Worst service experience I've had at a restaurant. I came here with my parents bc we were looking for a bar with pool and darts and this one was almost empty and had a nice atmosphere. Drinks were not bad. When we were playing pool, a ball got stuck at the end of our game, and when my mother went up to tell the bartender woman she offered a replacement. My mother asked if we could play again on the table and she said yes, but the cue ball got immediately stuck. My mother asked the woman for a replacement ball or a refund, and she suddenly became really rude and said that she warned us that would happen and was raising her voice at us halfway across the room (again, not crowded). So we left. Also, my mother had not been drinking with us, and we had been in there for about half an hour up to that point. Really weird read more

Here's my thing - for a bar called Red Rock you should know what you're getting yourself into. Country Music, cheap drinks, and bar food. Knowing that, this place is great, especially on Tuesday when there is line dancing and wing specials for 50-75 cents each (the price has fluctuated over the past couple of years). Their fries, fried pickles, southwestern eggrolls, and ranch are all solid. So, knowing this - I'm all for it. If you're expected a gourmet burger from here, go elsewhere, but some snackable foods and cheap drinks, sign me up. Happy Hopping read more

There's a bull and a dance floor! I actually really liked all the music individually but then we got to some odd remixing and that was like alright then. and worst of all was when they started playing benson boone... what are we doing.. omg this just reminded me they remixed dont stop believin to be like edm like it actually killed me lmao. highly recommend being DRUNK ASLLLL. also theres a cover. but i did get to dance and be joyous and free so like yay read more

Went here for $ burger night, staff was nice. Burgers were good. The gal waiting on us knew the guy I was with got distracted and began talking with him when talking my order. My burger didn't come with onions, or mayo as I would typically get. The tomato was a tad old. Bonuses are they have a dance floor, a bar & tables on the other side of the bar. The lights over the tables are dim-able. They can keep it fairly lit up during the day & set the mood by dimming the light in the evening. The dancing sounds fun too but I have yet to go on a night they have live music. I am able to make my own meals at home so it is nice when servers get my order correct and when the tomato hasn't become overripe though its perfectly safe to eat. read more

Red Rock Saloon - a glass of lemonade with a straw - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Worst chicken tenders I've ever had in my life. How can you mess up chicken tenders!!??? You're a bar. Bull looks fun though. And it is a fun spot to hang out but definitely stay away from the tendies read more

It's been a couple of years since I've been in during bar time, but I just recently returned for lunch to check out their $1 burger special. The menu is very simple - a single is $1, a double $2, and a triple $3. There are various sides for $3 (sweet potato tots, crinkle fries, cowboy beans, etc.) and mac & cheese for $4. Burgers are served medium-well to well done and come with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and their special sauce. Ketchup, mustard, and three BBQ sauces are at your seat. I have to say that my burger was very good for a dollar. It reminded me somewhat of Burger King, but better quality. It's probably not going to blow your mind, but it is a fantastic deal for the price. For comparison, anything between $3-5 would seem right on target for the burger a la carte, and the quality is enough that I wouldn't question it if I had ordered it at an entree price. I shared the sweet potato tots and the Yukon Gold crinkle cut fries with my lunch parter. The sides are large and both were good, with the fries being the winner. The tots were a little soft (as sweet potato tots often are) and got to be a little too sweet in such a large quantity. The person who dropped my plate offered me a side of ranch, and when I hesitated he said it went really well with the tots. He was right, and the herbs of the ranch helped cut through some of the tots' sweetness. The main thing keeping me from bumping this up a star is the service. While the bartender was nice enough, it was so slow. Lunch is usually something you expect to get in and out of quickly during the week, but it took us nearly an hour. First, there was no one to greet us when we came in. Then, we sat at the unattended bar for close to five minutes. Someone, not the bartender, finally noticed we were there and brought us menus, but didn't take our order. After the bartender did return and took our order, the time to get our food was reasonable. Once the food was delivered, though, times we saw the bartender were few and far between. When he was there, it was difficult to get his attention. We were there starting at 1 PM, which isn't peak lunch, but also not so late that I wouldn't think it would be staffed. Maybe it was just an off day with students going back to school. I'm sure we'll be back again for the occasional affordable lunch, but next time I'll bring my laptop so I can work in the downtime. read more

