Madison, Wisconsin
st
Those who are looking for a casual, locally-
sourced eatery that also happens to offer
one hell of a beer list, should head to The
Coopers Tavern. Located on Mifflin Street,
Coopers has been churning out the best
combination of great food, good beer, and
an awesome atmosphere for less than a
decade. While Coopers isn’t an old-time
establishment, it is certainly one of the local
favorites by far. Coopers boasts nearly 30
craft beers and more than 120 different bot-
tles, from the popular domestics, to spe-
cialty imports from across the world.
Looking for a solid whiskey to swish
around? Coopers also has more than 120
different whisk(e)ys, bourbons, and
scotches to try. For any local in love with the
Old Cowtown Museum
game of soccer, this is the tavern to come
to. Coopers is all about soccer, and of
course, good game food to pair with it.
Try Cooper’s Curds, which are local Wis-
consin cheese curds, dipped in a Pabst
Blue Ribbon batter, and served up gold
brown with a house-made ranch dressing.
Coopers is known for its rustic vibe as well,
so menu items also include poutine, or
bone marrow, which is split and seasoned
with parsley and shallots. Wisconsin can get
cold, so Coopers is a great place to go to
get warm, as well. There’s nothing better
than having a steaming bowl of cheesy
mac set in front of you to warm your hands
on and gobble down. Try Cooper’s spin on
the comfort food classic, which sets the
mood with a Dubliner cheddar mac,
topped with house-cured Fox Heritage
Farms pork belly and herb-seasoned
breadcrumbs. It’s a delicious combination
that is sure to please any mac & cheese
fan!
Coopers would be happy to host any pri-
vate events, and also puts on several of
their own throughout the year, including the
Bier Hall Dinner series, which includes a
three course menu and three 8 ounce
beers from a local brewing company. This
event brings to life the concept of pairing a
rustic meal with a specialty brew that makes
for a genuinely personal experience.
Food Traveler | Summer 2017 | 143