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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Eater Chicago, Isthmus, and City Cast Madison. Updated September 2026.
The Robin Room · Tenney-Lapham
A neighborhood room for classic cocktails, inventive house recipes and tiki-style drinks.
Merchant Madison · Capitol Square
A downtown cocktail bar with house drinks and familiar classics. The Sazerac is one drink to try.
State Line Distillery · East Side
A local distillery with a bar serving cocktails made from its own spirits.