This place is oh so cute. Really delicious and inventive menu. I had such a hard time deciding on a cocktail because they all sounded so amazing. Also a huge plus for me was that they make their whiskey sours with aquafaba! It's a vegan alternative to using egg white for this cocktail. Our bartender was so nice and helpful and I just adored the atmosphere in this place, I'll be back! read more

Robinia Courtyard - Whiskey sour with foam - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I wish I could keep this place to myself as I am afraid that everyone will find it.  But I know that is selfish so I am sharing just how great of an experience we had.   We went to see the band V05 play and as it was an outdoor venue we felt comfortable going but didn't expect much.  Boy oh boy was I pleasantly surprised.  We were able to get a table way in the back not close to anyone so that I could feel comfortable.   We ordered the Impossible Larb, Tom Kah soup, brussel sprouts, fries and curds.  OMG, AMAZING!  I will definitely go back for the food.  I don't know if it is just that I haven't gone out in over two years or if it was really that good.  But wowwsers!  The Larb sounded disgusting, so I simply had to try it!  SOO glad I did.  I have this thing about food that if it sounds disgusting that is the one that I go for.  If it looks disgusting, even better!  So far it has worked for me as a vegetarian (knock on wood).  And the brussel sprouts, wow, just wow.  Hubby is a fan of the evil green globes, not me.  But they looked gross so I stuck a fork in and gave a try.  They just melted in my mouth and tasted so darn good!  I also sampled hubby's soup and just divine!  And don't even get me started on the curds.  Gaaaa.  Perfect.  Fries were good too! The band was really good.  We left into the second set as things were getting louder and more people were coming.  Good for the band and venue!   If you go, be careful not to step on the hostas.  Those poor things have a tough life. read more

Delicious beer and a lovely environment. Very friendly hostess. Enjoying my time here. If you like coffee and/or beer, this is a great place! I love the nice garden vibe and the friendliness of the staff is fantastic. read more

Robinia Courtyard - Delicious beer - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Man, my first two experiences at Robinia pre-COVID were fantastic, but tonight's was rough. I met a few pals for apps and drinks there. Drinks came out quick and tasty. We waited nearly an hour for two appetizers and a burger meal. The waitress brought the wrong appetizer, and when I asked for the right one the fries were taken away and we waited about another 40 minutes for the correct (cheese curds) and another meal. Apparently there was only one cook, but that does not explain the poor handling of the mistake or the extremely long delays as others got their food. I was pleased everything tasted good once we got the food. I wish we could have had something comped or gotten the incorrect appetizer for free. Great vibes here, though. I will be back but may be wary of ordering food. read more

Unfortunately, you serve yourself. There's no one to wipe the table down, so they just go around picking up empty glasses. They do have nice music there different nights of the week and it's outside. I will go again to maybe see the right band but other than that, I don't think I would just go and sit down and eat. They have two bars inside, dining it's casual, you'd like it. read more

My favorite spot in these covid times. Great food. Great wine. Great staff. Oh did I say Great spot. It is my husband's birthday. The picture tells a thousand words of flavor, family and friends. read more

Robinia Courtyard - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The Domes are terrific! Even on the cold rainy evening we spent there (38 F), the inside of our dome was warm enough that we didn't need our coats. The food was waiting for us when we arrived and was absolutely delicious. And there was so much food our party of four had delicious leftovers to enjoy later. This was a great way to feel like we were doing something special and out if the ordinary even while taking COVID precautions. Highly recommend! read more

Love their outdoor space, they are phenomenal. They have great heaters, nice service staff, and great drinks. Love that they have given Comedy a venue during Covid. Very lucky to have them. read more

Had a lovely afternoon brunch here. Atmosphere was very cute, kimchi crepe was good, latte was great. My biggest complaint is that the seating was fAirly uncomfortable. We also took some time to walk around and see the bar, patio, and dinner settings: they were designed to perfection. While I cannot comment on the food, i eagerly await checking them out read more

This place was very good. We were able to stretch our al fresco dining to one last weekend and had the benefit of many patio heaters. The food was very good, the service a bit slow, but we were not in a rush! Ordered the hamachi, popcorn chicken, fries, brussel sprouts- all delicious! read more

