Brasserie V

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Bar, Eatery

1923 Monroe St
Madison, Wisconsin, 53711-2026
United States

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PLACE STATS
Average:
4.57
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
69
pDev:
7%
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Ratings by SurlyBadger:
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Reviewed by SurlyBadger from Wisconsin

4.72/5  rDev +3.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
A small neighborhood restaurant/bistro on the near west side of Madison with a incredible selection of beers, particularly Belgians. Located in a narrow store front on Monroe Street and decorated in plenty of wood and earth tones, it exudes "great neighborhood hangout".

Roughly a dozen brews on tap with a heavy emphasis on Belgians and Belgian style beers. Taps rotate every month with a few classic stalwarts like St. Bernardus and Triple Karmeliet. The bottle list is particularly amazing; page upon page of simply wonderful beers. Tuesday is also bottle night, so $2 off all bottles. As other reviewers have mentioned, all beers are served in the correct glassware which to me is another great reason to try the offerings some different breweries.

Brasserie V's food is also great. A wonderful selection of sandwiches, salads, entrees with a Belgian/Northern France feel. As you might expect, great frites.

Service has always been quick, efficient and knowledgeable about both the beer list and food.

Prices are pretty fair considering the quality of beer and food but definitely not the kind of place you go to throw back five beers (the high ABV probably helps that too).

My only complaint is that isn't closer to my house...
Apr 07, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Aug 12, 2019
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Reviewed by YonderBrew from Ohio

4.56/5  rDev -0.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
Had meal on business trip on 5/7. I was considering a few different beers to accompany with my dinner and mentioned to bartender. He made a selection and explained reason for decision. I think he was right on with recommendation. ... Bartender was awesome making recommendations to others at bar based on conversations with other patrons. ... Saw some bottled imports I haven't seen before. ... Definitely would return if in Madison.
May 10, 2019
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Reviewed by VashonGuy from Washington

4.41/5  rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
This place is great. The beer is very good, of course. It's a nice mix of Belgians, Wisconsin beers, and beers from the Midwest, Oregon, Colorado, etc. Even Tennessee.

The food was as good as the beer, which often is not the case. The cheese plate selections were exceptional. The service was friendly and fairly efficient.

The vibe is friendly restaurant. It's not a raucous party bar. You can actually talk to your companion ... just think of that!!
Apr 29, 2019
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Rated by Zenboy99 from Wisconsin

4.31/5  rDev -5.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Great place
Jan 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.6 by REVZEB from Illinois

Apr 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.75 by simplejj81 from Wisconsin

Jun 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Thirsty_In_Chicago from Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
Visited Great Taste Eve 2015. Prennial tap takeover, but I was solo and able to find a seat at the bar. Besides the fantastic Perennial list the overall selection was incredible, as was the food. Service at the bar was spot on. I hope to be able to go back here everytime I visit Madison. I made it to a lot of places GT Eve and this place stood out as the best.
Feb 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.79 by BarrelAgedG from California

Sep 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.64 by UWBadgerFan4Life from Wisconsin

Jul 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.98 by DudeSMB

Jun 12, 2015
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Rated by SCW from New York

4.73/5  rDev +3.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
along with the wine and hop shop, Monroe St is now a beer incubator destination!
May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.73 by aidman from Ohio

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.81 by djhowell from Wisconsin

Apr 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by RobinLee from Wisconsin

Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by redpuck from Wisconsin

Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by Diaper-Daniels from Wisconsin

Jan 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by twb0392 from Wisconsin

Jan 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by Soneast from Wisconsin

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by crobinso from Colorado

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by OBD from Wisconsin

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by chazmcbro from Wisconsin

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DCLAguy11 from California

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KAF from Iowa

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Unparagoned from Wisconsin

Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by jwenzel019 from Wisconsin

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bowzer4birdie from Illinois

Jul 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by dunix from Vermont

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by sourdog from California

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jera1350 from Minnesota

Jun 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Gotti311 from Wisconsin

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bizzy54 from Wisconsin

Apr 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jakea from Wisconsin

Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by HowardTheDuck from Wisconsin

Apr 07, 2014
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

4.41/5  rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
This place is kinda small. It can certainly get crowded. Some bright colors and closely confined tables. Good service that knows their beer. Great list, too. Lots of local taps. The food is really good.
Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Dec 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by bbadger from Texas

Nov 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by elkinbrown from Tennessee

Oct 24, 2013
Brasserie V in Madison, WI
Place rating: 4.57 out of 5 with 69 ratings