The Dive Inn — Restaurant in Madison

So. Let’s start with the basics. Decor, drinks and service. 5 star. Small? Ya. But in a good way. But I want to take a sec to commend the owners on their approach. They don’t have a kitchen. Or likely a food license. Or certainly room to cook. What they do have is a good relationship with their neighboring places that do. They not only allow but encourage patrons to get food nearby and bring in. Similarly. Food places nearby (exceptional in their own right) encourage patrons to go there. This is a great economic Model. It helps that the Dive Inn is great in their own right. I am thrilled at this place, the people, the service, the drinks. But I am impressed with their approach To the...

Cute little place! I wouldn't call it divey, more hipstery than anything but seem to be a lot of neighborhood folks/regulars there from the bar's past iterations. Jalapeno mule was the special today and it was delightful. You can also bring in food. Only downside that caught us by surprise was that it's cash only - there is an ATM on site but fees are...

Not exactly sure why the new owners would pay homage to the previous bar, which was one of the worst bars on the east side of Madison, by referring to the new digs as a Dive. The new renovation and current patrons are the opposite of a dive. Hopefully, the new establishment will be a positive place for the...