Ideal Bar

1968 Atwood Ave, Madison
(608) 244-9702

Recent Reviews

Lance Green

Local hang-out with pool and pinball.

Philip Costley

Good for pool, cheap drinks. Still sketchy ?

Zach Feezel

This place is rad.

Steven T.

We went here for drinks after after our meal as we headed home. This is a first class dive bar with some colorful locals. Two pool tables, music from a cd jukebox, games etc. I ordered a Gin Rickey and the bartender was peeved like how dare you order a drink that I can't make and I explain to him how to make it, he's the guy from Iowa with glasses that starts with A. So he thinks he's clever and calls it a gin Richard, ie d#ck is slang for Richard. Now he thinks he funny and called me Richard the whole time while I was there, basically calling me a d#ck every chance he got. What a Maddison hipster doofus, nice way to treat someone's who first time in the place and the last time.

Alexxus Williams

Everybody is perfect except mary the bartender very rude and was begging for tips and said we are the problem did not give us a chance to tip even though tipping is optional called african americans them

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Aiki Coxhead

I mean why do you think they called it the ideal bar

pickers heaven

Love this place, the artwork the bartenders and the regulars hope your around for years to come.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp at door standard door width too

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Some Girl

My favorite dive bar in Madison! Very chill, very pleasant bartenders, and a back patio for the smoking crowd ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

brian culley

Good downtownish bar. Just stop in and have a drink, and relax.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

mike avery

Staff is great people seem very nice and they have some abstract art on the walls for sale.

Chue Yee Yang

You wanna go Local! Always a good time.

heidi frey

What is not to love! The bartenders are on point, not on their phones.

Doran “Dmack” Mackowski

Perfect if you like a good dive bar. Great bartenders.

Service: 5

Lauren Hermes

If I could give 100 stars, I would. Every single bartender is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. This place really knows how to make someone feel welcome. If you ever have a chance, or are in the area, stop in.

Ty Golackson

Glad they finally got rid of the dirt floors and have color TVs now!

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