I have heard so many things about the Free House Pub and I thought...hmmm, it is about time I tried it. And? No regrets!
I ordered their prime rib sandwich with harvati cheese. This is honestly the BEST beef sandwich I have had in Madison. (Technically they are in Middleton, but this sandwich made up for the distance.) The harvati cheese provided a nice flavor pop to the sandwich. The bread was also well chosen. It was on a soft roll, not too chewy. My big complaint? The au jus. It was SO salty. It was pretty much inedible. Luckily, the sandwich did not need the extra moisture.
I upgraded for $1.50 to the garlic parmesan fries. They were delicious! The fries were crisp, hot and nicely seasoned. They came covered with fresh parmesan flakes. Absolutely delicious. The aioli that came with the fries was good. Not great. It was creamy and a little sweet. The fries stood alone but it would have been nice to have something with a more savory flavor.
I paired my lunch with a beer from Ale Asylum Hefeweizen. The beer and cocktail menu was pretty expansive. I wish I had tried a house cocktail rather than the beer. It was just ok.
I definitely plan on going back soon. We ate on the patio, which is gorgeous and nicely covered. Whether you want something shady or sunny, you can find it.