Red Rock Saloon - Plain double burger with fries - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Ordered 3 beers, 2 beers were turned, 1 was warm. Poor communication with the minimums since they closed my tab and then told me it was a $10 minimum when I tried to order an app as they were giving me my beers. read more

Wednesday $1 burger. Starts $1 for beef patty, $2 for grilled chicken or veggie. $1 for cheese. $1 for fried egg and $0.50 for most other toppings like sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, etc. Sides are and extra $3 which includes 5 cheese mac n cheese, beer battered fries, sweet potato tater tots and more. If you only order the $1 burger, they will charge $2.50 for water. So might as well get soda, or get upset that your "$1 burger night" has just become a "burger-on-any-other-night night." Food doesn't match what you pay for. And for people who aren't a fan of country music, you might feel that you're paying for more than those who are. Food was bland and extra greasy. Not the good greasy. I was hoping the grease meant nommy guilty butter and fat dripping down my face. Unfortunately, chancing the possibility of pimples on my face wasn't worth it. I am curious how often the mechanical bull actually gets put to use, such a prominent item in the bar/restaurant, more than the stage that has live performances, Friday and Saturday nights, that was tucked in the corner under low lights. The mechanical bull might be the reason why I go back...yeah...not really. Still a pretty new joint. We'll see if this country niche will keep the joint open. read more

Red Rock Saloon - Beef patty, chipotle cheese, mushrooms, onions and pickles. Put together on Wednesdays $1 burger. - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Food was mediocre at best. As were the drinks. If you bring a minor (before 7), they confiscate your ID until you leave. Not sure what that actually accomplish but it is undoubtedly annoying. Particularly because then when you go to leave there is a line to get your ID back. I don't think that we need a babysitter when going to a restaurant. Do we? Maybe they should escort folks to the bathroom to make sure that they wash their hands. That would actually be helpful. read more

My friends and I have been to this bar many times throughout my college career and I always loved it. We had one experience that changed our minds, however. They wouldn't let my friends into the bar on New Years Eve, despite them buying tickets. I have never experienced such inconsiderate people. Every single time they said they would do something, they were extremely rude and unhelpful. I understand that customer service is difficult, but our experience was so incredibly horrible. I will never give my business here again. read more

This is a review for only the dancing and drinking. We didn't try any food. My friends and I came to Madison for my friend's bachelorette party. We started our night here and ended up staying the entire time. The bar had a really cool ambiance with a mechanical bull and truck in the wall. A cool aspect was the DJ was actually playing in the truck. We were looking all around for him the entire night. I was designated driver, so I stuck with simple beer so as not to get too drunk; however, the girls in our party said the drinks were strong, but didn't taste super good. They were pretty average. The dance floor was a decent size, but bled into the the seating area pretty well which made it a little cramped. The bartenders were a hit or miss. We had some great ones who were quick and friendly really busting their butts. However, there were also some bartenders not quite as attentive and sat chatting with the customers rather than serving those around them. Don't get me wrong, I am all about servers chatting it up to get bigger tips; however, usually I have seen them chatting as they are taking care of other customers, not just leaning against the side of the bar ignoring someone right there. Security was ok. The ones at the front door were good; friendly, but also meaning business. However, the security inside was a bit unaware. Someone broke a beer bottle and rather than trying to clear everyone away, they just kind of left to get something to clean it up and then asked people to move. Someone could have gotten hurt. Overall, I would say this is about as standard as any college bar can be. If that is your thing, I think you will probably enjoy it. read more

My company rented out the whole place for a meeting, and it was my first time ever in the door- so my review peobably does not reflect day to day vibe. They have a decent selection of craft beer on tap, inlcuding Left Hand Milk stout and Fantasy Factory. The meal was a buffett of pulled pork, beef, sweet potato tots, veggies, and BBQ beans. The sweet potato tots anf BBQ beans were THE BEST. And, both meats were tasty and tender. This place has a mechanical bull...enough said. read more

Red Rock Saloon - Mechanical bull....waiting for a rider. - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Heck yes, $1 burgers every Wednesday - also a disclaimer that I have only been here on a Wednesday and for lunch. Each patty is $1, so you can stack up and get lots of patties, if you want. It comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and house sauce. It's not the best burger, but it is a dollar and that is cheaper than making lunch (effort + ingredients is way more than $1). They also have a variety of sides for $3. I can't bring myself to get anything else besides the beer battered fries. First of all, holy cow! They give a huge basket of fries and they are fried to perfection. Secondly, they are seasoned very well and go with their house BBQ sauces. It's pretty quiet there mid-day, mid-week. They still play country music, which is good if that's your thing. I remain ambivalent on the music topic. read more

