Muskellounge And Sporting Club

As a 40 something guy from deep in the Northwoods of Wisconsin who's trying to make the most of my time in Madison I've found the Muskellunge to be a nice hangout every now and then. I've also had way more than my fair share of good times with booze and really dig that they have rather stellar selection of NA beer. Pair it up with one of their local sourced hot soft pretzels or a pair of Landjagers this place is a real treat! For those who indulge in the good stuff it's got well stocked bar too...The Muskellunge also has great staff that welcomes everyone. I really appreciated that the bartenders have even recommended other NA brews that they carry! While the ambiance is gives off a great vibe it's not a quaint little beer hall. If you go, don't be surprised that it's the size of your typical bar in the city- it can be crowded and at times noisy. Lots of cool things to do like shuffle board, ping-pong, darts, and pull tabs! It would be awesome if they had a couple Spooky machines to feed though...Not a bad stop solo ,but is a great location to meetup with friends. Bottom line the Muskellunge is a winner!

We had a great time playing shuffleboard (free!) while enjoying a few cocktails. I love their frozen margarita and old fashioned on tap. Bartenders are super friendly and ready to answer questions. We're excited to come back and check out their other games and try out the food!

Drink: The bartender made me an excellent Tito's Moscow mule. It was so good. Very ginger-y which I like.Food: My pretzel was fine. The cheese sauce was more solid than liquid, and it was cold. Like a thick un-spreadable spread but presented as a dip? Weird. Service: Bartender was not friendly or attentive. She took the orders of a couple people who showed up after me before finally coming to take mine, and even closing out she looked me over many times. I've only been here once maybe it was just an off night for her. Ambience: Social, busy. They have darts. An ATM machine. Front outdoor patio. Spacious. Lots of people. This place is popular.

Reslly cool vibes. The place had tons of options which is always appreciated. Bartender was great too, made drinks quick.

Bar is good. Food is mediocre at best. Lighting is good. Overall they've done a fine job turning a strip mall location into a decent bar. Good selection of beer and drinks. Some fun classic bar games. Food was pretty bad and felt like an afterthought. Fine if you need something to soak up the booze but certainly not a reason to go there. Service was friendly and efficient.

Great atmosphere very friendly and relaxed. Really nice people. We were inside, but there was also so tables outside that were packed. It was a great time. I wish there had been food though.

Overall, I enjoyed my time at the Muskellounge. Probably the #1 thing that will keep me coming back is the fact that they allow dogs indoors. I struggle to consider a place that allows dogs outside only in Wisconsin to be super dog-friendly -- that's a very limited season. Muskellounge is truly dog friendly, and I appreciate that beyond belief. Then, there's the fact that they have a great beer and cocktail list. I was able to get NA options (always a huge plus) and a lovely dark beer. You go to the bar for service, and despite a busy crowd on a weekend night, I did not have to wait forever to grab someone's attention. Always a huge plus! Not to mention, staff was knowledgeable when I asked a question, prompt in their service, and very kind! My primary complaints are two-fold, and admittedly probably not of any concern for many potential patrons: (1) the noise! The music was unnecessarily loud, and the concrete floors etc already will make sound from patrons carry a bit. We initially sat on the couches and were so far away from each other we literally could not hear each other speak when we yelled. Which brings me to my next complaint (2) there actually isn't a ton of tables for all of the space they have. Some might not find a problem with this, but coupled with the struggle to hear each other, some smaller tables might be nice. Their tap list is also impossible to browse... it's only up on the wall along the whole length of the bar in some kind of artsy format which makes it really hard to read. There's essentially no tap list and you just have to ask... or spend a lot of time, movement, and dedication.All of this said, I still overall enjoy the drinks and people of the Muskellounge. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. I plan to be back and I'm not even really in the area.

Always a good time at the Muskie - we're regulars now! We love their rotating cocktail specials and boilermaker combos (pb&j is our fave!) Their small food menu is excellent, plus you can always eat at either of the restaurants next door on the patio. Muskellounge is dog friendly and we have definitely enjoyed taking our new pup to the patio!Big fans of the shuffleboard, ping pong table, and darts! Stop by for a fun cocktail and stay for the games!

I had to downgrade this place from 6 stars to 5 because it was too fun and I spent all my money. The bartenders were attentive and hilarious and even though the place was packed, I had my drink order handed to me pretty fast. The theme of the place is perfectly an up north cabin vibe and whatever scent they've got pumping through the place is my favorite target candle scent and made me very happy. Obviously I had a fantastic time and wish I could live here.I'll probably be back everyday this week. PS. Cal's legs were pretty nice. IYKYK.

First and foremost there is a muppet that is a replica of the bartender. If you are a big fisherman you will love all the fish on the wall. My husband loved the whiskey old fashion sweet, and I had a delicious Hurricane. Plenty of parking and the prices aren't bad either. Go check it out don't forget your fishing pole lol just kidding