Been awhile since we stopped at Wilsons. Nice bar and fun to be in, bartender was very nice. Last time I had food there it was good, this time ordered a $15 bacon cheeseburger and it was just average at best, the bacon was burnt to crisp. Also my tap beer was flat, went with a different beer on second beer, just not a great trip here this time. My wife had Grilled cheese with ham it it was OK. read more

Wilson's Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Damn good burgers , fun bartenders and a lot of tv's , this is the Atwood area sports bar ! Eclectic crowds , heck they even have people cheering on wheel of fortune! I am excited about NCAA basketball Tournament for this place . I hope it's ready ! read more

Just around the corner from where I live. Every time I have been there the place was lively, the food and portions were good and it seemed all good very consistently! We like to visit this place, especially since they are open later than other places in the area. read more

TVs at the tables, TVs in the bathrooms, TVs outside, TVs on top of TVs is the perfect way to describe Wilson's Bar. You will never miss an angle of whatever event you are trying to watch. Very nice vibe here with cheap drinks and decent bar food. The usual amenities are present... pull tabs, but also pool tables and dart boards. Service is quick with their designated order station up at the bar. Wilson's is definitely the perfect place to watch a game on the east side! read more

My wife and I went here for the first time. Everything was really good, well presented and served hot. Their mozzarella sticks were top notch. We had burgers with fries which were excellent. I highly recommend this place, and we'll definitely be back the next time we're in Madison. read more

The most amazing bartender ever, she had a full bar and it was just herself.. and the food was great too, it is on Atwood Ave so parking might be crazy but you got to come try this bar out... Deanna was the greatest bartender ever read more

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We were driving thru Madison and stopped by Wilson's to watch the Browns game on NFL Sunday Ticket. Sports dive bar with tons of TV's. A huge perk is having individual TV's at each table, and the bartenders were able to put the Browns game on just ours which was very helpful. Pretty cheap drinks with most domestic beers and seltzers available. We got some food that was all deep fried. The mozzarella sticks were ok and hit the spot for something to munch on during a game. The inferno wings were a dry rub that had a spicy finish to it. Wings were very deep fried and offer multiple dipping sauces if you want. Overall a very good experience. If we are in Madison again and need a place with Sunday Ticket I would definitely return.Food was average bar food with good service, although you have to go up and order. read more

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Such great food, Friday fish is amazing and prime rib on Saturday is great. The atmosphere is a sports bar but family friendly and we always have good service. We drive an hour most Fridays just for the fish, from Spring Green. read more

Great sports bar with lots of space. Bartenders have always been awesome when I've been there. Would recommend they start replacing some of the small outdated tv's. Larger TV's with better quality would be an absolute game changer. read more

We have been visiting Wilson's for years,, it never disappoints. Good food, good service, great neighborhood bar.

I came here with some coworkers for Sunday breakfast after work. It's always a challenge to find breakfast places open earlier on a Sunday morning so were very grateful we could pop in. It was everything we needed at the perfect time. We arrived right as they opened, which I think was 8am? The bar was still quiet, and our server was an absolute joy. They had plenty of beer and other alcohol options, the breakfast menu was simple but also had all of the usual fixings you could want, and everything tasted amazing. read more

I used to be regular at this bar for Sunday football and brunch. We had a bad experience 10 years ago where regulars were given peferential treatment, our friends got kicked our for calling them on it, and haven't been there since, until today. Well, it hasn't improved. We came in as a group. The bartender pointedly ignored us until we said something. A pitcher of Spotted Cow was $20, which is significantly more than all the bars in the area. When we mentioned this, we were told to go somewhere else if we don't like the prices. That's what I call "horse brutality". This is THE LAST TIME I enter this bar unless it changes ownership AND attitude. I may be picky, but I DON'T NEED THIS CRAP! read more

Saturday night is prime rib night. My order of a 12 oz prime rib was nearly inedible. It was ~75% fat. I complained but was still charged full price. Service was ok. Juke box was turned up so loud that you had to yell, which added to the noise. read more

