Wando's Bar & Grill

Adam Zell

1.03 months ago

Unfortunately at last I have to make this review. We have been customers for years at Wando's in downtown Madison. Typically had a great time and one of our favorite places to go. Lately, it has gone completely south. We had bartenders rudely kick us our early claiming it wasn't busy enough. Bartenders all seem to have an attitude now every time we come in. Ignoring our comments, giving us the wrong drinks and refusing to make it right, etc. Most disrespectful occurrence was when we put a couple songs on touch tunes and the bartenders skipped the songs we PAID to play and laughed at us amongst themselves. I reached out to the owner and unless I made a whole trip to downtown just to talk to him, they wouldn't do anything to make it right. We won't be returning and I recommend everyone else take their business elsewhere as well. I don't see Wando's lasting much longer if they keep up this track records as of late.

Trey Lehman

1.05 months ago

Friday night and they closed 2 and a half hours early. Asked what time they closed because they started to pack up and the bartender told me “whenever”. Told them I’ll finish my drink and head out to which they said no problem. Not even 5 minutes later they hit me with “I’m gonna have to ask you to leave” before I could even finish my drink. Not my fault you’re not getting business Wando

Z Zylka

4.02 years ago

Service was great!!! Food was solid. Grilled cheese was a ok. Fish bowls are awesome.

Kent Wannebo

5.04 years ago

Life is good, and I'm exactly where I wanna be...but don't you just sometimes miss 1997? I do...so I go to Wando's... I was there when it opened with Panos in the paper (Year of the Roses). Still serving fishbowls of course, which you can also now buy (minus the alcohol) at the University Book Store downtown off of Lake St and State. Truly a classy joint now with three floors...no more throwing peanut shells on the floor, or launching unrulies for misbehaving, one helluva guy owns this joint...and I have stories of my days living with the guy on Mifflin, Bassett, and for a time with Chuck in Middleton. Bacon Night on Tuesday...gotta go when you're feeling thirsty and ignoring the doctor's advice never to binge drink again. But I happened to miss the old man, when I checked in with my wife and daughter recently. The bartender was friendly, as was the cook. Better yet...he made us some delicious lunch!

KC Kurtz

3.09 years ago

Classic college bar, but fine place for drinks during the day. Downstairs and upstairs areas. Fine drink prices and specials. Bartender was a little distant despite a small crowd, but the other staff members were friendly. Good place to watch a game. Haven't heard many good things about the night life, but have not had motivation to come back and experience it myself. Overall, it's okay during the day, but I wouldn't stay here too long.