Downtown
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Downtown, Madison
Downtown Madison is anchored by State Street, the mile-long pedestrian corridor connecting the Wisconsin State Capitol to the University of Wisconsin campus, and one of the most iconic college-town bar strips in the Midwest. BarFinder lists 127 venues here, led by a deep bench of classic bars and sports bars, with cocktail bars, pubs, and gastropubs all well represented. The Old Fashioned and The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company are local institutions, while The Governor's Club and Trolley Pub Madison add some variety. It's one of the liveliest, most walkable downtown bar scenes in Wisconsin.