John (not sure of spelling, asked him verbally?) was so amazing, remembered our names all night long on a busy night and was so speedy without sacrificing the customer connection piece. What a multitasker and so patient with the crowd that was there. Props to him and the team (: thank you John! read more

Frose on a dog friendly patio? Say no more. This place has a lovely ambiance. It gets very busy on beautiful days so prepare to wait. I thoroughly enjoyed a few froses on the patio before chowing down on poutine. Wouldn't change a thing about this place. Check it out :) read more

Robinia Courtyard is great, if not a little bit magical. Some of my favorite memories from this past summer are of sitting in this courtyard, playing a boardgame with friends and drinking some delicious beer. The taproom offers a well-curated selection, and always offers some beer I've never heard of or tried. And the food has always been fantastic! When I checked out Jardin about a month or so ago, I tried this chicken dish, and it was phenomenal!! Black Locust has always been one of my favorite little coffee shops, and they've been hosting some awesome art openings over the last several months. In fact, it seems like there is ALWAYS something going on at Robinia! Tons of fun events to check out. Parking can be tricky, but just use the side streets around the building. Or walk. It's frustrating when Madison gets a unique establishment like this, but people who live in a giant apartment building across the street can't be bothered to visit. It's literally right. across. the. street. Get up off your damn couch and check it out. I really hope this place can stay afloat until the new construction nearby is complete. Robinia really is a hidden gem, and I love it. read more

Great meal and setting in their patio area. Cheese curds, scallops, brussel sprouts to start were excellent. Especially the scallops. Just a great bite. Main was the steak and it was cooked perfectly, seasoned great bite after bite. Great place. read more

This place is so cute! The California bowl and Brussel sprouts are to die for and the drinks were amazing

I love Robinia Courtyard. Totally modern concept of having a cafe and a tap room on the same premise. The best of the day hang and the night hang. I enjoyed a lot and probably the most at the open area in the courtyard. Even in fall, there are heaters that makes it comfortable to enjoy the beverage and food out there. It's a nice pretty courtyard with a lot of green and very modern looking. Very friendly people around. Just a little under staff otherwise service could have sped up a little. If you are in a rush, it's probably not the best place for you. But if you don't mind, the taps and the food are worth the wait. So does all these nice seating too. I had the duck confit tacos, poutine, lamb sliders and shoshito peppers - were all top notched ! They also do private beer school which I love. And they get to have different brewers coming in every month taking over the taps. Never really get bored of the taps really. A great way to try different local beers on tap without going far off the city. This is the best of Madison in my opinion. read more

Robinia Courtyard - Duck confit tacos, 5 star ! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Horrible drinks. Asked for a menu and was told there is no menu. Asked for drinks on tap and was told there were no working taps. Asked whether they serve beers at all and the bartender said "we have cans" but didn't mention anything else. Ended up ordering standard well drinks which somehow were still not great. Bartender was rude and the bar left a lot to be desired read more

Atmosphere is a solid 10. Food and drinks tend to be cyclical. I've had some great food here, but the quality isn't consistent which is why I feel compelled to leave a lower star rating. The crepes I had at my most recent visit were dry and tortilla-like as opposed to the crepes we had a few months ago, which were light, airy and moist. If the consistency in quality were there, I would easily upgrade my rating. read more

I love this place. Cool upscale decor with lots of plants, intimate lighting and an overall sense of hyggue. This bar is perfect for happy hour drinks, dates, or dancing. They have salsa lessons frequently for $5, free queer dance parties often, art shows, and everything inbetween. Good beer selection and they have kombucha on tap which is perfect for me as I don't drink. Safe space for everyone. The best part about this place? No one knows about it. Seriously a must see. read more

The atmosphere is very cute! Kind of a swanky, hipster vibe. Came here for a friend's party in which she had a special menu for. My $19 dollar burger was rare (requested medium) and cold in the middle. After sending it back, it was replaced with a cooked burger. The corrected burger was alright, not the best i've had but it was okay. However, manager made things right by comping my burger. read more

Love this place. Sensual and welcoming atmosphere, amazing food, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders--Chad can tell you about all the beers on tap and then recommend a flavor profile of back room liquors based on your astrological sign and the current wind speed to create a dining experience so mystical it compels you to leave a five-star Yelp review. You won't mind though because the food is worth it. read more

Would advise skipping this place unless you're ready to present your "papers". This place is pushing away those who cannot or will not get vaccinated. Will not return, would advise you find somewhere that lets you keep your medical info private. read more

Great service, tasty drinks, and what a lovely atmosphere. This place is devine and the outdoor area is dreamy. More than just a bar!

