This place really focuses on celebrating great beer-- with rotating varieties and thoughtful curations of complex flavors! They're known have great options for the vegetarian and gluten free conscious patrons. Fried chickpeas are amazing, as are the gf chicken tenders. Servers are always quick to acknowledge and answer any questions. They have a small side patio for enjoying the weather and lots of gear to fill your brewery memorabilia itch. read more

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Stopped by for a quick drink with a larger groups and decided to stay for a few hours because we loved it so much! To start, the staff were super friendly and enjoyable. We tried their recommendation for beer and were super happy with our choice. The Lake Loop was my favorite as someone who likes light, crisp drinks. The food was also surprisingly good for a bar. Especially the tater tots, probably some of the best I've had in Madison!! We tried mesquite BBQ wings also which came with 3 house-made sauces (Jalapeño Ranch, Honey Habanero Buffalo, and regular ranch). Space was pretty large and had seating for larger groups. read more

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A small brewery on the east side of Madison that caters to the local community. Good selection of craft beers ..IPAs,Stouts, Maibock,Fruited Gose,Lagers along with a few guest selections. I had the Black Eagle which was a Vanilla Schwarzbier .. absolutely delicious! 5,8,12,16 oz. Pours available. They also have a nice food menu offering wings,curds,salads,pretzels and pizza. Plenty of parking and seating available. Crowlers available to go. A fun place to hang out with friends. read more

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I came to redeem my pub pass for one free beer and I'm glad I came. The bartender let me know which beer I could get and let me sample a couple of their beers. I chose the Lake Loop since I enjoy light beer and it was great. Very cold. My girlfriend chose the Lake Loop Saison Des Fraises. I tried it and enjoyed the strawberry undertones to the beer. They carry 5oz and 8oz sizes so you don't have to buy another whole pint. They also have a 32oz crowler that you can buy if you want to stick to one beer. I was there during a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. Plenty of space and very clean. Overall, I really enjoyed the beers and they host many events throughout the week that I would be interested to come back for. read more

I finally got around to Starkweather brewing co and it did not disappoint! I tried their hopnivore IPA and it was smooth, hazy, and light. It was perfectly balanced and oh so tasty. I also tried their loaded totchos and Buffalo cauliflower wings and everything tasted amazing! I was so impressed by how many vegetarian and gluten free options their menu had. Their beer menu was also very diverse and featured a good number of stouts as well as IPA's and lagers, they even had gluten free beers. The service was quick and efficient and everyone we spoke to at the bar was so lovely. The restaurant/brewery itself has ample seating, clean restrooms, and it was nice and toasty in there for a chilly afternoon. I will most definitely be returning so I can try more of their amazing beer/food. read more

Starkweather Brewing Company - Buffalo fried cauliflower and loaded totchos - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This spot has music bingo on Thursdays, and it is always such a fun time. They have a great selection of food, and a lot of on Thursdays. They have free music, bingo, and it is always a full house. I've also heard amazing things of their in-house cheesecake, but I haven't tried it yet. Great vibes, great staff, and always a great time! read more

Starkweather Brewing Company - Cauliflower wings and bingo! - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

My friend reserved a room and table here for her birthday. The staff was super nice and prompt. Everything was set up nicely and a couple minutes early. They had buffet style of chicken fingers, Tator tots, cheese curds, chicken wings, and pizza. The wings had 4 flavor sauces - ranch, bbq, sweet chili, and buffalo. The pizzas flavors included cheese, sausage, pepperoni, and more. My favorite was the garlic chicken! It was amazing. The room fill probably 16 people. There was also several more big tables outside the room. They had 3 IPAs- one orange, one Belgian, one hazy. The only stout was a nitro. They had 2 saisons and a sour. They also do $1 off kick the keg specials. read more

