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.

Treat Dad to some outdoor fun with live music on the patio. Great food, bier & music with "ELVIS" will make your Father'...
06/21/2026

Treat Dad to some outdoor fun with live music on the patio. Great food, bier & music with "ELVIS" will make your Father's Day perfect! 🍻🎶😎

Prime Rib is just one of our specials that make Saturdays super at the Haus! What's your favorite part? The food, the bi...
06/20/2026

Prime Rib is just one of our specials that make Saturdays super at the Haus! What's your favorite part? The food, the bier, the music, the dancing...? 🍻🎶

Friday fun is here! Join us at the Haus for all your Friday faves. 🍻The David Austin Band is with us for the weekend, pl...
06/19/2026

Friday fun is here! Join us at the Haus for all your Friday faves. 🍻

The David Austin Band is with us for the weekend, playing from 8-12 Friday and Saturday nights1 🎶

Thirsty Thursday means it's BOOT NIGHT! Live music 6-10, boot specials all night long. 🍻 PROST!
06/18/2026

Thirsty Thursday means it's BOOT NIGHT!

Live music 6-10, boot specials all night long. 🍻 PROST!

Every day at the Haus is a Funday, but Sunday Fundays at the Haus mean live music on the patio all summer long! This wee...
06/14/2026

Every day at the Haus is a Funday, but Sunday Fundays at the Haus mean live music on the patio all summer long!

This week we've got Down From The Hills on stage, and it's also our Stein Club day!

Saturday shenanigans are better at the Haus! We've got all the bier, polka, fun and gemütlichkeit you can handle! 🍻The G...
06/13/2026

Saturday shenanigans are better at the Haus! We've got all the bier, polka, fun and gemütlichkeit you can handle! 🍻

The Gary Beal Band will be getting the party started with music at 8, and we're serving up all your German and American inspired faves; Prime Rib and Haxen are on special Saturday night!

We're geared up for a great weekend at the Haus! Friday and Saturday nights we have the Gary Beal Band with us from 8-12...
06/12/2026

We're geared up for a great weekend at the Haus!

Friday and Saturday nights we have the Gary Beal Band with us from 8-12.

Sunday is Stein Club, and we've got live music on the patio from 4-7 as well with Down From The Hills.

It will be a weekend full of PROSTS at the Haus! 🍻

These boots were made for... DRINKING! Boot Night is here again, and it's always a big night of fun! Live music from 6-1...
06/11/2026

These boots were made for... DRINKING!

Boot Night is here again, and it's always a big night of fun! Live music from 6-10, Krombacher on special all night and the most fun you'll ever have drinking out of footwear. ;) 🍻

Join us for Summer fun on the patio!Cold drinks, live music, great food. The Jason D. Petitt Band will be bringing the f...
06/07/2026

Join us for Summer fun on the patio!

Cold drinks, live music, great food. The Jason D. Petitt Band will be bringing the funk for extra fun Sunday! 😎🎶🍻

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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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