Super fast seating and service on a Friday night. Great fish fry. Great beer selection. Super kid friendly.

It's been a while since I've even reviewed a restaurant but Midtown Pub definitely deserves time taken to do so. Since moving to Middleton more than 3 years ago, Midtown Pub has become one of our favorite reliable eateries! Admittedly we usually order pick up but the few times we've eaten there have just elevated the experience. We love the neighborhood pub vibes plus they have a porch that is set off to side that's lovely. Other than Portillos I never order hot dogs anywhere else but MP's Chicago dog is legit - get the onion rings too! Their food is always consistently good and if anything their service is almost too much but would definitely rather have that problem than feeling like I'm waiting forever. We always recommend this place to friends and now to you too read more

The staff are super friendly, easy parking, it feels safe, there's a nice outdoor space, lucky to have it on the side of town.

I love the Mid Town for a few reasons: 1. Best whiskey selection I know: varied and eclectic. Plus, they've got Wolfhound. 2. The patio is one of my all-time favorite summer spots. It's small and intimate. 3. The staff are incredibly friendly, and even though I'm not there every week, they remember me. Many stars for them. 4. The bathroom is always incredibly clean, and they go the extra mile with lotion, etc. to make me feel like a lady even though I'm often sweaty and gross after a nice long hike at Pheasant Branch. 5. The food is pub food... but it's damn good. They have lots of classic options that are elevated with one or two novel ingredients. I'm a fan of their chipotle ranch for salads (which are always fresh and made with good lettuce--none of that iceburg crap). 6. There's always parking. 7. Their music always seems to be set on 90's-era tunes. Grunge and rock, thank you very much. If you're eating there, try a brat. Any brat. Seriously. The Provoslaw Burger was my first meal there in 2011, and though I often mix it up, it remains my favorite. read more

Mid Town Pub - Patty melt!! - American Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

A prototypical Wisconsin bar & grill. With plenty of flat screens and a wide variety of beers, it's a popular spot to watch the game with your buddies. The service is top notch, everyone is greeted as they enter the building. The servers at Mid Town are top notch - so the meal experience is always pleasant. I generally get the fish fry, even though the breading is a little too thick and the tartar sauce is on the average side. The portions are generous and it's consistently served piping hot. read more

Great servers. Very good food for a vegetarian like me. An excellent wine pour. Patio is nice in summer. Loved it

I loved this place. I loved the staff. BUT i cannot understand WHY the bar is STILL off limits / a table barricade stands still. Waaaay after the pandemic. Come on!!! I wanna come back and enjoy this friendly place at its full potential! read more

If you are looking for someplace to go that is away from downtown Middleton, check Mid Town out! You would think that it was dive-y from the outside, but 'tis quite lively inside. We passed here a few times and always said "yeah, we should really stop in there..." FINALLY we did on the eve of New Year's Eve. What a cool spot! My husband and I always have taken a spot at the bar and the first time there we were content to have a few beers and get a handle on the busy atmosphere. The place was packed and soon after arriving, we chatted with the local attendees (a nice group!) And took down free Jello shots (whipped cream or non) whenever the Badgers scored. Lol! The second time we were in, same great service, smaller crowd! This time we were starving and the burger that I had hit the SPOT. read more

Food and service has always been excellent here, as it was yesterday. They should be on your outdoor dining list. A nice little patio with lots of nice flowers. I recommend their great walleye sandwich. HOWEVER, I was disappointed when I got the bill and found I was charged EXTRA for my little container of dipping sauce with my fries!!! I hate it when restaurants, like airlines, have hidden fees. It gives a bad taste to an otherwise great experience. read more

Good good, great atmosphere, the staff is genuine they are kind courteous. Easy parking, locally owned. It's a clean pub. Love going to mid town pub read more

Always good food, eaten there several times, never had anything but good food, great service and super friendly servers

We have been going to mid town pub for years. It was my husband's birthday today and we really couldn't be more excited to have fish fry there. When we walked in to sit down, there was eight of us (four adults and four children). The hostess said it was a three hour wait. She told us there were lot of groups waiting ahead of us. Ironically there was no one standing around waiting to be seated. We even offered to split up into two families of four and the hostess still said that it was a three hour wait. All I can say is we were super disappointed. To add...we called to ask how long the wait was, the nice girl on the phone said 45 minutes and wanted to take our name. We took our business elsewhere. read more

Just stopped in and they told us it was a 3 hour wait for our party or 8(two families) and there was no line. Left and called and they said 45 min... never had a 3 hour wait anywhere...Chicago, New York, San Francisco. Whatever. read more

Wow! I have to say how impressed we were with Mid Town Pub! It not only smelt clean, it WAS immaculately clean. The bathrooms were both impressively clean and thoughtful- both with lotion and the women's with hygiene products. They have pool tables, dart boards, gambling machine and pull tab machines. The bar has a large stock of bottles and liquors. They serve food late and offer a service industry discount. Our bartenders Alex and Tom offered great service. They were conversational and had a lot of information to contribute to the conversation. We asked how their relationship with the owner was and they had nothing but great things to say and it was obvious they were passionate about their jobs and their place of work. This has become our #1 neighborhood bar to come to and they will have our business indefinitely! Great job, Alex and Tom! Thank you for the great experience! -Crystal and Evan read more

Good pub food. Always friendly and efficient service. Good spot for casual dining. Enjoy

If you want incredible service and tasty food, this is spot. The staff does not let your drink get near empty, the daily specials are worth being early for as they sell out. The Irish nachos take nachos to a whole new level, using sliced potatoes instead of tortilla chips. read more

I prefer not to write negative reviews because I know how hard it is for small businesses to compete. However, when something egregious occurs, | believe also that it's time to speak up. My wife and I visited the Midtown Pub last evening for their Friday Fish Fry. I have no complaints about the food or staff. The beer battered cod was fresh and tasty. The problem occurred with the drink menu. My wife ordered a glass of Malbec listed on the drink menu at $7 per. When the bill came to total for the wine was $8.75. When we pointed this out to the waitress we were told: "with increased costs we are in the process of raising our prices". No where was this identified yet the Pub would not honor the listed price. I accept that there are inflationary pressures on small businesses to raise their prices to compete and survive. But in this circumstance it seems more of a "bait and switch" tactic that should not be foisted on the consumer. It is not the increase in price that is the problem. It is the willful neglect in informing the customer (also living with inflation) that the listed prices on the drink menu are outdated. This is an easy fix.... either honor the prices you post or change your menus to reflect the actual cost. Would one accept this practice in a big box store or other retail establishment? I don't believe so. So don't take advantage of your customers for the sake of making an extra $1.75. read more

Absolutely love the staff and food here! If you want great Friday night fish this is the place to go. They are always busy so prepared to wait. read more

Great Bloody Mary bar on Sundays! Food is awesome- staff always so friendly love it here!

I absolutely loooove this place... amazing food, super friendly staff. I'll be back! I took a friend who had never been because he was looking for just a basic but delicious burger. I told him I had the perfect place for him. So we went and he totally loved it as much as I do :) read more

This little gem is in the weirdest location but I'm not in Middleton much. It was a pleasant surprise. Lots of TVs for sports fans, a menu with many delicious looking options, free popcorn at every table and bathrooms so clean and stocked up you feel like you're at home. Ample parking too. I've heard many good things but it was my first time there. I had a slightly too sweet whisky sour and the Turkey Ruben with fries. The Ruben had a nice balance of meat to kraut, the house sourdough was great but the 1000 island was...off... I'd maybe ask for it on the side next time. Still a good sandwich. My fries were way too greasy though, the only downfall of the trip. Our waitress was really sweet and attentive. I'll be back to try the Philly or maybe the Stuffed Grilled Cheese. read more

Just wanted to give an update to a place that very much deserves it. Went to Midtown last Sunday for the who knows how many-eth time (at least 40/50 by now) and as always had a fantastic experience. The servers and bartenders are warm and friendly, always making sure your needs are met, smiles on their faces, and being sure that you won't leave without a pleasant occasion. It's places like this should make every other place around re-evaluate themselves. The food is consistently good and well-priced, the menu has variety and some change but also is not overwhelming, and the little things mentioned in my previous review are all still present. I initially gave them 4 stars because they're not a fancy place so they might not suit every occasion, but after going so many times in the last few years I realized that was pretty silly. Who cares what the occasion is, Mid Town rocks and it should be #1 on your short list if you haven't been. It makes you feel at home, and that's what I want when I go out to eat. Bravo Mid Town. Keep Killin' It. read more

