Sports Bars
- The Red Zone Madison · Regent Street
- SconnieBar · Regent Street
- Jordan's Big Ten Pub · Regent Street
Picks from The Cap Times and Wisconsin State Journal
Pizza
- Salvatore's Tomato Pies - Madison · East Johnson
- Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East · Atwood
- Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street · State Street
Picks from Isthmus
Burgers
- The Plaza Tavern · Downtown
- Village Bar · West Side
- Blue Moon Bar & Grill · Near West
Picks from Isthmus and Madison Magazine
BBQ
- North and South Seafood & Smokehouse · West Side
- Beef Butter BBQ · North Side
- Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ · North Side
Picks from Isthmus and Channel 3000
Hot Dogs
- State Street Brats · Downtown
- Prost! MSN · Capitol East
- Essen Haus Restaurant and Bar · Near East Side
Picks from Madison Magazine
Dive Bars
- Le Tigre Lounge · West Side
- Villa Tap · North Side
- Caribou Tavern · East Side
Picks from Madison Magazine
Breweries
- Young Blood Beer Company - King Street · Downtown
- Karben4 Brewing · North Side
- Working Draft Beer Company · Schenk-Atwood
Picks from Hop Culture and Isthmus