Harmony Bar & Grill
2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704
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Address :
2201 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI, 53704 - Phone (608) 249-4333
- Website https://www.harmonybarandgrill.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live, Juke Box
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jonathan W.
I've had some decent experiences here throughout my life. Many friends work there etc. Good neighborhood spot. Solid 7/10 bar food that won't blow your mind. Some servers and bartenders are nicer than others. Also this place has some good live music and is somewhat famous for blues acts. It's a good place to go if you live in the hood but I would skip if if you are visiting.
(3)Chris S.
I contest the Harmony's placement in the dive bar category. This one of the best of Wisconsin's old style taverns still operating, essentially a bar meant for the whole family. I've seen plenty of people bring their kids in for some pizza around dinner (pretty good too), they clear out as the band sets up to entertain the adults for the evening. It's nice that the band area is separate from the bar, making it easier to order and converse if you don't care for the music. They have a great bar with a good tap selection, and the whole place has enough space that I've never felt packed in even on busy Friday nights.
(5)Annie K.
I came in here for my first time late on my birthday -it was mid-week so it was winding down. It felt like home to me- a friendly, straight forward place where I was greeted upon arrival and talked friendly with the bartender. I will definitely be back. Thanks Alison!
(5)Renee S.
Good old fashioned Wisconsin Bar. Locals flock to the place. Great food and service. Cheese curds...yummy , bratwurst yummy, grilled cheese hello...yummo. Not fancy but who needs it??
(4)Chopper C.
Beer selection is ok. Good room for seeing bands - sound was great. However, majority of the male staff here is unapologetically rude & disrespectful. Aging sports neanderthals that could care less that you're there. Don't waste your time - spend your money at Mickey's Tavern or Crystal Corner instead.
(1)Jane W.
I used to love their white house sandwich and came with my family for years. Fast forward to coming in with a friend of color for a sandwich in the afternoon, we are greeted with a gruff "ID's?" that oozed "we don't want you here." I was of age but not planning on drinking. I'd left my ID in the car but this abhorrent "hospitality" was enough to make us leave and never come back. I heard from family their food has gone down in quality so I am glad I'm not missing much. I'll continue recreating my own version of grilled cheese meets Reuben at home.
(1)Ami R.
This is my neighborhood bar. It is dependable and predictable. My favorite dish is the chicken breast plate with the Asian noodles. The chicken is moist and flavorful every time. I love their homemade chips with blue cheese but I try to steer clear. I always pray that someone else at the table will order them and I can sneak a few . Stolen food has no calories... Really.
(4)Lance M.
Bartenders and clientele not as bad as a fart. Food is good. If you're looking for random stimulating conversation though, stay home and talk to yourself.
(3)Katey S.
I'm not a local, which means I don't really understand the appeal of the Harmony. Hot chips and dip? I'll eat 'em, but they're not the stuff dreams are made of. Old-school cafeteria-style tables? Dim lighting, rickety tables and chairs? Kids (like, aged 6 and under) running wild and telling my group of adults to stop swearing? Guess I'm just a snob. On the plus side, gin & tonics were $3 each on a Friday night.
(3)Spike S.
Who is flagging down all the one-star reviews for The Harmony Bar? To anyone considering patronizing this establishment: read the flagged reviews.
(1)Brennan N.
The Harmony hours listed are dead wrong and they are open, not closed. Makes me wonder about the fact-checkers at yelp... do they have any?
(5)Catie G.
This is one of those places that you feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you get there. I enjoy the food, the walnut burger was super different and interesting, and although I prefer the beef it was fun to try something different. The rest of the food was as good as bar food gets, but the staff and general feel of the bar (I love the old school jukebox!) makes it 5 stars for me.
(5)Grady O.
First rate bar food, better than many restaurants and priced right. You cant go wrong. Under new ownership but this hasn't affected quality. Great blues bar too.
(5)Mandy S.
Good bar food. Cash only . Seat yourself first come first sere. The walnut burger was decent and had the warm chips and blue cheese dips was not bad . Very cozy place with banquet style seating.
(3)Josh S.
Great local place in the Atwood neighborhood. Pizzas are amazing, as are the pretzels. Keith and staff do a great job. Plenty of local brews on tap.
(4)Megan S.
I started going here on and off about eight years ago. The pizza is the best, but the burgers (veggie and regular) are very good as well. It's bar food at its very best. Hot chips with dipping sauce are good too! There's often bands on the weekends, and the occasional lesbian after bowling league get together, but not angry, man-hating, shemales. Quite a few different groups of people get together for good beer, food and music at reasonable prices.
(5)Marcia E.
A great neighborhood spot- not pretentious and has a good tap list. This is one of my favorite places to grab a quick beer or bite or watch a game. The service is always prompt and very friendly.
(4)Nicole H.
I'm truly a carnivore at heart, but the walnut burger at The Harmony is quite spectacular & totally unique - great flavor, great texture and totally satisfying. Paired with a side of hot chips & blue cheese dip, you've got a delicious and memorable meal.
(4)Michi C.
I don't care if you are a die-hard meat eater that drools at the sight of a juicy red chargrilled burger- get the friggin' blue cheese walnut burger. No, seriously. It will change your life. The ambience is chilled laid back local bar which was refreshing after living in the New York area all my life. Live music playing Bob Dylan . Overall is was an amazing experience .
(5)Jody M.
Burgers are awesome whether you go walnut or regular. Prompt, attentive staff. Great beers on tap. No snobs and the place has a sense of humor about itself. It's good stuff.
(4)Robert G.
Attended Harmony bar to watch the Peoples Brothers Band. The band was great and I was awarded 3rd place in their costume contest. I ordered several drinks at this establishment and it was never clear to me what the beer selections were. Regardless, the bartenders seemed friendly enough and it was a fun place for a show.
(4)Steve L.
It's a slow, but steady slide... Trying to count the total number of times I've been into the Harmony is futile; Yelp shows I have 16 check-ins, but I'd venture a guess that I check-in maybe once for every 2-3 visits. Interacting with the bartenders, one would think each of my visits was my first. They don't seem to recall regulars, or if they do, they don't seem to care much. Not looking for any special treatment, but when I walk-in, sit down and say, "Hi, how's it going?" I'd hope for a bit of a reply other than a grunt or a "I'm so busy I couldn't possibly bother with a response" eye roll. Food is continuing to slide; had a cheeseburger with fried onions last night... the dry bun overwhelmed the small, overcooked burger. A mound of fried onions delivered almost no extra flavor. Removed the bun and ate the burger solo. Lake Louie Arena Premium is usually a fave of mine, but the one I had on Saturday (a few days earlier) tasted off - like the tap line was in need of a good cleaning. I also wasn't allowed to start a tab; it was pay-as-I-go... so, when I ordered food and a beer, I had to pay (and tip). Need a refill? Pay again. Ugh. There are so many great places in the area; I'll be visiting the other haunts. So sad. Pub chips, though... yum.
(2)karl j.
Drove all the way from Mazomanie for a walnut burger. The website states that they are open. They are not! Closed so the staff can take a vacation. Nice. Thanks a lot
(1)Sarajane L.
What's the first thing that comes to mind to have for dinner before going fire-dancing with friends on the summer solstice? Brats, right? Of course! What? No? It's just me? Well, that's what happens when you're at Olbrich Beach catching some rays and are subjected to the craving-inducing scents from 1,000 Father's Day celebration BBQs going on at the park. Surprisingly it's not that easy to find a local place on the east side that you can just walk into and order a brat. Enter Harmony, the harbinger of good things to come. I'm not one who enjoys going out alone, especially to bars, but that's something I'm trying to get over. So it was a relief to see the place only half filled with low key, relaxed people who barely noticed I was there. I was however, immediately noticed by the friendly, smiling young bartender (who looked all of fourteen), so I was put further at ease. Also delightful was a live band playing happy zydeco music in the other room, a genre which I adore. I sat at the bar and ordered my 'beer brat'. With sauerkraut, it's only $5.25. Win! They also had a fairly good selection of craft brews on tap, and mine was cold and delicious. Brat, beer and fries for $12. The brat is pre-cooked and then browned in the tiny kitchen just off the bar, and it's always fun to watch food being made (if you're me). They also grill the kraut, a nice touch. It's served on a big, somewhat fluffy sesame seed bun, which seemed like an odd choice, but it worked. The fries are good, too, and the order is huge. I would have sprung for the deservedly popular pub chips and bleu cheese dip, but they were twice the price of the fries. It was a lot of food, and totally satisfying, and I finished every last bite. I think this is a place I can feel comfortable going to alone or with others in the future, and I plan to, often. :-) Note: cash only. Five stars instead of four if only they had a fire grill and not just a flat grill.
(4)Ken E.
Fantastic neighborhood bar. The pizza is some of the best in town (the Greek pizza, ftw) and the rotating specials keep things interesting. Tap list is pretty steady and doesn't switch up too much, but the bottle list is always nice. I come in fairly often and the staff is always aces. Great atmosphere to catch a badgers game. On top of everything, the music schedule is phenomenal. A steady supply of Madison bands (not nearly enough People Brothers Band) and other acts from around the Midwest. The vibe is always chill, and the cover is never more than $7 or $8 (if there even is one). Definitely one of my favorite spots in town.
(5)Billy K.
The Harmony probably hasn't changed in 20 years, and I hope it never does. This is the first place I go when introducing new people to Madison's east side. It has a great bar atmosphere, and surprisingly good food. The pub chips with bleu cheese are a must, and their curds ain't bad either. Despite what some reviewers say, I love their pizza, and it might be the best sauce in town (they make it on site, I'm told). The Walnut burger is unbelievable, and I've never had anything there I didn't like. It's not fancy, but it is quality.
(5)H. L.
The Walnut Burger w/ blue cheese and onion rings rock. Alaskan Amber to quench the hirst.
(5)Elise M.
I've been to the Harmony several times before, but last night was the first time I've been there for live music, and also the first time I tried their famed Walnut Burger. First, you should know that the Harmony is indeed a bar. If you go expecting an upscale "gastro-pub" experience of chic bar food, then you will be disappointed. There are no waiters, and you seat yourself. You order food and drinks at the bar, and a food runner brings out your order when it's ready. Its got a dive bar atmosphere, and the interior is pretty run down. After fighting for a table due to the crowd that was rapidly accumulating in anticipation of that evening's band, my friends and I perused the menu. It contains primarily stereotypical bar food (burgers, fries, onion rings, etc), but there are a few exceptions. There are several vegetarian options, including veggie nachos, so if you're a non meat eater, you would probably find lots of things to order at The Harmony. Most notably, The Harmony offers a walnut burger. I'm told they're famous for it, so I ordered the walnut burger with blue cheese and a side of homemade potato chips with "Bleu Cheese Dip". (What can I say, I really, really love Blue Cheese!) It took awhile for the food to come out, so we drank beer while we waited. Our table of about 10 people ordered 3 pitchers to share. I am not sure what all of them were, but in honor of the WI bar experience, I stuck to PBR. It was as good as PBR can be. Onto the food: The blue cheese walnut burger came topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce in addition to blue cheese crumbles, rather than plain blue cheese crumbles like I had been anticipating. It also came with onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. The lettuce and tomato were exceptionally fresh and ripe looking. I was really impressed, especially by the tomato (it was actually red!). I bit into it and was immediately transported to blue cheese heaven. It was fantastic. I will qualify this praise with the statement that the reason I loved this burger so much was largely a result of the copious blue cheese flavor. I am not sure the walnut burger itself was why it tasted so great. The chips were also awesome. They arrived piping hot. Some were crunchy and others were chewier. It was clear that they were made to order. The Bleu Cheese Dip they came with was similar to what came on my burger, and as a result, was amazing. We ate as the band played and just reveled in how fun the whole experience was. By the way, the band was great! It was a Rockabilly group called The Fast Clydes. If you like that style of music, I couldn't recommend them more. They had a ton of energy and knew how to work the crowd. I had a blast. All this said, there are a few things that I think The Harmony could improve upon. First off, the tables in the main dining area are plastic. They're the exact same tables that you played beer pong on in college. I feel like The Harmony excels in spite of its dive bar atmosphere, and not necessarily because of it. Therefore, if they invested just a little bit of money to spruce up the interior, I think they would see a return. The Atwood area is still rocking that hippie vibe, for sure, but more and more, I am noticing newer and more upscale establishments. To me, that says that there's probably a market for it and the times, they are a changin'. Also, I don't mind ordering food and drinks at the bar. However, I think The Harmony would benefit from offering table service, at least during shows on Friday and Saturday night. I have only ever been to The Harmony with a group, and it sucks to have to walk away from the conversation to get another beer, a process which can take 10 or 15 minutes if it's crowded. All-in-all, these drawbacks are minor, and I'll be back at The Harmony many times this summer!
(4)Angelica A.
The Harmony grows on you. For a bar of its kind (neighborhood, slightly older demographics on the whole, cheapish), the food is great. I am addicted to the walnut burger with cheese. It is vegetarian and one of two or three dishes I'll really miss when I leave Madison. The chips and blue cheese dip are also awesome. I've tried many other dishes on the menu, and the Harmony is great about having fresh specials, many of which are vegetarian. They've all been good to great. I love sitting at the bar. This is a bar that no matter your gender, you can go and eat alone at and not feel odd or out of place. The bartenders (who function as servers) are neither overly friendly nor out of sight. They are attentive, but leave you appropriately alone while you are eating and drinking. Although I don't have kids, I am often with those who have them, and this is a great place to bring kids. They can run around the back room and on Fridays, you'll find lots of other kids. This is also a great place to watch sports events. The other week, I called up and asked if the bartenders would put the Tour de France on for me and a couple of friends, and he said yes and gave us free reign of the large-screen tv in the back. Oh yes--bring cash, although there is an ATM if you forget to.
(4)Katie M.
This is where YELP gets odd - any idea the demographics for the other reviewers? As a neighborhood bar, yes you are expected to behave - and geez, not having easy tabs going and having to pay as you go may be a pain. But really?! there's a cash machine right next to the pool table. Do the owners have a right to close down when it's bar time, indeed. What a bunch of whinners! Drinks are served well and timely. Food is good. Better than good - hot, made to order, and fresh. Kids are expected to behave (and ours have been reminded as have we - good for all). Do we go there for yummy, fun times with friends, yes! Are we grateful a local, privately owned business maintains it's unique flavors. Yes! Cheers to the Harmony!
(4)Nic B.
This is a classic Wisconsin Tavern and I enjoyed watching football at the Harmony. No bullshit here.
(4)M. L.
The perfect place for the near-east side. Good to very good drinks (depending on the bar tender) and yummy pub food -- especially the walnut burger. It has a workaday feel, with a side of liberal politics and an accepting and welcoming attitude. Somehow it's not overpopulated with posers which makes it just about my favorite place in town.
(5)Josh K.
Some of the best bar food in the state. Burgers and Pizza are always a fantastic choice. Entertainment is hit or miss, but at least they have some. However, my favorite reason to go here is it serves the coldest tap beer ever!!!
(5)Eric T.