Had fun. Taking social distancing seriously. Seemed like a great place to hangout. Paul has got to be the best bouncer in Madison

Everything else was booked on Valentine's day except for Red Rock. Here, we were seating within minutes of entering. We were told that they'd completely redid the space after acquiring it from the previous tenants of the building, and it is very obvious that they put a lot of thought into the design of the space and the decor (my favorite is the antique motorcycle piece at the center of the bar). I ordered the Two Gun Corcoran sandwich with a side of beer-battered fries, absolutely guilt-free. I thought the sandwich was pretty good, but that may have been because I don't have particularly high standards for bar food. The pulled pork and brisket were tender and fell apart easily, but they were also quite charred (way too much for it to have been purposeful). Anyway, I kept myself entertained by trying all of their BBQ sauces with the beer-battered fries. There aren't THAT many options, but I do like that they offer different sauces. I like the concept of Red Rock, but it does seem a little out of place in Madison. My friends and I have a running bet on how long they will stay in business. I say a year to a year and a half, my friends say six to seven months. I guess we'll see who wins the bet? read more

Security was terrible. Kicked me out for no reason. I might have got bumped an some of my drink might have spilled on Security. Again, not my fault. read more

I'll say I like the original more (Milwaukee)... but I find myself biased towards all things Milwaukee. Red Rock Saloon in Madison is pretty spacious, with a bar in the middle and seating all around. Then stage in the back corner and a bull once you walk in. It's quite an inviting atmosphere. If memory serves correctly, there is also a smaller bar off to the right of the main entrance. It's been too cold to utilize the patio (unless you're a smoker... then it's never too cold to be out there) but I think that will be a nice spot to go during the summer. Which, for outdoor seating ... Madison may have the edge over Milwaukee. It's a Country bar... if it's not obvious by the logo or other clues along the way. If you don't care for that style, this bar is not for you... go for the food, not for the party at night. But if you like Country music, this will easily become your favorite Madison drinking spot! read more

I like bbq food about once a year! So this review may not be best for you. We had 4 people for dinner on Friday night. Service- very good, some of the girls working the floor were dressed to draw my focus away from the food- lets just say. Food- We ordered appetizers and the 4 meat sampler platter which was plenty for 4. Ribs- fall off the bone good Pork- too much fat for my taste Brisket- excellent flavor- felt fat could have been trimmed better. Chicken- juicy and tender- excellent Cheese sticks- frozen-avoid Wings boneless- I'm gonna go with frozen again- good but I would pass next time. Country music- great band, very good Ambiance- cool place- feels like a country bar. If you like nascar, beer, bbq- this is the place for you. I gave it 3 stars because everything was just good- I believe this place has a ton of potential, mgmt just needs to take it up a notch. read more

I haven't been here for a county show or rowdy bar night, however, I can only reflect on the lunch I had on the only time I have been there. A Groupon motivated me to set foot in this bar/venue that I drive by almost daily. The staff was more than friendly, I was even given a up close and personal peak on the inner workings of the mechanical bull after I inquired about it. The smoked chicken was great! It had the essential pink smoke ring and was moist. Unfortunately, the beef brisket was overly dry and not too beefy. The pulled pork was good. I smoke meats on the regular and have no objection but the brisket was not top notch at the time it was pulled for the pit. But it being lunch time, these slices were from the previous day and had dried out. I noticed the meat's consistency and can almost vouch that it was probably good when it was fresh, by sorry guys. I will give them another try though because I see the skills. Maybe being early isn't the best time for them. read more

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Stopped here after brunch on a Sunday and it was nearly empty. Very large and rustic bar with Country music playing. On Friday and Saturday nights it's very busy and you can ride their signature mechanical bull! read more

Red Rock Saloon - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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awful bouncers. it was my sister birthday and she was standing in the door because it was cold asf and the bouncer started yelling at her to leave. she was like i'm so cold i'm sorry and he said so rudely, happy birthday go outside. then we got inside and realized there was a cash cover and we had no cash so we started to leave and the bouncer yelled after us "you made such a big deal of coming in and now you just wanna f***ing leave??" awful. get fired. read more

