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Blue Velvet Lounge

Blue Velvet Lounge

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
State Street, Madison
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7.1/10
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    Jenny L.
    "Ask Timmy to make it, he's the best!"(3 Tips)
    Beej
    "Best bar in Madison."(3 Tips)
    Rico C.
    "All the martinis are killer here, but try the DANGERZONE!!!"(12 Tips)
    Tyler E.
    "Tim Schmock loves making grasshoppers!!"(2 Tips)
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  • Three Olives M.
    Three Olives MadisonFebruary 13, 2012
    Get #LOOPY at Blue Velvet! Ask Tim to mix up his own creation with Three Olives Loopy and Shock Top tap! Love. It.
  • Cyn M.heart icon on user image
    Cyn MacgregorApril 26, 2014
    Tim is great! Wonderful family own bar. 40's vibe. Go!
  • Mark R.heart icon on user image
    Mark RazzApril 5, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Almost 50% of the photos have been posted by me... just sayin'... Any real Mayors out there? Even real patrons for that matter? Support your bar!!!
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    kieferesNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Order an "Ouch" pronounced Ooch! Only from Tim considering he may be the only one who knows how to make it! So yummy
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    Ty RaterJuly 29, 2016
    I've been on Thursday Latino night twice now. Both times the music was way too incredibly loud.The loudest club/bar I've ever been to.Too loud to enjoy for me, and you will get bad ear damage.dont go
  • Brittany
    BrittanyJuly 8, 2012
    Always get there early on the weekends so u can bounce your boobies on the dance floor...solo
  • Jenny L.
    Jenny LJune 2, 2013
    Oooch Juice is where it's at. Ask Timmy to make it, he's the best!
  • Mark R.heart icon on user image
    Mark RazzDecember 31, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Best martinis in Madison
  • Rico C.heart icon on user image
    Rico CoronaNovember 20, 2014
    All the martinis are killer here, but try the DANGERZONE!!!
  • Alyx W.
    Alyx WinekSeptember 3, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Fave bar in Madison! Try the "cluster fuck" or the "danger zone" and kiss your night good bye!! Hella blackout!
  • Fallon C.heart icon on user image
    Fallon CampbellApril 14, 2017
    The service is iffy. Good martini selection.
  • Amy H.
    Amy HuebnerSeptember 1, 2013
    Danger Zone is a delicious girly drink that seriously packs a punch
  • Alisha K.
    Alisha KApril 8, 2011
    Had a dirty tanqueray martini with a twist and it was very well done--smooth and cold as it should be!
  • Jo F.
    Jo FLoWroshusJune 30, 2010
    When u come here ask the guy bartender downstairs for the " jo flowroshus " martini ( appletini + butterscotch vodka = Carmel appletini :-) )
  • Beej
    BeejApril 9, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Best bar in Madison. Ask Tim for a Key Lime Pie or Snickers martini.
  • Tyler E.
    Tyler EichorstDecember 30, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Order a "grasshopper". Tim Schmock loves making grasshoppers!! Oh and the patio is purty nice too
  • Hannah O.heart icon on user image
    Hannah O.March 9, 2015
    The Mother Pucker tastes 100% like a watermelon Four Loko ✌️
  • Adam J.
    Adam Johnson-EderMay 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Best san francisco bar in the midwest.
  • Jack D.
    Jack DiamondAugust 26, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    If you're hurtin for a squirtin, try the fart piano
  • Super Z.
    Super ZuMay 23, 2010
    one of the few places where you can actually dance in Madison. and no cover!
  • Sukka m.heart icon on user image
    Sukka mahdikDecember 26, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    ask for the disckostik martini ...it must be added to the menu
  • Ashley H.
    Ashley HubalDecember 4, 2011
    To packed for such a small place.... Zip your purses girls cause I feel a pit pocket coming along:-/
  • Chris A.
    Chris AndersonMay 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I agree with mark. Bv truly is the best place for the eaves to work
  • Cheese D.
    Cheese DickDecember 3, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The outdoor patio is quite sufficient
  • Gina O.
    Gina OutOctober 5, 2014
    Carmel martini!
  • Jake V.
    Jake VoorheesNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    great bar. get a "one and done" lol.
  • Trevon James J.
    Trevon James JacksonAugust 26, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the "Jackson" shot. It allows you to see the future.
  • Sarah G.
    Sarah GharbiApril 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Banana Cream Pie Martini is off the chain!
  • Sukka m.heart icon on user image
    Sukka mahdikApril 25, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Danielle B looks crosseyed in her profile pic... Don't trust her tip
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin MJanuary 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Set your expectations low, and the blue velvet still won't meet them.
  • Jake V.
    Jake VoorheesNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Go find Timmy Schmock, he's the man
  • Cheese D.
    Cheese DickMay 10, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Ask Timmy for his special "just the tip martini!!" let's just say he doesn't shake it
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    'TwonJuly 2, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The Major complains ALL THE TIME.
  • Josh M.
    Josh MoreyJuly 26, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The French fries are oddly addicting here
  • Jack D.
    Jack DiamondMay 23, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The outdoor patio is purty nice.
  • Mark R.heart icon on user image
    Mark RazzJanuary 8, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Why are all FourSquare specials at bars in Madison for Lablatt Blue?
  • Tony A.
    Tony AndersenFebruary 6, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the Grape Rape, it's delicious.
  • Erika B.
    Erika BFebruary 29, 2012
    Tim!! I love this place!
  • Sukka m.heart icon on user image
    Sukka mahdikMarch 1, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Ashley H doesn't know what she's talking about. What's a 'pit pocket'?
  • Brock F.
    Brock FritzFebruary 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Bartender has nice bangs
  • Mike P.
    Mike PawlowiczSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Where oh where could our little stinknuts be?
  • Chris A.
    Chris AndersonAugust 6, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    The outdoor patio is purty nice
  • Thee F.
    Thee FlannerySeptember 30, 2011
    $5 Martinis
  • 'Twonheart icon on user image
    'TwonJune 26, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Wild Turkey
  • Andy C.
    Andy CooperJanuary 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for the LeBOMB james!
  • Jeff C.
    Jeff CDecember 23, 2011
    How DIRTY is your martini?
  • Mike P.
    Mike PawlowiczJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Stink nuts was here and gone
  • Danielle B.
    Danielle BrockmanApril 24, 2012
    Overpriced!
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