World Of Beer

Happy Valentines Day‼
What a beautiful snowy Sunday; for brunch‼
We decided to try The («Beer-​unch») WOB’s beer based brunch every Sunday from 11−3pm) at around 12:00pm.
We sat ourselves and a waiter brought us menus and a beer list for the taps.
There were two «infused brews» on the menu, one of which was described as a «coffee stout infused with coffee and cherry» which somehow sounded Valentine-​like so I was curious; the description also read 0.0% ABV… when I asked for more info on this infused brew, waiter deterred me from ordering this and said there were typos on the menu and I’d probably not like it; how he came to this conclusion I’ll never know and this was very disappointing, as the WOB website states the staff is well informed of all their products and would love to talk brew.
There’s an impressive dual cooler with bottles and cans of brews from all over the world. I decided on a Samuel Smith Organic Chocolate Stout (it was Valentines Day so an obvious choice I thought) the scent alone had me floating… and my BF had the «Founder’s Dark Penance IPA.
About ten minutes after our arrival, around 15 kids under age 10 and about ten adults came in, as well as a few other couples. There were only two guys working the entire joint. uh oh…
We quickly ordered from the regular menu; a regular cheeseburger and pub fries for me and the roasted chicken pesto club with same fries for my valentine and a ‘lil sweet n’ spicy for the table; five buffalo wings and five spicy honey wings too.
Forty five minutes later, the wings arrived at the same time as the sammies and fries.
Food was cold, wings were the worst I’ve ever had; gigantic, completely flavorless and tough. (2in 30 days kind) and we only had one napkin each… and no little hand wipes like you usually get with wings.
My burger was rare inside and was a rediserve type of patty with a pale grainy tomato and a sad little lettuce leaf on a stale brioche bun. both of us had cold pale soggy fries, and my BF’s chicken pesto was flavorless as well. Also none of the food had any odor. i mean you couldn’t smell food at all.
The last straw was when we hadn’t seen our waiter in almost an hour, and my BF had to go to the bar to get us some waters.
Lucky for WOB it was Valentine’s Day because we were lost in our own conversation and each other which made waiting easier.
The acoustics are more for a loud Saturday night of music… not for conversing.
The tables were sticky and the windows greasy. The bathrooms were very clean however, the faucet was not working and there were six cute little girls giggling about dropping one of their phones in the toilet… and no way to wash their hands after retrieving it.
«Check please…» Or not… We had to wait another twenty minutes for our bill of $ 49.16
This was a bad choice for brunch; clearly a beer bar who should maybe not serve any food except popcorn or salty peanuts to encourage more beer sales.
The selection of beer was impressive indeed but staff was lacking in expertise and genuine interest… at least this snowy Valentine’s Day in 2016‼

My fiancé and I have been looking forward to going to World of Beer in Middleton for some time. We finally made it out today, but we won’t be returning. I can’t review the food OR beer because we never got the chance to try either. I can only review the non-​existent service from the two employees. We sat down at a high top table, the restaurant was about half-​full mind you. After 5 – 10 minutes of wondering if we should just go straight to the bar for a menu we finally had someone drop off menus and walk away. No «hello» or anything. We were ready to order drinks and food within a few minutes and watched the disinterested waiter go to the table next to us three times without returning to our table. We waited for 15 minutes after receiving menus, not getting the chance to even order we walked out. It was pretty pathetic to say the least. If you go be prepared to wait 20+ minutes to order a beer when it’s not even busy by someone who is clearly wishing they were anywhere but World of Beer.

It goes without saying that this place has a great selection of beer. The food is great. (I hate penalizing the kitchen staff with a two star rating when it wasn’t their fault). I went here last night and the service was awful. The server was rude and completely annoyed with the task of waiting tables. We ordered our beers and placed a food order as quickly as we could. This was a 30 minute ordeal because if we didn’t flag our server down, he didn’t come near us. When the food was dropped off there was no, «Can I get you anything?» or «How is everything» at any point in the meal.
Our beers emptied and at no point did the server notice or attempt to ask us for a refill. I would have loved to have stayed for another beer or two. It’s a shame that awful service at a place like this has such a negative impact on the vibe and atmosphere. Management needs address the service issues at this place.

