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Great Dane Pub And Brewery in Madison is a four star English restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. Try the great.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't miss out on the beer bread and honey butter. Great variety on the menu. I could have easily gone overboard. Shared a Margarita Pizza - the crust wasn't my favorite, kind of thick, a little...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good bar food and micro brew beer. I had a brown ale and the catfish sandwich both were delightful. Nice building.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Dane has a great selection of micro-brews that changes regularly and a remarkably diverse menu that includes everything from burgers and brats, to chicken tikka masala and Africa peanut stew, to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Dane is always a great fall back when every other restaurant is packed; or when you crave some delicious pub grub! The food is typical Wisconsin cuisine but definitely above average. They brew...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer selection is ample with quality beer. Above avg selection in quality of beer, however not excellent. Habenero buffalo wings were excellent and on my personal top 3 for spicy wings. Potential for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good... not mind blowing.Beer was probably the best part of it, and it's cool you could get it at Mallards games.Not overwhelmingly amazing, though. I once won a $40 gift certificate and forgot to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sir - I am a fan of your hefeweizen. I don't know its name, nor do I have any recollection of how much it cost. But I could care less about the latter issue because it was amazing and worth however...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
up a hill, down a hill, up a hill, down a hill, along a lake, along another lake, up the capitol stairs, down the capitol stairs, through the arboretum (drive, trails, and all)I need a beer and some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love it at first sight, even though i'm not a pub fan myself.the atmosphere is warm and home-y, the place was bustling on a sunday noon but not excessively noisy. loved their menu that's printed like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Great Dane. Celebrated many fun occasions there. I'm not a huge fan of the local brews they offer, but the atmosphere and great food are so worth it. A Madison must.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Great Dane is some of the best "bar" food I've ever had! THe last time I went there, they had something new -- a "sustainable" burger. It was amazing, and I'd definitely recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My gf and I stopped by the Great Dane on Saturday around 4. We waited about 10 -15 minutes after getting seated and I had to alert the hostess that we hadn't seen our waitress (- 1 star). I tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Because of the high Yelp rating I was really looking forward to GDP&B, but was disappointed. Large portions, but quality was underwhelming. Agree with other reviewers about the beer - too sweet -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm often in Madison for training and have always been looking for a place that I wouldn't find in Chicago. This is the place.At first glance, I expected a Goose Island experience: good brews but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Madison must. All of the food is great. The home brewed beers are amazing. Great atmosphere both late night and any time of the day. Only complaint is that it's sometimes very loud and can take over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not particularly keen on their beer, but then again, I've not drank there in a while. However, this place serves some pretty damn tasty food and I have to say that they have the best damn Reuben...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These beers are impressive. Most get above average ratings on Beer Advocate, including the two I sampled: Potter's Run IPA and the Devil's Lake Reed Lager. And they offer a ton on draft, including...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in from out of town and my wife and I decided on it our first night out. Great beer sampler, some very good, some ok. We tried 8 and enjoyed most.The food was excellent. Nachos were as good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Used to live, in Madison. Spent a great deal of time, here. Great staff, which is the primary draw. The beer menu is WAY too big; too many pale ales. Unnecessary. The seasonal beers are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ol' time atmosphere. Great mix of people. GREAT BEER!
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pub food but large portions and decent quality. I've never had BAD food there but I've never been overly impressed. Its like a chain but a little better. As for the beer, I'll disagree with most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I stumbled upon this place on a road trip through Wisconsin. We both really liked it. There was a good sized crowd and no one was particularly obnoxious. We were expecting to see some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm laughing as I write this as I've just come from this bar and had a great time! Great Dane Pub and Brewing is the kind of bar that I would make my neighborhood joynt if it was in my neighborhood....
