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| - The Malt House is one of the best bars in Madison. Its interior is definitely unassuming, and there are no food options aside from the rack of chips at one end of the giant bar, but what it does, and it does beer & whiskey, it does well.
I can only speak to the beers offered, and wow. This is a great list. The taps rotate frequently, and the bottle selection is broad. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating, offering recommendations if necessary (although I prefer to grab a menu, stare at the tap list on the chalkboard, and have a little inner monologue about which beer to order) and fast, professional pours. I really appreciate the weekly updated tap list on the Malt House Facebook page-- one of my pet peeves is self-proclaimed beer bars with online tap lists that are months out of date! At the end of the night, I'm always surprised by my tab-- in a good way! Hours of drinking great craft beers for what seems a pittance.
The patio is a great place to relax during Madison's nicer months, and offers a great view of the Capitol. Sitting inside is dark and cozy.
The Malt House draws a varied crowd, and everyone seems comfortable. I've seen families picnicking outside while the adults indulge in a drink or two, plenty of dogs on the patio, and I've had many nights where delivery pizzas were required (both Glass Nickel and Roman Candle deliver, or there's a Papa John's across the street if you're saving your nickels for one more beer).
I am glad I found the Malt House. It has definitely aided in my progression as a craft beer consumer and enthusiast, and has been a welcome fit at each stage.
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