I almost don't want to rank robinia courtyard because I don't want it to get crowded! This place is just too cool. Always having varied events. I've seen several concerts and gone to a cheese raffle here! Food and beer are excellent at MadisonTap. Ambiance of robinia courtyard is very cool, with art and heaters. Definitely space for groups or good for a date. read more

Visiting family from out of town. Decided on this place as it was nearby the capitol. This place is great in concept and execution. We had a great meal in Jardin, followed by local brews in the beer pub. It was a great night and we only had to move a few inches to get a different vibe instead of ubering from one place to the next. The service was on point, the food was delicious and there were plenty of choices in the pub. We had a great time, and highly recommend this place! read more

Awesome space and some of the beat food I ever had. We absolutely loved our experience there.

I reserved a dome in the courtyard for my wife's birthday. We looked at the menu and were really excited about the dinner (basically you order everything ahead of time and they have it ready for you when you get there, minimal contact with wait staff, minimizes risk of COVID exposure, etc). The menu looked fantastic. I tried to get a hold of the restaurant to clarify a few points regarding the menu and it took a few tries to get a hold of someone but once I got a hold of the owners they were very helpful and accommodating. The space is beautiful and the way the domes are set up is very thoughtful. The dinner was fantastic and it was a great way to get out while trying to stay safe and socially distanced. Highly recommend. Pro-tip: If you're trying to get a hold of someone at Robinia Courtyard, call the Black Locust Cafe. They're all owned by the same guys (Madison Tap, Jardin, etc) read more

Loved everything. This place rules. New Jardin menu is pretty awesome, try the lamb I say.

I flew in from D.C this past Saturday for my bestfriends costume/birthday party. After my bestfriend spent over a month of planning this party with the owners, the owners still managed to ruin his party. First the party was reserved from 7-11 (RESERVED) when we got there one of the owners decided to tell my bestfriend that we had to leave at 10:30 due to overbooking. How does that even happen? That's not even the worst part. Around 10, the guest from the other party crashed my bestfriends party, started eating his food and his birthday cake, we didn't even realize who these people were until we started asking. We had to rush to grab as much of his decorations as we could while the guest of the other party was enjoying his food, his reserved spot, his decorations....HIS PARTY! And not one owner was anywhere to be found to get an earfull, but yet made sure to let the guest of honor know when he got there. Couldn't give a heads up prior to his arrival or an apology after the fact. And if any of the owners are reading this, I'm pretty sure you know exactly which parties I'm referring to. It was completely disrespectful and unorganized on your part....Oh and where was the velvet rope that was promised? His night was ruined and the owners either hid or left so they didn't have to deal with pissed off guest. The place wasn't really that great to begin with but the bartenders were awesome, very friendly. I wasn't going to leave a review but seeing how upset my bestfriend was on his night, really pissed off and I didn't come from out of town to be told we needed to leave early because the ball was dropped. You've lost future busines from him and his friends. read more

Fantastic patio for dining and/or drinking! I think I may have a new place for hanging out with friends. What a fun little garden patio! We started at the bar in The Julep and quickly moved out to the patio. The cocktails seemed to get tastier out there. (maybe it was the awesome fall weather we were having too!) We didn't grab any food, but I noticed quite a few plates walking by to other tables and they looked awesome. This is a great addition to Madison! read more

The Robinia Courtyard is the best all-in-one destination in Madison! Whether you're looking for a delicious KinKin coffee at A-OK cafe, a perfectly paired glass of wine from Barolo or some delicious southern fare at Julep, Robinia is the spot. The 3 different restaurants all share the same amazing courtyard space - soon to be named best 'al fresco' hangout in Madison - and create an experience unlike anything else: a peaceful and restorative oasis in the mornings and afternoons and a lively dining and music venue in the evenings. read more

This place is a gem. Tons of different events for all different interests in the community. Live music selection is great. Its a beautiful space to enjoy out side. Its connected to a lovey coffee shop and tap room. There is something for everyone. read more

The breakfast and espresso at the Robinia Cafe is excellent. The staff are well trained. It is nice to choose between inside and outside for brunch. read more