First time here. Workers were rude as heck. My friend got confused with another person on his birthday and got kicked out. Workers were rude and hostile to talk and then took forever to correct their mistake. Offered a remedial drink for their mistake only not to deliver on their promise. read more

I'm in love... With the sweet potato tots! I am not a big sweet potato person, but these things are friggin' awesome! When I do eat sweet potatos, I load them up with salt, and these salty and sweet bites of heaven deliver. The rest of the menu is pretty good. I've had some of the barbecue and other selections, all serviceable. A little pricey given the atmosphere, but the wait staff was efficient and friendly. I mentioned I was in love... well I forgot a credit card there when eating prior to a state HS tournament game. When I went back to retrieve it that evening, let's just say I fell in love a second time. This time, it was the interesting attire of the female bartenders. It was dark enough that at first, I thought they were only wearing chaps and skimpy t-shirts. Turns out they were actually wearing pants or shorts, but they must have been painted on. I was not ready for that. That whole thing is not really my cup of tea where I am eating, but for those of you who love a good breastaurant, this place (in the evening) fits that bill. read more

Bleah food (only tried once). Service was sketchy. Friendly when there, competent with orders but WHERE THE HELL DO YOU GO FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME?? We played live trivia which as a blast. It's a beer joint with decent unremarkable bbq. Oh: they have a mechanical bull. That is one of the best spectator sports in America! read more

Cool seeing some country music celebs. The services on level one is slower than the second floor.

Their $1 burger Wednesdays is the way to go! This is a 1/4 pound cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, house sauce and onion. You can opt for an additional burger or two for a buck a piece each. They have a selection of sides for $3 each to go with your burger. I pretty cheap and tasty meal. I've had their sweet potato tots and they are pretty darn good. They do get pretty busy for Wednesday lunch, so plan accordingly if you have a larger group. I haven't been in for any other food or drinks (other than the burger deal), but I took a peek at their menu and it looks like some good options. I may have to come back for one of their bloody marys. I saw some photos and they look amazing. They do have free wi-fi for their customers. Just have to ask your server about it. read more

Red Rock Saloon - Three house sauces to try - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

So, ordered Uber eats from Red Rock. Wings, and fried pickles. Told them extra crispy on the wings. Got rubber. They're in the oven now. Sauce (red rock buffalo) is good, celery is ugly, and should not have been served. Why do restaurants put wings on their menus, when they don't know how to make wings? Or they're just unwilling to put in the effort? Do you know ANYBODY that likes rubbery skinned, undercooked wings? The fried pickles were amazing. read more

Groupon oh I have to admit Hubby bought one and I was scared! Reviews weren't great. Hmm but what a cute place and what fun! The deal was for a sampler plate two sides, two drinks or desserts. The ribs fell off the bone, sauce was just right with additional sauces on the side if you like. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. Brisket was super fresh and moist. Blue cheese coleslaw was sweet and savory, I want the recipe. Not my idea for dessert but the kids would have loved them. Deep fried oreos and poptarts, even if you don't go for these they both came on top of an ice cream sunday; pretty presentation! Great country music, and good service! read more

Red Rock Saloon - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Good service and quiet atmosphere before it gets crazy when a live band goes on. My husband and I visit this place every time we roll through Madison. Great dancing and music. read more

If I could give this place a -100 out of 10, I would. My friend and I went to the upstairs bathroom together just to pee. Meanwhile, my friend was outside talking to the bouncer and he goes "your friends in the bathroom are kicked out. They're not aloud to both go in there because they're probably doing coke" - we were not doing coke, we were literally changing our tampons. So my friends come out and he immediately makes them leave for no reason, we didn't do anything bad, aggressive, illegal, all we did was go to the bathroom, and they kicked us out. Out of all the times we have been here this has NEVER happened. We will not be coming back ever again, this is not right and has no grounds for leaving the bar just for going to the bathroom with 1 more person than allowed. read more

