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    Cordial

    4.9 (26 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    What amazing little Place the atmosphere is great music. If you're ever in this area, check it out you won't be disappointed..
    David C.

    The most awesome Bar and bartender and owner are great looking for the outside and going in it surprises you. I hope to revisit in the future if you're ever in the area stop check it out.

    Eric B.

    Check this place out. The cocktails are on point - hand and well crafted. If you're wondering where this place is... it's the old "Rustic"... and that sign is still on the exterior of the building. But, don't worry the interior has been tastefully redone. If you're in the neighborhood, I recommend popping in and checking it out. I'll be back.

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    Julie D.

    From the outside Cordial seems like a dive bar, but don't judge a book by its cover. The inside is cozy and moody. The drink list includes NA and alcoholic beverages so everyone can hang out here. I ordered the Once Upon A Time in Mexico and it was really good! The black salt cut the sweetness of the coconut foam and pineapple and really rounded out the flavor. Prices were very fair especially for the drink quality. I recommend visiting here!

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    Tom S.

    Cordial has been on our list for a while now to check out! And we are so glad we did!! The cocktails are incredible!! The have a short menu with plenty of favorites The atmosphere is such a change from what you'd expect, you have to look past the rustic outside. It gives speakeasy vibes. The service is incredible! Very personable They also have a ton of events coming up, including Mixers and drag bingo. Definitely follow them on social media to stay updated. We will definitely be back!!

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    Becky V.

    We went to Cordial for the first time on the Friday after Christmas and loved it. The drinks were amazing and well priced and service was exceptional. The bar tender, Travis, was super friendly and fun. The ambience was laid back with chill vibes. We tried a number of drinks and all were delicious. The food espresso martini and army and navy were the crowd favorites. Highly recommend!!

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    Cristin N.

    Been on my list to try, and we stopped in before a Badger hockey game. Plenty of street parking, not crowded full of students, and overall great experience. The dark bar is pretty and the bartenders were just the right amount of chatty. Couple TVs so you don't miss any WI sports action but definitely not a sports bars. The espresso martini was so good. I am not even a big coffee person but it was balanced and flavorful and not syrupy sweet. The rest of my group enjoyed their drinks.

    Bye bye Yellow. Mezcal cocktail. All types of yum
    Bobb S.

    A very nice upgrade to the former Rustic Tavern. Parking can be kinda tricky as their is no dedicated lot but plenty of street parking around the area. Classy creative cocktails. Awesome bartenders. And I refined interior which would make a great date night stop or just a place to hang on a random Wednesday evening. We need more cocktail bars like Cordial in Madison. I'll be back.

    Chass C.

    When I heard that one of my favorite bartenders was opening up a bar I knew I had to visit. Jenny worked at Cask and Ale and she and her friends/business partners opened Cordial. I visited for the first time yesterday and I must say that I am impressed. Yesterday they hosted a pop-up for Jacknife and I've wanted to try both so it was perfect. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink-lavender lemonade and it was perfect. Not too sweet or sour-just right and the lavender taste was not too overwhelming. I will definitely be back!

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    Victoria K.

    Cordial is a great place to watch the game for those of us who want chairs while we cheer on the Badgers to victory! Regent Street is for 20-30 year olds. The Cordial is for 40-50 year olds that are still Badger hard core fans!!!!

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    Vicki A.

    Cute place with tasty fancy cocktails at a better price than downtown. Liked the plugs everywhere for phones; unisex bathroom. Music a bit loud for chatting. We tried the signature drink South Park-generous pour, but too green for my tastes. I chose the Hemingway Daiquiri which was delish but tiny. Can't believe the transformation from The Rustic. (Note: gentleman in back ok with photo- asked me to take more!). Parking lot and street.

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    Wait a minute.... They serve a small food menu now and it's actually delicious. This is kind of a game changer.

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    We've been to the Cordial a couple times now. Excellent drinks; soft, cozy surroundings; and great bartenders.

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    3 years ago

    Simply a top notch cocktail bar. Creative drink menu and the bartenders are fantastic at what they do. Great spot in Madison.

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    Tastiest and most consistent cocktails in town. Super chill atmosphere. Inventive drinks that change regularly. I'm here way too much!

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    3 years ago

    Friendly and funny bartenders, very chill and serene vibe, yet classy also gave us a recommendation for where to go next - thaaaanks!

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    4 years ago

    Great new place to the Madison night life! Great feel to the space and good cocktails! Will definitely add to the stops.

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    Every drink that was poured looked more fun than the last. We tried a few and can't wait to test drive the whole menu.