We have been here a numbers of times with my in-laws on previous visits to Madison. We needed a quick dinner on the 4th and not much was open so we stopped here knowing taverns are always open in Wisconsin. It was somewhat busy when we arrived so we got in our order which was lucky because it got much busier. Even then it took a long time to get our two burgers. The burgers were ok. Nothing special. It was obvious the two man crew had their hands full since I had to go up to the bar a number of times to keep the whole process moving. Overall just okay. read more

2.5 stars- I kept wavering between 2 and 3 because I came here last night for the Bucks game and it was REALLY busy. The cooks were also running the food out and they were really nice and definitely doing their best. But I have to review based on everything, and everything was not great. As I said, busy night. We hung out outside and watched the game on the tv outside. I really like their setup outside, it's so cool to be able to watch games without being inside where it was SO crowded. I think lack of staffing might be the biggest issue here. I realize that it's a dive bar and therefore I set my expectations accordingly, but the service was chaotic and the food was really not good. My group had 2 couples and a single. We ordered our food and my husband and I got our food first. I'm glad we didn't wait for the others to get theirs because the other couple didn't get their meals until over 30 minutes after we got ours, the single got her meal about 15 minutes after us. Again, I get that it's busy.. but they just ordered burgers. Plus, and family came in about 15 minutes after we ordered and they got their burgers before my friends did. If the food was good, I would have just chalked the whole thing up to them being busy... but it really wasn't. The cheese curds and mozzarella sticks were SO over breaded and over cooked (just the curds), my prime rib was literally 1/4 fat and really over cooked and leathery. Green beans were canned and looked so unappealing that I couldn't bring myself to eat them. The horseradish sauce and au jus were good, baked potato was..... a baked potato. My friend's chicken tenders looked very pale and tasted like tenders from a bag at the grocery store that you made at home. When the other couple finally got their burgers they said they were okay. But definitely not worth the wait. The fries were good! Overall, this is a nice place to watch a game, especially if you want to sit outside. But honestly, go somewhere else to eat beforehand. read more

Our Brandy Old Fashioned drinks were weak, and it took an hour to get our food. Service from waitress was good, and food was good.

This review is specifically for the Fish Fry. I am still a big fan of Wilson's and will always recommend this as a top notch sports bar and an excellent place for a late night burger/beer. As always, the service was outstanding. Quick on the ordering, delivering, etc. The food took a bit longer than normal, but since the fish is freshly cooked, that is to be expected. The fish itself is okay (like a 3 star review). It was hot and freshly cooked, but lacked flavor. It is priced nicely, but the three piece might be a little light for some. The fries were good. I liked the coleslaw, but my friend did not. The slaw is sweet and a little spicy. I would recommend you try if you like. I will still be back to Wilson's but not specifically for the fish fry. read more

Great place to watch a game. It's been pretty crowded on the weekends when I've gone. Food is good and pretty cheap for what you get. My only complaint is that they charge an extra fee to use your credit card which is just one of my pet peeves - either take cards or not, but don't make me pay your fee. You don't pay my credit card fee or my gas to get there. I'd rather you raise the prices. Unfortunately, the servers are the ones who get hit on this whether they are supposed to or not. But, soapbox....still a great place and friendly staff. read more

Shockingly rude bartenders who think it's okay to treat their customers in a disrespectful manner just because they're busy. When you call them out on their bad behavior they get defensive and refuse to serve you. I worked many years in the service industry and have a great deal of empathy for service industry workers. But if you can't handle the stress artfully perhaps you are in the wrong line of work. read more

Like the location and atmosphere. Decent bar food. Similar to another reviewer, terrible service, was rude and made us feel like he was doing us a favor. read more

They have Karaoke on Friday nights. Ordered a Capital Brewery Amber and it came to $4.50 for a bottle. Tried to use a credit card to pay but there's a $5 min. The bartenders were sufficiently nice. Fits the quintessential neighborhood bar style. read more

