McFarland
McFarland sits on Lake Waubesa, twelve minutes from the Capitol and a world away from the bar scene. The dating geometry here is brutal in its simplicity: roughly 9,000 people, most of them paired off and pushing a stroller along the Lower Yahara River Trail. The honest read is that McFarland is where Madison singles arrive, not where they meet. Twentysomethings should stay closer to Willy Street. But if you are partnered, mid-career, and tired of pretending to like Mickeys at 11pm, the lake path and the quiet are the entire pitch, and it is a defensible one.
McFarland by the numbers
Median individual income in McFarland is about $60.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in McFarland pays about $1,550 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
17 spots across McFarland
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Buck & Honey's - Sun Prairie
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,494Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 804 Liberty Blvd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 2,494 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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Sardine
Bistro$$$$★ 4.7 · 2,253Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 617 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 2,253 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri4 to 10 PM
- Sat9 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
- Sun9 AM to 2 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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Green Lantern Restaurant
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,848Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 4412 Siggelkow Rd, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,848 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue7 AM to 9 PM
- Wed7 AM to 9 PM
- Thu7 AM to 9 PM
- Fri7 AM to 9:30 PM
- Sat7:30 AM to 12 AM
- Sun7:30 AM to 8:30 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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Waypoint Public House
Bar★ 4.5 · 1,724Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 320 W Broadway E, Monona, WI 53716
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,724 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun10 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
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Quivey's Grove
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,630Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 6261 Nesbitt Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,630 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 8 PM
- Wed11 AM to 8 PM
- Thu11 AM to 8 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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Maple Tree Supper Club
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,301Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 6010 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,301 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Maple Tree Supper Club.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 8:30 PM
- Wed4 to 8:30 PM
- Thu4 to 8:30 PM
- Fri4 to 9:30 PM
- Sat4 to 9:30 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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Palenque Mexican Bar & Grill
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 811Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 5906 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 811 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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Angelo's McFarland
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 769Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 4706 Farwell St, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 769 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Angelo's McFarland.
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- Hours
- Mon4 to 8 PM
- Tue4 to 8:30 PM
- Wed4 to 8:30 PM
- Thu4 to 8:30 PM
- Fri4 to 9 PM
- Sat4 to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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Tasting Room
Lounge bar★ 4.8 · 614Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 800 W Broadway #100, Monona, WI 53713
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 614 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue11 AM to 12 AM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 12 AM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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Otto's Restaurant & Bar
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 524Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 6405 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, WI 53705
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 524 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue3:30 to 8 PM
- Wed3:30 to 8 PM
- Thu3:30 to 8 PM
- Fri3:30 to 9 PM
- Sat3:30 to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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Park Side Pub
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 489Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 5016 Erling Ave, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 489 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 AM
- Tue11 AM to 1 AM
- Wed11 AM to 1 AM
- Thu11 AM to 1 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2:30 AM
- Sat10 AM to 2:30 AM
- Sun9 AM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
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McFarland House Cafe
Restaurant★ 4.7 · 450Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 5923 Exchange St, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 450 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 4 PM
- Tue7 AM to 4 PM
- Wed7 AM to 4 PM
- Thu7 AM to 4 PM
- Fri7 AM to 4 PM
- Sat7 AM to 3 PM
- Sun7 AM to 3 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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Spartan Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.2 · 399Wheelchair access- Find it
- 4711 Farwell St, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 399 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Spartan Bowl.
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12 AM
- Thu11 AM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- SatClosed
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- McFarlandDrinks
Squirrel's Nest
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 333Good for groups- Find it
- 2655 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 333 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Squirrel's Nest.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed11 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 11 PM
- Sat7:30 AM to 12 AM
- Sun7:30 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
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Fratelli's Trattoria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 316Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 5801 Monona Dr, Monona, WI 53716
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 316 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fratelli's Trattoria.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3:30 to 9 PM
- Tue3:30 to 9 PM
- Wed3:30 to 9 PM
- Thu3:30 to 9 PM
- Fri3:30 to 9 PM
- Sat3:30 to 9 PM
- Sun3:30 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
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McFarland Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 179Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 5915 Exchange St, McFarland, WI 53558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 179 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McFarland Tavern.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 AM
- Tue10 AM to 2 AM
- Wed10 AM to 2 AM
- Thu10 AM to 2 AM
- Fri10 AM to 2:30 AM
- Sat10 AM to 2:30 AM
- Sun10 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallMaps
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Flight Wine & Bourbon Bar
Wine bar★ 4.8 · 59Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 4893 Lacy Rd Ste 101, Fitchburg, WI 53711
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Flight Wine & Bourbon Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 9 PM
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri3 to 11 PM
- Sat4 to 11 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps