Great place to check out if you're thirsty & looking to try something new! There are tons of…read moredifferent liquors to taste, get a flight or mixed drink with. They also offer wine tastings, and have a good selection of different seltzers & ciders. I noticed they also sell cigars if that's your thing. My girlfriends and I stopped in for some drinks on a Saturday late afternoon, and sat at the bar so we could see all the different bottles. I've been on a tequila kick lately and wanted to find something new I could taste before randomly buying a bottle. The bartender pulled a few for me to pick from and was knowledgeable about each of the brands. I ended up finding two new tequilas I really loved. There's plenty of seating inside at the wine barrel tables, or their long bar. They also have an outside patio area in back if you want fresh air. The place is very clean and I like how it's decorated with unique Wisconsin items. They don't have a food menu but you can order a Lotsa Mozza pizza, or can carry in from anywhere.

Very knowledgeable and interesting staff. Extensive whiskey list and rotating wines by the glass or…read morebottle. Live music on the weekend. Cozy atmosphere. Would prefer some more comfortable seating to enjoy the space but would definitely visit again to sample something new.

Great flatbread pizza , prompt service , classy decorate feel and always something going on , live…read moreperformances, trivia , wine tasting . I wish I lived closer.

Oh my word, this place is incredible! You'd never guess that the unassuming wine bar store front in…read morea suburban strip mall secretly (hopefully not-so-secretly soon) has the best cocktails and flatbread. Yes, the wine is obviously good too with a selection for all preferences. I've been here a few times now, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I cannot get over how good their food is! I've now tried every single flatbread on their menu, and they're all outstanding! Even their steak gorgonzola flatbread is incredible and I don't like steak! They also have the best spinach artichoke dip I've ever tasted, and they're served with these delightful warm pieces of pita bread... I'm pretty sure this stuff came right out of an oven. On my most recent visit, I actually ended up getting an Old Fashioned and my dining mate got a cosmo. Both were absolutely fantastic. The bartender even came over and said the last bit of the cosmo he made tasted like it was heavy on the lime and he offered to re-make it... I'd call that service to the hilt! There was no need to re-make the cosmo, however, as we both found it to be delicious. The bar also has some really great high end liquors and craft beer options. They also have NA options. So, while it is a fun wine bar where you get to self-service pour your own wine, don't let the name fool you -- this place has something for everyone. I've also come here with a friend who has a gluten allergy and they have gluten free bread for their delicious flatbreads. Overall this place is great for an intimate night out or a night out with the girls. They have plenty of seating and an upstairs area with games and such as well. There's an outdoor patio as well for when the weather cooperates. I cannot recommend this place enough!

i loved the ambiance, very clean and classy. the food is overall so good, standouts were the ahi…read moretuna, crab cakes and tacos. Didn't care for the the calamari. service was great!

The food is top notch , appetizers and wine , service is great , our waiter recommended additional…read morething added to our order and it worked out greatly . The view is absolutely the best overlooking the capitol building . The bad , I'll have to sell my children now because the prices are ridiculous, I'm sure you are paying for quality but still think it's way too high price to bring the rating down one star.

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!

Very cute space for events, date night, meetings, girls nights, birthdays, etc. It's broken out…read moreinto several spaces to accommodate many party sizes. They also host fun events during the week (bingo, drag brunch, etc.). We ordered the blueberry lavender flatbread and large charcuterie board along with the apple caramel cake. Flatbread was delicious and board was beautiful!

Second time here in a month. Service is top notch and the food is excellent. They were out of the…read moreappetizer of the day here on my second time through and I was disappointed but ordered the prime sliders as an alternative and they were amazing. Unprompted (did not complain about the special of the day being 86'd at all) the manager Brittany (sp) who was taking care of me took half off my food order! The people here are great. A must try.

We came here before a Wisconsin badger game and made a reservation online the day before. When we…read morewalked in the hostess immediately greeted us and sat us down. We were asked if we wanted a booth or a table and we chose a table. I ordered the mimosa flight and the dragon fruit one was amazing. My fish tacos were good but they didn't have that much flavor and I ordered a side Cesar with it. My husband had a burger and he said it was very good. His fries were very good since I stole many of them. My kids ordered a chicken wrap and a breakfast dish and said they liked it and would order them again. Our service was top notch by TEAGAN. she was a very good waitress and very attentive. My only complaint is there really isn't an ambiance unless you sit outside of the patio.

A few of us were in Madison for a jazz concert at UW. We were looking for a nice pre show dinner…read moreand heard great things about Merchant. The restaurant didn't disappoint. Our hostess and server were pleasant. The cheese curds, burgers and fries were delicious. My New York strip, however, was just OK; tough and not very flavorful. The baked on site carrot cake was really really good! Nice place with nice people and a fun vibe.

We went here for a Girls Night and had a reservation for 07:45PM. However, service was extremely…read moreslow in which we did not get our food until an hour later. We were a little disappointed in the wait because there were some empty tables around, which showed that Merchant was not extremely slammed, but we wanted to give benefit of the doubt. Fried Cheese Curds tasted alright. We probably got the unlucky batch though, because halfway through eating them, we had dime-sized cheese curds. It certainly didn't feel like we got a full appetizer size of cheese curds because of this. I think typically the smaller cheese curds are at the end of the dish, but here it felt like we had it for 50% of the dish. The Merchant Burger was alright, but nothing to wow my senses. The black pepper aioli was delicious though, but it felt like that was what was saving the burger. Not pictured was the Floral G&T drink, which tasted delicious. Overall: giving this place 3 stars because it wasn't amazing, but it was OK. The interior is beautiful though, but food and service were below our expectations.

When flying out of Madison, Wisconsin make sure to buy transportable Spotted Cow beer...only…read moreavailable in Wisconsin. If you are flying late, look for Jennifer @vinoteca who will serve you well. She is super professional and loves her job! She is a find.

$22.50 for a glass of mediocre wine. No tapas available, but pizza not bad. Service is terribleread more

Great selection of wines by the glass and friendly service and it's locally owned…read more They have pizza and snacks too

This place is consistently amazing! The owner and her team are awesome. Sit at the bar and have a…read moreconversation with them and you will have a great time! They host fun events from floral design classes to live music to bingo to Galantines Day. They are our favorite stop on the Middleton Sip and Stroll wine walk. The atmosphere is the perfect balance of comfortable and classy. You can come in wearing jeans and a t-shirt and play a board game, come in with friends and do a craft kit from Revel, or come in before or after a nice dinner or fancy event. They have a great rotating selection wines but also have bubbly, beer and seltzer. You can order a pizza from Salvatore's or build your own charcuterie plate. They do a great job of serving things that support other local businesses. I can't recommend this place more!

Had brunch on Saturday. The service was a bit slow. The food was excellent. I started with a…read moreCoopers Hawk Bloody Mary. It comes with a skewer that includes andouille sausage, cheese, shrimp, cucumber and olive with a beer chaser. I recommend you order it. For brunch we had the smoked brisket hash which comes with two sunny side up eggs and breakfast potatoes and the canoed bacon BLT which also comes with potatoes. Both were excellent and big enough to share. This is my new favorite brunch spot.

amazing experience! Servers were so kind, food was quick, atmosphere was clean!…read more A bit on the more expensive side but great for a celebration. Dim lighting so consider that if you are hard of vision.