Brasserie V

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Bar, Eatery

1923 Monroe St
Madison, Wisconsin, 53711-2026
United States

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PLACE STATS
Average:
4.57
Reviews:
32
Ratings:
69
pDev:
7%
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Ratings by dirtylou:
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Reviewed by dirtylou from Oklahoma

4.2/5  rDev -8.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
i have apparently overlooked commenting on the brasserie, which is certainly a major addition to the beer-map in madison

the most recent time i visited was this past sunday for brunch and an enormous portion of st bernardus 12 (easily 12-16oz, a huge chalice filled to the brim)

this joint is pretty anonymous from the exterior and you likely would not notice it unless you were specifically seeking it out or were familiar with the monroe street hood. its narrow with bright modern wood and artsy european photography on the walls. the bar is moderate size with room for about 10 and the kitchen is open, in the back.

service has always been spotty, but i can overlook this if served overflowing massive chalices

if you dont like the selection, you dont like belgian beer. st bernardus 12, Abbaye Des Rocs , chimay, allagash, delirium, piraat, duchesse and a number of others all on tap. there are typically a few american stragglers from anchor, bells, etc. the bottle list is long and contains all the nogne beers you can desire in this market and tons of other belgians. 2nd best beer selection to maduro, if not the best

the food is good - i can vouch for solid lunch and brunch options but have never come in for dinner. i have enjoyed the belgian waffles and biscuits/gravy and the lady seemed to like the crab cake benedict.

prices are somewhat steep but its all relative. st bernardus 12 ran me $7 but it was a massive portion and seemed like a steal...most taps run 6-7$ and are all served in proper glassware
Apr 20, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Aug 12, 2019
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Reviewed by YonderBrew from Ohio

4.56/5  rDev -0.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
Had meal on business trip on 5/7. I was considering a few different beers to accompany with my dinner and mentioned to bartender. He made a selection and explained reason for decision. I think he was right on with recommendation. ... Bartender was awesome making recommendations to others at bar based on conversations with other patrons. ... Saw some bottled imports I haven't seen before. ... Definitely would return if in Madison.
May 10, 2019
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Reviewed by VashonGuy from Washington

4.41/5  rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.25
This place is great. The beer is very good, of course. It's a nice mix of Belgians, Wisconsin beers, and beers from the Midwest, Oregon, Colorado, etc. Even Tennessee.

The food was as good as the beer, which often is not the case. The cheese plate selections were exceptional. The service was friendly and fairly efficient.

The vibe is friendly restaurant. It's not a raucous party bar. You can actually talk to your companion ... just think of that!!
Apr 29, 2019
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Rated by Zenboy99 from Wisconsin

4.31/5  rDev -5.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.5
Great place
Jan 20, 2019
 
Rated: 4.6 by REVZEB from Illinois

Apr 25, 2018
 
Rated: 4.75 by simplejj81 from Wisconsin

Jun 28, 2016
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Reviewed by Thirsty_In_Chicago from Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 4.5
Visited Great Taste Eve 2015. Prennial tap takeover, but I was solo and able to find a seat at the bar. Besides the fantastic Perennial list the overall selection was incredible, as was the food. Service at the bar was spot on. I hope to be able to go back here everytime I visit Madison. I made it to a lot of places GT Eve and this place stood out as the best.
Feb 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.79 by BarrelAgedG from California

Sep 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.64 by UWBadgerFan4Life from Wisconsin

Jul 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.98 by DudeSMB

Jun 12, 2015
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Rated by SCW from New York

4.73/5  rDev +3.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | food: 4.75
along with the wine and hop shop, Monroe St is now a beer incubator destination!
May 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.73 by aidman from Ohio

May 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.81 by djhowell from Wisconsin

Apr 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.48 by RobinLee from Wisconsin

Feb 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by redpuck from Wisconsin

Feb 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by Diaper-Daniels from Wisconsin

Jan 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.96 by twb0392 from Wisconsin

Jan 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by Soneast from Wisconsin

Dec 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by crobinso from Colorado

Nov 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by OBD from Wisconsin

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by chazmcbro from Wisconsin

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by DCLAguy11 from California

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by KAF from Iowa

Nov 09, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Unparagoned from Wisconsin

Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by jwenzel019 from Wisconsin

Aug 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bowzer4birdie from Illinois

Jul 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by dunix from Vermont

Jul 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by sourdog from California

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jera1350 from Minnesota

Jun 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Gotti311 from Wisconsin

Jun 17, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by bizzy54 from Wisconsin

Apr 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jakea from Wisconsin

Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by HowardTheDuck from Wisconsin

Apr 07, 2014
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

4.41/5  rDev -3.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.5
This place is kinda small. It can certainly get crowded. Some bright colors and closely confined tables. Good service that knows their beer. Great list, too. Lots of local taps. The food is really good.
Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by BarrytheBear from Wisconsin

Jan 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Dec 18, 2013
 
Rated: 4.75 by bbadger from Texas

Nov 21, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by elkinbrown from Tennessee

Oct 24, 2013
Brasserie V in Madison, WI
Place rating: 4.57 out of 5 with 69 ratings