I was home alone today and craving some fish for lunch. I decided to checkout Madisonfishfry.com to see what they recommended for lunch. And Wilson's Bar was "Highly Recommended." I thought well let me check out the website first. I seen that they had a special on fish today $8.00 for 3 piece Cod with fries, Cole slaw and a role. Or $9.50 for 5 piece. I went in and it appeared to be a few older gentlemen conversing while watching the Cubs play the Giants. I ordered a Spotted Cow on tap and the 3 piece fish. About 10 minutes later my food comes out and it's piping hot! Their was 3 decent size pieces of fish here with some awesome tartar sauce. I started in but had to wait a couple minutes as the food was so hot. The fish had a nice batter and stayed together well with only a little bit of flakiness, The fries were good and very potatoey. The Cole Slaw was pretty good too. My final bill was $11.50. I will be back, their is a surplus of tvs and the bartender is super friendly. Plus this place has a cool neighborhood vibe going for it. read more

Matt is the best bartender ever. Love this place at all times during the day. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and 1 am. Food is good and drinks are dank brah read more

I've been to Wilson's a few times ranging from Packer games to New Year's Eve, and I'm finally ready to rate it four stars since on my last trip, for the first time ever, it didn't smell like old, burning grease. I had a doubly enjoyable time when I wasn't fighting for fresh air and looking through a smoky haze. Things I enjoy about Wilson's: + TVs everywhere + Cheap drinks (a pitcher of Spotted Cow is $11) + A mix of karaoke and DJ on Saturday nights - you'll probably get to sing your song pretty quick / if there's something you'd rather just hear than sing, you're covered there, too + Nice staff Fingers crossed the fresh air sticks around as it makes for a much better experience! read more

Wilson's is the best sports bar in town! Bar none. Great mix of patron's old foggies, hipsters, yups w/kids, hot girls. Randy is the kindest bar owner in Madison. I once saw him give a "down and out" women $60 to help her get by! Not many bar owners would do that. He said "pay me back when you can". Great breakfast on the weekends. Super value, 2 plates of eggs, hash browns, bacon, toast & coffee less than $15! If you're lucky Becky will be your waitress. She's so cheerful, and attentive it will make the rest of your day happier! I'm not kidding! Like others have said: pro tip; for a big Badger, Packer, Brewers game get there early, not 5 minutes before the game starts. Otherwise you'll be standing. Please don't tell too many of your friends about this place otherwise it will always be standing room only! {wink} read more

I am a fan of Wilson's Bar. Unfortunately the only time I go there due to location is when I am waiting for a haircut at Atwood Family Barbershop next door. Whether I have enough time for food, or just need a beer, they are good at both. I have had a few different things off their menu including a burger and fries, chili, and breakfast. For bar food made on a small flat top right in front of the bar, it was pretty good. They have a good selection of beer on tap and in bottles. The bar tenders are always helpful and the prices are extremely reasonable. read more

I came here during an event that was hella crowded. Even tho it was packed to the gills the service was fast and nice. They did an amazing job of keeping empty cups cleared away and in general everything was tidy. I love their seating set up and can't wait to come back and check it out on a regular night. read more

Nice low key place. I was half mesmerized by the presence of TVs all around the wall of the bar. So if you're a sports bar type of person, this is definitely a must-check-out for you. The bar could use a few more bartenders - two guys splitting their time between making drinks and grilling the delicious food doesn't really work too well for a quick service. That said, their food is delicious. We ordered cheese curds, onion rings, and chicken wings for appetizers. All of them came out hot and super crispy and just darn good greasy delicious. I ordered the reubin sandwich, which was also awesome as well. read more

My favorite neighborhood tavern! Service is friendly and specials are great. Tons of tables and the greatest place to watch a game because there are tvs everywhere! Also, as you walk in you'll notice that they're open 365 days a year. Their website posts a month's worth of daily specials including lasagna, baked chicken, prime rib, and more. Food is good - I've had a few "ok" meals (that's the only reason I'm giving this place a 4). read more

Wilson's Bar is one of my favorites for sports. Anything Wisconsin affiliated will bring in crowds of regulars and new patrons alike. Televisions are plenty, some tables even have their own ~25 inch TV mounted on the wall above the table - extra bonus! The tap and bottle lists are fairly extensive with lots of Wisconsin microbrews to offer. Wilson's offer standard burgers and sandwiches with some nightly specials. The free popcorn in the back corner is addicting - and it's not oversalted like so many other places. Pro tip: if you're going to watch a highly anticipated Wisconsin sporting event, get there early! Seats/tables are limited, and the place fills up incredibly fast. read more