Stepped into the joint with Mikey Free on a Friday evening looking to get a couple of beers and a decent meal before heading out downtown for a couple of drinks. The place is in a stripmall but dont let that deter you. The most winning characteristic about this place is its hospitality and care for the little things. I called to ask if they served food (as I have never been there before) and Jeff even conveyed friendliness on the phone. You walk in, seat yourself and are greated quickly by a friendly, welcoming face. The decor is traditional wisconsin bar. Badger flags, beer signs, etc. Menu had a lot of things that seemed to be appetizing. I decided on the Fish Fry (the good good Catholic in me beit Friday) and wasnt dissappointed (even though I am a fish fry snob). The tarter sauce however wasnt the best but mangable. I also had the French onion soup and it was pretty good. Waitstaff was amazing; both the great waitress or the other kind members of the place that walked around checking on how you were doing (and in a genuine manner!). My absolute favorite part of this place, which I thought was soooo coool, was that as the sun started to set (roughly ~6pm on this friday, and yes it got bright in the place) a young woman walked around with a box of sunglasses offering a pair to each patron!!! And they were all goofy-oversized-funny-trendy glasses that any person with a decent sense of humility/humor wouldnt mind donning for the 15 minutes where the sun was an issue. This completely had me smitten. Besides not having Miller Lite on tap, I loved the place and would recommend it to anyone. However, since it is outside the city of Madison, they do allow smoking (I can smell myself as I type this, boo). read more

3 Words For You: BLOODY MARY BAR! Saturday and Sunday mornings starting at 11:00 am, they have a fantastic bloody mary bar with every fixin' imaginable (mozzarella whips and pickled cherry peppers...yes please)! They hand you a generous pour of Titos on the rocks and set you free to mix up your dream concoction! Bonus is that they're only $4.75 which includes a beer chaser of your choice! Everything we've had off the menu has also been fantastic...the "primers" (prime rib sliders served on a toasted pretzel bun) are scrumptious and their homemade daily soups are truly homemade delicious. YES it's in a strip mall, YES it's lacking curb appeal, but make it through the front door and you won't be disappointed...outstanding service and fabulous food! read more

This place is A-ok! They have a popcorn machine that you can take popcorn from, so that's basically earns them an extra star! The burgers here are good but they have never gotten my order right - not while dining in or getting take out. And when dining in, no one has ever been attentive enough to us to correct my order. It's always busy so plan on waiting but they seem to get people in and out quickly. read more

Mid Town, I'm just not sure about you. You look like a liquor store from the outside and a bit like a refurbished Ground Round on the inside. I feel confused. I went on a Friday night looking for a new fish fry place. Walked in to a busy restaurant without a hostess in sight. We sort of wandered around trying to figure out if it was seat yourself or hosted. There were a number of open tables, but I felt like we needed to talk to someone to get a table. Finally, we made eye contact with a woman who asked if we needed help. She told us there would be 30 minute wait, so we put our name on the list. About 5 minutes later she said "I guess you can sit here" and directed us to a table. Something that I found a bit strange was that the light bulbs above our table were red, which made me feel as though they were warming lights, and also made it a bit hard to see the dark menu. Also, I'm not sure the wait staff are assigned to any particular tables, which confused me a bit. We ended up having about 3 people wait on us, which was fine and they were all really very nice. They have a nice selection of local craft beers (mostly in bottles, but several on tap as well). We started with an order of jalapeño poppers, which were really good: half of a jalapeño filled with cream cheese, breaded and deep fried. Probably from a bag, but still good! I went for the fried cod and my date decided to go for the lump crab cakes, which are billed as an original recipe. The cod was ok. The tops of the pieces were nice and crispy, but the bottom half was soggy from sitting in a pool of grease. The fish came with a side (I went for waffle fries, which were pretty standard) and a piece of formerly frozen garlic bread (it is what it is). The crab cakes were really quite large, which was nice, but definitely way too salty. The tap beers were priced well, but the food was a little over priced, I think. I feel like Mid Town is a great place to get a glass of beer and a basket of popcorn or an appetizer, and just kill some time, but I'm not sure I'll be rushing to go back, though we were intrigued by this DIY Bloody Mary thing... read more

