Irish Bars in Madison
Here is where to find a cold Guinness and menu with corned beef during all times of year, not just on St. Patrick's Day.
608-255-2015
Celtic music jams start at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at this dimly lit, two-level pub on the Capitol Square. “Brocach” means “badger den.” A second location, at 1843 Monroe St., opens in 2011.More »
608-242-7616
At the outskirts of Madison's eastern city limits is a stylishly Irish restaurant and bar that is pleasant but too spacious to be mistaken for a cozy nook. The business is isolated from other dining or nightlife options but big enough to handle a crowd. On the menu: Irish smoked salmon, Guinness chocolate cake, spring rolls filled with corned beef, cabbage and more.More »
608-256-6071
College students love this watering hole, which is about as casual as it gets. On the menu: corned beef sandwiches and sausage rolls served with Guinness-spiked mustard. The dark beer also finds its way into the beef stew.
608-833-4262
Within sight of West Towne Mall is a respite for grown-ups where Guinness is on tap and corned beef with cabbage or corned beef hash is the nightly special on Wednesdays. The same Irish family owns Mulligan's in Oregon, on the outskirts of Madison.More »
1. The Brocach
7 W. Main St.608-255-2015
Celtic music jams start at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays at this dimly lit, two-level pub on the Capitol Square. “Brocach” means “badger den.” A second location, at 1843 Monroe St., opens in 2011.More »
2. Erin's Snug Irish Pub
4601 American Parkway608-242-7616
At the outskirts of Madison's eastern city limits is a stylishly Irish restaurant and bar that is pleasant but too spacious to be mistaken for a cozy nook. The business is isolated from other dining or nightlife options but big enough to handle a crowd. On the menu: Irish smoked salmon, Guinness chocolate cake, spring rolls filled with corned beef, cabbage and more.More »
3. Irish Pub
317 State St.608-256-6071
College students love this watering hole, which is about as casual as it gets. On the menu: corned beef sandwiches and sausage rolls served with Guinness-spiked mustard. The dark beer also finds its way into the beef stew.
4. Martin O'Grady's Irish Pub
7436 Mineral Point Rd.608-833-4262
Within sight of West Towne Mall is a respite for grown-ups where Guinness is on tap and corned beef with cabbage or corned beef hash is the nightly special on Wednesdays. The same Irish family owns Mulligan's in Oregon, on the outskirts of Madison.More »