[ HOURS

hours

[ CONTACT & ADDRESS

(608)256-1600

20 West Mifflin Street [ Madison, WI

PETER MCELVANNA [ General Manager & Proprieter

TIM LARSEN [ Executive Chef

REBECCA PICARD [ Events Coordinator

Capital

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INFORMATION ABOUT PARKING

[ UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Hail to the Ale
  • Hail to the Ale

The Coopers Tavern is a neighborhood tavern that serves craft beer and rustic food in a relaxed atmosphere. Inspired by the travels of its owners, The Coopers Tavern features an outstanding selection of beer & wine from around the world and a menu designed to soothe your soul.

In ancient Egypt beer was a staple of every person’s daily diet. In fact, the workmen who built the pyramids received part of their pay as a ration of beer. Wine too can trace its past to the Minoansociety from 2700 b.c.

It is the barrel however that carried these two beverages throughout time. And the cooper was the man who made it. Barrels are built by hand using simple tools like the in-shave, used for hollowing out the barrel, and the hoop driver, used to tap down the large metal ring that holds the boards, known as staves, of a barrel together.

Crafting a barrel good enough to house beer or wine is hard, painstaking work that requires the precision of a master cooper. Fortunately for us, enjoying what's inside is easy. So raise a pint in honor to the cooper and his barrel.

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[ NEWS & REVIEWS

host our event in our second floor space

with seating for up to 100 people

it's perfect for

luncheon meetingsrehearsal dinners

wedding receptionsanniversary parties

retirement partiescompany functions

our second floor has its own private bar. it also
boasts an amazing view of the capitol building.

please contact rebecca picard

(608)256-1600 or

coopersevents@foodfightinc.com

to schedule an event

Recent

Archive

The Coopers Tavern expands upward
April, 2013 - It should be open in early May, "in time for Craft Beer Week," says owner Peter McElvanna. Read More
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October, 2013 - we’re going north — waaaaaay north, to the college town of Madison. Read More
Winter Comfort at The Cooper’s Tavern in Madison, WI
January, 2013 - When winter sets in and the frost petrifies, we crave things that not only satisfy our stomach but our emotions. Read More
On, Wisconsin! Readers rank Madison best college football town
Oct, 2012 - "I couldn't imagine a better place to go to a college football game." Read More
  1. The Coopers Tavern expands upward
  2. Winter Comfort at The Cooper’s Tavern
  3. Madison Restaurateurs Taste Success
  4. The Top 10 Chefs You Need To Know In Madison, Wisconsin
  5. USA Today Readers Rank Madison Best College Football Town
  6. The Never-Ending Quest for Madison's Best Burger
  7. Cocktail of the Month: Hot Toddy
  8. Best Burger in Madison March, 2012
  9. European Escapes December, 2011
  10. Meet the Chef: Tim Larsen October, 2011
  11. The Coopers Tavern Named Best New Restaurant!June, 2011
  12. Protests A Mixed Bag for Madison Area Businesses
  13. The right ingredients: Restaurateurs trade the big city for Madison’s family-friendly lifestyle and strong food
  14. Destree Architecture & Design Win Award for The Coopers TavernMay, 2011
  15. Doug Moe: A primo lunch date: Poutine at CoopersMarch, 2011
  16. New off-the-radar restaurants worth zeroing in onJanuary, 2011
  17. Salud! Hot cocktails perfect for the season January, 2011
  18. Salud! Potent potables to stave off a coldDecember, 2010
  19. Forty-eight Food Filled Hours and Yes My Jeans Still FitNovember, 2010
  20. REAPing Benefits with Furthermore and Food FightSeptember, 2010
  21. A guide to Great Taste of the Midwest 2010 Eve pre-parties and beer tastingsAugust, 2010
  22. The Coopers Tavern Voted one of Madison's Best New RestaurantsJuly, 2010
  23. Beer That Smells Like Bacon and a Sconnie Egg June 21, 2010
  24. Where to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup in MadisonJune 7, 2010
  25. Know Your Madisonian: Peter McElvanna of The Coopers TavernMay 29, 2010
  26. The Coopers Tavern unites Irish and Midwestern flavorsApril 8, 2010
  27. Great gastropub: Coopers celebrates comfort with styleMarch 23, 2010
  28. With corned beef, the secret's in the spice March 12, 2010
  29. The Coopers Tavern: Gastro Fare On The SquareMarch 2, 2010
  30. Salud! Traditional Irish nook popular at Coopers TavernMarch 2, 2010
  31. The Coopers Tavern in Madison: A Plethora of Local and Craft BeersFebruary 1, 2010 - On January 12th
  32. The Coopers Tavern Opens on the SquareFeb 12, 2010
  33. Madison Beer Review: The Cooper's TavernJan 27, 2010
  34. McElvanna: New pub overcomes credit hurdles to open strongJan. 26, 2010
  35. Let’s do lunch: The Coopers TavernJanuary 17, 2010
  36. Coopers TavernJanuary 15, 2010 - The buzz on this gastro pub has been immense
  37. The Daily Page: The Coopers Tavern opens its doors to MadisonJan 12, 2010
  38. The Coopers Tavern to put more expensive beer, poutine, and bone marrow on the SquareJan 11, 2010