We drove up and saw that The Bar Next Door was attached to a Super8 motel and we almost drove away but I am so glad we said 'what the hell' and went in. Rustic ambiance with a mix of high and low table seating as well as a good amount of space to belly up to the bar. Service was excellent. The servers worked great as a team and our order was taken promptly, food came out steaming hot, tables were bussed quickly. Great teamwork. I had to have the smash burger as it seems to be a signature item. It was so good! Two huge patties. I got mine with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sauted onions. Fresh. Delicious. Love the little crisp on the smash burger. So good. My side was a salad but I may have stolen a fry just for a taste test and they had my approval. I can't believe we almost drove away. Do not do that. Go in. Enjoy the experience. read more

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Great little bar and grill! I'm almost afraid to give a good review because I don't want my secret special place to get too popular. With that being said... LOVE THIS PLACE! Great food, atmosphere, and friendly staff!! Keep doing what you do, BND! read more

The food always tastes delicious, over the years the portion has gotten a little smaller. The last two times they forgot to put the lettuce/tomato/onion in the to-go order. But I have learned to always check. Staff are always moving quick even with a busy bar. read more

So first my kid he had a bad temper and he wouldn't order so we waited and we ordered and have her change the order and she just passed us off to a different waitress she was very sassy and rude also do not get Nashville chicken sandwich it's one of the worst chicken things I've ever had -0/10 it's disgusting. read more

A hole in the wall place that has excellent food and service. This burger was amazing. read more

The Bar Next Door - Smash burger with truffle fries - Burgers Near Me - Windsor, Wisconsin

Just an update after seeing some negative remarks on social media. There was some issues with some of the personal and food but I have not seen this. It's the same great place minus a face or two but its not anything noticeable.. Bring on those mussels and have a brewski! read more

I've eaten at The Bar Next Door a few times now, and have consistently been pleasantly surprised. We stopped in at 11pm after watching fireworks in the area and were thrilled they were still serving food. I ordered a chicken sandwich, which was one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had. It was served on a Stella's spicy cheese bread bun, and had red pepper pesto and Boursin cheese. Truly delicious. My husband enjoyed the smash burger, and also had excellent things to say. Bar service was friendly and attentive. While the location is odd, The Bar Next Door brings phenomenal food to a typical WI bar. It couldn't be a better mix. read more

Was there last Friday service very good as was food. Highly recommend for good meal and a cold beer!

Always spot on! Their smash burgers are ridiculous!!!!! Hand cut fries are amazing too. Never disappointed here.

Food is fantastic. Unassuming and terrific. Homemade sauces and unique dishes to go with burgers and hot chicken sandwiches. Friendly people. Don't let the location fool you. It's tremendous read more

We waited for a seat for over 30 minutes. The culture of the restaurant seems to be that people just walk in and pass the line of waiting people to stalk the people almost leaving and then take the chairs (table or bar). We needed up just leaving. read more

Best smash burgers around ! Attentive bartenders who are quick with drinks and speedy getting the hot food out to you . No bells and whistles but it's clean and good food so this is what you are looking for in a dive bar . read more

Fantastic food. Get the bruschetta you won't be disappointed . Never In a million years would I pick this place to walk in there to eat . But so glad I did! read more

What a great unexpected surprise. Food as so good. Service was so good. You can really tell this establishment cares about the food they service and their customers. I have heard so much about this place and so happy I finally got a chance to go. read more

We were here on a Saturday evening on our way back to Indiana from our week long fishing trip to Northern Minnesota. The crowd was pretty full and the waiter was hustling. The drinks were good and not weak. The appetizers were fantastic and the entrees were also delicious. The atmosphere in the place was that of a great neighborhood bar where nearly everyone knew everyone else. Overall The Bar Next Door gets a 4.5 out of 5. We will be back next year. read more

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We've been here several times since moving to the area earlier this year. The radar usually goes off when you see a bar tucked in next to a Super 8 motel and an A&W. Thankfully, it couldn't have been more wrong. Our first experience was just popping in to try to catch a bit of the Badgers football and we were immediately impressed with the attentive staff and food. The drink pours are nice, as is the selection, along with a good selection of beer. The menu rotates a bit but the core items are very strong, particularly the smash burger and Bahn mi sandwich. The fries are also really good, as are the cheese curds (almost mandatory in WI). It's hidden away, but has earned a strong following so it can get busy and noisy. But, very much worth the stop! read more

