drafthouse

4.5

26 Reviews

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

Located in the heart of Janesville’s downtown, drafthouse, is a fun, high-energy downtown gastropub that celebrates the richness of American culture through its appetizing and progressive bar fare. Both the restaurant philosophy and menu offerings draw heavily from two barroom staples: beer and spirits.

drafthouse is the downtown place-to-be for locals and tourists alike. Set in a warm modernist design, the restaurant and bar offer 24 draft beers, a wine list of over 120 offerings, the counties largest whiskey selection and an extensive spirt and cocktail list. The abundant windows show off the interior space to the downtowns successful relaunch. And, rooted in the idea that we are indeed a community, four large communal tables foster a sense of gathering where deliciously innovative food, conversation and drink can be shared amongst friends and neighbors.

drafthouse....great food....great drinks....great times!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(608) 563-1856
Website
http://www.drafthousejanesville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Austin

Location
101 E Milwaukee St ste 101, Janesville, WI 53545-3056
Neighborhood
Janesville
Cross street
Corner of Main and Milwaukee.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Located within walking distance of downtown bus transfer station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southern Wisconsin
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Neighborhood gem
Southern Wisconsin
Great for fine wines
Southern Wisconsin
Good for special occasions
Southern Wisconsin
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drafthouse offers an enticing blend of "excellent food and service" with a diverse menu featuring standout items like ahi salad, gourmet burgers, and unique appetizers. The inviting ambiance and attentive staff make it a "wonderful dining experience." While a few noted noise issues, the "fantastic" food and "delightful" service shine through.

26 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food! Love coming to this restaurant!
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Kimberly
Phoenix2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service was excellent did an outstanding job considering how busy they were
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Ronald
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beverages were great! Gourmet old fashions. We both chose the Chilean Sea Bass. Cooked to perfection and paired with brocoli and a risotto. An ex Ellen meal! The 3 sheeps Pils was a great beer that went well with the mussels we had for a appetizer.
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Kevin
Milwaukee1 review
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Calamari was overcooked and way too breaded, the beef tenderloin on the bruschetta was very tough, the lobster tail was overcooked.
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Liz VIP
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! Great food and cocktails, will definitely return!
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Lily
Milwaukee1 review
3.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We have been here multiple times and have not had many problems in the past. But this visit was a little disappointing. The service was very slow. My fiancé’s BLT was missing his bacon and my rice was extremely undercooked.
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isabel
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress, Taylor, was very good. She was attentive and pleasant.
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Dave
Milwaukee12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and a lovely place for lunch. We will be back again.
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Julie
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were outstanding. Definitely a place to go for a wonderful dining experience.
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Jennifer
Chicago18 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were there around 6 p.m. on a Sunday night. It was pretty quiet so no crowds or noise to deal with. The staff were pleasant and attentive. The food was all good but I had the salmon blt and there were 3 tiny pieces of salmon on a large bun so it was hard to tell it was a fish sandwich. I had this same experience at a Cooper's Hawk recently ... shrinkflation. Other than the fish portion, we had no complaints.
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FAQs

drafthouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (608) 563-1856.

drafthouse is rated 4.5 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 E Milwaukee St ste 101, Janesville, WI 53545-3056

Additional information

Cross street
Corner of Main and Milwaukee.
Neighborhood
Janesville
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Located within walking distance of downtown bus transfer station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Austin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.drafthousejanesville.com/
Phone number
(608) 563-1856

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