As far as bars go, it was decent. It had plenty of room, the music wasn't overpowering and the…read moredrinks were not overladen with alcohol (some gay bars are 90% alcohol, 10% soda or whatever. It would have been nice to have 2 bartenders working the main room during the WI Leather Pride event I'm not sure what happened but the bartender they had was literally running the whole time trying to keep up. The parking lot is a mess. I mean, literally a mess. The pavement was uneven, broken and needs some maintenance. I hope they have that on their future improvements. It might sound I didn't enjoy FIVE but I did. I kind of wish we had more of these in the Twin Cities.

I REALLY LOVE THE FAMILY FRIENDLY DRAG SHOWS!!! They hold them once a month, usually on a weekend…read morefrom 7-9pm. And politely ask for families to close tabs & exit for the next adult drag show to start at 9:30pm. I really want this place to continue its offerings so hear me out (below) on why I chose a low star review). Drinks are super reasonable, just as other review posted. And bar staff (and everyone else there for that matter) are extremely friendly and respectful. They offer free popcorn on the backside of the bar (help yourself)! And pizza for the late night cravings. The reason for my 3 stars (should really be 2 but I truly want to promote this place in hopes they keep it going and can pay for a deep cleaning... lol). I get it's a late night spot, but I'm very conscious when it comes to bathrooms. I don't think these have been cleaned in years. If they weren't half as bad as they were at 7pm -- I'd be willing to give it 3.5 stars. Clean them up right and I'd give it an EASY 5 stars. I hope the owners/managers hear me out on this one!

Dark Holiday Bazaar was a blast. Vendors, crafts, art, and several wonderfully scary Krampus…read moremingling with guests. All of the Krampus were happy to snap pics if asked. Def recommended and all ages were welcomed!

Love this place! I am not one that goes out often, but I have committed to going here at least once…read morea month. Very inclusive, everyone is friendly, so much fun! I'm so glad I found it.

Fun cruzing-style dive gay bar in the heart of downtown Madison. Everyone was so friendly and…read morewelcoming to this out-of-towner. Loved meeting the local Lushes and Daddy Bears. Wheelchair accessible!

After our last visit, we were on the fence about a second chance, but I really want to support the…read morefamily so we popped back in on a Friday evening. This time our experience was wildly different from the last. Service was stellar, drinks were better and overall experience was delightful. So glad to have come back by and had the improved experience!

If you like neon art, a high energy DJ, and bass you can feel in your chest, this spot is worth…read morechecking out! I went on a Friday night and the aesthetic really excited me. The crowd was sparser than I would have liked, however, and I think the space was a bit too big. Even with ~100 people there, it felt half empty. I was a little nervous about using the bathroom since other reviews had mentioned its messiness. Fortunately, in my visit it was relatively clean--about what you'd expect for a bar.

Took a portion of the profits from someone's cancer benefit show that tn they reached out to put…read moreon. Was it worth the tax write off? The whole place also feels shallow and obnoxious.

The Cardinal Bar is both retro and classy. Stopped in for some pre-dinner beverages and listened to…read morethe live conga band get set-up and play their first few songs. The service was really good with cool bartenders and a mellow vibe. Didn't try the food although it is on the menu. A bit further from campus, the CB seems to be a place catering to a more mature crowd rather than a UW student bar.

The decor is so cute and I really liked the food options and NA drinks! Parking is a challenge so…read morewe parked in the Essen Haus lot then walked over. We arrived shortly after they opened and it was excellent: great service, great vibes. We were so relaxed. We visited on a dancing night and even though we stayed at our table, it was so fun to see people of all ages, sexualities, and wardrobes coming to and from the dancefloor. Once it got busy, the bartenders were really struggling. It seemed like most of them were new because they kept asking one of the bartenders questions. One of them didn't even know where to find the drink I ordered (it was on the menu, and in the fridge in a can). Once all of the employees are as seasoned as the one they were all asking questions to, I think things will run much more smoothly. It also turned into a big party atmosphere which was fine with us, but many of the tables that were relaxing when we arrived were gone shortly after the music started. So just choose your visit time based on the type of experience you want.

J Jimena Guevara Fenineche Club voodoo I think there are more than one cases going on there but…read morepeople dont say nothing because they are afraid that they call the police on them. One time they kicked me out because I sat on a chair that was not my table lmao. The security( i wish i knew their names) was very rude and he started yelling at me like if i had done something wrong. So i went out and I WAS THE ONE WHO CALLED THE POLICE to reported and they said they could not do anything because it was a private place and i got it. Then this past Saturday they kicked out two of my friends for different reasons one because by accident he drop a chair and the SECURITIES AGAIN approached him very aggressively. The other one supposedly wanted to fight but it was not true. ANYWAYS, I called the police again to reported this case, this can not be happening, people go there because here in Madison there is no another latino place not exactly BECAUSE Club voodoo IS THE BEST PLACE. Securities there feel the kings beating, pushing, and talk aggressively to customers. And I get it, Club voodoo is their place and they can do sh@2 about it but people rights are the same in a public OR private place.