Don't sleep on this place. The Bar Next Door is nestled in a building that houses a Super 8, so it might not even get on some people's radar. However, don't let that stop you. In addition to being a solid bar with all manner of bar-related drinks, they're doing pretty solid food, as well. The Smashburger is a gem. The cheese curds are solid. And given the volume of chatter in the bar and the number of people there, it's pretty propular. It's a small place, almost hidden from view, but worth searching out. read more

No frills classic dive bar. Don't let the outside deter you... and don't let the motel 8 that is attached bother you. This is a classic local Wisconsin bar servicing up great food. The burger was top notch and the cheese curds were up there with some of the best. Bartender and the locals were great conversation. Highly recommend read more

The Bar Next Door - Cheese curds - Burgers Near Me - Windsor, Wisconsin

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We couldn't help but laugh when we pulled in and realized it was a hotel bar attached to a Super 8. The service was good and there were so many great options on the menu it was hard to choose what to order. Food was fantastic! read more

I'm not much of bar person.. but the atmosphere here was very welcoming. The service was 5 star! Our waitress recommended the garlic aoili, amazing! It's a must try! We had more food but people ate before I could take pics. Big portions, good decent prices. read more

The Bar Next Door - Cheese curds highly recommended - Burgers Near Me - Windsor, Wisconsin

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Our favorite place to go for dinner! Everything we have ever ordered has been amazing! Our favorite items are the chicken sandwich, the burgers, and the gyro. Truffle fries are fantastic. Great atmosphere! read more

Quick, delicious. Beers on tap were great. Service was snappy. Good dive bar vibes. Liked that we could see into the kitchen. Clean.

Still my most favorite place to eat at, chat, and have a drink. It's been a long time since I came here again, but it's just because life got busy and whenever we went, it was just way too packed. What used to be a hidden gem, isn't much of a hidden gem anymore. Though I'm sad that it's definitely harder to find a seat to sit now, Chad deserves everything. The food is always amazing, and somehow Chad just manages to find the best bartenders. The vibe is always awesome too. read more

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Didn't know what to expect from this place connected to a super 8 - but.... They have a great menu! Staff was great and food was terrific! You should try this place- we will be back! read more

Fun place for lunch or dinner! Friendly and hard working staff. Delicious. And, tho it's far from quiet, it's not raucous so you can enjoy chatting with the folks in your group! read more

Who can imagine a restaurant attached to a Super 8 turning out incredibly tasty food. On a recommendation, stopped in on a Saturday night and the place was busier than I thought. With a bar in the moddle and tables set around, it wad a great mix of people-kids from a local baseball team, couples, others looking to wet their whistle with their solid beer lineup. Service was incredibly friendly and their food blew me away. Smash burgers made with beef from a local butcher, bread from Stalzys, homemade meatballs (sandwich only available Friday and Saturday) it was a solid lineup. My daughter and I weren't that hungry to devote to two entrees so we sampled a few appetizers. Gotta love a homemade dip and the Bar Next Door knocked it out of the park with their Green Goddess Feta Dip. Not to be outdone, their bruschetta with their heirloom cherry tomatoes, burrata, and balsamic reduction on top of a Stalzy baguette was steller. Absolutely stoked to return and try more! read more

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This bar is attached to a Super 8 off the interstate but is not at all what one would expect after reading the first part of this sentence. The service is impeccable. The food was upscale bar food and wasn't priced like it. We went in on a Saturday afternoon and it was about 2/3 full and there was only 1 bartender and 1 server but they kicked ass and no one was left waiting. It was so very impressive. The food was good, I had the gyro and we also had the ahi tuna and crab dip. Unfortunately the fries were slightly overcooked, but had great flavor and the gyro was so filling that I didn't eat many fries anyway. They have a good tap beer selection and the wines are also good. The food and drink prices are a good value as well. I'll be back soon for another gyro. read more

Only good things to say about Bar Next Door! The service is always fantastic and the staff is so personable. We always enjoy talking with the owner, a manger, and bartenders. They are fantastic! They constantly check in with you and feel like old friends. They make some of the best Old Fashioned's as well, which is so important in Wisconsin! The food is delicious, we love the cheese curds, fries, sandwiches! The vibe is great and so fun. Plus, they have pull tabs! A must visit in Madison! :) read more

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Best bar food - mussels, burgers, bahn mi sandwiches - fabulous salad. Great service. Highly recommend.

