The dining room at The Weary Traveler Freehouse with its tin ceiling, wood paneling and velvet curtains

The Weary Traveler Freehouse

Madison, Wisconsin · Est. 2002

1201 Willy Street

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The Weary Traveler Freehouse, Madison, Wisconsin, est. 2002

We're all here because we're not all there.

The Weary Traveler Freehouse is a restaurant & bar with homemade food located on Williamson Street in Madison, WI. We feature cocktails, weekend brunch, live music on Thursdays plus board games in a cozy, vintage setting. One of the east side's favorite neighborhood joints.

A goat with a banjo on his back looks toward the Weary Traveler on a hill

Visit Us

1201 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703

(608) 442-6207

Hours

Monday – Friday 11 AM–12 AM

Saturday & Sunday 10 AM–12 AM

Bar open until sometime after that

We accept reservations. Call (608) 442-6207

Menu

Dinner, cocktails, weekend brunch, live music on Thursdays & more. Vegan & gluten-free dishes available.

Gift cards are available over the phone and we mail them out at no additional charge. Call 608-442-6207.

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Steak Frites

Dinner

Steak Frites

Bob’s Bad Breath Burger

House classic

Bob’s Bad Breath Burger

Brunch Spread

Weekends

Brunch Spread

Fresh Salads

Vegan friendly

Fresh Salads

The Bar Room

Vintage

The Bar Room

Brunch

Until 3 PM

Brunch

Dinner

After 3 PM

Dinner

Cocktails

Behind the bar

Cocktails

A painting of The Weary Traveler Freehouse building at night with its red awning glowing
"Fantastic pub with great quality food and an amazing chill atmosphere. Legit cocktails and drink selections combined with a friendly welcoming environment. A nice local gem!"
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