Bar in Madison, United States
The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
100Pearl PointsPub-night fallback
About The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
A practical downtown Madison brewpub choice when the priority is an easy group round, casual food, and low booking friction. Choose it for mixed parties and last-minute plans; cross-shop more focused bars if the night calls for intimacy, cocktails, or a more deliberate date setting.
Is The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company worth considering in Madison? The verified basics are direct: it is in Madison, the dress code is casual, and the posted hours run daily, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday. Beyond those facts, specific claims about menu, pricing, seating, reservations, or service options are not verified here, so plan around the confirmed schedule and contact the venue directly for details that matter to your visit.
The name is The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company, but this guide does not have verified detail on specific drinks, dishes, happy hour offers, outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, or booking requirements. Use the confirmed hours as the practical starting point: Monday through Thursday are listed as 11 AM–11 PM, Friday as 11 AM–1 AM, Saturday as 10 AM–1 AM, and Sunday as 10 AM–11 PM.
Plan a casual Madison stop, with details confirmed directly
The clearest fit is a casual visit in Madison where the schedule matters more than a highly specific dining brief. Because the dress code is casual and the venue keeps daily hours, it may be easy to include in a flexible plan, but this page does not verify table availability, group accommodations, or a particular atmosphere.
For visitors building a broader Madison plan, pair this listing with our Madison bars guide, our Madison restaurants guide, our Madison hotels guide, our Madison wineries guide, and our Madison experiences guide.
Know Before You Go
- Location: Madison.
- Dress code: casual.
- Hours: Mon–Thu 11 AM–11 PM; Fri 11 AM–1 AM; Sat 10 AM–1 AM; Sun 10 AM–11 PM.
- Confirm directly: menu, pricing, reservations, seating, accessibility, outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, and any current specials are not verified in this guide.
If you are comparing other Madison options, you might also look at D'Vino, Jalisco Cocina Mexicana, Lucille, Settle Down Tavern, or Young Blood Beer Company - King Street, depending on the kind of outing you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company good for groups?
This guide does not verify group accommodations, seating capacity, or reservation availability. The confirmed details are that The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is in Madison, has a casual dress code, and keeps daily hours.
What's the best time to go to The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company?
Use the posted hours as your guide: Mon–Thu 11 AM–11 PM, Fri 11 AM–1 AM, Sat 10 AM–1 AM, and Sun 10 AM–11 PM. This page does not verify crowd levels or wait times.
Does The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company have happy hour deals?
Happy hour deals are not verified in this guide. Check directly with the venue before planning around discount pricing or specials.
Is The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company good for a date?
The dress code is casual, so it may fit an easygoing Madison outing. This guide does not verify atmosphere, noise level, seating style, or date-night amenities.
Is the food good at The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company?
This guide does not verify specific dishes, cuisine, menu format, prices, or dietary information. Check the venue's official channels for the current menu before you go.
What's the crowd like at The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company?
The crowd and atmosphere are not verified in this guide. The confirmed information is limited to Madison as the location, casual dress code, and the posted daily hours.
Does The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified in this guide. If patio or outdoor space matters, check the venue's official channels before visiting in Madison.
Location
123 E Doty St, Madison, WI 53703
Madison, United States
Compare The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
| Venue |
|---|
| The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company |
| D'Vino |
| Young Blood Beer Company - King Street |
| Settle Down Tavern |
| Lucille |
| Jalisco Cocina Mexicana |
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Also Consider
- D'Vino, Notable alternative
- Young Blood Beer Company - King Street, Notable alternative
- Settle Down Tavern, Notable alternative
- Lucille, Notable alternative
- Jalisco Cocina Mexicana, Notable alternative
How It Compares
Choose The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company when the group wants the lowest-friction option: easy booking, downtown convenience, and a broad brewpub format. Young Blood Beer Company - King Street is the cleaner beer-first cross-shop if the drinking program matters more than a general pub setup.
D'Vino makes more sense for a wine-leaning evening, while Settle Down Tavern is the better call when the group wants a tavern feel rather than a larger brewpub. For a livelier food-and-drinks night, Lucille and Jalisco Cocina Mexicana are stronger alternatives if their formats match the group's appetite.
The practical verdict: book The Great Dane for convenience and group flexibility, not for a highly curated bar experience. If the table has a clear preference, beer at Young Blood, wine at D'Vino, or a more food-led night at Lucille or Jalisco Cocina Mexicana will likely feel more targeted.
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