High Noon Saloon

701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA

Address:	701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Phone:	+1 608-268-1122
Site:	high-noon.com
Rating:	4.5

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Cass Bauer

The only reason this hole is receiving two star is the love for the performers that were there. Lets start off with, ONE- it took over a half hour to get into the bar and once in the door guy was an ass, getting frustrated with the list. I mean come on, have ways to print off the tickets or have a code we can have on our phones. TWO- the venue was very big and the sound system made it hard to understand the words of the songs. Thank goodness I had my ear plugs. THREE- is it really that hard to be conscious of the people around you?... almost was elbowed in the face numerous times... FOUR- started the concert before everyone was even in the door yet, we were still outside when the first band started. All in all, wont be back.

Benjamin Nash

One of my favorite concert venues in town. Id probably see any show there, regardless of whether Id heard of the band. The space is decent, with tables on the main floor, a dance space in front of the stage, a couple pool tables behind, and a balcony with seating above. Glass Nickel Pizza sold by the slice is the only food option. Theyve got a good, if slightly small, tap beer selection and plenty of bottles and spirits. And, if you a change of scenery, there are two other great venues in the same building.

Lewis Zimmerman

I Saw Vetiver here on 3/9/10. The venue was great. The acoustics were decent. The sound staff was attentive. The beer and liquor selection was good. They had Henricks gin and spotted cow, which are both pluses in my book. The wait staff was quick and efficient. The place was clean and they promptly took away empty bottles and glasses. Overall a great atmosphere to see a quality show in. The balcony was a bonus on a already good time.

A Private User

Friendly staff, reasonable drink prices and a full roster of live music that leaves no genre behind. Walkable from downtown, but just far enough off the beaten path that having a beer on their outdoor patio is actually quiet and relaxing. Live entertainment connoisseurs will be happy to know that their sound engineers are total pros- the sound quality is usually on par with much larger venues.

Brota

Ive never had a bad time here. Acoustics are decent, Bartenders attentive. They really thought it out when the designed this place. I love how high the stage is. I also like they have a huge variety of bands that play here. Why pay $50+ to see a show in an arena and watch a jumbotron, when you can you can get the up-close feel and a great choice of drinks?

A Private User

A beautiful and spacious rock club with great staff. Great PA, booking and sound people and even a balcony if you seek a higher vantage point. The large outdoor patio area also rocks if you are a smoker. Also they treat touring bands fairly and with respect. Probably the best overall rock club in Wisconsin provided you can draw more than hundred people.

Moses Wolfenstein

The High Noon is an excellent venue for its size. They consistently have great acts, and a solid selection of beers (both tap and bottle). The acoustics arent great, but venues in this medium size style never have great acoustics. Nonetheless, the sound is usually good especially given the limitations of the space.

Alexis Young

Saw Chris Fleming here (hes hilarious btw check out his YouTube channel), it was a bit smaller than i thought it would be. Kinda looks like a crappy warehouse from the outside, entrance was hard to find, and the parking is kinda limited. Liked the vibes, the drink selection, and the bartenders were very nice tho

Ryan Clark

This is a really comfortable place to see a show. It never gets too cramped and its pretty easy to find a place to see the stage well. They do a good job of booking interesting shows of all genres. Ive mostly been to rock shows, but theyre a lot of fun.

Peter Berg

In a city thats absolutely dominated by live sound companies like Intellasound that provide sub-par live audio, The High Noon is the best room with the best in-house rig hands down within the city of Madison.

sybil augustine

Best music and staff in town here. Yes, amplified music is loud. No, you cant always find a place to sit if you come late. Those things are normal for any venue, it doesnt warrant giving them a bad rating.

Nick Giffin

Easily the best place to see live music in Madison. It can get a bit uncomfortable for sold out shows, but what venue isnt? The staff is superb, and I enjoy meeting friends for happy hour here, too.

Erik Lindenberg

If you enjoy billiards, this place has a dozen nice looking tables as well as a nice bar. The menu is limited and service was slow. Prices were well in-line and things seemed relatively clean.

Eric Helton

Nice venue in Madison. Glass Nickel Pizza by the slice to eat and a great selection of beers. Nicely coupled with the Brass Ring in the same building for dinner and pool before shows.

Grant Hill

My favorite venue for live music in Madison. They actually get some pretty big acts, and the double bar thing is awesome. Its easy to grab a beer and not miss anything in the show

A Private User

Casual saloon feel, but not a dive. Great lighting, an awesome venue for concerts. Live Band Karaoke here is awesome. And I love that theyre always helping out local non-profits.

Vincent Suha

Great venue, great acoustics, and a relaxing atmosphere. The variety of events they host here is staggering. Truly a testament to how diverse and wonderful Madison is.

Nam Cho

All the surroundings, variety of live music, quality of service, everything is wonderful. One of the best places to hang out with friends, check out live karaoke. Superb!

Mark Anderson

We looked for a place to go line dancing, ect. And listen to country music. The bar was closed on a Saturday at midnight. It was a big disappointment.

A Private User

been to several shows here and it is a great intimate atmosphere...would go back again and again. ive never been here other than for live music

Crague Cook

This is a beautiful venue and one of my favorites in Madison. Acoustics are great, lyrics tend to be crystal clear. They also have great beer.

A Private User

Ah, really nice place to see a show. Really, they just bring in really great acts. A little too pricey a place to go find new favorites.

Connor Dickmann

Really nice and small, intimate venue. You can usually get really close to the stage, and the crowd is typically very casual and chill.

Josh Herritz

One of Madisons most active music venues. Also hosts The Moth and Nerd Nite. Always have a nice selection of high quality beers.

Stephen Bindbeutel

Intimate venue and saw a great show by Run River North. Friendly staff and not much else you could want from a live music bar.