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Bars & pubs · Capitol Square

The Caribou Tavern

4.7(550)$Bars & pubsOpen · closes 1:45 AM

Bustling, cash-only bar with a relaxed vibe grilling up burgers & pouring pitchers & shots.

703 East Johnson Street, Madison, WI

Hours
  • Monday11:00 AM – 1:45 AM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM – 1:45 AM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM – 1:45 AM
  • Thursday11:00 AM – 1:45 AM
  • Friday11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
  • Saturday11:00 AM – 2:30 AM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 1:45 AM

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What people say

Reviews from Google
5.02 months ago

Great little neighborhood spot. The vibe is super laid‑back, the drinks are reasonably priced, and the staff is really friendly and welcoming. It’s the kind of place where you can actually relax, have a few drinks, and enjoy good conversation without feeling rushed or crowded. Definitely one of my favorite low‑key bars to stop by.

5.03 months ago

The best drinks I've had in a long while. Loved the savory "Not Your Momma's Old Fashioned" and the smoky "Jungle"

5.02 years ago

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 between. Enjoy….

5.03 years ago

Amazing dive. Bartender doubles as the cook behind the bar! Their drinks are stiff, delicious and cheap! They also had trivia going on one of the T.V. screens which was a blast. They have a dart board as well, but it wasn’t on where we were there as the place is small and it sits right in line with some of the bar seats. You won’t regret stopping here!

4.04 years ago

If you want a very tasty, juicy bar burger, the Caribou Tavern is the place to go! The bartender served us the cheeseburgers with a side of french fries and everything was cooked to perfection, even the bun was toasted nicely, however, the burgers could’ve been made a little larger, they were a little too small. The bartender Winslow is an awesome bartender and very friendly. He did well working the bar solo and on a busy night! The Caribou Tavern overall has great food and drinks and is a pretty cool place to hang out but not a lot of room. It’s like a long hallway, but we will still return!!!!!

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