Best places: Bars in Madison, United States

Sleek eatery serving creative sushi rolls & grilled Japanese fare in modern environs.

Hip bistro with creative French fare & a lively bar in a former warehouse with Lake Monona views.

👍 Good beer, unfortunately they were short on shirts, no stickers etc. At some point if the beer is good, who cares

Comedy club with a lounge vibe, a roster of nationally known comics & open-mike nights.

👍👍 One of our favorites since we moved here in May. Always a good amount of seating and space, love music, fantastic bar service, and a very unique and fun menu. I ordered the smoked Turkey sandwich and a bourbon margarita, my husband got the fundido brisket bowl with a bourbon sweet tea. This is goi...

Swanky bar offers rotating lineups of cigars & beers, plus wine, cocktails & weekend DJs.

Sleek, stylish restaurant featuring oysters & other seafood fare plus live music on weekends.

Pizza & pasta dishes presented in a modern setting, plus a vegan menu & a robust wine list.

Hidden, cash-only haunt offering global small plates, cocktails & beer in an intimate space.

👍👍 Amazing selection of wonderful cheeses. They have sheep and goad cheeses too, and mixed. Kinda expensive but at least I can taste what I get for the money! Be advised their kitchen closes at 3 so not too much selection afterwards. But it's better to just buy some cheese and get bread at a bakery and...

Stylish, contemporary eatery with a long counter serving creative riffs on American classics.

Boasting 15+ draft microbrews, this snug gathering place offers a mellow vibe & a long whiskey list.

Tucked-away bar dishing Mexican street eats to go with beer & cocktails, plus karaoke & live music.

Longtime local institution offering specialty burgers, cheese curds & tap beers in quirky digs.

Old-school steakhouse with a rustic, supper-club vibe serving classic chops, seafood & cocktails.

Sleek spot with floor-to-ceiling windows & dramatic Capitol views for tapas, craft cocktails & wine.

A beer-focused bar, elevated pub food & brunch plus board games in a vintage, hodgepodge setting.

Hip, cozy hangout for cocktails, beer & wine served in a wood-accented space with retro fixtures.

Laid-back, cash-only tavern offering gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers & live music most nights.