Essen Haus Madison

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.

ELVIS is back, baby! Get your blue suede bier drinkin' shoes on and come boogie with us on the patio! 🍻🎶🌞 ...
05/31/2026

ELVIS is back, baby! Get your blue suede bier drinkin' shoes on and come boogie with us on the patio! 🍻🎶🌞

What a weekend it's shaping up to be! Join us tonight for fun inside with The iPolka Band back for fun from 8-12. 🍻🎶Tomo...
05/30/2026

What a weekend it's shaping up to be! Join us tonight for fun inside with The iPolka Band back for fun from 8-12. 🍻🎶

Tomorrow, John "ELVIS" Lyons will be on the patio from 4-7 to get you grooving. Join us for a to be remembered! 🎶🌞

We're ready for a rockin' weekend with The iPolka Band! 🎶Join us for your German and Wisco favorites, great bier, great ...
05/29/2026

We're ready for a rockin' weekend with The iPolka Band! 🎶

Join us for your German and Wisco favorites, great bier, great food & tons of fun with that Oktoberfest vibe every day! 🍻🎶🌞

Boot Night is here, and it's set to be a beautiful night! We've got live music from 6-10pm and boot specials to make you...
05/28/2026

Boot Night is here, and it's set to be a beautiful night! We've got live music from 6-10pm and boot specials to make your Thirsty Thursday the best yet! 🍻🎶🍻

Enjoy your holiday weekend & spend your day with us! We've got Down From The Hills live on the patio for your ears, grea...
05/24/2026

Enjoy your holiday weekend & spend your day with us! We've got Down From The Hills live on the patio for your ears, great food and the best tasting biers in town for your mouth! Join us for a great Sunday Funday! 🎶🍻🌞

It really seems like Summer is upon us - Memorial Day weekend is better with live music and biers on the patio. Inside t...
05/23/2026

It really seems like Summer is upon us - Memorial Day weekend is better with live music and biers on the patio.

Inside tonight, we've got the David Austin Band, 8-12. Tomorrow on the patio, Down From The Hills plays from 4-7. Enjoy both with a bier or three, and celebrate all weekend. 🎶🍻🌞

Kick off your holiday weekend with a bang! Live music, and the classic Wisco Fish Fry, with a heaping side of POLKA! 🎶🍻🎉...
05/22/2026

Kick off your holiday weekend with a bang! Live music, and the classic Wisco Fish Fry, with a heaping side of POLKA! 🎶🍻🎉

The David Austin Band is here tonight from 8-12, so kick up your heels with us!

Thirsty Thursday means Boot Night at the Haus! Live music, big biers, and lots of fun! Join us for a great night, PROST!...
05/21/2026

Thirsty Thursday means Boot Night at the Haus! Live music, big biers, and lots of fun! Join us for a great night, PROST! 🍻🎶🍻

Stein Club is back, and it's a special edition so you can enjoy the first of our Summer Sundays with live music on the p...
05/17/2026

Stein Club is back, and it's a special edition so you can enjoy the first of our Summer Sundays with live music on the patio! Join us as Scott Wilcox takes the stage from 4-7pm today.

Live music on the patio continues through the summer, until September 13. Have some fun with us! 🎶🍻🎉

It's finally starting to feel like Summer! Enjoy some delicious treats on the patio! Our Summer Sundays with live music ...
05/16/2026

It's finally starting to feel like Summer! Enjoy some delicious treats on the patio! Our Summer Sundays with live music on the patio begin tomorrow with Scott Wilcox from 4-7pm.

Tonight, the Steve Schultz Band is back again tonight to get you movin' and groovin'!

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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