Doubleday's

We decided to stop here as part of the Madcity cocktail experience. We didn't realize it was the Jeep Invasion weekend. We had a great time! Food was good (pub food), drinks were strong and the patrons were friendly. Met the owner on the way out and was gracious about telling us about how the bar got its name. Gary said that that the inventor of baseball Abner Doubleday in 1839 as a cadet at the US Military Academy in West Point, NY. Although the claim as been debated for decades among baseball historians and fans, the popular myth remains. Doubledays gets my vote for a historic and fun place to visit. PS for those people looking for a banquet place to hold roughly 100 people. I bet it's still in the affordable range and only 20 minutes to Madison, Wi.

Recently had the fish fry here and it's delicious! Best place for fish fry in Cottage Grove. Large portions, fish is crispy and juicy (in a good way). We ordered ahead and picked up. Get the cheesy hash browns, the serving is a size of two fists and real tasty. Will probably be our regular fish fry spot!

What can I say? I love this place! We came on a quiet, and snowy, Friday night and were treated to some real old fashioned Midwest hospitality. It was fish fry night and while we didn't partake of the fish fry we did enjoy the burgers. They are nothing special but they are filling and hardy and will hit the spot. The bowling was quaint, clean, and enjoyable. It's a small alley with only ten lanes but I'm not complaining because honestly it made the whole night much more enjoyable because my kids could run around and play and I could see them at all times.I highly recommend this place.

Service was amazing! The owner operator (who is also a marine which I appreciate since my brother is as well) personally came out from the kitchen to welcome us. I had the shrimp and fries, perfectly seasoned and came in a timely manner. The property seemed well kept and felt as if they really really cared. The bowling alley was very clean and the balls were easy to choose with help from their selection chart. Overall one of the best places I've ever gone.

Attended a paint nite here (paint afternoon, really). Drinks were cheap - definitely a plus. Looked like a fun venue, though. Lots of banquet area for receptions and the like. Softball fields too...not exactly what or who plays out there, but I've been on plenty of "softball teams" where all we do it try to out drink each other, so having one connected to a bar is a pretty great fucking idea!

Hands down one of the worst bar/banquet hall ever . The owner and bartenders are so rude. Unless you are white country people they treat you like second class citizens , it makes you feel like they are doing you a favor by being there. We went there for a quinceanera and the customers were treated so bad . Will never ever go there again , I recommend you do not either

Our family loves Doubledays! Each Christmas we have our family bowling event there. Deb is so great in getting us settled in and making the best pizza for the kids. Great fun! Highly recommend the smaller setting than the Madison lanes.The Ersland Family

My class had our 50th reunion at Doubleday's and the owners were so pleasant to work with. They wanted to make sure that everything was just as we wanted and went above and beyond, even accommodating last minute changes. The variety of food offered for our buffet was very good and there was plenty available. We were able to get into the venue early enough in the day to decorate and the set up was just as we needed. Great place for your next party. Gary and Debbie were wonderful hosts.

Pulled into the parking lot to see if I could see my friends car there. The owner Gary (who was also in the parking lot) got out of his truck and began to scream and swear at me because I turned around in his lot. Never heard so many "F" bombs. Will never spend money at a place that treats people outside his establishment like that. Shameful.

amazing baked cod!! went for fish, got chatting with the owner found out they have a bowling alley down stairs ended up bowling. nice hidden gem from Madison. definitely a dive bar!