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Shamrock Bar & Grille

Google (137) 4.3

Tripadvisor (5) 2.4

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What reviewers say

Visitors often praise the friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff, noting it's a great place to meet people and enjoy good company. However, some reviewers complain about the quality of the drinks, citing them as too sweet or lacking alcohol, and there are also reports of rude bartenders and issues with billing.

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G4.3 🦉2.4

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Address

117 W Main St, madison

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Phone

+1 608-259-8480

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About this place Shamrock Bar & Grille

The Shamrock Bar & Grille at 117 W Main Street, a block from the Capitol, has been a gay bar since 1985, which makes it the oldest one still open in Madison. The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project lists it as still in business. It closed briefly in 2013 and reopened that September under new management. It's a bar with a full kitchen and a weekend brunch, open 11am to 2am daily. The crowd is mixed in age and leans low-key, more conversation than dance floor. Google rates it 4.3 from about 150 reviews. Woof's on King Street is a five-minute walk if you want a second stop.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 02:00

Monday 11:00-02:00

Tuesday 11:00-02:00

Wednesday 11:00-02:00

Thursday 11:00-02:00

Friday 11:00-02:00

Saturday 11:00-02:00

Sunday 11:00-02:00

Features

Gay Happy Hour Food served Bar (alcohol) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dive bar Local favorite Pub Outdoor terrace No dress code Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Active daytime Active nighttime