From the owner: We are the most fun the most original latin night club ! You can’t miss the experience..read more

Pretty neat little venue. I liked the stage setup since the crowd didn't bleed into the bar area…read more Went and see a metal show and super glad I brought eargasm plugs. Drinks are cheap, however the only non-alchs they had were bottled water and I guess whatever they make mixed drinks with. Wish they would've had Liquid Death or something else. Parking looked like a pain, but I wouldn't know since I ubered.

This has been an up and coming Madison vennue for some time and between electronic and metal shows…read morethey have it locked in. The added productions put into some of the Occular Productions and others holding the torch events are enough to keep crowds coming back for more crazy nights and mornings. The talent that has been brought from London, Australia, and all over the states with fortified visuals, and an added dose of supplimented sound system rocks the whole block! Come to these events, get down, enjoy the sensory overload and keep your ears to the street if you are looking to go to the afterhours that sometimes go until 9:00 a.m. the next day. The crowds are fun, wild, and crazy while being accepting and inviting. See you at the next one...

We went for my little sisters 22nd birthday and to see Ivy's Invasion! This was my first time in a…read moregay bar and seeing a drag show! We walked in loved the mural on the wall! We made a reservation for a table originally for four people but had two additionally come with and they were very accommodating! Very clean and Very positive energy and vibe! Drinks cost pretty much what you pay at any bar! Didn't have any food but hopefully next time! The show was amazing and the staff were so great! If I could give 100 stars I would!

Came here to see a drag pageant with some friends. They do these shows fairly often as a lot of…read moregay bars as it's a very accepting atmosphere to all gender types. It's big bar with a dance stage, with big screens and TVs playing music videos. The drag pageant was a lot of fun, as the talent was entertaining...the show went by so fast! The beer selection was mostly domestics, hard ciders/sodas/seltzers. I was happy enjoying some New Glarus Spotted Cow and Moon Man. One thing that caught my attention was the fish bowl drinks. A bartender told me they don't have a special drink, it's basically any drink you want with more booze in it...was very tempted to get and old fashioned in a fish bowl lol. They serve food here too. Didn't take much of a look, but it seems similar to a lot of other bar food. I've had friends that go here for karaoke too. Overall it's a fun spot and would check it out again.

We went for $5 pho *drool*, on Wednesdays, and lemme tell ya, it was gooooooood. Along with the…read morefried pork egg rolls, *drool*. Typical condiments provided: side of basil, chopped jalapeños and bean sprouts; jars of peanut butter, fish and oyster sauce, garlic chili sauce. It wasn't too busy but the bartender did tell us the place gets packed with students after 7-8p for that cheap, delicious pho. There's a menu of a few SE Asian dishes ++ that we'd like to come back and try (e.g. laab, papaya salad). There's also plenty of options for burgers, wings and fried goods ;) Didn't really ask about the beer. The other half had spotted cow (comes in tap and bottled). The service was excellent. Friendly, attentive and conversational 5+ The description of this place is under 'dance clubs'. Which is accurate because there is a dance floor. Didn't stay long enough to dance the night away. There's also the bar, separate seating area, and pool tables. Overall, really good pho and fried egg rolls; excellent service; fun and causal vibe. Unrelated note: next door, Terry's, has gyros! Who knew. And supposedly it's pretty good.

Decided to try this place as they are now associated with the "Juicy Shrimp Shack". Where do I…read morestart? First, the place isn't very welcoming, kind of like going into a barn. Service was OK, but not exceptional. The food - Shrimp Po Boy was pretty good. The shrimp boil was not. The boil is brought to your table in a plastic bag - no plate, no boat or bowl for the shells, no utensils. They do give you some cheap plastic gloves, which if used, make it quite difficult to peel the shrimp as they are slippery. The shrimp was cooked OK, but lacked flavor. I ordered the "House" sauce, "Hot". Not sure if they brought me the correct sauce as it was quite "garlicy" and had very little heat. The flavor of the sauce did not pair well with the shrimp and really didn't flavor the actual shrimp much. The shrimp was head on and not deveined, for anyone interested. There are no sides included with the boil. If you order the boil, a side of fries will cost you a minimum of $5.99. When they give you your bill, they have already added a tip and a charge for paying with a card. Maybe service would be better at some of these places if servers had to earn their tips. Overall - We tried it, but won't be going back.

Fun bar on the tour before our concert good to stop in grab a beer before we went back to the hotel…read moregreat service

3.5, and heres's why:…read more I'm not an avid nightwalker, so I went on a Friday at like 2pm. They had two specials, a double shot screwdriver and a $6 breakfast sandwich. Drink was mid. Too much OJ. I asked the bartender if the sandwich had a sausage/halal option and he said yes. I asked for that and received pork bacon in ADDITION to sausage...which is kind of "meat lovers"-esque for a breakfast sandwich in my opinion. Other than that, the people were very nice, and other service was spectacular. The bartenders were conversational and extremely polite.