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint about the Great Dane Brewing company is that it made me miss my college days. This is a wonderful little eatery that has nice, laid back vibe to it. Our server was wonderful and made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After spending a ridiculous amount of time searching for a restaurant that apparently didn't exist, we stumbled into the Great Dane exhausted, peeved and borderline crazed. Almost like they sensed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Madison for a 2-day business trip and decided to come here for dinner. It was the best meatloaf I've ever eaten. In fact, I liked it so much that I ate here again the next day before going...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Dane doesn't mess around when it comes to burgers. If you usually get the plain Pub burger, try the Dane burger sometime. For those of us who like a lighter beer, go for the Crop Circle Wheat....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid. Lots of people. Good beer. I actually like the wheat, which is weird... No complaints, would come back anytime.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to Madison, I make a point of having the buffalo burger... YUM! I haven't had a pint here that I didn't like yet!
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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First time visit. Very good menu, great variety. Great beer and a fantastic atmosphere. Wish I could remember how to get back. Someday....
openlist - user review - 02/27/2009
5.0 of 5 stars.
Fuck.This growler from last week's jaunt is really great.I guess if you get a growler of Crop Circle Wheat and let it sit in your fridge for a week it gains potency.
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a pub, the Dane has some pretty good vegetarian options, clearly marked on their menu. I enjoy the falafel sandwich and the peanut stew. The mac and cheese, hot pretzels, and beer bread are also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A big menu and most of the food is pretty solid. They brew their own beer on site, and my favorites are the Stone of Scone Scotch Ale and Crop Circle Wheat. This is a good place to take a big group of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty fucking good. They do a decent burger, and the nachos are great. Enough for two - easily. Forgetting the beer part of the menu, this place is like TGI Friday's but with class, not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the beer is definitely the saving grace here. we tried a good chunk of the beers on the menu including the crop circle wheat, one of the porters, the landmark lite and a seasonal gingerbready ale...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A brew pub with a "master brewer" in residence. Seasonals are worth a try.I ate my average burger at lunch while the brewer walked his latest creation around to the staff. As a brewer myself, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty solid place with decent beer. I used to get growlers here once in awhile and we like to gather here if we're back in town for a football game or something.The back patio area is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great beer. Great food. Good service. Beautiful historic building. What more do you need?The Great Dane is somewhere I make a habit of going to whenever I'm in Madison. Last time I was there for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So the food's not bad -- their cheese curds are awesome, which is a big plus in my book! They have so many yummy looking menu options (vegetarian, too!!), it's hard to make any decisions on food!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the day off, it was 11a.m. so I went and picked this boy (whom I occasionally make out with on a regular basis) and we randomly drove from Chicago to Madison.We arrived in Madison and went to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian, I love looking at a menu and seeing plenty of vegetarian options. These were even marked with a carrot - even better! The group of us came for the beer, and weren't disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll make this short and sweet. My first time for cheese curds, oh yes. Red Ale on Nitro, love it love it love it.Oktoberfest German meal special, are you kidding me... amazing.Cute & friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped by for a late night dinner last Friday. Not really sure what the bar scene is like here, but I can vouch for a number of things on the menu. I split an order of chicken tenders and pretzels....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for sharing a few pitchers with your mates while enjoying a friendly game of billiards. The service is good, the atmosphere is good, the beer is good and the food is too. Really,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on a Friday night and there was definitely an afterwork crowd getting together for some drinks. It was pretty loud inside, but when you are eating with a 2-year old that isn't all that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Great Dane. Here's the thing - the food is ok. Actually even good. But the beers are spectacular. Absolutely top notch. They should start giving a nobel prize for beer, and this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!I just wish there was a Great Dane here in San Francisco. I make it a point to eat here when I visit family & friends in Madison.The beer is incredible and so is their food. On my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer. Very good beer. If you've never been to the Great Dane, try the sampler. I like the Crop Circle Wheat or the Scotch Ale, but I've never had a bad Great Dane beer. They have three locations...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I was a beer drinker, this place would have five stars.I love going to the Great Dane. Fun atmosphere(if a bit loud) and fantastic food. I haven't had a dissapointing meal here EVER. The waitstaff...