Licari's is right next to the Super  8 hotel for wayward travelers who meant to stay closer to downtown Madison. It's delightful and within walking distance for those who want to get wasted and wander back to the hotel.
They have Spotted Cow on tap! Also if you ask for a double mixed drink it comes in a 16 ounce beer cup!!! awesome!!!!
Don't go there on Sunday if you are rooting for a team that is playing a Wisconsin team. We almost got heckled out of the bar. Awkward.
On the other hand, we got free chicken wing snacks during the game! (once everyone got over our Northwestern sweatshirts...)
Don't play darts. very confusing dart machine.
bartenders are very local!