The Harmony - or the Har Bar as my friends call it, is always an inviting and friendly place to have a beer. It's a neighborhood bar in the truest sense of the word, locals walk and bike to the place which is situated in one of the greatest areas of Madison. The food is really nice, an up-scaled bar menu. The signature dish, the "Walnut Burger" is truly fantastic. Forget about it as a meat-alternative, this burger is a unique creation all its own that will make you have desperate cravings. The space is large, divided in two, one half the main bar area and the other a large space with family-style tables where groups gather and bands sometimes play at night. Here you will find the livers of the pure Madison lifestyle celebrating their lives. These people are happy and they might just make you happy too.
(5)Sarah J.
Oh how I miss you, Harmony Bar! I never miss a chance to grab a walnut burger and hot chips when I'm back in town. This is just a wonderful neighborhood bar. The food is still "bar" food but it's quality, tasty and made fresh to order. The pizza is good, too. Good beer selection and a truly local atmosphere. The Harmony fits right into the vibe of the neighborhood. Oh how I miss you, Harmony Bar!
(5)Stephanie H.
Harmony, I blame you for my insatiable craving for a walnut burger coupled with your hot blue cheese chips and a Spotted Cow. Oh.My.God. Fantastic!!! Harmony is also great as a local hang out with the neighborhood guys and gals. Super comfy atmosphere, live music, & clean bathrooms. All very good.
(4)Jon S.
I like bars that are a little rough around the edges, but they don't usually have good food. Harmony, on the other hand, manages to come through quite nicely in the food department. I had a walnut burger and an order of their potato chips which they apparently make fresh. The burger was great. Large but not too large, a little bit messy, and just the right amount of toppings. The chips were great too... at first. Though I have to say that they started to feel a bit heavy about half way through. They're still good, just be warned that if you eat an entire thing of chips your heart might explode.
(4)René P.
The hubby and I always default to Harmony Bar when we have a craving for a good burger and a local brew (even before noon). My favorite is the blue burger-a burger smothed in blue cheese and all the traditional toppings. The pizzas are worth waiting for-check on the days and times they'll make a pizza for you. As always a smoke free environment is worth driving to Madison for.
(5)Andrew B.
If I could give the Harmony less than one star, I would. I live in the Shenk-Atwood neighborhood, so I'm not writing as an outsider. I've been to the Harmony many times, but I'm finally done being abused by the notoriously unfriendly owner, bartenders and waitstaff at the Harmony. The Harmony is worse than Seinfeld's Soup Nazi because there's no irony or humor in being treated the way the employees here treat their customers. I won't get into specifics. I can only say that I take pride in my neighborhood. My wife and I frequent those establishments that understand that they are part of a community and treat their paying customers as such. The Harmony is a black mark on our neighborhood, and I am ashamed that unsuspecting visitors to the quaint east side should have to endure the abusive, disrespectful and generally unapologetic service at this establishment. If you scroll down you'll read other comments about the owner's girlfriend who is now manager. The last time I was in there with a group of friends, she couldn't have been more rude or insulting. When we all said we wouldn't be back, she merely shrugged her shoulders. If you're visiting the East Side, there are plenty of other places that serve great food with friendly service. Alchemy, Mickey's, Wilson's, The Weary Traveller all come to mind as places that will make you feel and taste the love on the East Side. If you're a masochist, be sure to head on over The Harmony for your daily dose of abuse. You've been warned. You certainly won't catch me sitting at this bar ever again.
(1)John R.
I just want to mention that we came back on a Sunday afternoon at around 8:30. We ordered burgers and cheese curds. They tasted a lot like burgers and cheese curds. I also don't think the prices are that great on further reflection. 6 dollars for a stinkin cheeseburger? That's not great... 3 dollars for a pabst? But the place was kid free this time. That's nice. I would give higher ratings, but some drunk regular yelled at us for ordering from the menu instead of the "board." Unpleasant.
(4)Arthur S.
Grade: B Slow to no service - no big deal. Great, inexpensive food. Warning: Do not make eye contact with the angry trustfund hippies lurking about here. Enjoy!
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