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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

Proud Memeber of Madison Originals restaurant group. Essen Haus celebrates its 30th year as a locally owned and operated business.
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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.
BitburgerPilsner
D.A.B.
Essen Brau Weiss
Franziskaner Dunkel Weiss
Franziskaner Hefe -Weisse
Hacker Pschorr Maibock
Hacker Pschorr Edelhell
Hofbräu Maibock
Köstritzer Schwarzbier
Paulaner Lager
Paulaner Salvator
Paulaner Hefe Weizen
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 DRINK BIG THURSDAYS!ESSEN HAUS- BOOTS $17
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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
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve- Closed
Christmas Day-Closed
New Years Eve- Essen Haus/Come Back In All Inclusive Party
New Years Day- Closed
514 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703 | 608-255-4674 | (fax)608-258-8632
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