The Rigby
119 E Main St, Madison, WI, 53703
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Address :
119 E Main St
Madison, WI, 53703 - Phone (608) 442-1112
- Website https://therigbypub.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Bill M.
We've been here twice in the past few months, both times sitting outside in the afternoon. The beer and drinks have been above average. Beer selection great, and drink menu good enough to satisfy any taste. The food s really good. We got the chicken and waffle fries appetizer twice - the seasoned chicken is awesome and the "waffle fries" are more like hand-cut slices of potato cooked to perfection...really good. We also had the Shrimp Po Boy and a buffalo chicken wrap. Both excellent, far better than expected. Service both times was good also. Can't wait to continue to explore the menu, with an order of the chicken ansd waffle fries of course! :-)
(4)Steve L.
Still a solid 4-stars. Dropped-by while waiting for a band to start at another venue, and decided to grab some grub, as well as a few brews. + Friendly, fast, and attentive server - very good guy + Menu, while not huge, has typical bar fare at reasonable prices + Cheese curds looked to be housemade - they were quite good + Nachos were insanely huge; more than enough to feed 8 people + Burgers were scrumptious + Wraps were tasty and full of fresh veggies and meats + Tap list remains very solid + Plenty of televisions + Clean restrooms
(4)Stacey L.
I came to The Rigby late night on a Friday and was greeted to an empty bar. Honestly, I was kind of pumped - my companion and I wanted to talk and we could actually hear each other / have free run of the jukebox. In talking to the super friendly and attentive (but not invasive) bartender it sounds like it's not uncommon for the crowd to wax and wane there over the course of the evening; we'd just missed a large group leaving and were later greeted by a large crew shortly before bar time. Generally I'd say The Rigby is a pretty average bar with an above-average bartender. He made me feel welcome and not just like someone he'd be handing a check to in an hour.
(3)Zach D.
Walked in with pretty low expectations given the size of the place and amount of people in it (one other), but left extremely satisfied. The food was delicious (had chicken tenders and waffle fries- tenders had awesome seasoning), bartenders were friendly and took my order quickly, and the atmosphere was kinda neat. I'm no Beatles or classic rock fan, but the place has an interesting vibe to it. Will be back sometime soon!
(5)Richard H.
This place is just fine. They have a decent tap line-up and some okay food options. It's kinda of fun because it's rock'n'roll themed, but they don't incorporate the Beatles any further than the name and some wall paintings. (Where is the 'Yellow Submarine Sandwich'? What about the 'Lovely Rita Wrap'?) I'd go here with a few people to drink and maybe get a snack, but not with a big group and not for a meal.
(3)Elizabeth H.
I love the staff! I have only been here a few times and they remember my order! Wednesday nights, Tyler is in charge and he is great! Good happy hour specials too
(4)Mandy S.
They have a good beer selection although as it warms up it is good to see some of those heavier winter beers go. They had a lot of porters and stouts which is fine with me because that is my bread and butter. They were in the process of transitioning into the lighter spring beers as a lot of places are. I am usually pretty leery of fish fry because often they are over breaded. The Rigby had nice thick pieces of cod that were lightly breaded. The fries were ok but they had surprisingly great coleslaw. I usually set that aside but ate all of it. The bartender and waitstaff were are really attentive and fun to BS with. Wish I would have been going here longer. The menu and food is simple mostly bar food but the do it really well from what I saw.
(4)Clara B.
I've read in previous posts that the service and food were subpar. That is NOT the case. Our service was impeccable, and our waitress extremely attentive. The food is pretty top notch pub/bar food, and the music is even better. Give this place a shot!
(5)Isaac R.
This place is really quirky, but awesome if you get to know it. It's Beatles themed, and the menu is goofy, but the fried cheese curds are fantastic, as is the jalapeno popper burger. The turkey swiss and slaw sandwich is also a winner. If you really want a great experience, go on a Tuesday night and play trivia. Kim, the trivia reader, is hilarious, and the waitstaff are super sweet and really friendly. They have a decent beer selection
(4)Kenneth H.
Best. Burger. Ever! Now that that's been said, very comfy, great music and atmosphere, a real 'local' feeling. Happy crowd, and for god's sake, hopefully you get Logan as your bartender because it will be impossible to leave without a smile on your face! Fantastic pub!
(5)Christina W.
Do you ever psyche yourself up for an experience but you have a feeling that it's not all cracked up to what you thought? Before I got there I knew that I would like the music and the decorations. Dark menu-No that's cool I want to squint my youthful eyes at excessive descriptions. Fish fry-was two pieces of soaked fish that were extremely unpleasant on my tongue. The fries were not worth crying about. The chicken tenders were tough, come on bros, THEY'RE CHICKEN TENDERS. How can you go wrong? This place has potential, it should work it's way from the website to the menu to the service.
(3)Rebecca L.
The Rigby is a pub I have always passed by on my way to either the Argus or the Tipsy Cow, but since both were packed on Friday, we wandered into The Rigby. And what a happy discovery that was...from 4-7pm on Mon-Fri, they have $3 taps and rails, $1 hippie sangria (as far as I could tell it was just normal sangria), $1 PBR, and $0.25 CENT WINGS. After 3 glasses of the hippie sangria, I was ready to eat some wings, but unfortunately we had made other food plans beforehand. I had a good look at their menu before the sangria, and would definitely like to go back and try the jalepeno or mac and cheese poppers. Also, food and drinks are 1/2 off from 2-4pm Mon-Fri, so give it a try during that time if you're not sure!
(4)Ashley H.
Team Trivia here on Tuesday nights, but there are better options in Madison. There are two floors, and there is a basement that wasn't open (cave-themed, a relic of its previous tenant, the Casbah). We opted for second floor seating. I immediately noticed that the it's the "Rigby Pub & Grill" but there's no drink menu! A server just had the beers on tap written on the back of a receipt but that's it. In some areas of the restaurant, some beverage options were written on a chalkboard, but there was no way to see that from my table. There were about 7 taps. Appetizer: Cheese curds, tempura style, served with buffalo dip. Curds were good, although I prefer a sauce other than buffalo. Magical Mushroom Burger: A disappointment. Normal sides include pub chips, coleslaw, and potato salad. I ordered fries for an additional surcharge. The fries were oily. As for the burger, the menu said that it came with "caramelized mushrooms and onions." To me, this implies that the onions are caramelized. They were sauteed, not caramelized. Team Trivia was fine. A forewarning; if you are on the 2nd floor, you have to run down to the 1st floor to drop off your entry, so if your team is the type to procrastinate, sit on the 1st floor. Overall, "eh." I would not go back.
(2)Daniel H.
Good prices and good service. The music is crazy loud tho. My ears hurt. With so many other bars around I would check them out before subjecting my ear drums to the punishment. It was very difficult to hold conversations. This place is 2.5 stars and would be 3.5 stars if not for the music.
(2)Corey D.
Thank baby Jezus: Food till 2am. Is it the best food you're going to eat this year? Mmmmmmmmm, no. BUT, remember, it's 2am, does it matter?
(4)Shanda W.
Ugh Riiiiiiigby. I love you. And I want to keep loving you, but your service has gotten atrocious.
(3)Greg S.
Good bloody's but the food quality is very low and pricey for what you get. I ordered grilled shrimp salad and the shrimp were bits and pieces of shrimp and not a lot of them. The Mother Nature sandwich was delivered incorrect and was missing the main ingredient - the portobello mushroom. Disappointing experience.
(2)Izzy D.
Terrific Tuesday night trivia! Good beer selection on tap (Fixed Gear, Hoppalicious, Fatty Boombalatty, one of the Vintage taps...). "Hippie Hour" 4-7pm includes $3 rails and taps, $1 PBR and free snacks. The Rigby is Beatles themed and the long wooden bar is an unexpectedly nice place to sit and enjoy a pint.
(4)Gregory T.
Lies. Website says kitchen is open until 2am. It's not. Wes here at midnight and there's no food.
(1)Tom K.
This area of Madison has really got it going on with tons of great options including The Rigby! The Rigby is good ole fashioned Wisconsin bar confort food done right! They make their salads (potato salad, coleslaw) from scratch and their burgers are very underrated! Staff is great and speed of service is definitely better than some other spots in the area. I've never had any trouble getting in and getting out when in a hurry, and the food is awesome. Try the Rigby burger and their homemade coleslaw!
(4)Julie A.