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bar. There was a time in my life when I felt that I lived here.This is as good as pub food gets. I have never had anything bad here and I have had almost everything on the menu. But, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate in the basement, and would strongly encourage others to do so. Great food. My husband had mac and cheese and loved it. I had a very nice southwest salad. Staff was efficient, but not what I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that I HAVE to stop in whenever I pass through Madison. I've tried their other locations, but only the original downtown spot is worth the stop. The other locations in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best microbreweries in the Midwest. There are 3 "microbreweries" near my house, and in not a single one can you smell the malt. When you walk into the Dane, you smell the malt. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I struggled with whether I should give the Great Dane 4 or 5 stars. 4.5 stars would be perfect. Damn you, Yelp! ;)The Dane has been a consistent favorite of mine ever since I started going years...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Great Dane probably deserves about 3.5 stars. I have been to both the downtown and Hilldale locations and my experiences have been very mixed. The food seems to be consistently good downtown, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best beer-battered cheese curds ever Wonderful house beer Reasonable prices Peppered salmon with Pico de gallo wasn't overcooked, quite the feat for a brewpub Waitress was pleasant and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Great Dane is definitely a local institution. As a result, its major downside is that at night it is terribly crowded. The food, yeah, I can take it or leave it. However, Great Dane's beers are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always been to the Hilldale location and I love it - I've heard the downtown one is even better. Great pub-food. The chicken potpie is amazing. Nice outdoor seating at the Hilldale location
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Dane has good pub food, including chicken pot pie (seasonal), burgers, beer cheese soup. Their beer selection is good and I'm forgiving them for the one time I had the chills and vomited after...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their beer sampler is fun way to sample their good beers and have fun at the same time. I thought their fish fry was really good, too.If you're going to dine there during warm month, try the pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Dane has to be the first brew pub I've been in that has outstanding food. Everything I've ever ordered has exceeded my expectations. My favorite is the big 10 burrito, not something I would...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig the Dane. It isn't necessarily a place to absolutely rave about, but when I'm downtown, I gladly eat & drink here. Good brews, and good food. Mainly I like the Dane for providing a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a frequent customer of this place back when I was an undergrad at UW Madison in the late 1990s. It was great then and it's great now. When in Madison I always make a point to visit, and not just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember the last time I ate here. But I've drank here many times. I like the basement (rathskellar) and I like the outside patio. And the crowd is a nice mix. I don't feel like a geezer here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time yesterday after a Badgers basketball game. It was slow - unusual for Madison on a Saturday night, but I guess everyone was still recovering from turkey-itis.My dinner was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I go here every time I visit the Madison area. Heck, I even went there twice on my most recent visit.This place has great beer, good food and is a good deal. I took my girl friends out for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
impressive food fare for a barand the micro-brews were pretty dang yummymore than anything else, this place is HUGE!it's like 5 rooms and a huge patio. i've heard it's especially nice at night when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Fish Fry. Okay, maybe it's not so special for Midwesterners, but for a SoCal girl like me it was a thing of beauty. The same cannot be said of my boyfriend's burger that featured a brat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The beer is wonderful. The best in Madison. The food is average.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place. Great Wisconsin style. Beer is very good. Big place too-- I think they can seat ~400 people? Next door they have the pub where you can rent shuffleboard and pool for $4/$8 per hour...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Grade: D Boring food. Artichoke dip was good but so is a Stouffer's pot pie.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A micro-brewery with absolutely delicious food! This place was an absolute must-stop restaurant whenever my parents came to visit me in Madison, and I still go nearly every time I'm back in town. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Largely excellent brew pub with a delicious variety of beer and extensive menu, but its venue lacks distinctiveness."Several occasions over the past year, I have strolled over to the Great Dane. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent microbrew pub. Beer outweighs the food, but the nachos platter is a great starter. Hourly pool and some big screens make it a nice place to chill while you watch a game.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Typical university campus microbrewery. I tried a couple of the beers (IPA and American Pale Ale) and they were ok, definitely not extraordinary by any means. On to the food! I bypassed the special,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good beer, and good atmosphere. What else do you need? The basement is a cool place to hang out to have some drinks; it is kind of like being in a cellar and I mean that in a good way....
