Pooley's is a good suggestion. Other suggestions: The Sports Pub (on hwy 51, right near MATC) Damon's (Near Target, by East Towne Mall) The Great Dane (a little farther from the interstate - has 2 locations, downtown and Fitchburg - Fitchburg location isn't far from the beltline) There are many other possibilities if people want to head downtown - or even the east side (A place like the Harmony on willy st might be ideal) Any questions, or if you want more suggestions, feel free to drop me a pm or just post... I'm a former Madison bar hopper