I feel like Red Rock Saloon is going to be a hit or miss for most people. First, the whole country meets Hooters theme is not really in tune with Madison culture (just my two cents, by the way). I enjoy my hoedowns as much as the next person, but this place was missing the southern hospitality vibe to it. Our servers were kind of distant and cold, which I guess was understandable, since we went on their grand opening night. Second, they could have done a better job promoting the restaurant. Maybe have a 50% off deal to prompt people to try your food, or offer something like a free appetizer. Instead, people got a free coupon to try their mechanical bull, which is something most sober people would avoid. On top of that, they didn't even offer rides for the majority of the night because their "operator" wasn't there. I guess you needed to be a licensed joystick handler or something. Third, their food simply wasn't great. If you're going to be offering BBQ with Brickhouse BBQ down the street, you better be prepared to throw-down. Unfortunately, Red Rock missed the mark, and opted for a bland menu of items instead of something of quality. Fourth, no drink specials? You're a bar, learn to cater to your audience, c'mon! However, all that being said, this place does have the potential to be a great night out. With live music, large spacing, plenty of seating, a dance floor and some catchy tunes, this could definitely liven up the dance scene in Madison. For now, I think I will stick to the status quo. read more

Ugh...college bars. I'm really too old for this! I was quite offended that all the female bartenders were wearing booty shorts and weird low chap/boot covers...no, the booty shorts were really more like Victoria's Secret cheeky underpants. The male bartenders were all fully clothed...no cowboy boots...no chaps...nothing saloon-y. I hope the female staff's attire is their choice and not a requirement of the establishment. The bar here always seems wet. And I always manage to get my arm/sleeve/some body part in it. Yuck! I'm also apparently too old to get service. I stood at the bar with money visible in my hand and watched several other people who arrived after me get served first before I could finally flag down a bartender. So why do I come here? It's always when I'm with my younger friends. The mechanical bull is a novelty, the first time. The music is good though...a nice dancy mix of old and new, pop, rock, and country. The restrooms are ok. There are at least 6 stalls which is good because it gets crowded. They have a bathroom attendant though which is odd. This is not a classy place, your restroom doesn't need an attendant and I'm certainly not going to tip her. Writing this review makes me realize I really should not be going back to Red Rock. Next time I'll talk my friends into riding the mechanical bull at Whiskey Jack's. read more

I recently attended the "Grand" opening this past Friday. I was so excited to go, their social media really got me pumped up. Once there, it was just disappointment after disappointment. First, charging a cover charge (even if just $5), without advertising it is just plain wrong. It was not posted ANYWHERE (which I am pretty sure is against the law) and really rubbed me the wrong way. It is very unlike Madison, and to be a successful bar in a college town, you better know your environment. So cover charge, its annoying, yeah but I can get over the $5. I cannot get over being deceived into coming to a bar. Don't you want your patrons to WANT to come, instead of being tricked into paying to get in? NO DRINK SPECIALS. What the heck is up with that? Again, college town, again, know your demographics. And even worse, it was $7 for the worst vodka lemonade I have ever had in my life. The bar tenders were dressed like hookers, so that was...interesting? It just seems like, all in all, the owners of Red Rock Milwaukee thought they could take some fancy, expensive trashy bar and drop it into downtown Madison without changing anything at all. They get two stars because I think their food could be the saving grace, so I am going to have to go back and try it. But I don't see myself going again on the weekend unless Tim McGraw's in town. read more

I'm always prepared for a bad meal when I ask what's good and the waitress says, "everything". Lies. The food was dry and overcooked. Go for the drinks and eat before you get there. The music was so loud we couldn't hear each other talking and it only got louder at 9pm. They need to figure out if they're a restaurant, a bar, or a club. The current situation is lacking. read more

STOP SHOWING THE HAPPIER VIDEO WHERE THE DOG DIES!!!!! Every time I come here I have to watch this. Play country!!!! I don't need to watch this when I'm trying to have fun at the bar! I need to fill more words but it's a fun place just stop playing the damn song I don't wanna watch this when I'm trying to have fun! read more

great bar and good atmosphere if you can stand the line. but I saw a bouncer in the bathroom who went pee and didn't wash his hands which is absolutely barbaric.0 read more

Awesome place! Everything from the BBQ to the live music were great. Check out the weekly lineup of drink & food specials! read more

