Remember Mr. Martini's bar in Bedford Falls? Sorta like that without the Italian accents. A snug little neighborhood bar with nice waitstaff. Big TVs behind the bar mean you can watch the Brewers or Packers but the sound is kept low so you can still talk. The brick burger is awesome. The fries are hot and crisp. So basically is the best publike bar in Madison. No drink frat boys. Family-friendly for sure. Cash or local check only... but there's an ATM that charges 2 bucks. Take cash.
I grew up in California, where the bars were more like Nick's bar after George Bailey never existed. This place is a treasure.
Funny thing is I don't even drink and I still feel very welcome.