Stopped in to watch a Chicago Bears game while my g/f and her parents went on a Frank Lloyd Wright tour. On our way back to Chicago, I didn't want them to trek 15 mins off the hwy into downtown Madison so I decided to watch the game at Mid Town Pub. Thank you, Yelp reviews! Great service. My server (Shannon) chatted with me briefly and kept my drinks full. One of the cooks came out to talk about the game a few times with the customers as well. The servers made an effort to greet everyone and wish everyone farewell. I also chatted with several customers who seemed to be regulars and wasn't given any grief for wearing my Bears gear in Packer-land. It was typical bar food but they had a strong selection of beers. Plenty of TVs, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere. Too bad it's 3 hours away... read more

I come here for this: Smokehouse Burger. Service is always awesome, everyone you will interact with. Class act.

This has always been a great go to place. Was here recently for a Bloody Mary and met Tina. She made the experience . Thank you mid town n Tina. ( the 80's rocked) Patrick read more

Went here for the Sunday make your own Bloody Mary bar! Very fun! Very friendly! A happy place with great food and drink! read more

Mid Town Pub - Our creations! - American Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Go for the burgers, return for the service. For the price, you can't go wrong. ALL the staff help with service so you never need to wait for a refill on beverages. Fantastic place. read more

We were in town for hockey and stopped here for dinner with 4 adults and 7 teenagers. We were seated all together quickly, service was fantastic for both the kids getting fun straws and KitKats and the adults having cocktails. Our appetizers and sandwiches were delicious and all of the servers and wait staff couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating! Will definitely go back the next time we are in town for a game! read more

Fantastic all around. Can't say a bad thing about this place. Everyone's incredibly friendly and the food is great. Try the curds... my favorite in town. read more

Mid Town Pub - Great selection of local-ish beers. - American Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

After having a our meal, the price charged on the bill for my wife's wine was was over 12% more than the menu price. When questioned, the waiter said that the prices were going up faster than they could update the menu. He made it sound like it was our fault and we should take it or leave it. If a business cannot keep up with rising prices and have an accurate menu, than they shouldn't be in business. Inflation is affecting us all particularly if on a fixed income. They reluctantly made the adjustment to our bill before paying. Upon leaving the establishment, I realized they charged a service fee for using a charge card. This was done without our knowledge without being notified of the service charge. If a business is going to charge for using a credit card there should be notice on their front door, on each of their tables, or maybe in there menu? We had been to Mid Town Pub quite a few times and have been impressed by the service. Not this time. We won't be back. read more

Their Bloody Mary bar is awesome! Food service can be slow but worth the wait. Great prices.

Looks were deceiving with this place. I expected a dive bar and it is much more than that! Cool aesthetic, big screen TVs, lounge area to hangout. The food is amazing every single time i've been. I have never been disappointed here. They do a make your own bloody mary bar on the weekends and outdoor seating in the summertime! It is typically busy everytime i've been week nights and weekends included. But its worth the wait IMO. read more

We love this place-adults can talk while kids sit on a couch and watch disney. I hate to be "that family," but sometimes the ability to have a real conversation with your spouse is just heavenly! read more

This restaurant was very good. My grandfather lives about 5 minutes from this place and every time I do work at his house, we go here for lunch or dinner. I ordered the bacon cheese burger with no tomatoes and onions with a side of French fries and a Pepsi. Now, being a body builder, I don't drink soda but I have no choice when at a restaurant except water (I don't go to restaurants very often). Bacon cheeseburger: 8/10 French fries: 9/10 Pepsi: 5/10 (because I don't drink soda) read more

Love the popcorn on all tables, love the friendly staff (they all work together to cook, bartend and wait- and mix between themselves and your tables), decor is nice and best is the sweet potato fries! yumm-o! I have had only the portabella sandwhich here, but lots more that I would be willing to try! one complaint was a double vodka soda was a little pricier than I would expect. read more

Holy Smokes this place is HUGE! I've driven past here too many times to get my Domino's fix next door. My wife and I decided to give it a shot. I had the brat burger. I didn't care for it, it had too much meat (Yes it is a thing, even for this carnivore!). My wife ordered a different burger and she enjoyed that one. The service was good, I'd definitely go back to try something else. read more