1. Graze
8.7
1 S Pinckney St (at Main St), Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 127 tips and reviews
Cooper Smith: Upscale dining meets Wisconsin classics, especially when it comes to cheese. The cheese curds to start are a must. Mac and cheese, topped with pulled pork, was fantastic.
Tricia Tanguy: The pumpkin hummus was divine. The cheese curds were delicious and fried to perfection. Pretzel (with the cheese) was fantastic!! Also the bibimbap (with pork) and Mac n'cheese with pulled pork!!
Tricia Tanguy: Bibimbap, Mac n' cheese with pulled pork, shrimp & grits, and the pub burger. All hits with our table! And of course the pumpkin hummus, cheese grits, and pretzel.
11. The Rigby
7.9
119 E Main St (King St), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 26 tips and reviews
Joanna Merrill: Very friendly staff, great happy hour deals, comfortable atmosphere. Fantastic place to go if you're downtown, but aren't looking for downtown prices and crowds. Great find!
B S: Ask the Maitre d' to play the Needhams 1968 track "power bottom". Then listen around 1:56 it really hits! Awesome classic rock bar.
Peter M: Found this place by accident. All other bars were an hour and a half wait For Saturday night. Walked into the Rigby and it wasn't half full. Great bar staff, music, and specials.
Cooper Smith: 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.
Men's Health Mag: Fresh brewed beer. Billiards without daiquiri stains. Food served on platters. No wonder the states mandate closing hours, or you’d never leave this place. Start with Peck’s Pilsner, go from there.
Ryan Huber: Ask for Dario. He makes the dirtiest drinks.