Red Rock Saloon - Live Music Every Friday! - Pubs Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I am not really not someone who's into writing scathing reviews or takes pleasure from chewing out restaurants for their food. As a server, I understand that often less than ideal service has to do with staffing/management issues, or even just having a bad day. However, I'm pretty upset with my experience at Red Rock tonight. I started out liking the place for the atmosphere and specials. This was my first time attending this space since Logan's shut down and I was with a friend whose a fan, so we decided to give it a go for dinner on Wednesday, where the special was $1 burgers. I ordered a veggie burger with a bunch of toppings (cause usually veggie burgers are pretty flavorless, something most people accommodate for with loads of veggies etc.) Sidenote: I've been a vegetarian for a little over 10 years now. I'm sure I don't need to play any ominous, Jaws-esque music for you to see where this is going. About a third of the way through, I noticed that something was off, and sure enough I had received meat instead of what I ordered. I was naturally upset, but I understand mistakes happen. I called our waitress over and told her of the mistake at which point she told me that I didn't write down on the burger menu that I ordered a veggie burger. I was almost certain I did, but still said nicely "I didn't? I was sure I marked it down." At this point she checked my burger order and sure enough, I had marked down that I wanted the vegetarian option. As she remade the burger, I sat there upset, while my friend ate. I'm not one to make a scene, but after something that for many is a serious problem, I expected a manager to come over and talk to me, or at least my waitress to come over and apologize and ask if I was a vegetarian to see just how big of a faux pas had been committed. But my burger was delivered (after my friend finished eating everything, I must add) with nothing more than a simple "sorry". At this point I asked for a to go container. I gave the place one "Hail Mary" style last chance, thinking that maybe the burger would be taken off or heavily discounted off my receipt, or maybe they'd throw in a coupon or gift certificate of some kind, but no dice. I'm not someone who ever expects free things, but after eating something I gave up eating 10 years ago for ethical reasons and then at first being told it was my fault, I expected SOME sign of an apology. Bottom line: Any person who is vegetarian, vegan, kosher, or has any type of food allergy should stay away from the Red Rock, unless your comfortable with debating whether the item you just ate, your crushing moral guilt, or inducing vomiting will make you feel sicker for the rest of your night. read more

I feel that there are certain places that you have to rate for what there are and not compare them to what you wish they were; Red Rock Saloon is one of those places. With Red Rock you know you are not going to get top quality food but you can at least hope for good service and great drinks. I was here on a Saturday morning the day after it opened and was completely impressed by how large the space was. Turns out, the location used to be a brewery which makes sense based on space alone. Either way, we were greeted by a nice hostess who sat us immediately and briefly went over the menu with us. We were there at 11 or so and they don't serve breakfast so we called it an early lunch. Our server arrived and she was all smiles. Super pleasant and super attentive. We started with their wings that were supposed to be Asian flavored but were more like grilled with chili sauce on it. I ordered the chicken wrap and my partner the brisket, chicken with a couple of sides. He really dug his dish I thought mine was just fine. My expectations weren't super high but I also wasn't super disappointed. I would come here again. It seems like a fun place; they have video games in the back with a bull that you can ride in the front. I would also even eat here again. You really can't go wrong with bbq for a night out. I will however wait until the hype wears off as I hear it was pretty packed on their first couple of nights open. read more

After being to Red Rock twice now, I plan on keeping it in my regular rotation of weekend nights out. We had a mediocre experience when we went for opening night, but now that everyone isn't swarming the place, it seems to be much more organized. Let's start with the positives: reasonable drink prices, awesome atmosphere, great music. Beers are $3. There's a lot of unique decor. They play awesome country music. The crowd is pretty diverse, too. The country aspect definitely brings out some of the rural folk in Madison, so it's awesome to see the different groups interact. Everyone seems to be having fun when you walk around, so this place is not short in that department. And of course there's a couple things that could be improved: cover charge, the live bands, and the mechanical bull. Both times we went, the cover charge was $5, which they justify by having live music. You can usually get out of paying for cover by slipping by the desk or saying that you're with one of the groups. Also, the bands that have played when I've been have been pretty mediocre. The crowd seems to be having more fun when they play regular music. Maybe it would be better if the band played 8-10pm, or something like that, but I'm definitely not a fan of going back and forth between live and regular music. The mechanical bull looks like it's about to fall apart after 2 weeks of use; it could definitely use a makeover. I'll be back in a few weeks! read more