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TASTING ROOM LOUNGE
Great Cigars. Great Drinks. Great People.
THE TASTING ROOM EXPERIENCE
VOTED "BEST OF MONONA"
"Best Bar 2023",
"Best Bartending Staff 2023",
"Best Wine Selection 2021, 2023",
"Best Happy Hour 2023",
VOTED "BEST OF MADISON"
"Best Cocktail - Espresso Martini 2024"
"BEST OF MADISON" NOMINEE IN NUMEROUS CATEGORIES:
"Best Bar for Cocktails 2024",
"Best Patio 2021, 2022",
"Best Bar with a View 2021, 2022, 2023",
"Best Lake View 2023",
"Best Cocktail - TR Whiskey Cocktail 2022",
"Best Bloody Mary 2022",
"Best Wine Bar 2022
"Best Private Parties 2021",
"Best Spot for N/A Beverages 2023",
"Best Socially Distanced Bar/Layout 2021"
Established in the 1990's and located in the heart of Monona, we at the Tasting Room (affectionately known as TR) have been serving handcrafted premium cigars and refreshingly classic cocktails in our new Yahara River front (boat accessible) location since 2019. We offer a cozy, yet modern, inviting indoor space with an exceptional ventilation system that rivals Las Vegas hotels. Therefore, smokers and non-smokers can enjoy the lounge together, comfortably. Our outdoor space is equally as amazing with our "fire-themed" patio, nominated "Best of Madison 2020". With multiple fire tables, gas fire pits and river views, it's the perfect spot to catch up with friends or meet new ones, hang out after a round of golf or have a date night.
Our warm welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and "come as you are" approach, are a few of the reasons why the Tasting Room is a place for everyone--friends, neighbors, and travelers alike come to enjoy a great cigar, try a new cocktail, and share some good times in a casual, sophisticated environment.
After you’ve perused the ever-changing, meticulously curated humidor, selected your perfect cigar, browsed the extensive spirit menu, allowed our bartenders to craft the perfect cocktail to pair with your cigar or mood...sit back, relax, and unwind. We are sure to delight you with every sip or puff.
Great cigars. Great drinks. Great people.
The Month's Events
OUR PATIO
Nominated "Best Patio 2020" in Best of Madison
The Tasting Room's patio has four fire tables that each can comfortably seat up to eight people, overhead pergola heating for year-round enjoyment, two fire pits that can accommodate many guests, and of course, riverside seating.
THE PERFECT PAIRINGS
Hand Selected
MARGARITA
Local Favorite
TR BLOODY MARY
Weekends are for Bloodies
THE TR WHISKEY COCKTAIL
A True Classic
BEE'S KNEE'S
Simple and Special
CONTACT US
OUR HOURS
Visit Us
Monday - Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - Midnight
Sunday 12pm - 8pm