The Essen Haus in Madison, Dane County, United States | German Restaurant

Welcome to The Essen Haus in Madison WI in the United States.

The Essen Haus,  Madison's authentic German Restaurant and drinking hall, is located in the historic Old Settlement neighborhood.   We proudly feature 16 German beers on tap, 200 import bottles and live oompah music, Old World favorites, daily specials and lots of Gemuetilchkeit.

A festive Bavarian atmosphere awaits you at The Essen Haus, Madison's best German restaurant and trinken halle.  Let the authentic decor captivate you as you tap your toes to live oompah music.  The old world tradition of a friendly staff, dressed in dirndles and lederhosen will welcome you. Enjoy a bier from a selection of 16 German beers on tap served in authentic glass and clay steins, or choose one of the 270 imports from around the world.  The Essen Haus is proud to be the largest seller of German tap beers in the United States.  For an experience not soon forgotten, pass around a boot of one of The Essen Haus' specially selected beers.

The Essen Haus is built on the old world tradition of quality and value.  We remember the good old days when food preparation knew no short cuts.  That's why you will find only the best meats and German dishes on our extensive menu, where only fresh, natural ingredients are used in consistently preparing the highest quality food.