The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
Madison's original brewpub offering forward-thinking brews and bites inspired by international and local ingredients.
Welcome to the page of America’s quintessential brewery-restaurant company, The Great Dane. With Four locations serving the Madison area and our Pub & Banquet Hall in Wausau, there are more choices than ever to experience Great food, Great beer and Great fun! The Great Dane has built its success by offering our guests a wide variety of award winning ales and lagers, hearty pub fare served
Brunch isn’t just a meal, it’s a weekend tradition. Join us from 10 am - 2 pm for delicious bites and great vibes at all Madison area pubs.
Ready to put your taste buds to the test? Take on the Wing Challenge at our Fitchburg pub and see if you can handle the heat. Come for the wings, stay for the bragging rights. 🔥🍗
Happy Hour just got even happier! Join us Monday – Friday from 3-6 pm for $3 20oz pints of our flagships and select seasonal brews. Plus, check out our brand-new bar bites! Available now at all locations, see you there! 🍻
Gather your crew at our Eastside pub for trivia tonight at 7:30 pm! Have someone arrive by 7 pm to secure your spot and fuel up with food and drinks!
Stop by the Eastside pub on Saturday, September 14 for our Great Dane Block Party! From 4-8 pm, enjoy all-you-can-eat food specials, live music, and the best of summer on our patio and courtyard. Don’t miss out on the fun, get your tickets today at the link below!
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Friday night in Wisconsin means one thing: Fish Fry! It’s a state tradition. Swing by any of our pubs for a classic Friday Night Fish Fry and pair it with a perfect Old Fashioned. 🥃
Hey Badger fans! Catch a ride to and from Camp Randall with our shuttle service all season long! Arrive early, grab a bite, and enjoy a drink before the game, or stick around to celebrate afterward. The shuttles are on us – just show up and hop on! 🦡 🏈
Wings & brews, what more could you need?
Shoutout to MUFA (Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association) for bringing the fun to our pubs! Don’t forget, all teams get 2 pitchers of beer on game nights at any Madison-area Great Dane location – bring your punch card! Cheers to great games and even better brews! 🍻
Weekend plans made easy: Brunch at the Dane every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm.
Today’s your last chance for Friday fun at Dane Dances! Join us at Monona Terrace starting at 6 pm for a final evening of music, dancing, and free beer coupons. 🕺🍺
Hey friends! We're hiring at our Madison pubs. If you're looking for a new gig or know someone who is, send them our way!
Get ready to groove tomorrow under the stars with DJ Nick Nice and DJ Mike Carlson! Bring your moves and enjoy a night of beats and brews at our downtown spot starting at 7 pm.
This week, we’re serving up a General Tso’s Fried Chicken Sandwich! Don’t miss out before it’s gone on 8/30.
📷: Buttermilk brined chicken thigh, General Tso’s sauce, sesame seed, napa cabbage slaw, soy-ginger vinaigrette /$15.
Summer might be winding down, but our patio vibes are still in full swing! Come soak up the last rays of sunshine with us. ☀️🍻
Why settle for less? At our place, bigger is always better! Our standard pints are 20oz because 16oz just isn't enough. Cheers to getting more for your pour! 🍻
Can’t decide between a brat and a burger? Now you don’t have to. Dive into the Brat and Bacon Pretzel Burger! Available until Friday 8/23 at all locations except for Wausau.
📷: 7 oz Angus burger, Wisconsin brat burger, Jones Dairy Farm thick-cut bacon, grilled onions, Peck’s Pilsner mustard, pretzel bun /$15.
Get your team together and put your trivia knowledge to the test every Tuesday night at our Eastside pub! Arrive by 7 pm to snag a spot and let the games (and drinks) begin!
We're cheering you on at the Wausau Marathon this Sunday – so go ahead and run like you’re chasing a free beer! When you cross the finish line, swing by The Dane for a well-deserved brew. After all, you’ve earned it!
We're bringing the heat to Margarita and Taco Fest with our Dark Cherry Margarita and the spicy Tri-Pepper Pilsner Margarita. Pair them with our Sabinita De Res Tacos for a flavor fiesta you won’t forget! See you today at the Seven Acre Dairy Company.
Our Oktoberfest beers are now canned and ready to go! Swing by any of our pubs and grab yours today. Prost! 🍻
Huge congrats to barriodance for dancing their way to 1st place in the USA Division at the World of Dance. Proud to have some of our own Daners in the winning crew!
Image credit to News 3 Now / Channel 3000 and Darren Lee Photography
Heads up, Madison! All our locations are closed today (8/13) because it’s Danestock day. Our team is off for some well-deserved fun. See ya tomorrow!
Swing by Hole 8 at the Ronald McDonald House Golf Outing on Aug. 12 and quench your thirst with us! Let’s putt for a purpose and have a tee-rific time! ⛳️🍻
Swing by our booth at the Great Taste of the Midwest today – where 19 different brews are waiting to be your new favorites! And while you’re at it, snag some Dane gear. See you soon! 🍺
Save the date for Q***r Night on Aug. 21 from 4 pm to close, at our downtown spot! We have Laser Trees in the garden, a fab 50/50 raffle, and Lorraine Hansberry as our icon of the month. Sip on our Dried Grape cocktail or German Pilsner and help us raise funds for PFLAG! 🌈🍺🎉
Every Friday evening in August, join us at Dane Dances for a night of fun and free beer coupons! Swing by Monona Terrace starting at 6 pm, grab your coupon, and drop your best version of the robot for all to admire.
Looking for a ride during the Great Taste of the Midwest? Free shuttles will run to and from all our Madison-area pubs from 11:30 am – 7:30 pm. See you then!
Get your hands on the Juicy Brewski Slider this week! Available until Friday 8/9.
📷: Homemade bratwurst sliders stuffed with Ellsworth cheese curds and applewood bacon; house pretzel bun, Scotch Ale pickles, braised sauerkraut and horseradish aioli / $14.50.
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Welcome to the page of America’s quintessential brewery-restaurant company, The Great Dane.
With Four locations serving the Madison area and our Pub & Banquet Hall in Wausau, there are more choices than ever to experience Great food, Great beer and Great fun! The Great Dane has built its success by offering our guests a wide variety of award winning ales and lagers, hearty pub fare served quickly at a friendly price, and smart-looking, well-maintained restaurant facilities. But the number one reason we are Wisconsin’s number one brewpub company is our dedication to exceeding our guests and our employees expectations, every time. We invite you to explore our page, our website (and our establishments!) and, as always, if there is something you feel we can improve on, just let us know and we will get to work on it!
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123 E Doty Street
Madison, WI
53703
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Monday | 11am - 11pm |
Tuesday | 11am - 11pm |
Wednesday | 11am - 11pm |
Thursday | 11am - 11pm |
Friday | 11am - 1am |
Saturday | 11am - 1am |
Sunday | 11am - 11pm |
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