionally communicative and helpful. We had many planning meetings that were productive and did a great job helping us navigate the coordination and planning required to pull off a wedding. On the day, the coordinator was an incredible asset in navigating problems and helped take a tremendous amount of stress off our plates. Besides putting out literal fires, she helped manage guests, sort out timings, connect and coordinate the additional contracted help, and set up the furniture. We're also incredibly grateful that she was able to be flexible and offer us access to the space (free of charge) the day before to drop off a tremendous amount of decorations. The space itself is gorgeous, with the barrel ceiling, exposed wood, and beautiful stage. We paid the extra for the downstairs bridal suite and reception area, and it was worth it. Having a second space for guests to move down to for dinner while the upstairs was turned over for the reception was well worth it. As well as that, it gave the bride (my wife) her own space to get ready while I met guests and finalized preparations upstairs. We *highly* recommend the Bur Oak for your wedding space. The space is beautiful, the employees were on point, and moreover they were eager to help and be a part of our day.

The Bur Oak is an independently run event venue in the heart of the Atwood neighborhood. It's a nearly one hundred year old building renovated for modern fun. They used reclaimed wood specific to the era and added a viennese style stage to the Great Hall. The bar top is hand poured concrete and finished with a hard lacquer to capture an aged look. I'm a fan of the diverse roster of entertainment here. If you look at The Bur Oak website you'll find a variety of events with something offered that suits you: comedy shows, music, burlesque, and more. Come for an open mic night, or consider having your private event here! I've been here once, for the first "Mortified Live" in Madison. Seated in the front, this 130 capacity room couldn't have a "bad seat" in the house. Pluses for ambiance, the sound system, a thorough website, clean restrooms, easy entry, simple ticketing. As they say, the collective dream of this space is to bring all walks of life together for great conversation. The Bur Oak is a venue you should check out! It's worthy of your time. Let's keep independent special places in Madison going!

The first time we visited Bur Oak, I mentioned to my other half it would be a beautiful site for a wedding... But at the time it was not accommodating for our then 200 person guest list. The wood detail, styling, lighting, was just our style. Once our wedding plans changed due to the pandemic, we knew who to call. Ashlee and Andrew were a dream to work with. They were accommodating in working with our budget, making things happen on a short timeline, and super friendly to our family and closest friends. They went above and beyond in helping us play and pause our playlist on cue, as well as get the stage lighting just-so for our ceremony. They even assisted us in selecting our perfect tap list. We especially loved that our guests could come and go from the patio. As always, the venue was stunning and sparkly clean. Thanks for making it a wonderful, memorable wedding day!

It's a beautiful intimate room, and a friendly vibe. Great acoustics and really remarkable people hosting this space. Not much to add, but it's love in the time of COVID-19, and if kindness and heart can set you apart, then the Bur Oak deserves to thrive.