Very friendly staff, cheap food, cool dive bar feel. Food is good not great. They took care of 9…read moreof use pretty quickly.

What an awesome spot just outside of Madison!! There aren't very many reviews so I wasn't sure what…read moreto expect but WOW were we blown away by the quality!! We arrived around five on a Friday night and usually with fish fry you would have to wait for a seat, but there were two tables open. The waitress came over right away and took our drink order. We ordered the fried pickles to start. They were good. They have quite a variety of appetizers, including some Asian inspired. Then we ordered the three-piece fish fry, perch, and the salmon. At first glance, the portions of seafood seemed a little small however, for the price it's a good deal. You also get breadsticks, coleslaw, and baked beans. The salmon was the unexpected star!! Better than most chain restaurants and right there with expensive ones! The inside is decorated like a typical Wisconsin dive bar, but the food exceeded our expectations. The service was the cherry on top. We will definitely be back!

We were trying to go to another bar in the area on valentines and it was already full so we…read morestumbled over here and we were not disappointed. First thing is they have touch tunes so you can set your own vibes for the night. The decor and lighting is perfect. A lot of velvet seating and gold accents. It is a dog friendly space which is kind of random for a cocktail bar but I don't mind it. I pet 4 dogs. The bartenders were super nice. I ordered the "Yes you can buy me love" which was Espolon Tequila, Strawberry, Lime Juice, Triple Sec, Coconut Milk, Mint, Sugar Rim. It was really good. I also tried my husband's "Stuck in a Snowbank" which was state line coffee liqueur, bourbon cream, frangelico, cold brew. It basically tasted like a coffee that was a little sweeter. All the cocktails were great. Again I'm so glad we stumbled across this stop because even the bar goers were super nice.

Stopped in to catch-up with a friend on a Wednesday night and was shocked at how busy they were!…read moreTurns out they had a cheese raffle that evening. How fun! The lounge has a moody vibe that you really wouldn't guess from the outside. It's the perfect place to escape the cold and warm up with a cozy cocktail. They also change their cocktail menu seasonally, offering something a little fun for each season. It's evident the owners care about the community, as they are frequently offering events to support local providers (River Valley Food Pantry on the night we were there), and have specials for those who we couldn't be without (hello nurses and teachers). They're also dog friendly!

Let's be honest. You aren't coming here for an expertly crafted cocktail. Jerry's feels like you…read morewalked into your neighbor's rec room. A few tvs, a solid sound system, and some cheap ass drinks. Definitely some regular's bellied up the bar but a great place to tip back a few. A corner tap at it's finest.

What cant you say say about jerrys. Highway. Beautiful outddor patio. Meth carryout. Limes. Bravo,…read moreMadison

I have been coming here for at least the past 20 years (it's been open more than 60+) and can't…read morebelieve I haven't reviewed it yet. The past reviews outline it pretty well. A great cocktail lounge that is outfitted in everything Tiger nestled within a strip mall. They still don't take credit cards, cocktails are good as ever and the lights are still as dim as possible. A throwback to all that is good in a Wisconsin cocktail lounge. It's a great place for a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap.

This is such an iconic Madison bar. The tigers, music and usually the clientele make it worth the…read moretrip.

Stopped in to break up a 15 hr drive... best decision of the day!! Fantastic food!! Great…read moreservice!!! Welcoming atmosphere for travelers!!

We drove up and saw that The Bar Next Door was attached to a Super8 motel and we almost drove away…read morebut 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.

This is a really fun local bar to go to. It's really like local, like Cheers. I love it. The…read morebartender Mike on a Wednesday is a hoot. He plays the best music and everyone is serious about their Jeopardy Show when it comes on. It's awesome the whole bar plays. It's small and cozy. They don't have food but frozen pizza. Their good. But you can always put in an order through the bartender and get a nice hot mouth watering sandwich from Jiffy Lube next door. No, I'm not going to tell you what they have there, that's another review. The drinks are awesome and the bartender doesn't let your glass stay empty, he's right on it. They have a nice variety of beer, and alcohol. They even carry those CBD drinks and soda. The bartender knows how make lots of drinks and my favorite is a shot called the salted nut roll. Yum They have a nice back room with a fireplace and pool table. I love it that when it's someone's birthday they will celebrate that person with decorations and snacks. It's just one of those places that I usually go ok, I used to go on Wednesday and meet up with some awesome friends. I had to start adulting. I miss them. I go in from time to time and surprise them and the love is over flowing.

