Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
Brewery, Pub, and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Madison, Madison
"And the beer battered cheese curds are an absolute MUST!"(10 Tips)
"Get the Scotch Ale- it's great!"(5 Tips)
"Crop Circle Wheat = best beer in Madison, WI!"(3 Tips)
"Poutine with their ham made in house with the..."(4 Tips)
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Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyFebruary 14, 2014Happy Valentine's Day! We know today is the day of romance and love and we know you love beer so we are giving a way a free Great Dane beer mug from 5pm to 10pm today FRIDAY the 14th. Beer = Love Read more
Come here at lunch, dinner, late night, or for brunch on the weekend. It's always good and they have something for everyone. Fish tacos are to die for, watch out for the habanero sauce!
Kat CorlissOctober 12, 2013Oh my god! Whomever dreamed up the chocolate and beer flight is a genius! Gorgeous flavors and unbeatable beers! My favorite was the Crop Circle Wheat with the lemony, spicy milk chocolate!
Joanna MerrillMarch 1, 2015Good beer, and very extensive menu. I've never really been wowed by the food or the service, but no complaints. Check out the downstairs bar if you are looking for an intimate atmosphere.
Melissa DahlAugust 10, 2014My boyfriend and I are patio enthusiasts and this may be one of our favorite patios ever! Definitely recommend checking it out!
Lindsey HodsonJanuary 15, 2016I always order falafel when I'm here and it's great! If you find yourself here in the summer, the sunken outdoor patio is amazing. Oh and the beer is good too!
Mitchell ChristensonDecember 8, 2020The entire menu reads well; it was hard to decide. I went with the Mediterranean plate with salmon. So much food! I was more than satisfied.- Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyMarch 7, 2014Bockfest! 14 different Bock Beers, Free pretzels, commemorative mug, live music, The Bockfest girls and more! Tomorrow March 8 @ our Hilldale location from12-5pm. All for only $30
- Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyJanuary 6, 2014Today all of the Madison locations will be closed by 5pm with the exception of the Downtown location closing at 4pm. We are having our employee holiday party. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience
KevinOctober 22, 2011The something planked salmon is amazing, so is the calamari. Didn't try the sandwhich salmon thing but what I had listed above was damn good. The photo is the left overs of my food.. Notice no salmon
- Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyFebruary 24, 2014Bockfest @ The Great Dane Hilldale March 8 Get your TICKETS NOW! 14 Bock beers on tap, Bockfest girls, Bavarian Pretzels and a lot of fun with live music for Mamas Dig Down! Read more
Barton HenbestJune 22, 2015Yummiest meatloaf, with garlic mashed, paired with the German Pilsner. Free pint for dad( me) on Fathers Day. Great (Dane) end to a short vacation.
I love this place. Great tuna tataki, wings, amazing beer and everything else. Awesome staff, I can't say anything bad about this place.
Cooper SmithJuly 9, 2012Start with the Cheese & Artichoke Dip (if you're craving more, order the Dane Burger, which comes topped in the dip). Goes great with a Crop Circle Wheat in the summer.
Gerrit MarshallAugust 10, 2014Try all GDane locations. Great beer and wings. Main menu is wonderful too. A must stop while in Madison.- Jumaria Perkins (Copeland)October 12, 2014All the beers are brewed right there, freshest draft you'll ever have! And the beer battered cheese curds are an absolute MUST!
Men's Health MagNovember 17, 2011Fresh brewed beer. Billiards without daiquiri stains. Food served on platters. No wonder the states mandate closing hours, or you’d never leave this place. Start with Peck’s Pilsner, go from there.
Christine TurcotteJanuary 2, 2015Food was excellent. Great beer...get a flight so you can figure out what growler you want to take home!
Jenny MackinJune 20, 2013Love the outdoor atmosphere, food is amazing, great vegan options! Always go at least once every time we are in Madison!!
The cheese curds are alright, but the beer is great and they have pool. Plus the more you drink the better their cheese-curds taste.
