Up North Saloon

#1 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Mashka writes, "Step into the Up North five blocks north of the Capitol and you'll find a cosy neighborhood bar. In the front there's a porch that's open all night and in the back there's another porch open…" »

Casbah

#2 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

darzplanet writes, "Since we were there just last night, June 11, I can describe a warm evening after a day of music festivals and celebrations. We dressed up in beads and baubles, hit the outdoor café, and…" »

Free Films at the Union

#3 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Mashka writes, "The Wisconsin Union holds free music concerts - the dates of which vary (check out…" »

Mashka writes, "Lakeside Cinema shows free films in the Memorial Union every Monday at 7.30. Working as…" »

Clubbing / Bar Hopping

#4 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

darzplanet writes, "There are the martini bars and there are the beer pubs - and everything in between, like cool, couch-filled, fashionista-type lounges and loud microbreweries. You name it, we have it!…" »

Genna's Lounge

#5 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Mashka writes, "Genna's...one of the greatest bars in town. It has mostly an older, more mature crowd. A lot of arty types hang out there. The most comfortable couch sits in the middle of the room...get there…" »

Picnic Point

#6 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Mashka writes, "Picnic Point is this isolated little area on the Lake. It's great with friends, but better with a date. My first date my freshman year was here. He took me there on his moped early in the…" »

Cafe Montmartre

#7 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Mashka writes, "Cafe Montmartre has been described as very "New York lounge-like". A lot of people dressed in black. Somewhat pretentious, very cool nonethelesss. Drinks are expensive but worth it. Great place…" »

Orpheum Theatre

#8 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Tyler D. writes, "I recently wrote a review for this same establishment, and I figured I should put it…" »

MarkRichmond writes, " One of my favorite things to do when I visit other cities is to check out…" »

Wando's

#9 most popular of 9 nightlife and entertainment options in Madison

Mashka writes, "Wando's... home of the frat brats. Annoying as it can be, I grudgingly admit everyone should go there at least once. Namely, for the fishbowls. YAY! for the inventor of fishbowls. 20 bucks…" »