As a hospitality professional with 15 years of experience here is my hand selected list of the best spots near Madison, WI for an ice cold, crafted brewski.
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Brewery and Taproom
Brews with Food
Dog Friendly
Best N/A Drinks from a non-drinker!
Brewery and Taproom
Youngblood has so many unique brews to try. Hands down one of the best downtown taprooms.
Young Blood Beer Company - King Street
This is THE neighborhood happy hour spot. Meet your buds for a brew at this vibrant and trendy taproom.
Working Draft Beer Company
Super unique taproom with hop free brews. You definitely won't want to miss this vibey taproom.
Herbiery Taproom
Aesthetic taproom perfect for your happy hour spot. Reserve the outdoor heated domes in the Winter for a cozy date night!
Karben4 Brewing
Do not skip this nationally renowned brewery. The views are breathtaking, the beer you can ONLY buy in Wisconsin.
New Glarus Brewing Company
This is a great spot to grab a beer and listen to live music in a beautiful beer garden.
Capital Brewery
This place has 40 taps and overlooks the Wisconsin River. Within 30 minutes of Madison I present to you, the ultimate brewery. Vintage is well known across Madison but their Sauk Prairie location has a massive dog friendly patio with an outdoor and i...
Vintage Brewing Co. Sauk Prairie
Brews with Food
The aesthetics are vibing. Photo shoot worthy murals with delicious handcrafted beer and cocktails. Do not skip the food, it's all made in house by a chef who cares about what you eat.
LUNCH / DINNER — Full Mile Beer Co. & Kitchen
A local favorite in one of the most aesthetic neighborhoods in Madison- Atwood.
Starkweather Brewing Company
Great brews, delicious bites, and a great place to watch live music.
Hubbleton Brewing Company
Dog Friendly
Grab the dogs, call some buds and meet them for a brew while your dogs play.
The Boneyard Dog Park and Sports Bar
Large beer garden at one of the most dog friendly establishments I've seen. They literally have a dog menu!
Vintage Brewing Co. Sauk Prairie
Adorable microbrewery that has my favorite rooftop patio! Bring your pup and chill on the patio.
The Lone Girl Brewing Company
Octopi Brewing has delicious brews and a dog friendly patio!
Octopi Brewing
Wisconsin Brewing Co. has classic Midwestern brews that you can enjoy with your pup on the patio.
Wisconsin Brewing Company
Best N/A Drinks from a non-drinker!
Seriously I had the best mocktail I've ever tasted at this adorable vibey bar and restaurant. Lucille is one of my favorite bars in Madison!
Lucille
Great bites to eat and an entire drink menu of N/A choices, most made with N/A spirits! This is my favorite date spot because nobody can tell my martini is alcohol free!
Blind Shot Social Club
This bar and restaurant has everything- beautiful on the water seating, large event space that is stunning, and a fantastic mocktail menu!
