The Daily Cardinal revived its annual Bar Guide this year, a tradition letting readers vote for their favorite campus-area bars across six categories: Best College Bar, Best Berry Water Lime, Best Bar Food, Best Atmosphere, Best Weeknight Special, and Best Hidden Gem. Winners are featured in this week’s print issue, which is available now on campus-area newsstands.
Best college bar: State Street Brats
State Street Brats is the heartbeat of the University Wisconsin-Madison’s lively and raucous bar scene and night life. Born in the 1950s as “Brathaus,” the bar was originally a proprietary tavern known for its “Red Brat,” developed by a local butcher George Bishop. In 1989, its name was changed to “State Street Brats,” an homage to its location, and has since become an iconic gameday spot for students and alumni alike.
Best berry water lime: Double U…