Essen Haus Madison

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Essen Haus Madison Experience a taste of Germany right here in downtown Madison. We proudly serve German and American inspired cuisine and of course, We. Serve. Bier. Prost!
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Enjoy 16 German taps, a wide variety of bottled imports and Oktoberfest-like fun every weekend. The Essen Haus opened back in September of 1983 in the remodeled Wilson Street Dinner Theater, best known as the original site of the Hoffman House. Since then, it has become its own staple in Madison culture. Over the past 30+ years, we have provided German food, bier and fun to visitors and Madisonians alike. The historic building offers old-world charm combined with modern day entertainment. In addition to our usual German fare, we serve several holiday meals and host a variety of events throughout the year, including our very own Oktoberfest festival. We also enjoy celebrating the events in your life. The Essen Haus has two private banquet halls equipped to accommodate both large and small groups. We have had the pleasure of hosting rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, retirement parties, celebration of life gatherings, University banquets and a variety of other special gatherings. Our banquet menu offers a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres, German and American entrees, and several bier/cocktail options that can be customized to make your experience truly unique. Plan your special gathering or simply stop down for dinner, drinks and a fun night out. Hot soft pretzels accompany every meal and our rotating German tap bier selections are ready to fill your half-liter stein, 1 liter boot or stein, the ever popular 2 liter "Das Boot", or even the 5 liter stein every Tuesday-Sunday. Grab a table inside or enjoy deck seating when the weather is nice, and make sure to check out our live polka bands every Friday & Saturday night. Visit essen-haus.com to learn more about the Haus.

We've got game day specials, we've got bier specials, we've got music - all the things for a great night to celebrate! J...
10/15/2026

We've got game day specials, we've got bier specials, we've got music - all the things for a great night to celebrate! Join us for our HAUS full of FUN! 🍻🎉🔥

SlipJig is here, along with Stein Club fun! Live music from 4-7; come enjoy the fall fun & Oktoberfest vibe! 🍻
10/11/2026

SlipJig is here, along with Stein Club fun! Live music from 4-7; come enjoy the fall fun & Oktoberfest vibe! 🍻

It's Stein Club Day! 🍻🎶🎉Enjoy some live IRISH music with SlipJig from 4-7pm, and club members enjoy a special dinner and...
10/11/2026

It's Stein Club Day! 🍻🎶🎉

Enjoy some live IRISH music with SlipJig from 4-7pm, and club members enjoy a special dinner and bier prices!

It's looking like patio weather out there! Join us outside or in, with live music on the indoor stage from 8-12 with the...
10/10/2026

It's looking like patio weather out there! Join us outside or in, with live music on the indoor stage from 8-12 with the David Austin Band. 🍻🎶

We've got a full weekend of Haus style, Oktoberfest vibe fun!TONIGHT: Pieptone! takes the stage from 8-12Saturday: David...
10/09/2026

We've got a full weekend of Haus style, Oktoberfest vibe fun!

TONIGHT: Pieptone! takes the stage from 8-12

Saturday: David Austin Band rolls out the barrel, 8-12

Sunday: It's Stein Club, with music inside by SLIPJIG, from 4-7!

Get your fall fun vibes here! 🍻🎉🍻

10/09/2026

Always a HAUS full of FUN

We are kickin' it... BOOT NIGHT style! See what our BIG BIER ENERGY is all about at the HAUS!Gary Beal and Matthew Wundr...
10/08/2026

We are kickin' it... BOOT NIGHT style! See what our BIG BIER ENERGY is all about at the HAUS!

Gary Beal and Matthew Wundrow are here tonight for the tunes, we've definitely got BIER, and Boots will be rockin! 🍻🎶🍻

Stein Club is coming this Sunday, and we've got a fun filled afternoon with some tasty favorites coming your way! We're ...
10/07/2026

Stein Club is coming this Sunday, and we've got a fun filled afternoon with some tasty favorites coming your way! We're moving back inside for October, and we've got live music again with SlipJig from 4-7pm. 🍻🎶🎉

Thinking ahead for Thanksgiving? Leave the work to us so you can enjoy a tasty meal without the mess at home! Reservatio...
10/04/2026

Thinking ahead for Thanksgiving? Leave the work to us so you can enjoy a tasty meal without the mess at home! Reservations required, but that's the most work you'll have to do!

Take it from Frank... join us for a bier and feel infinitely better! Serving up Brew-tiful days at the Haus! Live music ...
10/03/2026

Take it from Frank... join us for a bier and feel infinitely better!

Serving up Brew-tiful days at the Haus! Live music with Rewind tonight; come have some fun with us. 🍻🎶

Address

514 E Wilson Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Thursday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 1am
Saturday 3pm - 1am
Sunday 3pm - 9pm

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