Ba Lao
811 Williamson St, Madison, WI
Crema's Take
“Ba Lao is a vibrant new cocktail destination on Willy Street where bartender Brian crafts imaginative drinks that keep people talking the next day, paired with a carefully curated small menu featuring standout bites like their legendary Lao Brat with pickled mustard greens. The energy here is infectious—reviewers rave about the welcoming staff, intimate bar seating, and high-top communal tables that make it equally suited for post-game hangouts or a night of discovery with friends. This is the kind of place where every detail, from the drinks to the food recommendations, feels intentional and special.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. Slow-sit spot. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Absolute rockstar of a spot on Willy St.! You know you hit gold with a place when you wake up the next day and you are still raving and talking about what you ate. And that is exactly what we been doing. Welcoming staff, casual fun feel with 5 dishes on the menu. Lukas was such…
Hit Ba Lao post-Badgers hockey game for some late night bites and a cocktail. Brian behind the bar whipped up some fantastic cocktails and recommended various bites from the small but mighty menu of shared plates. The wings were insanely juicy, the lao brat was everything you…
Ba Lao just opened and it was popping when I went Friday night — only their second night open! It’s such a cute cocktail spot with bar seating and a larger area with high-top tables if you’re coming with a group. The staff were definitely busy, but they handled it so well —…
They recently opened and this place is so fun. We enjoyed great service from their amazing staff who recommended the Lao Brat. This was life altering. I love pickled mustard greens and they absolutely enhance the sausage which is amazing in its own right but even better with…
We got drinks here on their opening day. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was fun. The drinks we tried were unique and really good. I will definitely be visiting again to try the food. I highly recommend checking them out!
Crema Reviews
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