The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

123 E Doty St, Madison
(608) 284-0000

Recent Reviews

Amber Dieter

First time eating here. Ordered the poutine to go only to find out it tastes horrible. All the cheese is in one spot and the fries are burnt and starchy. Dont waste your money.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Melvin Ashley Hortman-Cooper

Best Bavarian pretzel I ever had. Also Sean was the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nick Woltring

Our server was amazing, she was attentive but didn't hover and was ready to take our order when the full party arrived. The food was good and we all enjoyed our meals.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Old Glory Cheese Curds, Great Beer Selection, New London Bridge Fish Fry

Alexis Jones

We had wonderful service!We tried the cheese curds(the sauce was the best part), the pretzel board (Yum!!), and my entree was the birria tacos.I loved the wood throughout the building but didn't love the stairs or how far away the bathroom was. It would be tough for someone with mobility issues.Overall, everything was great, and it was a place I'd absolutely stop in again if I ever found myself near the Majestic for another show.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Anna Koesel

Nothing better than the Dane’s downtown location! It’s sometimes crowded but worth all the commotion. The menu is uniquely Wisconsin, and they have a large drink selection. It’s got kid friendly options too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Joel Frier

Went there for an after work event. Nice atmosphere for groups.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Janey Cochran

From the vibes, service, music, food- Everything was just phenomenal! I love some good wings and this place has some memorable wings. I know exactly where I’m going for wings the next time I’m in town!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

art roz

Plus for being open late.Minus for pounding music making it hard to talk or think.Bartender was too busy to serve me a flight of beer, but not too busy to chat with buddies.If you love good beer you can skip this place. Go to Giant Jones Brewing instead if they are open.

Dayne Keiner

Sean did not let touch tunes playout. Waited to switch it until someone PAID Play music. Not the best hospitality.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Rich Portmann

Walked in for a couple drinks. This place is huge. We sat at the bar in the pool table area. The bartender was awesome. The beer was very good. Fun place.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

lachlan lau

It's my first time dining in this pub. I found it because it's close to my hotel. I came in around 2pm, I sat at the bar and ordered the Boneless wing with Korean BBQ sauce and I was recommended to have the old glory Apa. I don't like light beer and this Apa was definitely the right choice. The chicken was well battered and fried, they were so tender.The portion was good enough for lunch.Congratulations to the new opening of the Japan branch and I bought a pack of their Sendai recipe beer.The bartender was very friendly, helpful and he gave me a token for a pint. I guess I will come back very soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brendan Hallmark

Love it here! Great staff who’s always friendly and helpful! Love trying the seasonal beers but some are not always for me. Kitchen is rock solid and put out excellent food. Pool is fun with four tables!Vegetarian options: Blackbean patty is solid and Korean bowl is surprisingly excellent! Which they put the bàn mí and tofu tacos back on the menu :) otherwise kinda limited vegan options.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Braddee

Buyer beware! Had a pint of beer @ $4 during happy hour. Then thought I would try a specialty draft. Much to my surprise the cost escalated to 8$ per pint, which I was not aware of. Would have been nice to know before I ended up spending almost $40 on 5 fairly good beers.

Sabra Dulkin

Can’t say enough about this great place. Walked in and was a little nervous because it was very noisy but happily I found the restaurant part was on the other side from the bar! We ordered famous Wisconsin cheese curds which were by far the best I’ve had. Husband got the fish fry which he said was perfect. The French onion soup was incredible. I ordered a salad which was absolutely loaded with all the great things I love in a salad…Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese and field greens! I’ve never had so many walnuts in a salad ever and that’s my favorite part. Actually we went there because of that salad. So I would recommend this restaurant and driving down there you get a great view of the capitol.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

greg happel

Mmmm. Got the pretzel platter. Wonderful plus beers. Great spot. Shuffle board too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 284-0000