The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant
Gastropub$$$$
Downtown Madison, Madison
The experts at Heavy Table and Eater recommend this place
"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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Jane Lemon TerebaAugust 29, 2011If they have a BLT special - order it. The heirloom tomatoes are amazing.
Jake VoorheesNovember 10, 2011GREAT place! Love it. Great food. Great drinks. Always poppin at night
The $2 beer of the month is a great excuse to try a new and usually unique beer.
Amazing brunch too!!! Always a wait, but late night is much less crowded.
Adam GantmanJune 15, 2019Overrated place..long wait led to our party being split. Staff was become rude.... and made sure not to accommodate. Food was not good either... many more Better madison options to choose
Cheese DickNovember 13, 2011Lakefront pumpkin lager is freaking delicious, along with they're artery clogging curds
Tenley MeurettOctober 20, 2012Try a band old fashion sweet with bittercube's cherry bark vanilla! Amazing!
#30 is one of the messiest burgers I've ever had, but worth it.
Stephen TroutmanMay 19, 2011The upstairs is quieter and has a great view of the Capital. The PF was recommended by my new son!- dude balApril 13, 2013Don't be surprised! It will probably be 40-60 minute wait. This place is popular.
Moriah MaeJune 9, 2012Decent burger, okay mac 'n cheese, addicting haystack onion strings. Overall the food was good, however when it came to service this place was seriously lacking.
You MUST get the cheese curds. Even if you don't think you'll like them. I think they put crack in them.
Jason HiestandAugust 10, 2010The beer and cheese curds were excellent. What else would one expect from The Old Fashioned!
Benjamin WebbMarch 18, 2010Grab a Death's Door Gin Old Fashioned - You won't be disappointed. An upgrade on a WI classic.
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Closed until 7:30 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"
Philip Murray
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- 8.3
"Beautiful architecture and a great place for history buffs! Right in the centre of the city, and access to UW, lots of shops and places to eat."
Markus Tarjamo - 7.8
"Amazing beer selection. Great food. Love it."
Kevin Harrigan
- 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."
Cooper Smith
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