Highest-rated bars in Madison, according to Tripadvisor
Over the years, Tripadvisor has become the world's largest travel resource with alone.
When the site was founded in 2000, the founders' goal was to provide travelers with an online platform to exchange reviews of destinations and hospitality businesses such as hotels and restaurants. Travelers from all over the world continue to use the site and app to determine where to stay, learn about the under-the-radar gems in their chosen destination, and where to eat, based on other travelers' reviews.
For hotels and restaurants, reviews can boost foot traffic to a location. But at times, they can be misleading in that they disproportionately cover more touristy areas while ignoring some local gems. In New York City, for example, a majority of highly rated bars were located in the Theater District鈥攍ikely due to all the tourists who flock there and are more inclined to leave reviews.
compiled a list of the highest rated bars and pubs in Madison on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some bars on the list may have recently closed.
#16. The Lazy Oaf
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1617 N Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI 53704-2603
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#15. LJ's Sports Tavern & Grill
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pub, Gastropub
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8 N Paterson St, Madison, WI 53703-2478
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#14. Plaza Tavern and Grill
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, Pub
- Price: $
- Address: 319 N Henry St, Madison, WI 53703-2018
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#13. The Fountain
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, American
- Price: not available
- Address: 122 State St, Madison, WI 53703-2596
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#12. Mr. Brews Taphouse
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 305 W Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703-2218
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#11. Wando's
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 602 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715-1036
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#10. Brews Brothers Madison
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 610 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717-2312
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#9. Working Draft
- Detailed ratings:
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1129 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703-3758
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#8. Village Bar
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 3801 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705-5121
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#7. The Laurel Tavern
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711
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#6. Dexter's Pub
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 301 North St, Madison, WI 53704-4920
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#5. Barriques - West Wash
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Cafe, Wine Bar
- Price: $
- Address: 127 West Wash Ave., Madison, WI 53703
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#4. Mickey's Tavern
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1524 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703-3729
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#3. Pooley's
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5441 High Crossing Blvd, Madison, WI 53718-6396
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#2. Tip Top Tavern
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 601 North St, Madison, WI 53704-4839
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#1. Karben4
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3698 Kinsman Blvd, Madison, WI 53704-2509
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