Shamrock Bar & Grille
This establishment stands out as a welcoming social hub within the gay bar scene, blending a relaxed atmosphere with attentive service. The friendly staff often goes above and beyond, crafting creative cocktails—like inventive mimosas—and offering warm interactions that foster connections among patrons. Whether enjoying lively bar games, quality bar food, or simply unwinding, guests appreciate the effort put into creating an inclusive environment.
While weekday visits may be quieter, the bar maintains its charm with a well-stocked selection and a focus on culinary details, such as homemade specialties. However, occasional inconsistencies in service—like variable bartender interactions—highlight the importance of patience. Overall, it delivers a balanced experience for those seeking both camaraderie and a well-curated night out.
Features and services of Shamrock Bar & Grille
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Shamrock Bar & Grille is in position 3 out of 4 in gay bars in Madison
Customer Reviews
Shamrock Bar & Grille has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on over 137 reviews on Google
Great people in the bar! Met a new friend, a dog, he was at the bar relaxing.
The bartender was super nice and made us these delicious mimosas that he described as "Like a mimosa long island", very good and refreshing. Everyone we encountered was friendly and conversational.
A great bar to meet friends at, enjoy good food, or play some fun bar games and trivia. The atmosphere is friendly and the staff is helpful. It's clean, the bar is well stocked and the food is good quality bar food.
It was a Monday so it was dead, plus in the capital area so im sure students were home studying. But the bartender was somehow friendly and giving us options for food and bars. Because of that we went ahead and got 2 shots to bring em business. Recommend!
Very bad. The bartenders there are the worst. They are rude., misbehave with people and act as if no law applies to them. Never going back.
Under new ownership, this place no longer has annual problems with its liquor license. The mixed drinks are strong, but up cocktails are pricy, and not always good. Really good bar food, though... They make their own corned beef, and do a wonderful brunch on the weekends. Flirting with the wait staff has never been more fun!
Not a good first experience. That bartender with beard is not friendly. I am the one who paid and gave tip and yet he said thanks to my partner but not me. He’s snoopy. I ordered old fashioned and he asked me what kind. Oh well I just looked at him. Clearly I didn’t know so don’t assume that everyone is from Wisconsin. Instead of looking at me with a disappointed look, just explain the varieties. That’s your job. But the place is nice and the old fashioned (brandy) tasted good.
Information about Shamrock Bar & Grille
Address
Shamrock Bar & Grille is located at 117 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703, United States
Phone
The phone number of Shamrock Bar & Grille is +1 608-259-8480
Business Hours
Monday: 15:00–02:00
Tuesday: 15:00–02:00
Wednesday: 15:00–02:00
Thursday: 15:00–02:00
Friday: 15:00–02:30
Saturday: 15:00–02:30
Sunday: 14:00–02:00