Daniel SpreheJune 3, 2017The poutine appetizer is worth the trip alone. Burgers are good, but I'm not a huge fan of the in house beers.
Matthew TaubMarch 10, 2016Decent beer and food but a great outdoor area. Also have a good number of pool tables and a locker to charge your phone!
Moriah MaeJune 7, 2012Everything that I sampled was fantastic, but surprisingly my favorite thing was the pretzel bread that came as a side to the mac 'n cheese.
Three Olives MadisonFebruary 13, 2012They always have my favorite Three Olives in stock... Triple Shot Espresso! (Just don't tell the other 20-some flavors) Order it up with cola or in a cocktail with Three Olives Cake.- Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyJanuary 22, 2014FREE 12oz mug of DaneBeer with each order of Beer Steamed Muscles $10 Downtown location only. today (Wednesday) only.
- Virginia LJuly 15, 2013The blackened Mahi Mahi is delicious and the outdoor courtyard is lovely at night. Great service & great beer too!
Sara SylvesterOctober 30, 2013Great food but I wouldn't get the cheese curds...at Great Dane they're basically mini mozzarella sticks. Save the calories for the old fashioned cheese curds
Mike EspositoAugust 21, 2015Loved the steak! Good prices. My waitress was amazing, totally on point and quick. 🍴😋
ParintachinJune 5, 2011This is an excellent place to compare factory meat vs. grass-fed. If you go with someone else, order the same burger, one regular, one grass-fed and sample both.
The mac n cheese is a moderate portion size of cheese and carb
What they call the Indian Tandoori Chicken is nowhere close to the actual tandoori chicken of India, but it's still awesome!
Kurt HerbrechtsmeyerAugust 8, 2014get a sampler so you can taste the wide variety of brews before you settle on a favorite
In summer, be sure to visit the outdoor seating in the back.
Jeff SetzerOctober 22, 2013The Low Country Shrimp & Grits is amazing! One of my top ten favorite dishes anywhere.
LizJune 4, 2013Their cheese curds are the best I have ever had. The west African chicken peanut stew is AMAZING!
Michael SteffesAugust 24, 2013Crop circle is a great refreshing summertime beer abc I recommend the pot pie or Mac and cheese.
Joanna FlammMay 30, 2012For a local, sustainable, grass-fed dinner, get the Sustain-a-burger, or substitute the same patty on to any of their other burger creations.
Craig RoloffSeptember 18, 2012Wonderful location; tip: don't get stuck at the bar, explore the entire building, especially the outdoor courtyard.
Scott SpauldingAugust 22, 2011Outstanding Cuban sandwich, great selection of beer, sit outside, great venue to enjoy lunch and a drink or two!
Tim McIlreeJanuary 29, 2012If your not hungry, but everyone else is ordering food and you want something light, order the kids fruit cup. Only 50¢ and consists of a substantial serving of kiwi and pearapple
- Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyNovember 4, 201319 year anniversary and we want to say thank you! Thursday November14th. Read more
- Great Dane Pub & Brewing CompanyAugust 16, 2013Closed all day Monday the 19th. Sorry for any inconvenience. we will open Tuesday as normal.
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Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
123 E Doty St (at King St)
Madison, WI 53703
United States
Madison, WI 53703
United States
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company. With four locations serving the Madison area, you are always within close reach of great food, great beer and great fun!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–2:30 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(608) 442-9000
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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Jessy King - 8.5
"Really enjoyed the stop here. Great beers and nice food menu. The Mac and Cheese was very good. All liked the food."
Brent Gatewood - 7.8
"Cozy little craft brewery. The beers are great. There are board games on the shelf in the back."
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- 6.9
"Wing Wednesday is amazing for happy hour. Always great late night spot, usually packed."
Fallon Campbell - 8.1
"Excellent venue. Not huge, not small. Perfect. Beer selection is great!"
Jason - 8.9
"This is a top 3 restaurant in the country for me. Everything is amazing and reasonably priced, too!"
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