Are there now-closed Madison diners, music venues, bars, and businesses you miss? We recently asked our followers this question and now we’re taking a trip back in time.
Avenue
Bar
, 1128 E. Washington Ave. | 1971-2021
The conference room tables in the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s new building are made with wood from the Avenue Bar, paying homage to the site’s history.
Burrito
Drive
, 310 S. Brearly St. | 2007-2023
This late-night staple succumbed to the pandemic — a lack of bar crowds during the pandemic resulted in a subsequent decrease in the need for 3 a.m. burritos packed with Spam, Velveeta, and tater tots.
Ella’s
Deli
, 2902 E. Washington Ave. | 1976-2018
The iconic carousel from this circus-esque deli found a new home
on the Epic Systems campus.
Manna
Café
and Bakery
, 611 N Sherman Ave. | 2005-2020
Grab a copy of the cookbook
written by former owner Barb Pratzel in which she reminisces on her business journey and shares recipes.
Visions
Ni
ght Club
, 554 E. Washington Ave. | 1976-2020
What was once a notorious strip club is now home to Gooh Grocery
.