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My Favorite Nightlife Spots

1. Inferno Nightclub

1718 Commercial Ave, Madison, WI
Night Club · 16 tips and reviews
Plan B is one of My Favorite Nightlife Spots.

2. Plan B

924 Williamson St (btwn Brearly & Patterson), Madison, WI
Gay Bar · Marquette · 35 tips and reviews

TerrenceTerrence: Great DJs. Great lights. Great music. Dance your night away.

Mickey's Tavern is one of My Favorite Nightlife Spots.

3. Mickey's Tavern

8.3
1524 Williamson St (at S Thornton Ave), Madison, WI
Bar · Marquette · 44 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel McCluskey: interesting quirky little place...

4. Merchant

8.4
121 S Pinckney St (Doty St), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 99 tips and reviews

ClareClare: delicious cocktails & food, decent beer selection & very knowledgeable & friendly staff.

5. Argus Bar & Grill

6.7
123 E Main St, Madison, WI
Bar · Downtown Madison · 17 tips and reviews

ClareClare: great staff, great beer. this was my go to spot for years. ❤️

6. The Argus (underground)

Madison, WI
Music Venue · Downtown Madison · 1 tip

ClareClare: monday night open mics!

7. Genna's Lounge

7.8
105 W Main St, Madison, WI
Lounge · Downtown Madison · 48 tips and reviews

ClareClare: great shows/events, great space, friendly staff, great drink selection. can't go wrong.

8. Comedy Club on State

8.7
202 State St (at Dayton), Madison, WI
Comedy Club · State Street · 25 tips and reviews

ClareClare: the staff are great. check out the big deuce on wednesday nights! $2 open mic!

9. Upright Citizens Brigade Theater Sunset

5419 W Sunset Blvd (Western), Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Club · Little Armenia · 10 tips and reviews

ClareClare: great comedy for a great price! no beating that. you can see comedy geniuses 7 days a week.

10. The Prospector

8.0
2400 E 7th St (Junipero Ave), Long Beach, CA
Dive Bar · 25 tips and reviews

ClareClare: karaoke on wednesday & friday nights! decent service. kind of a dive (in a good way) that pulls in a good crowd.

11. Majestic Theatre

8.1
115 King St (btw S Webster & E Main), Madison, WI
Concert Hall · Downtown Madison · 32 tips and reviews

ClareClare: There are a lot of complaints about drink cost, so let's clear that up: This is not a bar. This is a music venue with a bar. The costs are comparable to other music venues. End of story.

12. Paradise Lounge

7.3
119 W Main St, Madison, WI
Dive Bar · Downtown Madison · 15 tips and reviews

ClareClare: CHEEEEEESE BAAAAAALLLLLSSSSS

13. Pencil Factory

8.7
142 Franklin St (at Greenpoint Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenpoint · 50 tips and reviews

ClareClare: Great wine and wonderful bartenders!

14. Caribou Tavern

7.5
703 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
Dive Bar · Tenney-Lapham · 22 tips and reviews

ClareClare: Good jukebox selections!