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    Whiskey Jacks Saloon

    2.6 (109 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Burgers, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Whiskey Jacks Saloon - Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin
    Whiskey Jacks Saloon - Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin
    Whiskey Jacks Saloon - Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin
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    Whiskey Jacks Saloon - Definitely a college bar. I'm too old for this. - Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin
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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Live music
    Very loud
    Good for groups

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    Valerie S.

    This place was pretty cool. Huge place, but there were only 5-10 other people there when we stopped in for a few beers. I imagine it is a lot busier during the school year. Typical college bar with lots of graffiti in the ladies' room. Pricey, but that is to be expected. No food at all, not even a bag of chips, which was rather odd to us. Nothing but $5 beers and shots. Didn't look at the drink menu. Cool place, though, with lots of space for the students to hang out.

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    Allison G.

    Whiskey Jack is a super fun, affordable bar right on State Street. It's definitely a college bar but it's a lot of fun at night time. It's great during the days well if you're wanting to day drink or sit out on their patio. Sure the floors are a little sticky, but you can't beat the prices or the drink options. They have tons of different flavored Long Island pitchers for $10 each and around 100 different shots you can choose from. They all have hilarious names as well. Pre-Covid, there were lots of games you could play at the bar and even live bands that would preform. They have pool tables, basketball pop-a-shot games, darts, and more! It's always a really fun time. If you're looking for a cool, fun place for a drunken night, this is your spot!

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    Mayur M.

    This is a very nice place after 10:00 to get lost in dance. The only thing that I don't like is they don't serve food but who cares when you can get a tag, go out, eat and come back with no charge. Do visit on Friday or Saturday. I went there once on Sunday and it was dead empty. Also, you can ride the bull for $5 which is pretty cool. I didn't do it but made my friends take the bumpy ride Couldn't figure out how to post videos though so settling for a picture..

    Nathan H.

    Emo Night on May 19th was pretty cool and left me liking Whiskey's a lot, however, the negative reviews here also seem reasonable. If the possible drink-water-down-ing could be a bummer, go to Mondays, pregame at home, or brink a flask to bump up the drinks. ;)

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    Cool spot post Badger football games. Could use more wait staff bar had quite the line.

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    Fun! We went for drinks and the shot menu is super fun. Good atmosphere to just hang out with friends.

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    A bit... sticky? Decent for a daytime stop if you're making a tour of State St. or if you're looking for live music.

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    Another first-time experience in Madison, and this spot came highly recommended if you're a true…read morewhiskey or bourbon lover, and wow it did NOT disappoint! It happened to be near the theatre we went to, so we decided to stop in and check it out. They have nearly 775 different types of whiskey to choose from, which is wild! I loved that they offer different ounce sizes so you can sample a few, and they even pair it with water so you stay hydrated while tasting (smart touch). Price ranges between ~$7.50-$20.00+. The place had a cozy, lounge-like vibe and was pretty busy, but the staff was friendly and helpful. It's first come first served for seating, just like any bar. We sampled a few whiskeys and also tried their premade espresso martini. The whiskey selection was phenomenal, the espresso martini was decent, not the best I've had (it was premade), but still enjoyable (it's made with Tito's, which isn't my favorite base, but I appreciate the fresh coffee beans they used). All in all, this place is a hidden gem. Great whiskey, friendly staff, and the perfect cozy spot to escape the rain for a while. I'll definitely be back next time to try even more from their list!

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    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!

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