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    Cordial

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    Yolanda G.

    Happened to be in the area over the weekend. This place is a gem! While they have the classic drinks a mojito or Moscow mule. Their original drinks have a charm all on their own! The drink names are just as fabulous as the drinks themselves. My husband loved the Fifty Shades of Black, while I thoroughly enjoyed the Rhythm Nation. The service was quick and it's great setting to hang with friends. Cheers!

    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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    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.

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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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    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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    A great place for a drink. Classic Madison tavern on the outside, cool laid-back vibe inside. My marg was spot on and not from a mix.

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    2 years ago

    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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    4 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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    3 years ago

    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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    4 years ago

    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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    Everly

    Everly

    4.0
    (507 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    We found this absolute gem for Sunday brunch after seeing great reviews for their gluten-free…read moreoptions, and it did not disappoint. We made a 12:00 PM reservation, which was definitely necessary because the place was full. Right off the bat, our server asked if anyone had food allergies or dietary restrictions. When I mentioned I have celiac disease, he confidently assured me they could absolutely accommodate it, which immediately gave me peace of mind. I ordered a strawberry spritz and we shared the gluten-free donuts to start. A huge win for the celiac community is that they have a dedicated fryer, so we also safely shared the truffle fries. For our main entrees, I had the fried rice which was excellent. My husband ordered the skirt steak hash with gluten-free toast and loved it, though it is worth noting for others that it packs quite a lot of spice. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive regarding the allergy protocols. The overall service ran a little slow, but it was understandable given how slammed they were for the Sunday rush. As an added bonus, the restaurant has its own parking lot, making the logistics seamless. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this spot, especially fellow celiacs looking for a safe and delicious meal!

    I rarely update a review after only six months but our recent experience at Everly warrants a…read morechange. We had a reservation in hand and arrived early. Since it was nice outside we opted to eat on the small patio which was nice. Our server was was very good and kept things moving. It was happy hour so we ordered two of their spritzes which were $6 each - they were both good (strawberry/ limoncello). Appetizers were supposedly $10 each during happy hour - we got the tempura veggies which were very good. We also got the chicken wings which we later found out when we got the bill that they were not considered to be an appetizer covered by the happy hour pricing (they should make this clearer on the menu.) The wings themselves were good but six wings for $18 was a ripoff. I get it that inflation is high but that is ridiculous... My wife got the fried chicken sandwich which was very dry. This was the same result last time we were here - I guess we should have read our review and avoided it. Overall it was just an OK experience - disappointing.

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    Lallande

    4.7
    (59 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    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.

    Service was fantastic, and very accommodating. The ambiance was very nice…read more But overall, the food was very disappointing. Almost none of the dishes lived up to the description. We enjoyed our drinks, a non-alcoholic drink, and a wine spritzer. Illustrious descriptions and they lived up to their descriptions. The first dish we were served was mushrooms à la grecque that was served cold and it was tasteless, and frankly didn't match any descriptions in the menu. The next dish was a Basque Terrine. The flavor of the pork terrine was rich with a little bite of chili. Unfortunately, it was too dry. This terrine was served with delicious fig jam and stone ground mustard that was a lovely garnish on the terrine. It was served with a baguette, which was toasted unevenly, including one burnt slice. How this made it on to the plate coming from a bakery is a puzzle to me. There was also an unnecessary addition of cornichons and carrots with a tart, bitter vinegary taste. Despite my criticisms of this dish, it was my favorite overall. Next we were served a bistro steak with a green herbal sauce that was truly delicious. We also ordered Halibut which was described as being served with a Comté-Walnut crust. We didn't taste any of these additions and the fish itself wasn't fresh. It had a fishy smell and we only took 2 or 3 bites and put it aside. We ordered 2 side dishes. One was red and golden beets that didn't match the descriptions in the menu although it looked beautiful. There were no flavors of honeyed lemon or balsamic glaze. We also ordered duck fat potatoes that were way too salty and overcooked. As an end to very nice service, we finished up with delicious orange sherbet and even more delicious pistachio lemon cookies. On paper, the menu had us primed for a fantastic meal but the details were lacking and we were truly disappointed.

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    Laurel Tavern

    Laurel Tavern

    3.6
    (78 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    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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