This was the first restaurant/pub I visited when I moved to Madison last October, and it quickly became a favorite. Most of the food is great - I'd highly recommend the burgers (I like the Here Comes the Sun burger with the fried egg on top), the turkey club wrap and ANY of the soups. The chefs are talented and creative; try one of their daily specials some time. The mac and cheese is a favorite. They also have fabulous fresh-baked goods (best strawberry scones I've ever had.) OK, I started with the food, but the real draw here is the atmosphere, which is a great blend of two elements; the tasteful Beatles decor and the friendly staff. My particular favorite is the giant retro album mosaic, including both classics (eponymous Led Zeppelin) and rarities (yeah, my mind just drew a blank). Don't expect All Beatles All The Time; I doubt anyone can survive that narrow niche - but the music is fun and eclectic. There is a large upstairs which frequently hosts talent; some of my favorites over the last year have been The Dirty Pigeons, Colorphase, Misery Jackals and Under the Willow. Tuesday night trivia is a must; Kim is a character; a latter-day Betty Boop with attitude. Tap beers are limited, but they are switched up frequently, so there's always something new to try. Someone said the Gummy Bears were no joke - I would have to second that. I should mention I'm 50. The weekend late-night crowd makes me feel like a relic, but any other time there is a wide variety of ages in both regulars (like me) and newcomers. But whoever you are, I guarantee you will feel welcome.
(5)Billy D.
Stopped into the Rigby (in the former Casbah location) earlier today with some friends, and I think it has some potential. It just opened and it's a rock (mostly Beatles) themed bar. It's a big space (3 floors) and they did a nice job decorating. The upstairs has a pub feel with a pool table and restaurant seating up front. They are currently converting the basement into a venue, which could be awesome with a dark, cave-like feel. I tried some of the food - the philly cheese steak and the pork sliders - both items were overly bland and tasted like something I just microwaved. Sandwiches come with ripple chips. Unless they start serving french onion dip (yum), that's not going to fly in Madison. It was 2-for-1 sandwiches and apps, which is a great deal. Service is good, staff was very nice. I think it's a good addition to the block (if they work on their food).
(3)Maria S.
I can't speak to the food here as I have never eaten it but this place has some SERIOUSLY affordable drinks for a bar on the square. $3 for rail cocktails... This is dangerous. The staff always seems friendly and they have a few different spaces, the upstairs has two rooms and then the downstairs bar. They also have bands from time to time. The new bar manager used to be at vintage and brought their fabulous Apple Pie Shots with him. Not a bad place at all!
(4)Julie H.
You can't order as bad meal here! Menu is well formed making it easy to pick just what you're in the mood for - lots of choices, but not so many that you get confused. Service is top notch and very friendly. Careful of the baked goods - very addicting! :-) Beatles atmosphere is awesome!!
(5)Amanda C.
I have gone to the Rigby about half a dozen times. The service wasn't bad when it was busy, and they seemed to staff appropriately. This included when I went in for a tap takeover. The service hasn't been good though the 3 times I went and it wasn't busy. One of the times I was just served slowly. Another time I sat at the bar with my boyfriend for 10 minutes without even being greeted. There are plenty of other bars near by, so we decided to move along. The other time my boyfriend and I walked into the bar when it was empty. We sat at the bar for 10 minutes listening to 2 employees talking in the kitchen. One of them looked and saw us, and then went back to talking to the other employee. After that we just decided to leave. There's no point in staying at a bar where no one wants to serve you.
(1)J. M.
This place is just OK. The bartender walked by to-be-orderers several times before noticing them. Drinks were sufficiently stiff. The food was hit and miss. Nachos - cheese sauce (come on, we're in WI!) and very little cheese. The meat on top was dry, almost like jerkey. It must have gone on before it was broiled, or it sat under the heat lamp for too long. It should have not been served; it clearly looked dry. Chicken Tenders - overall quite good. Good but probably not home made BBQ sauce. Fries were just OK. Cheese Curds - very good, but not the best in town. Although unusual, the dipping sauce was an interesting change of pace. I think it was ranch dressing mixed with Franks Red Hot. We got a goodie bag of free baked goods just before we left, which was a nice touch and a creative way of marketing. I am tempted to take off another star because stakeholders in the business clearly wrote their own 5-star reviews (that were filtered out by yelp)
(2)David M.
7/20/13 My wife and I biked downtown and came across The Rigby. We had no idea it had been open since 2011. Awesome 70's music was playing. The bar is tastefully decorated with music memorabilia. I really enjoyed looking at the framed album covers. My wife thought it had a Chicago vibe. They had $2.50 Edmund Fitzgerald's from Great Lakes Brewing Co for a special. Their spinach dip with veggies, crackers, and tortillas chips was tasty. The bartender was very pleasant and welcoming.
