Guidebook for Madison
Food Scene
Panera Bread
3416 University AveJordan's Big Ten Pub
1330 Regent StThe Old Fashioned
23 N Pinckney StPaisan's Restaurant
131 W Wilson StThe Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
123 E Doty StBrocach Irish Pub & Whiskey Den
7 W Main StDotty Dumpling's Dowry
317 North Frances StreetIan's Pizza on State
100 State StParthenon Gyros
316 State StNitty Gritty-Madison
223 N Frances StThe Plaza Tavern
319 N Henry StPorta Bella Restaurant
425 N Frances StLucky's Brew Pub
1313 Regent StEcho Tap & Grill
554 W Main StHimal Chuli Restaurant
318 State StBavarian restaurant with German fare. It has tons of beer choices, local and German beers plus late night eats, karaoke and weekly live music.
11 locals recommend
Essen Haus
514 E Wilson StBavarian restaurant with German fare. It has tons of beer choices, local and German beers plus late night eats, karaoke and weekly live music.
Neighborhood bar with great pub grub menu, live music and a patio.
37 locals recommend
Mickey's Tavern
1524 Williamson StNeighborhood bar with great pub grub menu, live music and a patio.
This is a cash only Tavern with curving antique bar & tin ceilings for brews plus excellent food & live music.
21 locals recommend
Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood AveThis is a cash only Tavern with curving antique bar & tin ceilings for brews plus excellent food & live music.
Essentials
Capitol Centre Market
111 N Broom StFresh Madison Market
703 University AveAsian Midway Foods
301 S Park StKlinke Cleaners
2875 University AveArts & Culture
Chazen Museum of Art
800 University AveWisconsin Historical Museum
30 N Carroll StWisconsin Veterans Museum
30 W Mifflin StMadison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State StUniversity of Wisconsin Geology Museum
1215 W Dayton StMadison Children's Museum
100 N Hamilton StMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center
1 John Nolen DrOverture Center for the Arts
201 State StWisconsin Science Museum
2300 South Park StreetEverything Else
Washburn Observatory
Unique category. Beautiful lake views day or night, sometimes bands and drinks indoors or outdoors on the gorgeous terrace, plenty of snacks and food choices including Babcock ice cream.
25 locals recommend
University of Wisconsin - Memorial Union
800 Langdon StUnique category. Beautiful lake views day or night, sometimes bands and drinks indoors or outdoors on the gorgeous terrace, plenty of snacks and food choices including Babcock ice cream.
Parks & Nature
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood AveHenry Vilas Zoo
702 S Randall AveAllen Centennial Gardens
620 Babcock DrParking a car here can be difficult.
Period Garden Park
110 E Gorham StUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
1207 Seminole HighwayUW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve
2000 University Bay DrOwens Conservation Park
6021 Old Sauk RdLower Yahara River Trail
Lower Yahara River TrailOlin Park
1156 Olin-Turville CtEntertainment & Activities
They offer movies and other live entertainment, often alternative, unique and appropriate for smaller audiences. Newly refurbished seats.
Barrymore Theatre
243 W 47th StThey offer movies and other live entertainment, often alternative, unique and appropriate for smaller audiences. Newly refurbished seats.
Majestic theater
115 King StOther live entertainment usually offered.
Drinks & Nightlife
High Noon Saloon
701 E Washington AveBos Meadery
849 E Washington AveHipster spot featuring tastings of house made mead.
A hotspot and a beer garden featuring craft brews and outdoor seating. They also have live music.
17 locals recommend
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace AveA hotspot and a beer garden featuring craft brews and outdoor seating. They also have live music.
Views of Lake Monona and the downtown skyline while enjoying a cold beer and snacks or bring your own picnic.
20 locals recommend
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood AveViews of Lake Monona and the downtown skyline while enjoying a cold beer and snacks or bring your own picnic.
The Red Zone Madison
1212 Regent StSports bar with pub grub menu and live music nights featuring local bands.
It has a lounge vibe and a big roster of nationally known comics and open mic nights.
18 locals recommend
Comedy on State
202 State StIt has a lounge vibe and a big roster of nationally known comics and open mic nights.