Silver Dollar Tavern

Did you hear the good news?

When Madison’s oldest post-prohibition tavern closes its doors next month, it won’t be a final goodbye. Nostalgic patrons will again have a chance to pull up a stool to the 1930s mahogany bar top when the new Wisconsin History Center opens on Capitol Square in early 2027.

The Teasdale family, fourth-generation owners of the Silver Dollar Tavern, have gifted the 43-foot-long wooden bar—along with its vintage backbar cabinetry and lighting, iconic neon signs and other memorabilia—to the Wisconsin Historical Society for use in the future history center.

The Silver Dollar Tavern was opened in 1933 by Clyde Teasdale after the end of prohibition and became a beloved Madison institution for nearly a century. The Teasdale family recently sold the property at 117 West Mifflin Street to Hovde Properties.

“It feels good to know that when we close the doors next month, the 90-year legacy of our family business will live on in Wisconsin history,” said Chuck Teasdale, fourth-generation co-owner of the Silver Dollar Tavern. “Just down the street, stories of our city and state will continue to be told around the Silver Dollar bar top.”

The bar will be a full-service, active destination within the Wisconsin History Center, welcoming guests to pull up a stool, order a beverage and continue the longstanding Wisconsin tradition of social gathering.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Teasdale family for this generous gift to the Wisconsin History Center,” said Christian Overland, Ruth and Hartley Barker Director & CEO of the Wisconsin Historical Society. “Welcoming one of the state’s oldest post-prohibition bars—and the stories and meaningful memories that come with it—into the design of a dynamic new space is an exciting opportunity.”

For more on the new history center project, visit: https://wihist.org/3vLvDps

📸: Silver Dollar Tavern

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Last call: Silver Dollar Tavern, Madison's oldest bar, about to pour its last drink "I plan to have as many of the current and past staff on hand that day as possible," said Chuck Teasdale, the bar's fourth-generation co-owner.

Despite our best effort, we have not been able to find a new location for the Silver Dollar. We have decided that Saturday, February 3rd will be the last day of operation at 117 West Mifflin St. Please stop in to celebrate our 90-year history and say farewell to a Madison institution. Thank you for all your support of the years. Cheers!

It is true, the Silver Dollar Tavern is looking to continue its 90-year legacy in a new location. Stay tuned!

Join us for the game or see you tonight for the post game celebration!! We’ll be waiting for you.

Go Bucky!

A follower shared a family story about this historical photograph hanging inside the Silver Dollar Tavern. We thought we’d share. Sibyl Hats was a retail shop adjacent to the Silver Dollar Tavern as seen here. His grandfather was walking out of the Tavern in military uniform after WWll and his grandmother was walking out of the hat store. They met for the first time in front of the Silver Dollar Tavern. Family history was made that day! You never know who is waiting for you at this historic tavern. See you soon.

Take in the history of one of Madison’s oldest and iconic taverns. Good times are waiting for you!

A game of pool anyone? The weekend is near, see you soon!

The Boys Are Back In Town! We have a full slate of entertaining matchups for you on our broadcast stream http://livehurling.com this weekend. All times are Wisconsin time which is 6 hours behind Ireland btw.

12:00 p.m. Saturday July 24, 2021
First we have the Madison Gaelic Football Club taking on the Padraig Pearse men from Chicago to play in the Senior Championship League. You don't want to miss this tough-as-nails matchup between clubs battling for supremacy.

2:00 p.m. Sunday July 25, 2021
Hold onto your seats because we have another installment of our Hurling Club of Madison City League and it will be an epic Battle of the Unbeatens. Silver Dollar Tavern (1-0) will face off against the Blue Moon Bar & Grill (1-0) to see who will take the top spot in the league.

3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25
The Coed League wraps up the weekend with what will undoubtedly be a hard fought battle between Bristled Boar and Aaron Weber Group / First Weber

Be sure to tune in tomorrow at noon so you don't miss any of the action this weekend. http://livehurling.com

Or, why not come on down to the Madison United Rugby & Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex and watch all the action for yourself!

It’s Friday Eve! What seat are you choosing?

Voting closes in TWO WEEKS! Don’t forget to vote for us for best dive bar! https://www.channel3000.com/best-of-madison-2021/ #/gallery?group=373961

See you this weekend! 🍻🤗

WOW! We are so honored to be nominated for Best of Madison - Dive Bar 2021! This past year has been less than ideal but we are so happy to have such great support! Thank you Madison! 🦡 🍻

🥃 VOTING ENDS 4/30 - CAST YOUR VOTE FOR SILVER DOLLAR UNDER “NIGHTLIFE” HERE: https://www.channel3000.com/best-of-madison-2021/ #/gallery?group=373961 🥃

Bucks play at 9:00pm! Come on down to watch the final four games! 🏀 🍻

We are open and SO excited to see you! Come as you are! 🍻 Cheers Madison!

This isn't an April Fools joke - we are opening this THURSDAY, APRIL 1!

Come down to the Silver Dollar tonight and cheer on our Badgers! Tip off is at 8:59!

Come down to the Silver Dollar! Second drink free if you share, like and show this to our bartender!

Timeline Photos

Celebrating our first place finish...in the pitcher race 🍺

Winning the pitcher race!

Kate

Game 1: The Silver Dollar Tavern brings home the win!

Come out of the heat and enjoy a cold beverage and some live music tonight!

Saturday night, August 15, from 6-9 pm, SHERIFF and the OUTLAW, our Nashville style acoustic duo is performing at the Silver Dollar Tavern, 117 W Mifflin St., downtown Madison. (Two guitars, harmonica, country harmonies, some banging on the guitar like a drum!). We'll play classic country covers plus songs we've written and would certainly love to share our music and a beer or tequila with y'all!

We'd sure benefit from seeing some familiar faces as we “Bring Country To Town!!!”

-- DR & JL

BTW--- I'm the Sheriff...
Doug