Sip Wine While You Read At This One-Of-A-Kind Bookstore Bar In Wisconsin

Visitors to Leopold’s might wonder if they’ve stepped into a bookstore or bar. The answer is yes! This fun new spot near the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the perfect hangout place for those who like their fiction served up with some really good wine. An awesome atmosphere, a perfect location, some classic titles, and wonderful spirits add up to a really great time at Leopold’s. Here’s what’s waiting for you at the shop.

Leopold’s is located just off Madison’s famous Regent Street - it’s a center of campus life in Madison. The store is just a short walk from Camp Randall Stadium and other popular campus spots.

The store has a big selection of good reads. The books are all thoughtfully curated titles of all genres and they are arranged by country of origin.

Readers can browse the fiction, history, travel, and cookbooks for a specific place all on one shelf. Then, they can find everything else needed for a relaxing afternoon or evening at Leopold’s.

The bar is as well stocked as the bookshelves. It serves up a selection of unique wines, craft beer and cocktails like this black walnut Manhattan.

Leopold’s also has an awesome outdoor patio that’s open until midnight. It's a gorgeous place to spend the evening and sometimes there’s live music on the patio. It’s well lit, so it’s a good spot for an evening read with a glass of wine!

If you’re looking for a caffeine fix, you’re in the right place. There’s a barista serving Italian-inspired coffee drinks made on a vintage imported Elektra espresso machine. The espresso machine is a work of art, just like the drinks here! Browse these expansive shelves while you sip.

Leopold’s is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- Midnight, so evening readers are welcome to stop in. Wisconsin has some amazing bookstores and some are almost too big to believe. Here’s a must-visit shop in a place you might not expect and it's simply enormous!