Such a cool vibe in Madison- literally a House Bar. Multiple bars- 3 floors to explore. Super cozy and fun. Awesome drink options. Bartenders were a little dazed and confused it appeared (forgot they served us and when waiting for our last drink, they asked what we wanted to ordered, and started to completely remake our order). But other than that, it’s sweet and would recommend. Love that you can get Gramps pizza and bring it over to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Zach Herrmann
Shoutout Gibson and ethan
Kailey D.
Rudest bartender I've ever met. Talked down to every person at the bar and refused to tell me what was in my drink when I asked.
Daniella M.
Tied for one of the best dirty (filthy) martinis I've ever had. Service was killer. Environment was fun and welcoming- like going to your cool aunts house to drink without telling your parents. Can't wait to try Grampas the next time I visit. Overall wonderful cocktail bar!
Madeline Doon
Cozy vibes since it's an actual house retro fitted to be a bar and fun creative cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Truslow
Amazing cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Logandhi
I’m a BIG fan of this place but the bartenders (one in particular) should know that it doesn’t help your reviews (or tips) when you’re snapping at customers and pouring them inconsistent drinks. Every time I order something here it gets poured in a different sized glass and is never the same as the last one. If it weren’t for the pizza from next door, I’d probably stop coming here. Please please please just work on your bar manners and practice pouring consistent beverages. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Archil Pitimashvili
One of the best cocktail bars in Madison. Great service, great quality drinks, and very unique. The bar is a house converted to a bar. This place is very cozy in the winter. You can also order from the Pizzeria next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Bruschetta
Corbin B.
Very cool layout. Different floors, very cool hip vibe. Great drinks as well. certainly worth a visit. NOT the place to end the night at.
Alison M.
It was a nice place to hang back wouldn't bring kids No bad things would recommend but there's other places
Love gibs!! Such a great atmosphere! Love the French 75 and the hey what's up hello!!
Emma Moran
This is a must stop if you are ever on Willy st in madison. It is so cute and quaint and has amazing staff and drinks. Their drinks are so unique and I’ve tried almost all, you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose on their craft cocktail list. Stop by it is so much fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sahian Cruz
Cute atmosphere but limited seating and unfriendly staff. The environment COULD be so cozy and intimate, but on busy weekends, it gets so busy that it just feels like a house party. My friends and I (four total) went on a Friday evening and could not get seating absolutely anywhere. Also, all bars should have security or at least a sign to make sure drunk people know not to take alcohol off of the premises - Gib’s instead prefers to have their bartender excessively yell profanities at customers when they step off of the stairs. I get that it’s common knowledge not to do that, but drunk people obviously need extra cues to remember. Finally, my friend had had too much to drink and one of us went to get water for her. The bartender made a rude comment about my friend skipping the line for water and then ignored their request. We just went home for the water.
Dennis Anderson
I have a bias towards this place.. I think three stars is pretty resonable for my bias. If you come here expect slow bar service.. not because they are bad bartenders. Because the good drinks are classy and take time to make. The bartender, Kevin I think.. he was dope. Attentive and talkative ti the ladies at least lol. He made two excellent drinks. I hear the food is good. This place reminds me of Mickeys in Madison. It feels like you're at someone's house. I came for the Madison gallery event. I'd come here again for drinks and maybe food.. I'd suggest a hard pass on gallery night. Again, with my bias... its kind of a cool place..
Sierra Wendt
I’m so sad to be giving this place a 1 star review.To be honest I really loved it when I walked in and the atmosphere was amazing and the vibes very good. The drinks were fine nothing special, but what really made me upset was me and my 3 friends got cut off from drinking because of their faulty table.2 drinks slipped off the table because it was slanted and being blamed for something you didn’t do is unfortunate. But besides that I would have came back but after that I will not be returning
Such a cool vibe in Madison- literally a House Bar. Multiple bars- 3 floors to explore. Super cozy and fun. Awesome drink options. Bartenders were a little dazed and confused it appeared (forgot they served us and when waiting for our last drink, they asked what we wanted to ordered, and started to completely remake our order). But other than that, it’s sweet and would recommend. Love that you can get Gramps pizza and bring it over to eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Shoutout Gibson and ethan
Rudest bartender I've ever met. Talked down to every person at the bar and refused to tell me what was in my drink when I asked.
Tied for one of the best dirty (filthy) martinis I've ever had. Service was killer. Environment was fun and welcoming- like going to your cool aunts house to drink without telling your parents. Can't wait to try Grampas the next time I visit. Overall wonderful cocktail bar!
Cozy vibes since it's an actual house retro fitted to be a bar and fun creative cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I’m a BIG fan of this place but the bartenders (one in particular) should know that it doesn’t help your reviews (or tips) when you’re snapping at customers and pouring them inconsistent drinks. Every time I order something here it gets poured in a different sized glass and is never the same as the last one. If it weren’t for the pizza from next door, I’d probably stop coming here. Please please please just work on your bar manners and practice pouring consistent beverages. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Pizza
One of the best cocktail bars in Madison. Great service, great quality drinks, and very unique. The bar is a house converted to a bar. This place is very cozy in the winter. You can also order from the Pizzeria next door.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza, Bruschetta
Very cool layout. Different floors, very cool hip vibe. Great drinks as well. certainly worth a visit. NOT the place to end the night at.
It was a nice place to hang back wouldn't bring kids No bad things would recommend but there's other places
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Love gibs!! Such a great atmosphere! Love the French 75 and the hey what's up hello!!
This is a must stop if you are ever on Willy st in madison. It is so cute and quaint and has amazing staff and drinks. Their drinks are so unique and I’ve tried almost all, you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose on their craft cocktail list. Stop by it is so much fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute atmosphere but limited seating and unfriendly staff. The environment COULD be so cozy and intimate, but on busy weekends, it gets so busy that it just feels like a house party. My friends and I (four total) went on a Friday evening and could not get seating absolutely anywhere. Also, all bars should have security or at least a sign to make sure drunk people know not to take alcohol off of the premises - Gib’s instead prefers to have their bartender excessively yell profanities at customers when they step off of the stairs. I get that it’s common knowledge not to do that, but drunk people obviously need extra cues to remember. Finally, my friend had had too much to drink and one of us went to get water for her. The bartender made a rude comment about my friend skipping the line for water and then ignored their request. We just went home for the water.
I have a bias towards this place.. I think three stars is pretty resonable for my bias. If you come here expect slow bar service.. not because they are bad bartenders. Because the good drinks are classy and take time to make. The bartender, Kevin I think.. he was dope. Attentive and talkative ti the ladies at least lol. He made two excellent drinks. I hear the food is good. This place reminds me of Mickeys in Madison. It feels like you're at someone's house. I came for the Madison gallery event. I'd come here again for drinks and maybe food.. I'd suggest a hard pass on gallery night. Again, with my bias... its kind of a cool place..
I’m so sad to be giving this place a 1 star review.To be honest I really loved it when I walked in and the atmosphere was amazing and the vibes very good. The drinks were fine nothing special, but what really made me upset was me and my 3 friends got cut off from drinking because of their faulty table.2 drinks slipped off the table because it was slanted and being blamed for something you didn’t do is unfortunate. But besides that I would have came back but after that I will not be returning