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Must-visit Bars in Madison

Must-visit Bars in Madison

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Created by EireGOP • Updated On: December 3, 2011
Argus Bar & Grill is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

1. Argus Bar & Grill

7.3
123 E Main St, Madison, WI
Bar · Downtown Madison · 17 tips and reviews
Maduro Cigar Bar is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

2. Maduro Cigar Bar

7.6
117 E Main St (S Webster St), Madison, WI
Lounge · Downtown Madison · 22 tips and reviews
Amy's Cafe is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

3. Amy's Cafe

414 W Gilman St, Madison, WI
Bar · State Street · 13 tips and reviews
Paul's Club is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

4. Paul's Club

6.5
204 State St (btwn W. Dayton & W Johnson St.), Madison, WI
Pub · State Street · 34 tips and reviews
The Malt House is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

5. The Malt House

8.8
2609 E Washington Ave (at Milwaukee St.), Madison, WI
Whisky Bar · 17 tips and reviews
Brass Ring is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

6. Brass Ring

6.1
701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
Bar · Marquette · 23 tips and reviews
State Street Brats is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

7. State Street Brats

7.7
603 State St (at Frances St.), Madison, WI
Sports Bar · State Street · 64 tips and reviews
The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

8. The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

9.0
23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 262 tips and reviews
The Cooper's Tavern is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

9. The Cooper's Tavern

8.3
20 W Mifflin St (btwn Wisconsin Ave & N Carroll St.), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 92 tips and reviews
Genna's Lounge is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

10. Genna's Lounge

7.7
105 W Main St, Madison, WI
Lounge · Downtown Madison · 48 tips and reviews
Natt Spil is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

11. Natt Spil

8.3
211 King St (E Doty St), Madison, WI
Dim Sum Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 38 tips and reviews
The Plaza Tavern is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

12. The Plaza Tavern

7.8
319 N Henry St (Gorham St), Madison, WI
Pub · State Street · 37 tips and reviews
The City Bar & Restaurant is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

13. The City Bar & Restaurant

5.8
636 State St (beneath Campus Street Sportswear), Madison, WI
Bar · State Street · 23 tips and reviews
Wando's is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

14. Wando's

6.9
602 University Ave (N Frances St), Madison, WI
Bar · State Street · 35 tips and reviews
Essen Haus is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

15. Essen Haus

8.0
514 E Wilson St (Btw S Franklin & S Blair), Madison, WI
German Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 41 tips and reviews
Vintage Spirits & Grill is one of Must-visit Bars in Madison.

16. Vintage Spirits & Grill

8.3
529 University Ave, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · Johnson Street Bend · 53 tips and reviews