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Top Happy Hour Spots to Try in Madison, WI

Are you looking for a great happy hour in Madison where you can chill with friends or family. Check these out!

Memorial Union – 800 Langdon St. Madison – (608) 265-3000

There might not be an official happy hour but there is no better place to grab a table and a beer and enjoy people watching, the music or an ice cream. Currently only students and employees can enter but hopefully in a month, they will allow others. Check website.

Monona Terrace Rooftop – One John Nolen Drive Madison – (608) 261-4000

This is also a nice place to gather with friends and watch the activity on Lake Monona. The Lake Vista Café will open soon for the season. Check website for more information. Open Sunday- Thursday 8am -10pm and Friday/Saturday 8am – midnight

Paisans – 131 W Wilson St Madison – (608) 257-3832

Have a beer and pizza overlooking Lake Monona or enjoy a drink in the bar – 11:00AM – 6:00PM, Sunday-Friday

Eno Vino Wine Bar Bistro West – 601 Junction Road, Suite 9, Madison – (608) 664-9565

Enjoy $2 off Wines by the Glass and our Signature Hand-Crafted Cocktails 4pm-7pm Monday-Saturday and ALL DAY SUNDAY!!

Tempest Oyster Bar – 120 E Wilson St Suite 3, Madison – (608) 258-1443

Dine-In Only by Reservation – Happy Hour Appetizers and Cocktails 4-7PM Monday-Friday.

Vintage Spirits and Grill – 529 University Ave, Madison – (608) 250-0700

Monday – Friday: 3:00pm – 5:30pm $3 VBC Taps under 7% ABV, $2 Rail Mixers

DLUX – 117 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Madison – (608) 467-3130

Monday – Friday 3pm – 6pm (dine in only)$2 OFF TAPS AND APPS

Genna’s Cocktail Lounge – corner of S. Hamilton & W Main St. across the street from Madison’s Capitol Square – (608) 255-4770

Monday – Friday 4:30pm–6:30pm 40% off rail drinks and selected tap beers

Merchant – 121 S Pinckney St, Madison – (608) 259-9799

Happy Hour 3-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 4-5pm Saturday – Sunday

Bonefish Grill – 7345 Mineral Point Road Madison – (608) 827-5720

Starting at 4pm – DRAFT BEERS $1 OFF, HOUSE WINES $5, SELECT SPIRITS $6, $5 Hand-Crafted Martinis & Cocktails

Otto’s Restaurant & Bar – 6405 Mineral Point Road Madison – (608) 274-4044

Happy Hour (in the bar only) with selected appetizers half-price from 3:30 to 6:30 Tuesday – Friday

Let us know if you have any other favorites in the comments!

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