Stoughton
Stoughton wears its Norwegian heritage on its sleeve, from the Syttende Mai parade every May to the rosemaling on downtown storefronts. It is a small city south of Madison on the Yahara River, close enough for a Madison commute but culturally its own thing, with a tight downtown, a working opera house, and a dating pool that skews toward people who already chose small-town life on purpose. Expect dates at the coffee roaster, the brewery, or a long walk along the river. If you want anonymity and options, this is not your zip code. If you want to be known, it works.
Stoughton by the numbers
Median individual income in Stoughton is about $51.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Stoughton pays about $1,150 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
19 spots across Stoughton
- StoughtonDrinks
Deaks Pub & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 939Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1017 Nygaard St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 939 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Deaks Pub & Grill.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11 PM
- Wed11 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 1 AM
- Sat9 AM to 1 AM
- Sun9 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- StoughtonDining
Sunrise Family Restaurant
Family restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 854Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 1052 W Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 854 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sunrise Family Restaurant.
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- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 3 PM
- Tue7 AM to 3 PM
- Wed7 AM to 3 PM
- Thu7 AM to 3 PM
- Fri7 AM to 3 PM
- Sat7 AM to 3 PM
- Sun7 AM to 3 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDining
Springers
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 690Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 3097 Sunnyside St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 690 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Springers.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- 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 · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Viking Brew Pub
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.5 · 583LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 211 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 583 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4 to 8 PM
- Thu4 to 8 PM
- Fri3:30 to 9 PM
- Sat12 to 9 PM
- Sun12 to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonActivity
Stoughton Opera House
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 572Wheelchair access- Find it
- 381 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 572 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonActivity
Viking Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 423Wheelchair access- Find it
- 1410 US-51, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 423 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11 PM
- Wed11 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDining
Indian Curry House
Indian restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 403Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 971 N Page St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 403 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Indian Curry House.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 9 PM
- TueClosed
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 9 PM
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonCafés
Wildwood Café
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 319Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 218 S Forrest St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 319 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wildwood Café.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 8 PM
- Tue7 AM to 2 PM
- Wed7 AM to 2 PM
- Thu7 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 8 PM
- Fri7 AM to 2 PM
- Sat7:30 AM to 2 PM
- Sun7:30 to 11:30 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Tailgaters of Stoughton
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 271Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 151 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 271 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tailgaters of Stoughton.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue9 AM to 11 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 PM
- Thu9 AM to 11 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 AM
- Sat10 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDining
Kozy Nuk Cafe
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 248LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 317 Nora St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 248 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kozy Nuk Cafe.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue7 AM to 2 PM
- Wed7 AM to 2 PM
- Thu7 AM to 2 PM
- Fri7 AM to 2 PM
- Sat7 AM to 2 PM
- Sun7 AM to 2 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonActivity
Livsreise - Norwegian Heritage Center
Heritage museum★ 4.7 · 141Wheelchair access- Find it
- 277 W Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 141 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Livsreise - Norwegian Heritage Center.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
- Wed9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
- Thu9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
- Fri9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
- Sat9:30 AM to 12 PM, 12:30 to 5 PM
- SunClosed
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Assisted listening devices · Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Mershon's Cidery
Cider bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 134Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 124 W Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mershon's Cidery.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed2 to 8 PM
- Thu2 to 8 PM
- Fri12 to 8 PM
- Sat12 to 8 PM
- Sun12 to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Old Firehouse Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 108Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 364 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 108 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Old Firehouse Lounge.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 PM to 12 AM
- Sat5 PM to 12 AM
- Sun10 AM to 3 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonCafés
Dairyland Dessert Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.8 · 88Wheelchair access- Find it
- 176 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dairyland Dessert Cafe.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed12 to 8 PM
- Thu12 to 10 PM
- Fri12 to 11 PM
- Sat12 to 11 PM
- Sun12 to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Tourists
- Contact
- SiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Roxys Restobar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 88Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 208 W Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Roxys Restobar.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon2 PM to 2 AM
- Tue2 PM to 2 AM
- Wed2 PM to 2 AM
- Thu2 PM to 2 AM
- Fri2 PM to 2 AM
- Sat2 PM to 2:30 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2:30 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Locals
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Whatever Bar
Bar$$$$★ 3.9 · 82Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 508 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.9★ from 82 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Whatever Bar.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon8 AM to 2 AM
- Tue8 AM to 2 AM
- Wed8 AM to 2 AM
- Thu8 AM to 2 AM
- Fri8 AM to 2:30 AM
- Sat8 AM to 2:30 AM
- Sun8 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallMaps
- StoughtonDining
The Feiring
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 69Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 419 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Feiring.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- FriClosed
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDining
Santo Tequila Stoughton
Restaurant★ 4.7 · 64- Find it
- 2420 WI-138 Unit 106, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 64 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Santo Tequila Stoughton.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- 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
- Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- StoughtonDrinks
Argo Craft Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 43Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 317 S Division St, Stoughton, WI 53589
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Argo Craft Tavern.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 to 11 PM
- Sat3 to 11 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- SiteMaps