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to choose one word that describes the beer selection here it would be "steady." You're always going to find a few of your favorites on tap, and your curiosity will be satisfied with one of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the friggin Great Dane. I adore the tuna burger (which is not available at their Fitchburg location). I have tried absolutely everything a pesco-vegetarian can eat here, and I can safely say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beer was *amazing*, and the nachos are both huge and delicious. Strongly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, especially the Webster Street Chicken salad (although a few times the kitchen staff has been oddly stingy with one ingredient, like the walnuts or the bleu cheese.)Can be ber-crowded on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great great place! The most underrated part of this place is the garden in back, which is not open too often other than in the summertime. When we eat here, I usually will get the shrimp po' boy,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer, beer and more beer. Eating? What is that all about? Eating just ruins the flavor of the beer. I love the Emerald Isle Stout. Not too hoppy with just the right IBU's to get a slight...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, not for a soft talker.The Dane's food is great. An excellent Ruben is to be had and I really liked their take on fish & chips. Expect a wait if there's any sort of event going on in town...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Great Dane does have good beer, but not awesome beer. The atmosphere is the best part of the place. Good Food. Good people. Enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a soft-spot for brewery restaurants, and this one was worth the trip. The beer is fantastic, coupled with good pub food and exceptional service. Had to wait about 30 minutes for a table, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh great dane, how do i love thee, let me count the ways...1. crop circle wheat...a truly delicious light beer, even better with a lemon squeezed in2. artichoke dip in a bread bowl...need i say more3....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Dane has the best beer in town. For that reason alone you should check it out. It also has a great outdoor area in the back when it is warm enough outside. Sometimes I believe the servers think...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During the summer, I go to the Dane twice a week or more. This has more to do with them being a sponsor of MUFA (Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association) leagues than anything, but off season, I go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A microbrewery with good food - had a memorable meal here with friends and our kids. Nice service despite the vast space, which was packed to the gills by the time we were done with dinner. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place that I just keep going back to. Love their California wrap with avocado...if it isn't on the menu I can usually convince the waiter to get a cook to make it for me...it's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best use I can think of for the former Fess Hotel in Madison. Boisterous, full of brews and good pub food, the Great Dane is a great place to fill up, either liquid or not.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I flat-out REFUSED to go to the Dane in college but now that I'm all grown up, I've changed my mind. It can be over-crowded (and perhaps over-rated?) but they've got decent (or better) food (with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another of Madison's microbrewery joints. This one is quite spacious, especially after expanding into the antique market next door and building out a huge billiards room and new bar. The downstairs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my least favorite bar on Badger days. On all other days it's surprisingly fun and an excellent spot to please all tastes. Excellent beer, above average bar food, a big wood bar, and by far...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A local favorite. Fantastic selection of beer on tap all brewed on premises. Try the Scotch Ale, the American Pale Ale, and the Crop Circle Wheat or just get the sampler. Also, above average bar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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the dane has every possible setting you could desire - a huge full bar, a huge upstairs room with darts and pool, a comfortable dining area, a cave like bar area downstairs, and an outside patio. the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/21/2005
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we highly recommend the great dane to anyone visiting madison, and we bring our friends and family when.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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the dane on doty street is a madison must. enjoy their hand - crafted beers and the hearty pub food. also great for hosting parties and seeing bands...
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set in what was originally a 19th century hotel, this incredibly popular brewpub attracts everyone from business folks to college kids. a pub-like ambience characterized by aged wood and stone sets the scene...
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