This bar is located in a Super8 motel. Don't let that stop you from coming in and enjoying one of the best burgers on earth!! They smash them, are seasoned perfectly and complimented by the hand cut fries and house made kicked up ranch dip. We also had the cheese curds which were simply amazing!!! It's a must if traveling through Madison!! We would eat here often if we lived here! read more

Was out with a girlfriend and wanted to try a new place for a Friday night cocktail; Ive heard good things about this place since it was renovated (previously it was Tops Hideaway) and wanted to check it out. I wasn't sure what to expect being that it's a bar attached to a Super 8 motel, but I was surprised with how nice the atmosphere was. I'd say it's a clean updated casual dive bar There was a pool table, a few dart boards and a fairly large bar with plenty of seating. The bartenders were super friendly. We sat at the bar and saw all the miscellaneous drinks they were making - one that stood out to me was their kiddie cocktail with vodka :) It came with these delicious dark cherries and their own homemade syrup - so good!! Their long islands were all hand made - no premixed which I can't stand. We tried the cheese curds which were very gooey and pretty decent. Would like to come back and try some other menu items! read more

The Bar Next Door - Kiddie cocktail with vodka - Burgers Near Me - Windsor, Wisconsin

I like this bar. It's very friendly and welcoming. They have a variety of food options and they all taste great. I tried the cheese curds and enjoyed them very much. I am excited to go back! read more

Love staff, food and venue!!! Always a great time when we visit. Great job Pete, Dorene, Chad & gang!!

Food is amazingly good. The service is lacking a little and there is not enough seating but the prices are good. Drinks are pretty good too.

Phenomenal--we heard that this hole-in-the-wall, elevated-dive-bar was getting it right...and it's beyond beyond good! Made in house sauces, dressings, pickled garnishes, and cocktail Mixes. Started with the blueberry bourbon cocktail and old fashioned...freshly made sour mix! Wow! The hummus and bruschetta appetizers were prefect - They toast the pita and it's the perfect compliment to the homemade hummus and the burrata was as fresh as it comes! The sandwiches and burgers were well proportioned with local ingredients, perfectly paired ingredients and a heap of fresh cut thick fries. Handcrafted menu, thoughtfully designed appetizers and sandwiches, preparing each part of the meal that far exceeds your average Wisco bar but with a vibe/space that is warm and welcoming. Engaging, kind server/owner. It's clear that they care about their customers and the food they are putting on the table. Hidden gem! read more

The Bar Next Door - Burgers Near Me - Windsor, Wisconsin

Great service, smash burgers, deviled eggs and Rueben egg rolls were tasty. Can't go wrong.

This place is AMAZING!!! The food is elevated bar food. We had the grilled chicken sandwich (so good!) and the smash burger (WOW!!). We had both with the truffle fries and garlic aioli. Wine list is better than most places and food was outstanding. Tammy, our waitperson was so friendly and gave great recommendations. They're open late, which is great. You can't find better food anywhere. We'll be back! read more

This place is a gem in the rough if there ever was one. Cocktaill was amazing! App (mussels) amazing!! Sandwiches (Elvis PBnJ and Nashville Chicken) amazing!!!! It's gonna make me a regular for sure! Enough said! read more

The Bar Next Door - Mussels - Burgers Near Me - Windsor, Wisconsin

Cheese curds-top notch smash burger-AMAZING If you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for? Get there! read more

Looking to eat on our way to Chicago and I find this on yelp. Pictures look good so we reroute there. Well craps it's in a Super8, probably gonna suck but reviews were good (family is skeptical). Soooo good! The smash burgers were phenomenal. My husband and son got the smashburger and I got the Elvis. Best burgers, fries, and sauce we've had in a while. Don't judge by pit stop location. They execute their small menu well and had great service! Diamond in the ruff for sure! Made my husband think about we how we could do a Smashburger joint back home read more