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The Sylvee
Live music venue
👍👍 Drove in all the way from the Chicago suburbs to see Milky Chance. The Sylvee was an awesome venue- we were able to park on the street for free, which is something we're not used to! The venue is very easy to drive to, plenty of places to eat before the concert (we went to FEAST, really good), and...
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
2
Indie Coffee
Coffee shop
Cozy breakfast & lunch coffee shop offering all-day waffles, Wisconsin microbrews & free events.
$ $$$
4.70 (830 reviews)
3
Cafe CODA
Jazz club
👍👍 The music here is simply incredible! Excellent band! Unfortunately the acoustics were not good, and the cocktails might just have been the worst I’ve ever had in Madison. I’d come again, but I’ll stick to beer next time 🍺
Edit: I came back a year later and the cocktails were much improved 😀 and t...
4.70 (295 reviews)
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The North Street Cabaret
Live music venue
👍👍 What a great venue! I've been there for three events so far: candidate open house, stand-up comedy, and live music. It's a great setting for all three! Good sound system, nice stage and lighting, and a good amount of seating while still feeling intimate, perhaps due to the L-shaped room. Staff is fr...
4.70 (211 reviews)
5
Alchemy Cafe
American restaurant
Laid-back, cash-only tavern offering gourmet pub grub, rotating tap beers & live music most nights.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
6
Naples 15
Italian restaurant
Wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas & classic Italian mains served in a warm trattoria with a patio.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
8
High Noon Saloon
Live music venue
Large rustic venue offering nightly live music in a variety of genres, plus beer.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
10
Majestic Theatre
Live music venue
Historic venue featuring national live music & stand-up comedy acts plus DJs & movie nights.
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
11
The Orpheum Theater
Performing arts theater
Built in 1926, this former vaudeville venue hosts live music & comedy shows along with other events.
4.50 (901 reviews)
12
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant & Bar
Shanghainese restaurant
Upscale Asian fare with live jazz at this institution that hosts performances from big-name artists.
$$ $$
4.50 (705 reviews)
13
The Ivory Room Piano Bar
Piano bar
Fashionable speakeasy with dueling pianos, sing-alongs, extensive wine list & premium liquor menu.
$$ $$
4.50 (595 reviews)
14
Up North
Bar
A range of bands from funk to bluegrass play this rustic spot with an antique bar & an outdoor deck.
$ $$$
4.50 (263 reviews)
15
Harmony Bar & Grill
Bar & grill
Tavern with a curving antique bar & tin ceiling for brews & burgers plus live music.
$ $$$
4.40 (635 reviews)
16
Essen Haus Restaurant and Bar
German restaurant
Bavarian restaurant featuring hearty German fare, a long list of imported beers & live polka music.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.2K reviews)
18
The Red Zone Madison
Sports bar
Energetic sports bar with a pub-grub menu & live music nights featuring local bands in casual digs.
$ $$$
4.30 (363 reviews)
19
54 Main Bar & Grille
Bar & grill
Homey restaurant with a central square bar serves New American food & a selection of craft beers.
$$ $$
4.20 (777 reviews)
20
The Wisco
Bar & grill
Local watering hole offering burgers, sandwiches & beer on tap, plus live bands, pool & volleyball.
$ $$$
4.20 (467 reviews)