I almost didn't want to leave a review of Busse's in an effort to keep this place the local gem it…read moreis. If cozy dive bar with is your jam, you're going to love this place. The cherry on top is that you can order food from Zippy Lube (one of the best chicken sandwiches and mashed potatoes in Madison) from the bar and they will deliver it to you. If you're not in the mood for chicken, Busse's has great pizzas that they make and freeze themselves. All of this - AND friendly staff. Shout out to Lopez, who has always been happy, friendly, and a fabulous bar tender!

One of the funnest outdoor places in town. The atmosphere is fun and they get some really good…read morebands playing there. Bring your bug spray and a chair for the outdoor music.

This place actually exists, and not just in Peter Griffin's world…read more Tucked away next to a supper club on a little peninsula on a lake in central Wisconsin is indeed, a tiny bar called The Drunken Clam. You won't run into Peter here, but you'll meet other delightful people -- locals and vacationers. Most of the time, it's closed, but on the rare occasion that you find this building open (usually a weekend evening during warmer weather), it's a bit of a delight. Owned and operated by the people who run Twin Shores next door, this little building has a tiny, crowded bar with one table, and several outdoor tables. The drinks here are the same as the drinks at Twin Shores. It's a perfect spot for an after dinner drink when you want to sit outside and breathe in the fresh lake air on a warm summer night.

Paradise is the best dive bar in Madison. It has the best bartenders - shout out Taylor!…read more The food options are perfect greasy drunk snacks. There can be a long line for the pool table and darts most nights so I would bring a deck of cards while you wait.

Chicken fingers were great. Service was not bad given how many people were in the bar. Guys next to…read moreme hit it big on pull tabs. Great experience, very crowded. If you don't like crowds, you probably won't like it, but I like crowds.

A true Wisconsin dive bar--nothing fancy, just what it is…read more We came to Dive Inn thanks to a pub pass, and it's exactly what the name suggests. It's a local hangout with that classic dive bar vibe: friends chatting at the bar, a lonely guy playing slots in the corner, and no pretense whatsoever. The atmosphere is very "Wisconsin dive," and if you're not a local, it's easy to feel out of place. The drinks are standard, nothing special, and the food is nothing to write home about. It's cozy in a low-key way, but don't expect anything fancy. For locals looking for a casual spot to grab a drink, it works, but outsiders might not feel the same warmth.

Stopped in on a weekday night. Lively crowd with some newbies mixed in with regulars. Super…read morebartender kept the drinks flowing. A solid tap list with a bigger selection of bottles and cans. Cocktails were stiff but super reasonable. They have some food options with pizza or you can call over to Red Lion for takeout. Loved the overall vibe of the place. I'll be back.

I came here for the fish fry last night and came back this morning for breakfast!…read more I had the perch with the hash brown casserole - yum!! This morning biscuits and gravy with hasbrowns - also yum!! I will be back!!

This use to be a great place for quality cheap food. Their burgers were one pound and there was a…read moreton of bacon. Grant it, with such cheap prices maybe that's why they had to sell the place. I went in last week for the first time since they've had new ownership not really sure what to expect. The bartender tried telling me that the portion size of the food is not as large but it's much better food than it used to be. I'm not exactly sure how you can go from a 1 pound burger to a 1/3 pound burger, and it'd be better?!?!. The burger wasn't anything special. Lacked flavor and probably was the same price as before, which you would have paid for the 1 pound burger. I understand that a 1 pound burger with a lot of bacon isn't cheap to make, but don't tell me that your food is better when it's clearly not, this is Wisconsin, if you're not serving at least a 1/2 pound burger, you're losing. I will try again another day but disappointed so far.