Caribou Tavern — Restaurant in Madison

I'm fine with standoffish bartenders who don't treat you that nice to a degree, but my experience at the Caribou really sucked. I hate this bar... And it keeps ending up on everyone's list of favorite bars, which completely mystifies me! I went there a year ago with some colleagues. A couple of us ordered an IPA on tap that was awful and undrinkable. We asked for a different beer after a couple sips, which was met by the bartender with a roll of the eyes. We were charged for those beers that we didn't drink. When we asked to have them removed, our polite request was met with even more disdain from the bartender. I can't remember if we ended up paying for them because the look is what stuck in my head. Also, another friend felt guilty or shamed or something and left a $20 tip, which wasn't deserved. I've never gone back, and I...

Last pit stop, bookend,.. whatever you want to call it. This is that spot, dive you end up at the end of a long fun night. It’s rustic, sort of dirty, and very Madison very Wisco local flavor kind of place. Highly recommend it to tourists and visitors that want to see something authentic. I find it fascinating and almost historic, as it preserves what it was like before gentrification and all the hipster and cool cafes and bars started popping up. Very casual, come as you are type atmosphere. Street parking available. Never eaten there, I hear they serve some food items, but I cannot comment on that. Great for...

This is the kind of joint you want to lie about so other humans won’t find it and eventually ruin it or at least my “it”. Cool little neighborhood spot to be you at. Great staff, reasonable prices and a burger your mouth will water for. The Caribou Tavern is a bar first but if you came to eat remember they have a strict dress code, reservations aren’t accepted and bring your A game if ya have one. As a bonus you can do a load of whites nexts door. The gentle cycle will keep ‘em white longer except for those blood stains and whatever else that is……I’ll be back because gems like these are few and far...