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We visited last night with some friends to celebrate the brewery's two year anniversary. They had a special going on with ten guest stouts on top, so we went specifically for this event. I hadn't visited since April 2022 and was pleasantly surprised to find new offerings including delicious food! Our group ordered multiple items including the tatchos (aka nachos with tater tots instead of chips...yes please), cauliflower 'wings' aka fried cauliflower, and the chicken tenders. I could not believe how good all of it was! The chicken tenders came with one of the best sauces I've ever had, and the cauliflower was the perfect consistency. So many times I've had them overcooked and soggy, but not here!! All of the bartenders and food servers were super nice. Our table didn't have napkins on it, though, so we had to ask the bar for some which was a little strange. I'd think either have them on every table or at least offer them to customers that order food. Not a big deal, of course, just something I noticed. The guest beers were delicious, while their own beers were just okay. There were only five of them on tap because of this event, and I was told that when it is over they will go back to having 15 of their own beers on, so I'd like to visit then to give more of them a try. I do love that you can order a flight so you can try multiple things. They also have some seltzers and N/A options for non-beer and N/A drinkers. I really enjoyed the atmosphere as well, the decor is cute and I also like the large water jug in the corner. They currently do music bingo on Thursday nights so it got a little loud when that started, so we ended our evening shortly after that began. The parking lot in the back seems like a little bit of a free for all which was stressful in leaving as I was nearly parked in from all the bingo customers, so just beware of that if you use the lot! read more

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They have a good selection and will let you try before you buy. They are part of the pub pass so we tried it out. I love the super small servings. Perfect for people like me who hang out with beer people but is not a beer person. Also the owners are so nice! read more

Love this gem!!! The ambiance is incredible for a lazy Sunday afternoon!! Enjoy a light atmosphere, with fun conversations and a wide selection of bets and craft brews! They also have an amazing light menu featuring their pizzas and fried goods!! Their cheese curds are incredible!! The table next to us got the large pretzel and I can't wait to come back and try it!! My partner and I came after brunch to grab drinks and play a few board games The bartender was super knowledgeable and fun! I loved his energy! You get served super quickly, barely any wait! The location was super easy to get to, had a large parking lot a I got the Scoti and it was so good!! Highly recommend! I've been back several times, with friends, every beer I have is great. Can't go wrong! read more

This unassuming building hides a chill local bar with a wide range of in-house brews and friendly service. They have a good variety of seating and TVs to catch the game. Also offered is a selction of bar bites and pizza while I wasn't hungry this visit the beers I tried were wort the trip. read more

Starkweather Brewing Company - Flight consisting of Lake Loop, The Wandering Composer, Blaze of Haze and Does Not Compute - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Nice place to stop in for some beers and food. The servers were friendly and welcoming. The brew their own beer and have a variety of offerings. My husband tried some of their beers and I had a seltzer. We also tried their cheese curds and cauliflower wings with the Sweet Thai Chili Sauce. Both were good, but the cauliflower wings were very good. Good experience. read more

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Great staff with helpful information about their beers. Improved cheese curds. Relaxing atmosphere.

Finally stopped in after doing business at two nearby shops. ALERT - they have snacky thingies! I did not know this. Fried cheese curds and accompanying ranch dressing were lovely. And their seltzers have substance. Great vibe, nice staff. More food coming but there is something for everyone on their "small bar plate" (my term) menu. read more

Starkweather Brewing Company - Orange seltzer - tasty. - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is a newer spot but they know what they're doing. Cheese curds are really good. They're served with ranch but they have different sauces if round ask -- ask for jalapeño ranch! They brew their own beer and it was good! Menu actually has a lot of items on it but we only tried the curds during this trip. read more

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Great new place to get a beer. They have a varied selection of beers available, so if you like any type of beer, they probably have something for you. They also have hard seltzers. No food as of yet, but they plan to add that in the future. For now, you can bring in your own food or snacks. read more

Starkweather Brewing Company - a beer tap with a sign above it - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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First and foremost, the beers are fantastic! There's something on tap for every taste and palate. In addition to the standards, you'll find unique beers which are great to explore. Their small plates are satisfying, particularly the totchos, which change seasonally, and the fried cheese curds. All of this in a friendly, relaxed setting. Enjoy! read more

Great location, decent warm vibe. Middle of the road beers for my taste, really disliked the pizza.

Been here a few times and it's great! The atmosphere is great. Big tv at the bar and a couple others around so if you wanna lightly watch a Brewers game then it'll probably be on. The beers are solid, but their food is actually very good. The menu isn't big, but what they offer is tasty. Chicken tenders and fries are good and their cheese curds are actually very good! The Muenster ones are so so creamy. The owners are very chatty so you can't go wrong here. read more

Excellent beer variety, fun atmosphere, ample parking, friendly staff and tasty appetizers! Homemade batter tastes fantastic! Pairs well with the beer! read more