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Thursday, July 17, 2025

Favorite Dive Bar

319 N. Henry 

 

255-6592 

 

Open daily at 11 a.m. 

 

 

 

Home of the infamous Plaza Burger, the Plaza Tavern and Grill takes the prize as this year's Best Dive Bar. Nestled on the end of North Henry Street, The Plaza has been a staple of the Madison bar scene for countless years.  

 

 

 

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Offering scrumptious grilled food from 11 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. daily, the Plaza is a great place to catch a bite to eat, grab a beer and chat with friends.  

 

 

 

If you feel the need to foster your competitive side, grab a pool cue or reach for the handle on one of the coolest bar games in the city, Badger Hockey.  

 

 

 

For the ultimate bar experience, stroll down to Plaza Tavern and Grill and soak in the rich history the bar has to offer.

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