When the temperatures dip and flakes start to fly, there are few better ways to enjoy the best of winter (minus the chill!) than with a drink and a bite inside one of greater Madison’s many heated domes and igloos. Round up some friends and book your spot for this season – reservations can fill up fast!
Café Hollander
The heated Dutch domes at Café Hollander provide a cozy oasis to drop your bags and unwind for a while at Hilldale Shopping Center. Your reservation includes 90 minutes in a private, heated dome, with seating for up to eight and a specialty drink of your choice. There is a $75 booking fee on Monday-Thursdays and $100 fee on Friday-Sundays.
Make a night of it with a stay at nearby SpringHill Suites, located within walking distance of the domes.
Find more info and book your dome here.
Karben4 Brewing
This year, BYOB (blanket, that is!) to Karben4 Brewing, where you’ll be able to reserve one of the two globes for $20 for one and a half hours. Of course, plenty of craft beer will be on hand as well as some light food, including a variety of pizzas, soft pretzels from Batch Bakehouse, and locally sourced snacks. Your group is welcome to bring in food, as well.
Sign up for Madison On Tap before you go so you don't miss out on exclusive beer deals and the chance to earn prizes.
Pricing varies for weekday and weekend rentals. Book your reservation here.
The Lone Girl Brewing Company
Rooftop domes take dining up a notch at Lone Girl, about 20 minutes north of Madison in Waunakee.
Rent a cozy dome with up to 12 people for 90 minutes, available Tuesday-Saturdays from 4pm - 8pm. Grab a craft beer or sit down for a meal; each dome is equipped with a farm table, electric fireplace, lighting and a Bluetooth speaker. You can order off the full menu and choose specialty add-on packages like a hot cocoa bar, mimosa bar or champagne toast. Don't forget to check in to Madison On Tap when you go!
New this season - dome lunch reservations! Private domes are available to reserve for $50, between noon and 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
You can reserve a private dome here.
Iron Amethyst Inn
Heated domes occupy the spacious garden at Iron Amethyst Inn, Mazomanie’s charming bed and breakfast, and will be available to reserve starting in November. Choose from two 90-minute dome reservation packages: four drink tickets for $85 or eight drink tickets for $110. Coming soon, food from Iron Amethyst Inn's kitchen will be served in the domes, but for now, you are welcome to bring your own food. Each dome is cozy and outfitted an electric fireplace, a curved couch, chandelier and a buddy heater for extra warmth.
Pro tip: Use code MADISON when booking your reservation for 10% off of this cozy Instagrammable experience.
Find more info and make reservations here.
Tricky Foods
Kick back and relax in a winter globe at Tricky Foods, one of Madison's newest wine bar and charcuterie hot spots. For $100, you can reserve a cozy, heated dome for two hours with up to eight of your friends. The globes are available for reservations Tuesday-Friday from 11am to 8pm. Check out the Tricky Thursday special and reserve a globe for 1.5 hours for $75. Crank up the fun by ordering separately a charcuterie board, wine, local beers and NA beverages.
The winter globes are perfect for special celebrations or simply to enjoy on a pretty winter day in Madison.
Learn more and make reservations here.
