The Best Places to Drink in Madison
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The best places to drink in Madison, according to the experts: Bon Appétit, Punch, and the James Beard Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Public Parking comes out on top.
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The awards
- Bon Appétit Bon Appétit: America's Best New Bars
- Punch Punch: Best New Bars
- James Beard Awards James Beard Awards: 2026 · Semifinalist · Best New Bar
- Bon Appétit America's Best New Bars
- Punch Best New Bars
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best New Bar
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The awards
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Nominee · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service · Hastings Cameron
Why #2, not #3
Both places show 77. This one's exact Score is 77.1 and the next is 76.8, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #2 Imaginary Factory (this place) 77.1
- #3 The Harvey House 76.8
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The awards
- Esquire Esquire: Ice Cold Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- The New York Times The New York Times: The Restaurant List
- Esquire Esquire: #8 · The Best New Restaurants in America
- Esquire Ice Cold Martini · The Best Martinis in America
- The New York Times The Restaurant List
- Esquire #8 · The Best New Restaurants in America
Why #3, not #2
Both places show 77. This one's exact Score is 76.8 and the one above is 77.1, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #2 Imaginary Factory 77.1
- #3 The Harvey House (this place) 76.8