
The Essen Haus, Madison's authentic German Restaurant and drinking hall, is located in the historic Old Settlement neighborhood. We proudly feature 16 German biers on tap, 200 import bottles, live oompah music, Old World favorites, daily specials and lots of Gemuetilchkeit.
16 GERMAN BIERS ON TAP!
200+ IMPORT & MICROBREW BOTTLED BEER
SEASONAL BREWS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY
LARGE GROUPS WELCOME
OUTDOOR SEATING
FREE PARKING

A festive Bavarian atmosphere awaits you at the Essen Haus, Madison's best German restaurant and trinken halle. Let the authentic decor captivate you as you tap your toes to live oompah music. The old world tradition of a friendly staff dressed in dirndls and lederhosen will welcome you. Enjoy a bier from a selection of 16 Germen biers on tap served in authentic glass and clay steins, or choose one of the 200 bottled imports or microbrews from around the world. The Essen Haus is proud to be the largest seller of German tap biers in the U.S.! For an experience not soon forgotten, pass around a boot of one of the specially selected biers.
Madison Beer Reviews Article About The Essen Haus
In addition to our 16 German biers on tap we offer over 200 various import & microbrew bottles. And, as always, we'll have your favorite seasonal brews.
Bitburger Pilsner
D.A.B.
Franziskaner Dunkel Weiss
Franziskaner Weiss
Hacker Pschorr Edelhell
Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest
Hofbräu Lager
Köstritzer Schwarzbier
Paulaner Lager
Paulaner Oktoberfest
Paulaner Salvator
Paulaner Weiss
Spaten Lager
Spaten Oktoberfest
Spaten Optimator
Warsteiner Pilsner
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All Day SpecialsTuesday$3.50 Pints, Rails & Glasses of wine Wednesday$16.00 ($15.00 Refills) Fishbowls Thursday$3.50 Pints, Rails & Glasses of wine Friday$7.50 ($5.00 Refills) Beer Bongs Saturday$7.50 ($5.00 Refills) Beer Bongs Sunday$3.50 Pints, Rails & Glasses of wine
Come Back In Specials
Up North Bar Specials
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Happy Hour SpecialsTuesday, Thursday & Sunday: 3 pm to close $3.50 pints/ $4.50 half liters, house wines and rail cocktails Essen Haus Boot Drinking 1.Das Boot must not touch the table
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Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Hours of OperationTuesday - Thursday:
Bar 3:00 pm to 2:00 am, Restaurant 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday:
Bar 3:00 pm to 2:30 am, Restaurant 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Sunday:
Bar 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Restaurant 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm