Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Madison: 7:18 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
601 North Sherman AvenueMadison, WI 53704
About Bear & Bottle
Looking for an American restaurant in Madison? Bear & Bottle is at 601 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin. It is one of 499 places to eat and drink we list in Madison.
Bear & Bottle is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 601 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bear & Bottle’s weekday schedule with 17 other American restaurants in Madison. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 88% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 95 hours a week, 31 hours more than the local median of 64. 82% of American restaurants in Madison open on Sundays, and Bear & Bottle is one of them.
Compared with 17 other American restaurants in Madison that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Wisconsin
Based on 48 menus with 2,222 priced items from American restaurants in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $15.00.
We don’t have Bear & Bottle’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Wisconsin typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Side Salad | 21% | $3.75 |
| Hamburger | 21% | $8.89 |
| Cheeseburger | 21% | $9.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 21% | $8.00 |
| Cheese Curds | 19% | $10.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 19% | $10.00 |
| Chicken Strips | 19% | $9.75 |
| Soup of the Day | 19% | $6.00 |
Calculated from 48 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bear & Bottle there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 22 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (5), Bars & Pubs (4), Pizza (2), and Burgers & Fast Food (2).
Bear & Bottle is the only American restaurant within a mile (9 within three miles). The next closest is Mint Mark, 1.1 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeAncora Cafe< 0.1 mi
- ChineseGreat China< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsLocker Room0.4 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternBanzo Madison0.4 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsBloom Bake Shop0.6 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bear & Bottle's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Bear & Bottle open on Sunday?
Yes, Bear & Bottle is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Bear & Bottle located?
Bear & Bottle is located at 601 North Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI 53704.
Does Bear & Bottle offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Bear & Bottle. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Bear & Bottle wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
Is Bear & Bottle open late?
Yes – Bear & Bottle is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Bear & Bottle?
There are 22 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bear & Bottle. Nearby options include Ancora Cafe (< 0.1 mi), Great China (< 0.1 mi), and Locker Room (0.4 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Bear & Bottle?
None within a mile. The closest is Mint Mark, 1.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Wisconsin cost?
Based on 48 menus with 2,222 priced items from American restaurants in Wisconsin, the median menu item costs $11.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.00 and $15.00.
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