The Beer Lover’s Guide to Middleton
Cheers to Middleton's craft beer scene that's filled with plenty of great local, regional or worldwide beer options.
Cheers! Beer fans will find plenty of reasons to raise a glass in Middleton, whether you’re looking for your next happy hour destination or simply want to sample good, local beer. Here are a few stops you shouldn’t miss out on when visiting Middleton.
Capital Brewery
No mention of Middleton’s beer hotspots is complete without talking about Capital Brewery, which has crafted iconic ales, lagers and stouts for more than 37 years and won more than 240 awards. In the warmer months, Capital Brewery opens its Bier Garten; and, every Friday night from May to October, guests can enjoy their beer while listening to live music performances. What makes the nighttime ambiance even better is bringing in food from Middleton restaurants or enjoying vendors and food trucks when available on-site.
Craftsman Table & Tap
Whether crafted right here in Dane County, across America, or around the globe, Craftsman Table & Tap brings the best in craft beer. The Craftsman team carefully curates their extensive draft beer lineup to ensure patrons will enjoy the finest craft beer experience. When dining at Craftsman Table & Tap, pair a beer with seasonal, rustic pub fair. Craftsman Table & Tap is constantly thinking up new fun and exciting events, such as craft nights and beer bingo; discover what events are happening at Craftsman Table & Tap on their website and social media.
Longtable Beer Cafe
Visitors to Longtable Beer Cafe in downtown Middleton will have no shortage of beers to choose from. This inviting cafe/bottle shop/tasting room has 300 varieties of bottled beer and more than a dozen rotating taps, as well as a full menu of delicious offerings, including charcuterie plates, artisanal sandwiches, farm-fresh salads and seasonal side dishes.
World of Beer
Beer, beer and more beer. That’s what’s on tap—and in bottles—at World of Beer on Greenway Boulevard on Middleton’s west side. From global imports to local favorites, beer drinkers can choose from more than 500 bottles from across the world and dozens of taps from breweries in Wisconsin, the Midwest and beyond. Don’t miss out on their tasty lunch and dinner menu, too, and enjoy fun and exciting events happening throughout the week, including exclusive tap takeovers from local breweries, themed trivia and live music.
Additionally, Middleton hosts numerous pubs and restaurants with great bars — some historic, like 1847 at the Stamm House and Free House Pub; and other local favorites include: Louisianne’s ETC., The Village Green, Mid Town Pub, and Paul’s Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant, Monk’s Bar & Grill, and Tanner’s Bar & Grill.
Modified August 3, 2023