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Is The Old Fashioned Tavern Still Open? Update (Madison, WI)

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As of September 2026, The Old Fashioned Tavern is listed open on theoldfashioned.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A September 8, 2026 site check found theoldfashioned.com carrying a 2026 copyright notice and current posted hours, confirming the restaurant is open.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured The Old Fashioned, the Madison tavern serving Wisconsin supper-club staples like cheese curds, brandy old fashioneds, and beer-battered fish fry, on the "All American" episode. The restaurant opened on Capitol Square at 23 North Pinckney Street and helped popularize a revival of Wisconsin's traditional supper-club style of dining, stocking an all-Wisconsin list of beers, brandies, and spirits alongside its food menu. A site check on September 8, 2026, found theoldfashioned.com carrying a 2026 copyright notice and current posted hours, including Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-10 p.m., with Sunday listed as closed for September. The website also listed online ordering, job application links, and separate beer and cider menus, according to theoldfashioned.com.

In the 'Paradise University' episode (S15E12), the show featured The Old Fashioned in Madison, Wisconsin, spotlighting the tavern's Wisconsin supper-club-style menu and a bar built around the state's namesake old fashioned cocktail. According to the restaurant's website, checked 2026-09-08, The Old Fashioned continues to operate from its Pinckney Street location on Madison's Capitol Square, listing current hours and serving Wisconsin dishes alongside a large selection of the state's beers and brandies.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
All American
What was featured
Wisconsin supper-club classics and craft beer at a historic tavern
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Old Fashioned Tavern
Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 12
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Paradise University
What was featured
Wisconsin supper-club fare and the namesake brandy old fashioned cocktail
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Old Fashioned Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Fashioned Tavern still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Old Fashioned Tavern is listed open on theoldfashioned.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Old Fashioned Tavern after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" featured The Old Fashioned, the Madison tavern serving Wisconsin supper-club staples like cheese curds, brandy old fashioneds, and beer-battered fish fry, on the "All American" episode. As of September 2026, The Old Fashioned Tavern is listed open on theoldfashioned.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Old Fashioned Tavern located?

23 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Old Fashioned Tavern?

Season 6, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “All American”.

Is The Old Fashioned Tavern still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The restaurant opened on Capitol Square at 23 North Pinckney Street and helped popularize a revival of Wisconsin's traditional supper-club style of dining, stocking an all-Wisconsin list of beers, brandies, and spirits alongside its food menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
23 North Pinckney Street, Madison, WI 53703
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
theoldfashioned.com

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