The Free House Pub

Betty Dueffert

7 months ago

We took family out for dinner here and everyone liked it. The meals were reasonable and the interior is really lovely. Lots of twinkle lights and just a very comfortable atmosphere. One of my favorite places. The one problem is the parking. There is none. Metered parking outside and ramps but its mpls. Lots of popular places means lots of cars. If your lucky enough to get a metered spot its right outside the door.

KC Kurtz

9 years ago

Great cozy place for lunch or dinner. It can get busy, especially for outdoor seating, so get here slightly early. Great indoor, outdoor, and bar seating. Two separate bars with two separate outdoor areas. The wait staff has always been appropriately attentive, with your drink not being empty for long. The food is very good, though their menu is on the smaller side. The pretzels were soft on the inside and a nice crunch on the outside. The cheese spread is so good, and though I don't like mustard, my mother said they were awesome. I had the strawberry walnut salad with bacon added, and would order it again for a light summer meal. My mother had the shrimp tacos (and I had to taste) and they were seasoned so good she said she would order them again in a heartbeat. The cocktails are very good, and their beer and whiskey selection is amazing. The only problem that can arise is parking, as it is only on the street. Would come back, and have came back.

Ben D'Haeze

4 months ago

The food was so good I barely had a chance to taste it 😂 Their menu is the perfect size to have options that are well-crafted and all unique. We tried the Ohana burger (pineapple jalapeño aioli was heavenly) and the buffalo chicken wrap (perfect level of spice to flavor) Definitely try the garlic parmesan fries! I'm a coleslaw snob, their house recipe is probably the best on the west side. I'd recommend getting on the waitlist as early as possible if you're trying to sit on the patio, seating is limited but worth the wait. We had a bit of a wait because it was a beautiful day (no fault to the establishment) They took care of us. Pricing is very fair for the quality of food and portion size. I'm adding this place to my must try food of the Madison area!

Kadence

4 months ago

DELICIOUS!!! Elevated basic foods done so well. I’ve never seen a salmon wrap before—so obviously had to have it. SO. MUCH. SALMON! Very impressed. Hubs burger was outstanding too. Not too greasy. Big. Lots of toppings.

Thomas Culp

4 years ago

We enjoyed our dinner. We had a big group but service was still good. Great beer selection. We started with cheese curds. Very good. We all had fish, some had grilled, some had fried, some had walleye, some had cod. All was delicious and hot and fresh. Parmesan garlic fries were awesome. Over all great experience.

Jesse Ruegsegger

6 months ago

I've been here twice for lunch. Both times the food has been excellent and the service good. I appreciate that the music is played at a level that you can hear it and have a conversation. The KFC sandwich was so good the first time I got it the second. A friend of mine tried the fish and said it was also great. I rarely take time to write reviews, but this is quickly becoming my favorite place to eat.

Daniel Glover (Danny)

year ago

Cool spot with a good tap list and tasty food. The Pesto Cavatappi was fantastic. Good Korean fried chicken sandwich, smash burgers, and waffle fries, as well. We also discovered the little upstairs lounge on this visit!

Grace Marchello

11 months ago

Quaint pub-style restaurant with a large selection of outdoor seating options and a great variety of meal options to fit a variety of tastes and dietary needs. This restaurant is a perfect option for a group diverse group of friends- there are plenty of classic pub style classics alongside salads, pastas, sandwiches and plant-based protein choices. Our service was excellent and the food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I especially enjoyed my Teriyaki Chicken & Rice bowl. It offered a great variety of savory and sweet flavor profile. There is free street parking available.

Joy

6 months ago

Lovely little hidden gem pub. Exceptionally clean as well. Love the large windows and plants… Especially during these long winter months. Our service was phenomenal. Food tasted exceptionally fresh. We had the jalapeño poppers which you could definitely tell were homemade. It would’ve been nice if the bacon was a little crispier, but we’ll make sure to ask next time. Dad and I both had one of their salads. He had the beet salad and I had the crunchy salad. Both were incredibly fresh and crisp. They also have daily drink specials every day which I love.

Ryan Dickerson

2 months ago

Went here to grab a bite to eat and a drink for a quiet Tuesday evening. Grabbed a seat at the bar. The layout here is nice, plenty of tables outside and around the place with more clustered tables near the bar. I was pleasantly surprised to find a large whiskey selection, being a whiskey drinker. Menu is on the smaller side, but has something for everyone. I grabbed a quesadilla and an old fashioned. The old fashioned was served in a martini glass, but the flavor was spot on. Chicken quesadilla was perfectly cooked, not greasy at all, and the spiced sour cream was great, loved it. Bartender was nice, seemed a bit busy, but was very pleasant. A few TVs at the bar had enough on to make it for a nice evening alone. Was very happy with the experience, will go back. Prices are also affordable.