Top Wine Bars in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin is a diverse city boasting a population of over 500,000 people. The city’s bustling metro lifestyles converge in the downtown district of Madison. Many groups and events take place on the famous ‘Isthmus’, Madison’s self-proclaimed peninsula around Lake Monona, and the city’s showcase events are found at the Monona Terrace. Downtown Madison offers a range of exciting activities and attractive nightlife for a variety of ages and interests. The far west side of Madison is home to some additional locales, perfect for suburban dwellers for those low-key evenings.

Wine bars in Madison are centered around eclectic, jazz, trendy, and bistro-style themes inspired from nearby Chicago and Milwaukee. The top wine bars in the area offer creative and unique signature dishes, often featured on an ‘a la carte’ one-page menu. Here are the top three wine bars in Madison, Wisconsin:

1. Eno Vino
601 Junction Road, Madison, WI 53717
(608) 664-9565.
Reservations accepted online at www.eno-vino.com

Voted ‘Best New Restaurant’ in 2005 by Madison Magazine, Eno Vino graciously offers over 265 wines by the bottle and 45 by the glass. Immediately upon entering, you’ll be astounded by the drink selections showcased along the bar wall, and the dÃ?©cor and ambiance cater to a high-class, classic Italian city wine bar. The exhibition kitchen provides some entertainment and delicious menu of food; choose from tapas, salads, entrees, and pizza flatbread. The ‘To Share’ menu gives you a chance to create a sampling extravaganza with friends, and the gourmet organic ingredients are sure to please a variety of palettes. Top picks include the Crab and Cabbage Spring Rolls, the Grilled Spicy Shrimp Flatbread, and the Roasted Yellow Pepper Gazpacho Soup.
Eno Vino is open daily at 4pm, serving food until 12 am Sunday through Thursday and until 1:00 am on Friday and Saturday night with extended hours.

2. Caf�© Montmatre
127 East Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 255-5900
www.themomo.com

One of Madison’s popular wine bar and jazz cafes, CafÃ?© Montmatre is located in the heart of downtown Madison as an entertainment and lounge hotspot. Live music almost every night of the week fills the bar with soothing sounds and crowds from diverse backgrounds. The Sidecar is an extension of the cafÃ?©, offering a place for poetry readings, book signing events from local authors, and can be reserved for your own personal events. A beautifully crafted chef-prepared menu adds to CafÃ?© Montmatre’s appeal; choose from cheese plates and crostini for appetizers, pizza, gourmet sandwiches, and a signature Chocolate Gooey cake that will leave some sweet memories of Madison in its wake! The extensive beer, wine, and specialty drinks list offers plenty of choice and selection for all parties.

3. Maduro
117 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703
(608) 294-9371
www.madurocigarbar.com

Madison’s only Wine and Cigar Bar, Maduro is also located in downtown Madison near the State Capitol. Nightly music offers a soothing and vibrant place to relax, with local musicians sharing their talents. The complete drinks menu includes cognac, port wine, scotch, whiskey, and some classic martini recipes. The Maduro Cocktail Recipes are published for review: choose the Prickly Pear, Bumble Bee, the Grassy Knoll, or Dante’s Martini for a taste of something new and unique. The lounge-like but upscale atmosphere is a great spot to mix and mingle, or simply sit back and enjoy some soothing jazz! Maduro does not serve food at this time, as the focus is on the cigar, wine, and drinks menu. The cigar bar sells some unique and hard-to-find cigars for patrons, and cigar tastings are available throughout the year.