How could I have not reviewed this bar yet? Doy. Well, besides the kind and sweet bartenders (Brian's awesome), they have great burgers, a crab leg special that's too good to pass up, and of course: beer and booze. If you are into sports, they have tons (I mean TONS, even TVs in the bathrooms and outside where you would smoke) of TVs to watch whatever 'the game' is on. Also, video trivia for free, and, oddly enough, one of the best wi-fi signals around! And, Snake Hollow on tap. Go say hello. If Mac is working, try a MacDriver, his signature drink. And, the fish fry is FABulous. read more

Wilson's Bar - If Mac is working, try one of his signature drinks, the MacDriver! He said if he told me what's in it, he'd have to kill me. :P - Sports Bars Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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If I was going to open a sports bar, I would pay them to show me how to cook this menu. It's great food, they turn it around quickly, and it's consistent. The bartenders are nice, the place is rarely empty, and they have dozens of TVs. This is not a fine dining experience. It is simply the best sports bar in Madison without driving to one of the malls. read more

Breakfast was fantastic!!! My sisters and I went there and had different entrees. ALL WERE DELICIOUS read more

Love this bar the best sports bar in Madison imo. TV everywhere including bathrooms and even outside in their smoking area . Have pretty much every NFL game on at least 1 TV always willing to try to find a game if asked. Staff very friendly definitely a family business most times at least 1 bartender is a Wilson . Other bartenders Brian and Mack have seemingly been their forever. Decent selection of beers can find at least a couple of most styles . Food is better than most bars very good burritos good breakfast on the weekends solid burgers. Used to get there much more often lived 2 blocks away but still an enjoyable evening out. read more

We showed up with a bus of 16 for a friends birthday. I get that's a large group. The bartenders were SO rude. I get that we weren't expected for the evening but there is no need to be rude with the group. There are ways to CE accommodating to unexpected parties. We get it and will wait for the service but we could have done without the attitude. read more

One liner...great neighborhood bar. Super nice people and great food! If you like huge burritos they have one for you! Comfort food specials during the week. Hard not to like Wilsons. read more

Horrible service the guy who took our order was an older bigger guy don't know his name but he was extremely rude and the food wasn't really that good. And the guy sets a dirty plate in front of us and leaves it there Avoid this place if possible there are plenty other bars to choose from. I will never be back read more

The Best Sports Bar in Madtown. Randy has one of the best fish fry's in Madison. Breakfast... simple, big breakfast at a fair price that will definitely help you get over the wreckage from the previous evening. If Mack is working behind the bar order a "Mackdriver". There truly are TVs everywhere including the restrooms and outdoor smoking area. This is a great place to watch Packer/Badger/ Brewer games...but get there early because it fills up and it's sometimes difficult to get a "ringside" seat. read more

The Best Sports Bar in town. Wilson's has, dollar for dollar, the city's greatest Friday night fish fry. Just don't tell anyone. A lot of people have caught on and Randy raised the prices lately! Albeit only slightly. If Mack is working behind the bar order a "Mackdriver" and say goodnight. Yes, the same Mack who ran Stillwaters for years. There truly are TVs everywhere including the restrooms, so this is the place to watch the big game. A sports gambler's Mecca! read more

Gosh...to write a negative review about a favored locale is almost a sin in Wisconsin lore. I don't care! The bartenders are the number one reason for such a negative review...it ain't the poor quality of food, it ain't the smell, nor the lack of ambiance (it is a sports bar, remember??). And it ain't about the lack of patrons who actually give a F#$k how they spend their money at an establishment. It is about the lack of customer SERVICE!!! I read over several reviews from years past and it seems I'm not the only one aware of a problem here. I doubt these owners even use, read, or respond to Yelp. But guess what? The consumer does! Save your time (and $$), buy a 6-pack of Bud and watch the game on your own screen...at least you won't have to deal with cranky bartenders. Oh yeah...another thing, their manager needs to tell the karaoke dj that it is about the customers that want to sing, not about him wanting to re-live his college dormroom dj career. Enough said...I'm out! read more