Madison, WI Since 1953

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In-house catering

We cook, we pour, we clean up.

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The basics

What you need to know

Capacity
Up to 250 (full buyout) · 40–70 (guaranteed space)
Time block
2-hour service window
Lead time
One month is the sweet spot
Deposit
$1,000 to lock the date

Starter packages

Pick a base, build from there

Common starting points alongside the room facts above. Every event customizes from here.

Up to 250 guests

Upstairs Buyout

  • Full upstairs to yourselves
  • Two hours of access
  • Private bartenders
  • Custom food and drink menu
  • Optional DJ
  • Drink deals depending on the day

$1,200 flat

Inquire

Paid in full to hold the date. No refunds if your final headcount comes in under what we agreed to. Underage guests welcome until 9 PM; after that, they need to be with a parent or legal guardian.

40–70 guests

VIP Area

  • A roped-off section of upstairs as your private space
  • Two hours of access
  • Custom food and drink menu

$750 rental + $1,000 food and drink minimum

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18% gratuity added automatically. Food and drink minimum is separate from the rental fee. Same headcount, age, and outside-food rules as the full buyout.

Add-on to either room option

Bottomless Buffet

  • Buffet style, refilled as long as you're here
  • Pick four sandwiches off the catering menu
  • Fries on the line
  • Add cheese curds for $3 per guest

$20 per guest

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Good times go further when nobody's hungry. Alcohol is billed separately and isn't part of the per-guest price.

Add-on to either room option

Wing or Tender Party (500)

  • 500 bone-in wings or 500 hand-breaded tenders — your call
  • The full sauce and condiment bar
  • Unlimited soda pitchers
  • Two hours of access
  • $100 gratuity included

$600

Inquire

Add bottomless fries for $100. Want more than 1,000? Tell us — we've done bigger.

Add-on to either room option

Wing or Tender Party (1,000)

  • 1,000 bone-in wings or 1,000 hand-breaded tenders — your call
  • The full sauce and condiment bar
  • Unlimited soda pitchers
  • Two hours of access
  • $200 gratuity included

$1,200

Inquire

Add bottomless fries for $100. Bigger groups — talk to us.

What's in the package

The kitchen handles the event

  • Cooking on-site, hot off the grill
  • Buffet setup with serving staff
  • Plates, napkins, utensils, chafers
  • Custom menu built around the headcount
  • Breakdown and cleanup when the room clears

How it works

Three steps to a booked date

  1. Inquire.

    Send the date, headcount, and a rough vision. We'll come back with options and a quote.

  2. Lock it.

    $1,000 deposit holds the room and the date on the calendar.

  3. Eat.

    We set up, cook, serve, and break down. You run the party.

What people say

From the upstairs crowd

  • We had our low-key rehearsal dinner before our wedding at State Street Brats. It was everything we had hoped for and more. The upstairs was a perfect size and vibe for our event. The food and drinks were great, and so was the staff. Highly recommend for your next event.

    Brynna O.
    Rehearsal dinner — upstairs

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Common questions

In-house, answered

Headcount, hours, food minimums, bar — the questions that come up first.

What’s the guest cap upstairs?

Fire code holds us to 250 guests at a time. Invite more if you want — just stagger arrivals so the room never goes over.

Can underage guests come?

Until 9 PM, yes. After that, anyone under 21 needs to be with a parent or legal guardian. No exceptions — it’s a state rule, not a house rule.

Can we bring outside food, drink, or decor?

No outside food or drink — the kitchen and bar handle all of it. Decor is fine; you can set it up when your event window starts. No early access to the room.

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Tell us about the event

Date, headcount, time of day, and the kind of food you're picturing. We read every inquiry and reply within two business days. If a date matters, send it sooner — Saturdays in fall move fastest.

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