Up North — Restaurant in Madison

If you’re looking for the ultimate neighborhood bar, The Up North is it. Think Cheers, but with even friendlier bartenders (yes, that’s possible) and some of the most amazing live music around. It’s the kind of place where everyone truly knows your name—and if they don’t, they’ll learn it by the end of the night.

As someone who doesn’t drink, I can’t say enough about how comfortable I always feel here. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience, no matter what’s in their glass. Their non-alcoholic beverage selection is stellar, so I can enjoy something fun while soaking up the incredible atmosphere.

And the music? Unreal. From soulful bands to energetic acoustic sets, it’s like a live soundtrack that always delivers. Whether you’re a regular or just passing through, The Up North is the perfect spot to feel at home, connect with great people, and enjoy the best...

The Up North Bar is so much more than a bar, it’s the central gathering place of local live music in Madison. From the management to the bartenders to the musicians that play 630-9 every M-F this place is top notch.

But the people who gather here are what makes it magical. It’s a family and you might not find them all there at once but they are there, they are involved, and they care about you and once in a while they’re all there.

You come to up north bar a stranger, you’ll leave with a smile, a new friend, most likely a new family if you came to enjoy the great music.

Up north is joyous part of my life and the family there is unlike...

The Up North is a quaint little hide away where you go when you want to share that special private time with someone you really care about, to make a memory that will not soon be forgotten! During the week they have a variety of live music and the outside deck and patio gives it a wide variety of ambiance that is normally only obtained from larger more well known venues. Being connected to the Ruby Hotel as well as the Essen House gives you an all you need option for your visit experience!!! My wife sure knows her way around Madison when she wants to give me a new experience from a city I've...