Madison, Dane County, WI

Places to go in Madison

14 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Cafe CODA

Nightlife

Cafe CODA

1224 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Crucible

Nightlife

Crucible

3116 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI 53714, USA

Eno Vino Downtown

Nightlife

Eno Vino Downtown

Sleek spot with floor-to-ceiling windows & dramatic Capitol views for tapas, craft cocktails & wine.

1 N Webster St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

High Noon Saloon

Nightlife

High Noon Saloon

Large rustic venue offering nightly live music in a variety of genres, plus beer.

701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Liquid

Nightlife

Liquid

Vibrant independent music venue known for presenting popular electronic music acts.

624 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715, USA

Majestic Theatre

Nightlife

Majestic Theatre

Historic venue featuring national live music & stand-up comedy acts plus DJs & movie nights.

115 King St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Sardine

Nightlife

Sardine

Hip bistro with creative French fare & a lively bar in a former warehouse with Lake Monona views.

617 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Boathouse

Nightlife

The Boathouse

1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Old Fashioned

Nightlife

The Old Fashioned

Wisconsin-themed, retro-style tavern offering beers, brats & cheese curds (all sourced in-state).

23 N Pinckney St #1, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue

Nightlife

The Rigby Pub, Grill, and Event Venue

3-level, Beatles-theme tavern with a concert space offering pub grub, trivia nights & live music.

119 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Robin Room

Nightlife

The Robin Room

Hip, cozy hangout for cocktails, beer & wine served in a wood-accented space with retro fixtures.

821 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

The Sylvee

Nightlife

The Sylvee

25 S Livingston St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Up North

Nightlife

Up North

A range of bands from funk to bluegrass play this rustic spot with an antique bar & an outdoor deck.

150 S Blair St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Weary Traveler Freehouse

Nightlife

Weary Traveler Freehouse

A beer-focused bar, elevated pub food & brunch plus board games in a vintage, hodgepodge setting.

1201 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA