Garth's Brew - Madison

Drinks, Pub, Curbside Pickup

Garth's Brew

Garth's Brew
4.9 / 5 (87 reviews)

Description

Hidden on Monroe Street, this cozy neighborhood brew bar shines with an expert-curated selection of draft and canned beers, friendly knowledgeable bartenders, guided tastings, and trivia nights. It’s a relaxed spot for board games, pint sampling, or grabbing crowlers to go. Snacks—most famously a giant pretzel—complement a light menu, though food isn’t the focus. Clean, accessible, and lively during events, it’s a welcoming hangout for beer lovers, casual groups, and visitors seeking local flavor.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Adam

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★ 4.9 / 5 from 87 reviews
will-levine
13.11.2023

May I suggest some coffee-stout combos?This place is so solidly Madisonian I'm surprised the tavern league hasn't sabotaged it yet.

kiersten-howatt
13.11.2023

The coffee is great and the staff is really friendly! Love the atmosphere for weekend studying and board games!

liza-morrow
13.11.2023

Amazing local spot! Beer, coffee, soft pretzels, what more could you want? We did guided tasting with Garth himself, which was a fun and educating time. Garth is great, so much knowledge and so happy to share.

adam-whitlock-cat45
13.11.2023

Great selection of taps that are always changing. Love coming for coffee in the morning! Great pour-overs can be found here.

ron-steiner
13.11.2023

The beer selection is excellent. It can be a bit noisy, especially during group events when it's quite busy. As for wheelchair accessibility, the venue is accessible.

FAQ

As a visitor, you can use the WiFi of the restaurant at no extra cost.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sporting events are shown.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers for payment.

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