Karben4 Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

1. Karben4 Brewing

8.7
3698 Kinsman Blvd, Madison, WI
Brewery · 44 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave Sawyer: Pick any beer and be happy. Seriously, the amber ale, Irish red, and smoked porter have you covered on malts, while the pale ale, IPA, and DIPA cover the hopheads to perfection.

Todd E.Todd Endres: Been here a few times just don't have location turned on. Good place and good beer and Nightcall Smoked porter is great! I love Rauch (smoked) beer.

Catherine P.Catherine Pippitt: Great, balanced beers and terrific food. Best frankfurter ever!

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

2. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

8.5
123 E Doty St (at King St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Downtown Madison · 142 tips and reviews

Jonathan A.Jonathan Adair: Black Earth Porter!

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 Porter in Madison.

3. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

7.9
357 Price Pl (at Kelab Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 73 tips and reviews

Danielle J.Danielle Johnson: The Cascade Mountain Porter is out of this world. If you're a porter lover and/or a hophead, you're in for a treat.

C. Ryan M.C. Ryan Mattie: It was awesome the food was great and amazing. The service was even better. Ask for Dustins section he was a fast very informed helpful. And all around friendly . Have a burger and enjoy!

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

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

4. Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East

8.8
2916 Atwood Ave (at S Fair Oaks Ave), Madison, WI
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews

Vesper V.Vesper V: Om nom nom! So good. Hand tossed with extra mozzarella and garlic on top. Mmmhmmm.

Amanda C.Amanda Carlson: The nickel nuggets are awesome.

Allison G.Allison Garver: Nickel nuggets!

The Melting Pot is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

5. The Melting Pot

8.4
6816 Odana Rd, Madison, WI
Fondue Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Ashley G.Ashley Grider: Everything is good here. This is my husband's and my favorite restaurant for special occasions. Very romantic and cozy. Fun and delicious. You cannot go wrong. Call ahead to be sure you get a table.

Lysa G.Lysa Grant: Mix teriyaki with the green goddess on steak. You’ll thank me later.

Lorraine D.Lorraine Dunican: The service wasn't very good. I didn't like cooking my own small portions at an exorbitant price.

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

6. 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!

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

7. 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

A Pig In A Fur Coat is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

8. A Pig In A Fur Coat

8.1
940 Williamson St (S Brearly St), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Marquette · 27 tips and reviews

El S.El Soberano: So many things were delicious, including the recommended wines. if I lived in Madison this would become a favorite restaurant.

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The porchetta (which feeds four if you've downed some appetizers) has an ethereal tenderness and floats on a cloud of truffled mashed potatoes. Read more.

Nolan N.Nolan Noska: The scallop dish was incredible.

Fresco is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

9. Fresco

8.3
227 State St, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · State Street · 39 tips and reviews

MaureenMaureen: Great view of the Capitol! Scallop appetizer just melts in you mouth. Delicious! The seared tuna salad had so many wonderful flavors I really enjoyed it.

Nicolle M.Nicolle Mueller: LOVED the salmon!! Cosmos were good and strong too.

Jahnabi B.Jahnabi Barooah: We ordered all the small plates and enjoyed each of them :)

Next Door Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

10. Next Door Brewing Company

7.1
2439 Atwood Ave (at Ohio Ave), Madison, WI
Brewery · Atwood · 41 tips and reviews

Autumn S.Autumn Solterman: All of the food needs salt and flavor. The beer is solid. The cranberry porter is quite tart and bold.

JasonJason: Always a new craft on tap, friendly staff, tasty food--we love coming here.

Sean L.Sean Lawler: Wifi password is: wilbur2013. Make this your new office.

Jade Monkey Cocktail Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

11. Jade Monkey Cocktail Lounge

7.7
109 Cottage Grove Rd (Monona Dr.), Madison, WI
Lounge · 18 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kalscheur: Loving the Ballistic on tap!

Jeremy T.Jeremy Thomas: ask for ryan the dancing bartender

Ben S.Ben Suby: Don't leave a dollar on the table, someone will steal it!!!!!!!

Tempest Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

12. Tempest Oyster Bar

7.7
120 E Wilson St (btwn King St & S Pinckney St), Madison, WI
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 18 tips and reviews

Joe L.Joe Long: One of the best Caesar salads I've ever had. The Marlin was fantastic and the Pear Upside Down cake is to die for (same recipe as Tornado room just not Pineapple). Good drinks too...

MadisonAtoZMadisonAtoZ: Happy hour nibbly things. Read more.

Stephen M.Stephen Mundt: Great seafood and oysters. A very loud dining experience but the food is worth the trip.

DLUX is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

13. DLUX

7.8
117 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (W Main St), Madison, WI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 57 tips and reviews

Nate M.Nate Moll: Affordable & delicious burgers, incredible staff. My favorite is the Backyard BBQ burger.

Lauren R.Lauren Rothering: Come before 3 on weekends for $8 bottomless mimosas.

Brian E.Brian EatDrinkMadison.com: Fancy burgers in an upscale atmosphere: Read more.

Bonfyre American Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

14. Bonfyre American Grille

7.7
2601 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Maria M.Maria Morris: The pizzas are delicious, esp the Thai chicken. Great craft beer and good wine selection too.

France C.France Champassak: Definitely, go to culvers or KFC-DRIVE THRU over this place. You will know what I'm talking bout, once you've wasted 45min of your life in there. No eye candy at the door either. Yikes

Blake R.Blake Robertson: New, shiny. All hype, no quality. Small entrees, small tap list, bad service. No reason to waste your time.

One Barrel Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Porter in Madison.

15. One Barrel Brewing Company

7.6
2001 Atwood Ave (Winnebago St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Marquette · 35 tips and reviews

Scott B.Scott Blanchard: Tasty little microbrew pub. Good beers.

TurnerTurner: You should google this place. It's worth a google.

Dan C.Dan Caple: Bike night is great! $1 beers! Remember to bring your helmet though, the like to promote safe riding!