drafthouse

4.3 (29)

$31 to $50

Gastro Pub

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

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2 people

May 23, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Lively

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!

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 29 people are saying

drafthouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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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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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Good for special occasions
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Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drafthouse impresses with "great food and cocktails," offering "amazing" food and drinks, and "excellent" service. Guests appreciate the consistency and diverse whiskey and tequila selections. While some dishes need improvement, the overall experience is "always wonderful" and "delicious," making it a "lovely place for lunch" and family dining.

29 Reviews

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nevaeh
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was such a great place to eat, the food was delicious and the people were so kind. It was a very nice place, I would definitely go there again!!
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Chris
Milwaukee7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was the first time that we had been there. The drinks and food were amazing. We’ll definitely be back.
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Eric VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food and drinks, 1 of a hand full of decent restaurants in the area. Always consistent with the food and drinks. Great whiskey and Tequila selections.
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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 Francisco Bay Area4 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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FAQs

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

drafthouse is rated 4.3 stars by 29 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 3 times today

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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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