The 20 Best Dive Bars in Madison, WI

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Wayne T.

Farm Tavern

Even without porn this is a great «local color dive bar/restaurant». It is what it is, and does a great job at just that. After hearing many suggestions to do so, finally went to breakfast here, [and not on a Sunday]. Ordered #7, 3 egg breakfast. Came with 5 – 6 slices of thick, delicious bacon, a generous…

Robert Z.

Bennett’s Meadowood Country Club

A friend introduced me to the Bou. I love the small townie feel of the bar. MOST patrons, especially the regulars are welcoming. I have yet to have the food, but getting drunk here as the first and/or last stop is always awesome. My favorite bartender is Winslow! For many reasons but my top reason, well, that…

Pa V.

The Caribou Tavern

Great burgers, nice crowd. Friendly. A good solid stop on the North side. When you enter, people are welcoming. Polite service.

Andrew Ray G.

Villa Tap

This place is cheap and full of character. Both times that I’ve been here, the ATM has been broken. That’s super annoying. But, they take credit cards so no harm, no foul.Bartenders are friendly. I like the bloody mary here. Bathrooms are clean. There’s a nice parking lot in the back (but it’s almost always…

Emily J.

Up North Bar

Nothing fancy but I liked the basic and very casual experience of this place. The menu wasn’t anything special but the waitress was nice and I enjoyed the local feel.

Zach A.

Alt’ N Bach’s Town Tap

This is probably the divest place around the square area but not really the divest bar I have been in and I had a great time while there. The sign says since 1933 and I thought is this place almost a century old.There is a shuffle board, pool table, ATM, dart board, music box and poker machines. There is a long…

S T.

Silver Dollar Tavern

Madison Neighborhoods

Capitol

Emerson East

Greenbush

Lake Edge

Orchard Ridge Community

Ridgewood

Schenk - Atwood

Sherman

Tenney - Lapham

Williamson - Marquette

21 places in Madison, ordered by rating:

Farm Tavern

5.0

1 review

Telephone:	+1 608-221-1646
Address:	1701 Moorland Rd

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Woody Anne’s

4.3

12 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-249-5157
Address:	2236 Winnebago St

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Licari’s Tavern

4.3

8 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-256-3548
Address:	1405 Emil St

Dive Bars / American (Traditional) / Fish & Chips

Villa Tap

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-244-9627
Address:	2302 Packers Ave

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

Bennett’s Meadowood Country Club

3.8

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-271-3827
Address:	2009 Freeport Rd

Dive Bars / Burgers / Country Clubs

Harmony Bar & Grill

3.7

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-249-4333
Address:	2201 Atwood Ave

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

The Caribou Tavern

4.1

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-257-5993
Address:	703 E Johnson St

Burgers / Dive Bars

Up North Bar

4.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-250-1730
Address:	150 S Blair

Dive Bars / Music Venues

The Paradise Lounge

3.9

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-256-2263
Address:	119 W Main St

Dive Bars / American (New)

Alt’ N Bach’s Town Tap

3.9

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-271-9955
Address:	2602 Whalen Ln

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

Ideal Bar

3.7

6 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-244-9702
Address:	1968 Atwood Ave

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Ohio Tavern

3.5

6 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-245-0007
Address:	224 Ohio Ave

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Silver Dollar Tavern

3.6

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-255-7548
Address:	117 W Mifflin St

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Eagle Crest Bar

3.4

14 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-244-5413
Address:	3710 County Rd T

Dive Bars / Burgers

Slice’s Bar & Grill

3.7

7 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-243-6925
Address:	2417 Pennsylvania Ave

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

Mr Roberts

3.3

16 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-249-1660
Address:	2116 Atwood Ave

American (New) / Burgers / Dive Bars

Willy Street Pub & Grill

3.6

18 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-256-8211
Address:	852 Williamson St

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

Rustic Tavern

3.5

6 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-256-9538
Address:	516 S Park St

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Mondays

3.0

19 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-251-1020
Address:	523 State St

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Red Shed Tavern

3.0

20 reviews

Telephone:	+1 608-256-2214
Address:	406 N Frances St

Dive Bars / American (Traditional)

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The 20 Best Dive Bars

Madison, WI, United States

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