(4)Brad S.
The Rigby is a fun bar just off the Capitol Square. It is unpretentious and has some pretty good food and solid tap list. Try the Sergeant Popper Burger, a burger with cream cheese and jalapeno peppers. It is a theme bar, which I usually don not go for, but The Rigby makes it work. In case you couldn't tell by the name, the theme is rock and roll with a big Beatles influence. A big draw here is Team Trivia on Tuesdays at 7PM. Prizes are awarded for 1st through 3rd place and for best team name. Win or loose it is always a good time. The waitstaff is rock solid. With good food, a solid tap list, friendly staff, good friends, and trivia, this place has become a weekly staple.
(4)Anne K.
Great place for a stiff cocktail. The gummy bears are no joke. GREAT music every time.
(4)steve d.
A short update to my last review. The Rigby now has 14 taps on the main floor. Thanks for listening an adding the 6 additional taps Rigby management.
(4)Amelia J.
I've never eaten here, but I've seen a few shows and had drinks here. There was one server who was pretty undesirable, but I was informed that she no longer works there. The rest of the staff is very warm and welcoming. The drinks are always good. The Rigby draws a crowd, but never really feels packed. The location is fantastic. The live performances are intimate. Overall, a great place to spend a Saturday night or a nice Sunday afternoon (all day happy hour prices).
(4)Alexis F.
OK, I've been returning for Team Trivia. Service has gotten much better, and they have beer lists on all the tables now! This rapid and positive change is enough to get another star from me. The food is good; I recommend chips over fries. I think happy hour is 3-6 now, with specials each day.
(4)Andy O.
Ok, I've only eaten here once, but it was hands down the best burger I've had in Madison. The fried pickle chips added a great crunch, the burger itself was perfectly done - just the right amount of pink. The service was wonderful too, and the price is definitely right.
(5)Louise M.
I love the Rigby! We play trivia there every Tuesday and it's a blast. The waiter/waitresses are always nice and attentive and their cheese curds are my favorite in Madison. Their burgers are also delicious. Cute place, fun theme, good food.
(4)Zachary N.
Cool theme. Curious to see if this place stays quiet or explodes in popularity. It could do either with the whole beatles/classic rock niche. Very excited to see some shows in "the cavern", their dark and dusty brick basement. Kind of creepy looking but its an awesome venue to see some music. They havnt had any shows yet. Tried the Rigby burger, which was ok. The meat/toppings wasn't hugge by any means but the kaiser roll it was on was the size of a football. A little too much bread IMO. The sides were the highlight in my opinion. I don't like super tangy coleslaw and theirs was nice and creamy with a touch of twang. Overall, a cool place with a decent beer selection and cheap, solid food. Its a nice addition to Madison's dynamic bar scene. Ill return to catch a show sometime.
(4)Thomas S.
I had a wonderful experience at The Rigby. I had the sliders, and they are AMAZING! I hate coleslaw. The pork sliders came with slaw on them and they were incredible. My server was incredibly polite and attentive. I loved the food, had fantastic service, and the drink specials were awesome. I had a great time, and it was amazing. I will definitely be back. Also, the cheese curds? Best in Madison. Absolutely incredible!
(5)Vicki G.
I was on a business trip and found this bar in downtown Madison. The staff was friendly and the beer was great. Although I did not go upstairs or downstairs it seemed to be very roomy bar. It was lively at happy hour with both younger and older patrons. It was a great place to unwind. I will visit again when in Madison.
(5)Rebecca P.
I ate here with a friend for lunch to try something new. The menu was not all that exciting, but had all your basics - sandwiches, salads, burgers. I got the mushroom swiss burger and it was very good. I opted for potato salad side rather than chips and that was also good - a huge portion, some would say too much? My friend got the egg salad sandwich and said hers was good. The prices were on the cheap side - $7 for mine, $5 for hers. So I'll probably eat here again but it might not be my first choice with all the other downtown options. I did enjoy the Beatles theme - my fave was the "let it BLT." I also enjoyed that the menu had "rush" options and a "no rush" option - so if you were in a rush you could order certain foods and know you'd be out quick. My burger was a "no rush" food and we were easily in and out in under an hour.
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