The unique food scene in Madison has endless options that are just outside our front doors. We would like to provide you some of the local favorites all within walking distance.
* Denotes restaurant 10 or less minute walk from the Monona Terrace. Most others are about 15 to 20 minutes.
Wisconsin-themed, retro-style tavern offering beers, brats & cheese curds (all sourced in-state).
A changing roster of craft brews & pub eats served in a lively venue with beer garden & pool tables
Hip bistro with creative French fare & a lively bar in a former warehouse with Lake Monona views
Old-school steakhouse with a rustic, supper-club vibe serving classic chops, seafood & cocktails
Lively gastropub plating farm-to-table comfort fare in a modern glass venue with Capitol views
Upscale spot overlooking Capitol Square offering farm-to-table New American fare.
Upscale haunt serving gourmet burgers & artisanal cocktails in a modern, trendy setting
Hip, cozy bistro serving small & large Mediterranean plates, beer & wine at butcher-block tables
Comfortable brewpub with outdoor seating, a big beer selection & artful menu of burgers & bar bites
Not only is the downtown scene a place to experience during the day, but the nightlife is sure to not to disappoint. The possibilities are just a few minutes’ walk away and will allow attendees to truly customize their Madison experience.
* Denotes restaurant 10 or less minute walk from the Monona Terrace. The others are a 15-20 minute walk.
Casual, 2-level bar with artisanal cocktails & pub grub plus TV sports & a cozy downstairs lounge
Bar & grill with a retro vibe with a big craft beer list including house brews & an outdoor patio.
Longtime bar & grill featuring free birthday beer, cocktails or soda plus pub grub & TVs.
Nightlife & event venue featuring live jazz, blues & other music, plus bar bites, wine & martinis.
Comedy club with a lounge vibe, a roster of nationally known comics & open-mike nights.
Wisconsin Badger sports bar featuring red bratwurst, burgers & beer plus a front patio.
Large rustic venue offering nightly live music in a variety of genres plus beer & pizza slices
International DJs spin at this spacious nightclub with an elevated dance floor, 4 bars & a VIP area.
Set on an isthmus between two scenic lakes, Madison offers a never-ending variety of opportunities for everyone to enjoy.
* Denotes a 10 or less minute walk from the Monona Terrace.
** Denotes a 10 minute or less drive from the Monona Terrace.
Brittingham Boats Website
Wingra Boats Website
Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP), SUP Yoga, Lakeside Yoga, Canoe/Kayak rental
Bikes can be rented from a Madison B Cycle station 1 block from the hotel
One of the nation's few admission-free zoos, Vilas Park Zoo is open year-round and is a great spot for kids and adults of all ages.
Play, learn, imagine and create at the award-winning Madison Children's Museum. Renovated in 2021.
This seven-block bustling pedestrian only street runs between the Capitol Square and the University of Wisconsin always buzzes with activity.
Amazing views and accessibility of Wisconsin’s State Capitol are just a few steps out of the front door. In addition to some top notch restaurants, there are plenty of special events held on the Square.
The birthplace of ecological restoration, the Arboretum is an outdoor laboratory and popular destination. Explore prairies, woodlands, wetlands and gardens while taking tours, classes, and more.
Stroll 16 acres of outdoor gardens, from a Midwest-hardy Rose Garden to the only Thai Pavilion in the continental U.S. The Bolz Conservatory, an indoor tropical paradise, features exotic plants, flowers, birds and fish.
Madison’s favorite landmark, offers food, live music, film, art galleries, open arts studios and courses, and outdoor recreation.
Madison has different beautiful and historical event venues bringing in a wide variety of entertainment, nearly all within a 10 minute walk of The Monona Terrace.
A stunning architectural landmark in the heart of Madison's thriving cultural arts district hosting numerous concerts and performances.
A live performance and musical theater which began as the Music Hall in 1852.
A new venue for emerging artists, established cultural icons and community events is about to rise in the heart of a Madison renaissance
Historic venue featuring national live music & stand-up comedy acts plus DJs & movie nights.
