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    Shamrock Bar & Grille

    4.1 (39 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Gay Bars
    Fri 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)
    Sat 3:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    DJ
    Hipster
    Casual

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    The Walleye Sandwich was amazing!

    I love this bar! This is my favorite bar in Madison. The people are friendly and drinks are perfect. They have a wide back bar selection and the music is always on point. The brunch here is awesome! Delicious comfort food and it always comes with a little something added to the plate (usually a small piece of fruit or candy)- super thoughtful and fun. Always have a different scrambler to choose from and some yummy breakfast staples. Bloody's here are the best! - and the Shamosas will kick your mornings/afternoons up a notch! We also stopped in for their Friday Fish fry and it was outta this world! Fun selections on the menu and generous portions! We came here to try it one Friday and will Definitely be back for more! They also have great bar sammies and burger options the rest of the afternoon/nights for dinner to both dine in and to go. When we were here for the fish fry there were at least 2-3 fish fry orders people purchased to go. They also are very attentive to the Covid atmosphere and we felt very comfortable and safe here given the heightened safety measures of the pandemic. Was very clean and all protocols were taken here to ease any worries we may have had of dining out. Reasonably priced and great service, happy hours are a great time as well and a good deal. Always a fun time here! Come for a good time at night or stay for a sports game. Order some food or a gift certificate to go- it's all amazing at Shamrock!

    Very nice in here.
    Dan I.

    Well there is a First For Everyone. Ok. I'm a tourist who walked into this bar. No big deal except I'm straight and this is a gay/alternate pub. I didn't know that when I walked in which I thought was funny. I'm usually a stickler for details and living in South Florida with one of the biggest LGBT populations in America I'm familiar with this lifestyle and have no problem with it. You think I could have know this was gay bar, but nothing lead me to believe it was. Maybe that was done on purpose as a social experiment to see how a straight person would react when walking in. Do you leave? Do you stay? Do you hope no one sees you? Crazy $hit like passes thru everyone's mind, I don't care who your are. I just have the guts to type it. The Awaking So I order a beer and ask if the jukebox is on. The Bartender who's name is also Dan says yes. I then look up by the TV and see the Rainbow Flag. I look to the left and see a bigger Rainbow flag on the wall. Well I'll be damn, I walked into a gay bar and didn't even know it. It felt like something out of comedy and I had to chuckle. Now I'm comfortable in my own skin and I don't panic and look for the quickest exit. I stay. Ambiance Very nice pub and Dan was really cool. I come clean and tell him that I didn't know what type of bar this was until I walked in. He says it happens to people all the time. So enough about that. I got my beer and shot the $hit with Dan. I played some songs on the jukebox. I noticed that this joint is very clean and more updated than the place next door, Paradise Lounge. I finish my beer and Dan asks if I want another one. Fuck it, why not LOL. I have another and then pay my bill. Verdict If I was gay I would love coming here, You can tell that it would be lots of fun plus it's a sharp looking pub. I will honestly say I would not hang out here because it's not my gig but the place deserves 4 stars for sure. Stay Hungry!

    Tim M.

    Went to Shamrock for food and drinks at around 11am. I got a Shamosa to drink, which is basically a mimosa but with some tequila as well. It is slightly on the pricier side, but it does the trick. I also got a cheeseburger, which was grilled perfectly and tasted great, not to mention a great price compared to surrounding restaurants. There are not many windows here, which makes the inside pretty dark, but the staff are friendly and helpful. There are a couple of TVs but they are pretty small, so it would not be my first choice to go to to watch a game, but overall there food, drinks, and staff are great and I would definitely come back!

    Shsron F.

    Walked into this place not knowing it was classified under gay bars until later. I found out later the next day by reading it on Yelp. My husband and I were never made to feel out of place. The friendly server was attentive. The establishment was clean and the food (eggs Benedict) was delicious. Not that I would expect differently. The only complaint I have is that all the tables were high top which is uncomfortable to me.

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    Dark, great music, friendly bar staff, affordable pricing. Special shout out Wes, excellent service!

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    This place has amazing food - especially the brunch! Best Mimosa I've ever had - highly recommended. The staff is also super-friendly!

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    :-) Get more darts, but the staff is great for whatever you are looking for going out, pregaming, or just stopping in.

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