Merchant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

1. Merchant

8.2
121 S Pinckney St (Doty St), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 99 tips and reviews

Paul D.Paul Deutsch: The craft cocktails are absolutely transcendental (give the High Plains Drifter a try) & the soundtrack is the best in town.

Katherine L.Katherine Loeber: Lovely cocktails. Friendly mixologists, or what have you. Definitely need to come back.

Jessica B.Jessica Beavis: Awesome cocktails and super knowledgeable mixologists. If you're not sure what you want, give one your liquor of choice and they'll make you an awesome drink.

Gib's Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

2. Gib's Bar

8.1
1380 Williamson St, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · Marquette · 11 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Furman: Cozy spot to get drinks. They have old fashioned on tap.

Carl D.Carl Dirks: Amazing craft cocktails in a house!

Kaustubh T.Kaustubh Thirumalai: Excellent cocktails - can’t go wrong with the Old Fashioned (it is *really* good!)

The Robin Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

3. The Robin Room

8.7
821 E Johnson St, Madison, WI
Lounge · Tenney-Lapham · 11 tips and reviews

Daniel W.Daniel Wilson: Brandy old fashioned is great but this place is missing venison jerky

Iain C.Iain Collins: Good place to go for a Wisconsin Old Fashioned (made with brandy and crushed cherry). For a less sweet version try a Rye Old Fashioned, Wisconsin style.

Scott B.Scott Blanchard: Craft cocktails and good selection of craft beer on tap.

Tornado Room Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

4. Tornado Room Steakhouse

8.9
116 S Hamilton St (W Main St), Madison, WI
Steakhouse · Downtown Madison · 61 tips and reviews

Gillian S.Gillian Striker: Keylime Gimlet- just say yes- the drink of your dreams!

Blake S.Blake Suhar: Post 10pm steak sandwiches are to die for, and affordable. Get a cocktail, I'd recommend a Manhattan, to accompany the sandwich and you're set!

John H.John Herman: Strip hashbrown and warm spinach salad. Best old fashioneds in Madison

Harvest is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

5. Harvest

8.3
21 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 21 tips and reviews

Derek G.Derek Gavigan: Great wine selection and dynamite craft cocktails. Food was fresh and as good as advertised. Highly recommend this white table cloth establishment that has no attitude and is a food first place.

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the Truffled Polenta - Polenta with mushrooms and duck egg. Yummy! (via @Foodspotting)

MiguelMiguel: Table by the window. Looking at the illuminated state Capitol with great company. Great food, great evening.

Heritage Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

6. Heritage Tavern

7.9
131 E Mifflin St (Webster), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 25 tips and reviews

Kellie L.Kellie Loeb: Amazing craft cocktails. Dinner is spectacular, as is the bar food. Great place to unwind!

Corey J.Corey Jacob: Best dish of the night was the succulent lamb meatball

Mo C.Mo Cheeks: Important: Get the meatballs! You will be happy about this decision :)

Greenbush Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

7. Greenbush Bakery

8.0
1402 Regent St (at S Orchard St), Madison, WI
Donut Shop · 26 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nissen: Get the glazed donut or the old fashioned chocolate!

Katie K.Katie K: The Rabbi's Delight donuts are amazing! Raspberry is super delicious.

Dan B.Dan Beilke: Only in Madison can you find a bakery open til 2 am

North and South Seafood & Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

8. North and South Seafood & Smokehouse

7.5
6604 Mineral Point Road (Grand Canyon Drive), Madison, WI
Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Stoesz: Joey's Seafood&Grill changed to North and South Seafood&Smokehouse. Still seafood favorites & added smoked items. Craft cocktail by 3 Count Beverage and the west side's earliest happy hour!2:45-6:00!

Carl L.Carl Lee: Dinner for 2 was a great meal, great portions and a little bit of everything. Warm butter was awesome!!

Sean L.Sean Lawler: Kids eat free on Sunday but they won't let you leave them here.

Chico's Villa Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

9. Chico's Villa Tap

8.0
2302 Packers Ave, Madison, WI
Dive Bar · Sherman · 15 tips and reviews

Mark F.Mark Felder: Dive bar with an incredible fish fry. Order a brandy old fashioned!

Sonja L.Sonja Lange: Darts,Billiards,& "Jukebox": compliment frothy beverages always.

Tommy G.Tommy Gohsman: Fried Walleye is amazing!

The Cooper's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

10. 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

Brian E.Brian Ellison: Order a Sconnie (Scotch) egg and some frites. A death's Door Gin Gimlet hits the spot too. Read more.

Jacque G.Jacque Girard: Great cheese platter. Great rueben & fries & salads

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

Otto's Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

11. Otto's Restaurant & Bar

8.1
6405 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Ruth F.Ruth F: Great tasting menu!!! Everything on menu is awesome.

Stephen M.Stephen Mundt: This is a fantastic restaurant. One if Madison's best. Great food. Great ambiance. Great service. Try the mixed Turkish grill, it was phenomenal.

Amy R.Amy Robertson: Tasting menu is a great deal. Seafood is especially good

Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

12. Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse

8.4
130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 13 tips and reviews

Jake N.Jake N.: I like sitting at the bar. It's a great way to get a fine meal without any of the pomp. Order filet for your main, and get raw oysters as a starter if they have them on special. Great sides too! Read more.

Dave T.Dave T: Great steak.

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: Their desire to be upscale is met with tepid results. Madison can do better than this!

Comedy Club on State is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

13. Comedy Club on State

8.6
202 State St (at Dayton), Madison, WI
Comedy Club · State Street · 25 tips and reviews

Melissa J.Melissa Johnson: The new space is awesome!

Joe Z.Joe Zimmerman: Ask the bartender to breathe fire and ask the comedians if they know Joe Zimmerman. They will all be like, "yes of course, he's the best."

Mike W.Mike Walsh: Interested in becoming a comic? This is a great place to go for open mic on Wednesday Nights!

Eno Vino is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

14. Eno Vino

7.9
1 N Webster St, Madison, WI
Wine Bar · Downtown Madison · 6 tips and reviews

Joshua H.Joshua Hoffert: The crispy lobster was perfectly paired with the slaw. Note the slaw is in the tail shell. Calamari fries were perfectly cooked and delicious. The short ribs melted in your mouth.

Nate V.Nate Vercauteren: The view and appetizers.

Bradd P.Bradd Piontek: For some of the best nighttime views of the Capitol, check out the outdoor deck.

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Madison.

15. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

8.2
468 State St (at Gilman), Madison, WI
Ice Cream Parlor · State Street · 26 tips and reviews

Igal G.Igal Ghitelman: A must try if you're in town. Creamy and very tasty

JMatt M.JMatt Milwaukee: This S&@! Just Got Serious is a must try flavor!

TiffanyTiffany: Zanzibar is the flavor for dark chocolate lovers. So. Good.