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Brocach

7 West Main St., Madison, WI 53703
608-255-2015
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Ranked #42 of 531 restaurants in Madison
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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St Paul, MN
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73 reviews 73 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

If you are looking for a good cider rather than just drinking beer, and want casual, fun and a place for reasonably good food that is just off State Street, you are all set. This is THE place to go and a real favorite of college students.

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Whitewater, Wisconsin
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I went to Brocach a lot during my undergraduate studies in part to having studied abroad in Northern Ireland. It was a place I knew had the Irish Ciders that I love so much. They also have some fun cocktails too. My favorite dishes are the fish & chips and the bangers & mash! I love it so much I... More

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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

I LOVE coming to Brocach. It's friendly and fun! The authentic music they find to play is wonderful. Almost as great at their Stoli Doli's...seriously, try one up! Almost a tragedy when they run out of Stoli Doli.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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36 reviews 36 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

My husband and I stopped in this restaurant on a whim last night. We've been to the UK and eaten in pubs there and while you'd never mistake this place for a traditional UK pub (too well lit, clean and new), you'd be remiss if you didn't give this place a try. I had the fish and chips and my... More

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Madison
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

This restaurant serves quite delicious Irish based foods. I can't really compare it to real Irish cuisine, but everything I have had there has been very yummy. I would recommend the shepherds pie, the serving size is huge, you'll have enough for lunch the next day!

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Appleton, Wisconsin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

We love this place. We visited for the first time in December and came back in February. Both times we enjoyed the atmosphere, the great service, and the delicious food. My husband loved the bangers and mash and had it both times. I had the salmon special the first time and the fish fry (fried haddock) the second time. Both... More

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Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The Irish Stew, made with beef and lamb meat is delicious! Definitely reminiscent of a traditional pub meal on the emerald isle. this place is filled with Irish charm and flair, and many of the staff (at least on my visit) seem to speak with an Irish accent as well. Well worth a visit - just across the street from... More

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Rushford, Minnesota
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The Bangers and Mash was wonderful. The fried cod was over cooked and dry, but the curry slaw was great. Dessert included their cheese cake that was delicious. The pasta with salmon was tastey.

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Iowa
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We walked to dinner from HotelRed and enjoyed a delicious fish fry. I saw the Shepherd's Pie being delivered to the next table, and I will definitely be ordering that on our next visit. Baked Cod and Beer Battered Haddock ... slaw, rye bread ... and seriously, the best German Potato Salad I've ever eaten (so much that I asked... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

I had virtually despaired of getting a Guinness that was even vaguely worthy of the name until I found Brocach. Now before I get anyone's hopes up, it's still not the same as a Guinness in Dublin, but it's miles ahead of anything else I've found in the States so far in this respect. The food here (that I've had)... More

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