Without beer, midwestern winters would feel 10 degrees colder, and hot summer days would have to be enjoyed with milk, which at some point would turn into cheese. Appreciate beer's existence with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of pub grub, craft brews, and more at Dexter’s Pub.

Dexter’s Pub is dedicated to providing a diverse selection of high-quality beers on tap and in the bottle. Selections change frequently to reflect the season and preferences of the customers and staff. Enjoy a local ale or porter, or soak in summer with a light lager. Once your stomach is hoppy and joyful, look to Dexter’s menu for a culinary cohort of delicious selections. The menu boasts homemade soups ($2.29–$2.99), salads ($2.95–$7.49), burgers (build-your-own and other specialty burgers start at $5.49, veggie burgers at $5), sandwiches ($2.50–$7.75), pizzas (starting at $5.99), and more. If these selections don't fill your bottomless torso purse, come back on Saturday for prime-rib night ($13.99–$15.99), which offers local prime rib from Knoche’s butcher shop in Middleton.

With daily drink specials at the full bar, outdoor volleyball, shuttles that run to all home Badger football games, and a food and drink menu fit for Bucky himself, Dexter’s Pub is beaming with local fun for all. Stop by and sip on your favorite brew, or challenge yourself to drink each of the 40+ beers and then play the best game of embarrassing blackout volleyball in your life (as long as you get shuttled home).

Reviews

Dexter's Pub was featured by Eating in Madison A to Z, given a B+ rating by BeerAdvocates, and earned an average of 3.5 stars from eight Yelpers:

• The chili-garlic fries were an easy but smart twist on the classic, simply tossed with garlic and chili powder while hot out of the fryer, and worth eating, every one. – Eating in Madison A to Z
• Service is friendly, quick, and likes good beer. – DaPeculierDane, BeerAdvocate