The best bars & nightlife in Madison

9 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Blaque Cigar Lounge

Nightlife

Upscale lounge offering cigars, cocktails, and wine, plus food at the bar.

4206 NW Oakwood Ave (Huntsville)

“Upscale lounge offering cigars, cocktails, and wine, plus food at the bar.”

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Straight to Ale

Nightlife

Casual gastropub serving burgers, wings, pizzas & tacos in a brewery with event space.

2610 Clinton Ave W (Huntsville)

“Casual gastropub serving burgers, wings, pizzas & tacos in a brewery with event space.”

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The Beer Hog Madison

Nightlife

Spacious hangout with a relaxed vibe offering an array of beers, arcade games and pool tables.

130 Plaza Blvd

“Spacious hangout with a relaxed vibe offering an array of beers, arcade games and pool tables.”

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Icon Ultra Lounge

Nightlife

Spacious club with a patio offering multiple bars with DJs, as well as a food truck out back.

1204 Posey St NW (Huntsville)

“Spacious club with a patio offering multiple bars with DJs, as well as a food truck out back.”

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Old Black Bear Brewing Company

Nightlife

Casual bar with a burger-focused menu and craft beers brewed on-site.

212 Main St

“Casual bar with a burger-focused menu and craft beers brewed on-site.”

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The Electric Belle

Nightlife

Midweek live-music destination and bar with outdoor seating located inside the Stovehouse complex.

3414 Governors Dr SW Ste 310 (Huntsville)

“Midweek live-music destination and bar with outdoor seating located inside the Stovehouse complex.”

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Pints & Pixels

Nightlife

Big bar with pub grub, craft beer & cocktails, plus over 50 vintage arcade games & pinball machines.

2500 Clinton Ave W h (Huntsville)

“Big bar with pub grub, craft beer & cocktails, plus over 50 vintage arcade games & pinball machines.”

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Nitro Tales • Coffee + Cocktail Bar

Nightlife

Japanese-inspired venue mixing cocktails, coffee drinks and matcha beverages.

470 Providence Main St NW Ste 101 (Huntsville)

“Japanese-inspired venue mixing cocktails, coffee drinks and matcha beverages.”

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Yellowhammer Brewing

Nightlife

Compact brewer with a tasting room featuring a range of beers, plus outdoor seating.

2600 Clinton Ave W (Huntsville)

“Compact brewer with a tasting room featuring a range of beers, plus outdoor seating.”

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