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

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 Madisonian

s 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.

08/30/2026

Tie Dye encouraged at the Haus today! Join us on the patio for some summer fun and live music with A Tie Dye For Trio! 🎉🎶🍻

08/29/2026

It's here! Our Summer Block Party, with food & drink specials and live music all day long! Join us on the patio for the outside fun from 1-8 and then bring it inside with the Gary Beal Band from 8-12. 🎶🍻🎉

08/28/2026

The weekend is finally here, and we are ready for some fun! The Gary Beal Band is with us for the weekend, and they're sure to get you grooving. Join us for our iconic downtown Madison vibe with a German flair - polka, bier, fun!🍻🎉🎶

08/27/2026

Boot night is back, and it will definitely solve all of your problems.

Elwood Lee is here to provide the tunes, we'll bring the bier; just show up for instant fun! 🎶🍻🎉

08/23/2026

The countdown is on... 4 Summer Sundays on the patio with live music remain! Today, the Idledaze Trio will rock our Sunday Funday, 4-7pm! 🎶🍻🎉

08/22/2026

Sweeten your Saturday at the Haus!

Enjoy some sunshine on our patio while dining outside, or bring it in tonight for some live music with the David Austin Band from 8-12! 🎶🍻🎉

08/21/2026

Get that Friday Feeling at the Haus!

We've got all the Wisco fun to make it a great one! PROST! 🍻

Fish Fry
Great Bier
Old Fashioneds
Live POLKA with the David Austin Band this weekend! 🎉

08/20/2026

Boot Night is here; let's drink some bier!

$21 2L boots of Krambacher
Live music
Lots of fun!

For a night to remember, drop by the HAUS! 🍻

Address

514 E Wilson Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://essen-haus.com/

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