The Caribou Tavern

Very cool small bar that has been on East Johnson Street for over 40 years and isn't slowing down an

07/04/2024

The Bou is open all day!

11/20/2023

We will be closed Thursday and Friday this week. Safe and happy Thanksgiving all!

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05/12/2023

We will be closed this Sunday in observance of
Mother’s Day

03/13/2023

Daylight Savings!!

12/20/2022

*HOLIDAY UPDATE*
We will be open Christmas Eve
11:00-close.
There’s still time to do your last minute shopping for Caribou gear! Hoodies, North Face Bou beanies, gift certificates, can coozies and drink tokens too!

12/19/2022

Thanks all for a great year! We will be CLOSED Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so that our hard working staff can enjoy a well deserved holiday weekend.
Hope you all do as well!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ‘BOU!

12/03/2022

The new round of Madcity passport books have arrived! Great stocking stuffers:)

11/22/2022

The ‘Bou will be closed thanksgiving day.
Hope you all have a great holiday!

08/04/2022

The ‘Bou will be closed Monday thru Thursday next week(Aug.8-11) for floor resurfacing. Thanks for your patience:)

07/01/2022

The ‘Bou will be closed Monday July 4.
Please come back with all your fingers attached!💥🎆🎇

05/05/2022

Join us for our newest weekly lunch special today!! Available from 11:00-2:30

01/24/2022

We will be CLOSED this Wednesday (26th) for floor maintenance, open for business as usual on Thursday (27th).
Sorry for any inconvenience.

01/05/2022

Sorry they weren’t available before Xmas, but better late than never! Sizes range from small to 2xl.
Available in royal, deep red, black, and dark gray. ($42,$45 for 2xl)
Stop in to grab a cocktail and some merch:)
Northface ‘Bou beanies still available too!

12/22/2021

Anyone missing a Subaru key and fob from 12/21? They’re here at the bar.
(608)257-5993

12/20/2021

We’ll be open Christmas Eve from 11:00 a.m. til ?
Closed Christmas Day.
Happy Holidays all!

11/24/2021

THE BOU WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW.
Happy Thanksgiving
Everyone!!
🦃🦃🦃🦃

10/15/2021

Apparently there is some confusion over our last post: WE ARE OPEN!:)

10/09/2021

Hey all! Our flooring project is taking a little longer than expected, so we won’t be open until Tuesday at 11:00. Thanks for all your understanding and patience!

10/06/2021

Hey Bou crew! Just a follow up on last post. Our flooring project will be extended, so we will be reopening on Monday, Oct. 11. Thanks for your patience!

10/02/2021

Hey folks! The ‘Bou is getting a much needed flooring makeover. We will be closed starting tomorrow Oct. 3 through Friday Oct. 8th if all goes well, so please bear with us:) See ya next week!

09/23/2021

MadCity Cocktail books now available at the Bou, pick yours up today!

08/14/2021

The Bou will be closing at 6pm tonight and will resume regular hours starting 11::00am tomorrow morning.

07/01/2021

The Bou will be closed Saturday and Sunday so that our hardworking superstars can enjoy a holiday weekend break with their friends and family, one that COVID stole from all of us last year.
Have a fun, safe 4th!💥🍺🍷🇺🇸

04/02/2021

There was a found set of keys turned in to us that belong to a Subaru if anyone lost, or knows someone who lost them!

03/15/2021

We are back open on Mondays!
3p-close
(11a-close Tues-Sun)

03/08/2021
03/08/2021

Hey Bou Crew!
Beginning March 10th we will be opening up for cocktails and dining-in at limited capacity, with additional outdoor seating in the works!
( Carry-outs still available.)

We are excited to be able to do this, and will continue to take every precaution to keep everyone’s health #1 priority. (Masks please, while away from your seats)
Our hours will be extended:
11am-close Tuesday-Sunday
3:00pm-close Monday.

02/26/2021

Philly Friday! Ruthie misses all of you, come and see her for lunch today:)

02/05/2021

Freezing? A Philly and fries can fix that for ya!
OTHER WINTER WARMERS:
(Lunch 11-2pm)

Lasagna and garlic toast -$7.50

Caribou club(ham, turkey, bacon, choice of chees on ciabatta roll,add lettuce/tomato)-$6.50

Chicken and sausage gumbo soup and chili (add cheese, onion, sour cream) available too:)
Grill open for full menu til 11:00pm Tuesday-Saturdays!
Call or stop down. (608)257-5993

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Website

Address


703 E Johnson Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2am
Tuesday 11am - 2am
Wednesday 11am - 2am
Thursday 11am - 2am
Friday 11am - 2:30am
Saturday 11am - 2:30am
Sunday 11am - 2am

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