The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

1. The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

8.9
23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 261 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the Beer Battered Cheese Curds

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the Beer Battered Cheese Curds - Truly astounding! Possibly the best cheese curds I've ever eaten. But...I'll keep testing that theory.

kris g.kris g.: The beer battered cheese curds and the chicken fried steak were out of this world!

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

2. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

8.5
123 E Doty St (at King St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Downtown Madison · 141 tips and reviews

Jumaria P.Jumaria Perkins (Copeland): All the beers are brewed right there, freshest draft you'll ever have! And the beer battered cheese curds are an absolute MUST!

Jenny M.Jenny Mackin: Love the outdoor atmosphere, food is amazing, great vegan options! Always go at least once every time we are in Madison!!

Men's Health MagMen's Health Mag: Fresh brewed beer. Billiards without daiquiri stains. Food served on platters. No wonder the states mandate closing hours, or you’d never leave this place. Start with Peck’s Pilsner, go from there.

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

3. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

7.7
357 Price Pl (at Kelab Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 73 tips and reviews

Brad V.Brad Van Lanen: The beer battered boneless wings and cheese curds ROCK.

Anna M.Anna Middleton: Beer battered cheese curds are probably the best thing ever. Their house brews are delicious too

LAXgirlLAXgirl: The Emerald Isle Stout is smooth and yummy. Crop Circle Wheat is always a fave. Great way to kick-off the weekend. Cheers!

Brothers Three Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

4. Brothers Three Bar & Grill

8.5
614 N Fair Oaks Ave, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Carpenter-Ridgeway · 18 tips and reviews

Bethany W.Bethany Willkom: Worth the wait! Seriously good food! Best Burger I've gad in a very long time!

Jennifer S.Jennifer Seiter: Kinda creepy on the outside, but surprisingly nice inside!

CorrisaCorrisa: Funny bartender, fast service, canned soda and nice wood paneling

SMOKY JON’S #1 BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

5. SMOKY JON’S #1 BBQ

8.5
2310 Packers Ave (Manley), Madison, WI
BBQ Joint · Sherman · 24 tips and reviews

Jeff B.Jeff Bobula: Of all the hype that can surround BBQ (Especially coming from Texas), please note that I believe this is the best BBQ anywhere. Simple, spicy, sweet, fresh, lean, and no lines. Though there should be.

Elon James W.Elon James White: Try the Sugar Biscuits...which really? Donuts. They are selling DONUTS with RIBS...and its sort of spectacular.

Rob L.Rob Lumley: For a side, the BBQ beans are delicious.

Tipsy Cow is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

6. Tipsy Cow

7.6
102 King St (at Main St), Madison, WI
Bar · Downtown Madison · 80 tips and reviews

Renee L.Renee Liebe: Try the beer battered French fries. Absolutely delicious.

Adam M.Adam Michael: Awesome. Great tap beers

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fantastic smashed burgers in a little, casual bar that can compete with the more well-known spots on Capital Square.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

7. The Cheesecake Factory

7.7
1 W Towne Mall, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Madison  ヅMadison ヅ: Lemoncello cream torte is sooo good!

Christopher S.Christopher Sanders: EVERYTHING IS AWESOMELY

mark t.mark turner: Creole shrimp and andouille sausage.

Jordan's Big Ten Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

8. Jordan's Big Ten Pub

8.4
1330 Regent St, Madison, WI
Bar · 40 tips and reviews

Mitchel C.Mitchel Coon: Great food, great service, great sports atmosphere. I had the drunken brisket panini and it was delicious.

T.j. G.T.j. Gillitzer: If you have not been here yet, you have not eaten the best food in Madison!

Kim M.Kim Murray: Try Trevor's amazing desserts!!!!

Dexter's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

9. Dexter's Pub

8.1
301 North St (at E Johnson St.), Madison, WI
Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Kevin P.Kevin Pecor: This place is a great local place to grab some food and a beer. I love it!

Sean L.Sean Lawler: Wifi password: SmellyDog Make this your new office!

77 Square77 Square: Owner Nick Zabel is excited about a summer brew he calls a "nice summer beer" that "you can sit in the sun with." Click below to learn more & sample one yourself! Read more.

Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

10. Irish Pub

7.5
317 State St (btwn W Gorham & W Johnson St), Madison, WI
Pub · State Street · 10 tips and reviews

Joanna M.Joanna Merrill: Fantastic bartenders. The kind of low key place that has a lot of regulars. Good tap selection, and bar food.

Kevin B.Kevin Bachhuber: Monday nights are Magic: the Gathering. Want to meet some cute (straight) boys and be the only woman in the bar? Try Monday night!

Erich G.Erich Gaul: Come in thurs, fri or sat nights an ask for Ralph. Get the Flaming Ralph and kiss your sorrows goodbye!

The Rigby is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

11. The Rigby

7.9
119 E Main St (King St), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 26 tips and reviews

Fallon C.Fallon Campbell: Bloody mary bar on the weekend is good. Chill atmosphere

B S.B S: Ask the Maitre d' to play the Needhams 1968 track "power bottom". Then listen around 1:56 it really hits! Awesome classic rock bar.

Joanna M.Joanna Merrill: Very friendly staff, great happy hour deals, comfortable atmosphere. Fantastic place to go if you're downtown, but aren't looking for downtown prices and crowds. Great find!

Pitcher's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

12. Pitcher's Pub

7.5
323 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI
Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Josef B.Josef Burger: The food & drinks are great! Try the new egg rolls, or the best-in-town French Dip on Thursdays!

Josef B.Josef Burger: Solid drinks. Tasty food. Great bartenders. Not to mention 15 pool tables & 10 dartboards!

Tom H.Tom Hannes: Great cheese curds - awesome bartenders!

The Cooper's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

13. The Cooper's Tavern

8.1
20 W Mifflin St (btwn Wisconsin Ave & N Carroll St.), Madison, WI
Pub · Downtown Madison · 92 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Relaxing bar with a woodsman feel. Enjoy a great selection of taps by the Wisconsin capitol!

DeneenDeneen: Shhhhhh... the upstairs bar is the place to be!

rebecca s.rebecca sloat: Extremely rude bartenders. It's unfortunate because I love their food and beer selection, but I won't be coming back. I won't support a place who treats their customers so poorly -- get new employees!

Vintage Spirits & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

14. Vintage Spirits & Grill

7.9
529 University Ave, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · Johnson Street Bend · 53 tips and reviews

Meredith C.Meredith C: Chicken, bacon, ranch wrap is DELICIOUS. Highly recommend.

Dougie C.Dougie Cyanide: Not selling MillerCoors to protest beer distribution provisions in the state budget!

Mark R.Mark Razz: Why are all FourSquare specials at bars in Madison for Lablatt Blue?

Erin's Snug Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Beer Battered in Madison.

15. Erin's Snug Irish Pub

7.5
4601 American Pkwy (at Eastpark Blvd.), Madison, WI
Gastropub · 45 tips and reviews

Diane E.Diane Elmore: Wonderful. Best place I eaten in a long time

TerrenceTerrence: It's like an Irish Friday's!

Greg H.Greg H: The Whiskey ribs are phenomenal! If you are here with a small group get a Pot-o-Gold as an appetizer it is excellent as a starter.