The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant
Gastropub$$$$
Downtown Madison, Madison
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"The cheese curds are some of the best curds I've had in Wisco too!"(81 Tips)
"Good Wisconsin beers, fish frys, and of course old fashioneds"(8 Tips)
"House Burger (#30) is goddamn fantastic."(8 Tips)
"amazing selection of beers and feature vodkas infused with fruit."(14 Tips)
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TerryJuly 10, 2013This is not kid friendly. Although there is an extensive kid menu, the atmosphere and restaurant is not conducive to kids. There isn't anything fun for them to do.
Love the Applejack Old Fashioned. Any place that has Potosi on tap and a library of small town Wisconsin brews is a fave.
Alice FerrisJuly 15, 2016Try the Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet - The quintessential Wisconsin drink. (via @Foodspotting)
kris g.September 15, 2013The beer battered cheese curds and the chicken fried steak were out of this world!
The Old Fashioned Burger, onion strings and a brandy old-fashioned. Grease, cheese, bacon, booze–everything amazing about WI in one meal. Pro tip: eat the onion strings first, they get gross when cold
Jim AndersonMay 28, 2012Try the Beer Flight - The Beer Flight includes 4x 3 oz Snits for a mere $4. I chose 35. Shine On, 37. Lupulin Maximus, 38. 3 ft. Deep Stout & 49. Amber
- Alice FerrisJuly 24, 2013Try the Deep Fried Cheese Curds - These are the best. Not healthy, but good.
Renae LJune 26, 2011Chicken sandwich was good. Typical American cousin. Cheese curds were great. Extra treat was their crisp. Strawberry rhubarb crisp a la mode was delish.
Alicia BusseJuly 2, 2011Best cheese curds! So good with the paprika sauce! The brat is served cut in half and sandwich style, FYI. :)
The best part is the massive tap list. The food is good but not amazing.
Delish soup and salad fresh from the Farmers Market from the square with a great amount of dressing.
John WiedemannSeptember 26, 2014Really? Cheese Curds, old fashions, everything! Greatest thing since sliced bread!
Charles TabangcoraJune 7, 2011Went with the Walleye sandwhich. Pretty good stuff. The apple pie is interesting. Comes with a slice of sharp cheddar on top.
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- Diane StevensDecember 9, 2016Had to have an Old Fashioned of course, very good! Also there's so many beers
Amy HendersonAugust 9, 2013Breakfast is super affordable and delicious. The local sausage is incredible!
Jake SmithMay 20, 2013This isn't just a Wisconsin beer bar. Be sure to check out the imported beer they have too!
Wanda GillesAugust 8, 2013love #37 with no mustard. My favorite and is the best reason to eat at The Old Fashioned
Darren PortMay 25, 2013Ask for the Spicy Wisconsin Bloody Mary! It's a meal in a glass that will keep your metabolism running!
Louis DiazApril 29, 2013Sit at the bar for no wait. (There is another bar in the back with more stools. )
Highly recommend the Blind Willie as it tastes much like an oreo. Also, the Applejack Old Fashioned adds a nice bite to the original.- Kevin HarriganJune 14, 2011This is a top 3 restaurant in the country for me. Everything is amazing and reasonably priced, too!
Get a gin old fashioned... Bombay sapphire with sweet or press. Sounds a little funny but u won't be disappointed
Matthew TaubAugust 28, 2016Over 150 wi beers, three nitro taps, and a rotational infused liquor. If you have four our more in your party get a lazy Susan.
Alex DaviesApril 22, 2012The cheese curds are the best I've had in Madison and the Spicy Burger was great!- Alice FerrisJuly 15, 2016Try the Fried Cheese Curds - I saved all my calories today for this. (via @Foodspotting)
- Love the apple jack Old Fashioned. Plus, any place that has Potosi on tap is a winner with me.
Justine BurkeSeptember 16, 2012The house burger is amazing. The cheese curds are amazing. The beer is amazing. See a trend?
Photo Editing CompanyJanuary 8, 2016The old Fashioned offer amazing taste of burger or any breakfast food.
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Open until 1:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–Midnight
- Wed–Thu
- 7:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–1:30 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–1:30 AM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:30 PM
(608) 310-4545
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.5
"They make a fantastic variety of cheese curd. Massive chunks of gooey, deep-fried cheddar coupled with a thick, homemade buttermilk ranch dipping sauce. Always a good decision."
Dave Sawyer - 7.5
"Wonderful. Best place I eaten in a long time"
Diane Elmore - 8.6
"Great atmosphere, fun bartenders and the food was very good. Love the wings"
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Markus Tarjamo - 7.8
"Amazing beer selection. Great food. Love it."
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- 8.3
"Start with the Cheese & Artichoke Dip (if you're craving more, order the Dane Burger, which comes topped in the dip). Goes great with a Crop Circle Wheat in the summer."
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