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The Ideal Bar

4.4(195)$Bars & pubsOpen · closes 2 AM

1968 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WI

Hours
  • Monday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Tuesday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Thursday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Friday4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
  • Saturday12:00 PM – 2:30 AM
  • Sunday12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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What people say

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5.05 months ago

I was visiting friends someone was yelling there's a chili contest going on The owner was so nice and helpful There were like 12 outstanding chili's What a great atmosphere 2 pool tables Great crowd 2 large screen Tvs Great job guy's. Ask for Brady

4.06 months ago

Ideal is a great option for getting together with friends to play pool late in the evening. Many seasoned players there. Everyone was very friendly.

1.07 months ago

​"I’ve been a peaceful, paying regular in this neighborhood for over a year and a half, but the service from one specific staff member, Mary, has become unacceptable. This bartender (who works here and at another local bar, Players) is actively targeting me. She will ignore me while serving the entire room, wait for me to pay for a drink, and then seize the beverage I just paid for 2 minutes later and tell me to get out for no reason. This isn't just a bad attitude; it is harassment and theft of service. I am accepted fine by all other staff, so it is clear this individual is using her position to settle a personal grudge. Owners should know she is driving away good customers." ​A few tips for when you

1.07 months ago

If you want to be threatened to be "taken outside" by the "owner" for spilling some beer on a pool table, sure, make this dump your regular! If you want "regulars" to gang up on you for being out of town, sure, great place. Do yourself a favor and go to the 100 other good bars in town and miss this absolute dive! If zero stars was an option, I'd give negative 5!

5.0a year ago

Stop asking if you should go, just do it. Excellent ambiance and customer service. A great place to go to watch the Packers. Bartender Bill and Karington are Amazing!!! You won't be disappointed.

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