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    Lallande - Complimentary Gougeres

    Lallande

    4.7(58 reviews)
    0.8 miVilas

    It was our first time here, so we asked for seats at the bar, which looks directly into the…read morekitchen. We had so much fun, and we could see that all of the staff were also having a good time. Nothing but positivity, and it transfers into each and every delicious dish! We absolutely loved the complimentary cheese puffs (Gougeres). It was the perfect start to a fantastic meal. I enjoyed a starter of beet, walnut and cheese tart, and my dining partner thought his French Onion soup was stellar. I chose Monkfish stew for my main dish. It was incredible....silky, savory broth with melt-in-your-mouth monkfish plus tender shrimp and asparagus. The bread served with the stew was so delicious to soak it all up. My dining partner thoroughly enjoyed his Bistro steak with king trumpet mushrooms. The mushrooms were so elevated and so delicious. We shared a side of charred carrots and thought very highly of them, too. We closed out our epic meal by sharing one slice of Gateau Basque cake. It was served with a side of a tart cherry compote, and together this dessert was perhaps THE BEST dessert outside of France. Incredible! Sitting at the bar, our server was bartender Nina W. She was entertaining and didn't mind all of our ongoing questions. She added a another level of true enjoyment to our experience. Just as we were finishing up our dining experience the orchestrating chef stopped over to introduce herself. Once Annemarie said her name, I knew she was one of the founders of Lallander and next-door Bloom Bake Shop, having been a customer ever since their first bakery in Middleton. I told Annemarie how impressed we both were with the food, and how all the staff seemed so happy. She said something like a restaurant is only successful with good people. It seems she is keeping her people, and her customers, very happy.

    I was so excited to try this place and I must have great intuition because it was ammmmmazing…read more Don't think twice- just go! Heavenly food.

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    Laurel Tavern - Mushroom & Swiss burger

    Laurel Tavern

    3.5(77 reviews)
    1.4 miDudgeon-Monroe
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    Laurel Tavern sits on Monroe Street and backs up to Wingra Park/Lake, which makes for a great…read morestroll before or after stopping by! This spot is a true local tavern from decor, furnishings, exterior, service, locals lining the bar, old school arcade games and classic tavern food. I swung by recently after grabbing a coffee across the way, then wandering around Wingra Park for a bit. Figured I worked up a thirst, so we bellied up to the bar and had a few Spotted Cows! While we did not eat, we browsed the menu and gawked at a few plates that came by. Food looked decent and as we were leaving they were tossing up the Friday Fish Fry sign, which I hate we missed. But what we didn't do in food, we did in beer. We each had a couple of rounds, all draft. We watched what sports were on, chatted with folks and just enjoyed the chill time and cold beer. Service was friendly and helpful. Bartenders were not the quickest to check in on you, but they were nice enough and acknowledged any wait. Overall, solid tavern in Madison. Nothing special, but nothing awful. Classic tavern, and I can dig it.

    This is classic WI tavern and neighborhood bar. Two parking…read moreareas on either side of the building. Long bar, then a separate area with booths, two-tops and tall tables. Its one advantage is a lovely fireplace. Lights are dim. Has that old-wood vibe. Staff are attentive. Bartender was very personable and helpful. To that end, one of the staff recognized a member of my group from frequent carry-out orders. Food is fine, although nothing remarkable. Fried green beans were fun. All the apps are fried. Maybe it is the lower price, as more area restaurants try to morph into 'upscale' bar food. Not sorry I met my friends here, but it won't be a destination restaurant for me.

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    Licari's Bar and Grill

    4.1(68 reviews)
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    So good and such great service we came back a second night!! Popped in on a super busy Sunday and…read morewere greeted by Alex with an acknowledgment that I see you and I will be with you in a minute or two. Dropped menus right away and let us know the wait on food. We were committed so we stuck it out and so glad we did!!! (Wait time was way less than anticipated!!) Lydia rocked the grill and I had one of the best shrimp salads and the husband is still raving about the grilled hotdog sandwich!! They were both getting their asses handed to them but they greeted every customer immediately, never complained and smiling. Being from the service industry to see those two work together was awesome and so was the food. Not your classic bar food but elevated and delicious. Highly recommend for the service, atmosphere, hospitality and delicious food!!!

    I picked this dive bar thinking we'd have a really nice burger…read more Heard it won burger of the week last year. I hate to say it but we were totally disappointed. Sat outside and it took awhile to be waited on. The waiter said to another table it was his first day on job. Well I'm very okay with new people learning but this took it to another level. Very very inexperienced to say the least or they gave him no training. Said it would be 30 minutes for food if we ordered; okay fine! Over 1 hour later we still had no food. He was very forgetful, brought wrong drinks, was told to turn umbrellas down. He didn't know how to turn the handle to lose it, I helped him with that. Said he'd put brewer game on tv - not. Burger of the week was special 65rrr. So t thought I'd try it; finally when we were served our food by the cook herself ( who god bless her ) tired her best to make up for the mess. The burger had fried onions, bacon ( lots of bacon ) good bacon I must say. The burger was huge 1/3 lb they say but all the flavors blended into one so so burger. My wife's cheeseburger was better. They wanted you to vote for the 65rr for burger of the week. I just couldn't. I'm pretty forgiving but this was probably the worst diner/pub I've been to and I've been at a lot!

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