Big-name bands & stand-up comedians perform in this former cinema house from the 1920s. (Note: only one not within walking distance)
There are a collection of options available for group tours/events available on Wednesday.
A collegiate summer baseball team. Check out the Duck Blind.
Madison's Premier Cruise Line! Betty Lou Cruises offers Private Group Charters and Public Motoryacht Cruises on Lake Monona and Lake Mendota in Madison.
A brewery, distillery and winery bus & bike tours. With us, you will have a fun, safe and educational experience.
Enjoy a local food experience served with a side of Midwest hospitality through restaurant tours and food-focused events.
A classical theater located just south of Spring Green, WI. It includes a 1,148-seat outdoor amphitheatre.
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| Coffeeshop with light breakfast | Ancora | 107 King | 255-0285 | M-F: 6:30a-3p Sat-Sun 7a-3p |
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| Coffeeshop with light breakfast | Fair Trade Coffeehouse | 418 State | 268-0477 | 8a-8p | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffeeshop with light breakfast | Wonderstate | 27 W Main | 283-9478 | 7a-2:30p M-Th: Fri-Sun: 7a-4p |
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| Coffeeshop with light breakfast | MichaelAngelo | 114 State | 251-5299 | 8a-8p daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Breakfast | Short Stack Eatery | 301 W Johnson | 709-5569 | Th-Sun: 7a-10p | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Food w/seating | Chipotle | 658 State | 250-4613 | 11a-10p daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Food w/seating | Qdoba | 548 State | 280-8720 | 10:30a-10p (Sun: 10:30a-3p) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Food w/seating | Potbelly | 564 State | 259-9553 | 10a-7p daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pizza w/outdoor seating | Ian’s Pizza | 100 State | 257-9248 | Sun-Wed: 11a-10p Th: 11a-2a Fri-Sat: 11a-2:30a |
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| Casual Japanese/Sushi | Koi Sushi | 502 State | 467-6801 | 11a-10p (reservations accepted) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fast Food w/seating | Parthenon Gyros | 316 State | 251-6311 | 11a-10p | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bar/Restaurant | Hawk’s Bar & Grill | Hawk’s Bar & Grill | 256-4295 | 11a-1a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bar | Cask & Ale | 212 State | 467-9450 | M-Th: 4p-2a Fri: 4p-2:30a Sat: 2p-2:30a Sun: 5p-2a |
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| Bar | Mackesey’’s Irish Pub | 317 State | 256-6071 | 11a-2am daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexican | BelAir Cantina | 111 MLK | 620-6040 | Sun-Wed: 11a-9p Th-Sat: 11a-10p |
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| Fine Italian | Cento | 122 W Mifflin | 284-9378 | 4p-10p daily (Sunday 10a-2p brunch and 4p-9p) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| English Pub | Coopers Tavern | 20 W Mifflin | 256-1600 | 11a-11p daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Burger | Dlux | 117 MLK | 467-3130 | 11a-10p daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fine American | Eno Vino | 1 N Webster | 455-0663 | 4p-12a daily | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Farm to Table | Heritage Tavern | 131 E Mifflin | 283-9500 | 4p-9p (Closed Sun & M) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brick oven pizza | Lucille | 101 King | 283-0000 | M-W: 3p-10p Th: 11a-10p F-Sat: 11a-12a Sun: 11a-10p |
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| Burger/Bar | Settle Down Tavern | 117 S Pinckney | 442-6335 | Closed Mon T-Sat: 11:30a-2p; 4p-9p Sun: 10a-2:30p |
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| Wisconsin | Old Fashioned | 23 N Pinckney | 310-4545 | Closed Sun M-Th: 4p-9p F: 11a-9p; Sat: 10a-9p |
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| Sushi & Japanese | Red | 316 W Washington | 294-1234 | Sun-Th: 4:30p-9p F-Sat: 4:30p-10p |