The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant
Gastropub$$$$
Downtown Madison, Madison
The experts at Eater and Heavy Table recommend this place
"Try the Beer Battered Cheese Curds - Truly astounding!"(81 Tips)
"Good Wisconsin beers, fish frys, and of course old fashioneds"(8 Tips)
"House Burger (#30) is goddamn fantastic."(8 Tips)
"Try the Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet - Traditional Wisconsin drink."(7 Tips)
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Louis DiazApril 29, 2013Sit at the bar for no wait. (There is another bar in the back with more stools. )
Love the apple jack Old Fashioned. Plus, any place that has Potosi on tap is a winner with me.
Charles TabangcoraJune 7, 2011Went with the Walleye sandwhich. Pretty good stuff. The apple pie is interesting. Comes with a slice of sharp cheddar on top.
Tenley MeurettOctober 20, 2012Try a band old fashion sweet with bittercube's cherry bark vanilla! Amazing!
Lunch is such a cluster here... Order at the bar? Also, computer is down and orders that are already paid for are taking more than 90 minutes. No compensation? That is nuts!
Jake VoorheesNovember 10, 2011GREAT place! Love it. Great food. Great drinks. Always poppin at night
The $2 beer of the month is a great excuse to try a new and usually unique beer.- dude balApril 13, 2013Don't be surprised! It will probably be 40-60 minute wait. This place is popular.
Stephen TroutmanMay 19, 2011The upstairs is quieter and has a great view of the Capital. The PF was recommended by my new son!
Adam GantmanJune 15, 2019Overrated place..long wait led to our party being split. Staff was become rude.... and made sure not to accommodate. Food was not good either... many more Better madison options to choose
Amazing brunch too!!! Always a wait, but late night is much less crowded.
Jason HiestandAugust 10, 2010The beer and cheese curds were excellent. What else would one expect from The Old Fashioned!
Cheese DickNovember 13, 2011Lakefront pumpkin lager is freaking delicious, along with they're artery clogging curds
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Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
(608) 310-4545
View menu on https://theoldfashioned.com/food
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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