I went shortly after opening, with a large group for lunch, and the service was so bad they ended up both swapping who was responsible for us and comping the entire meal. I need to go back to see if it’s improved (it would be hard to get worse). It’s a good thing none of us had anywhere we needed to be, because service was incredibly slow, and my meal was the last to come out of the 7 we ordered. I’m not sure why, because it was an entrée salad. When it arrived, it was missing half the ingredients promised on the menu, including the dressing! At least my group got a good laugh out of the situation.
The one other time I went, for drinks and appetizers during happy hour, the snacks varied from «ok for bar food» to «who thought this was a good idea?» Sizes were also weird, with two items similarly priced very different in how many people could share them. In short, very inconsistent. I would think a chain would have its processes better standardized and improved from this.

This place is perfect for avoided crazy people during rush hour. Stopped in to have a drink and they had some great happy hour specials. There are soooo many beers to choose from. You can join the loyalty club and download their WOB app to track what you’ve had and what you want to try next. There is more than beer also. Great menu, some fancy cocktails, and plenty of entertainment. Watch the game, Hear some music, or just conduct some business. It’s in a great financial district so it’s the perfect spot to meet some people for networking and enjoy some great variety as well. Beers from all over the world and supports local as well. Last time in we had Founders Porter with a peanut butter cup infusion. It was dessert in a glass. Check them out on facebook too to see upcoming bands and specials.

Awesome pub. Great beer and great food. Not sure a up other reviewers experience the staff l, but During my times here the wait staff were awesome.

I travel a bit (and rarely review) but this spot has one of the most unattentative bar staff I’ve encountered in some time. Two girls beside me received two beers each before I could enter my food order.
Apparently «field greens» actually means «iceberg lettuce.» Wings were really good.
Beer selection was great but bartenders could exhibit a little more excitement and energy.

Let me start by saying that I am a beer snob and I have ZERO issue paying a premium for, good food or drink. However their beer, which is why you come here, is WAY overpriced. While they offer quality and selection, paying $ 9 for what you can get at 5 other places in town for $ 5 is a bit much.
Service can make up for some of that, but try do not excel at that either.
Middleton and the West side have been in need a good spot for good beer, but there are now places that offer some of the same hard to find brews at a much better price. On that note happy hour was a joke, I’ll take my money to Vintage, Freehouse, Craftsman, and Mr Brews.

I’ve returned here (primarily for work lunches and happy hours) several times since the initial review, and sadly… things are slipping, especially in the service department.
The last visit saw a small group of mine arrive at around 2:00pm on a Wednesday, and was the epitome of all of my recently disappointing visits.
There were two other people sitting at the bar, having drinks; the rest of the place was completely empty. We grabbed one of the tall hightop tables (which was very wobbly and unsteady; the legs are already loose) and waited for someone to come over toward us.
The bartender noticed us but said nothing. He eventually walked past our table while going to the back area to do something, walked past it again, and went about doing things behind the bar. After a few more minutes, I walked up to him and asked, «Do we order at the bar, or will you have table service?»
«Oh, sorry, dude,» he said, «I’ll be right over to help you guys. Thank you for your patience.»
Odd… why not mention this when you’re walking by, or, if you’re not feeling like table service, giving us a nod and sharing a, «would you mind ordering at the bar?» Ignoring customers when it’s plainly obvious isn’t 4– or 5-​stars worthy…
So, he comes over to take our orders. My coworker asks for a PBR. He says, «Can’t do it, dude. We don’t have it.» Coworker tries to order a Coors, and again, «No can do, my man. We don’t have any of the domestic macros.» Ok… so, he settles on a Samuel Adams.
Then it’s my turn… «One Barrel Penguin, please.» Bartender says, «What’s that? Who makes that?» I said, «One Barrel, from Madison.» He says, «Hmm. I don’t think we have it. I’ve never heard of it.» I show it to him on the iPad, and he says, «Look, I believe you, man, but I don’t think we have it here.» I told him that I’d gladly take a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale if he couldn’t find the Penguin.
Rest of the table places their orders, and the bartender arrives with all of the beer, except for mine. He says, «Hey dude, what was the name of that beer again?» Ugh. I told him and then walked over to the coolers and immediately spotted the bright blue label. «Oh, that one!» he said as he reached in and handed me the bottle.
Fast forward… a new server came by and when we inquired as to why WOB didn’t carry PBR, she said, «Oh, we totally do have it. We also have Coors, Coors Light, (etc, etc, etc).»
So, what gives?
Final straws that have me bordering between 2– and 3-​stars?
— Food is declining. Pretzels have been quite dry and over cooked on last 3 visits
— How many managers do they have here? And, do they all conduct their business in the dining area? There seems to *always* be someone talking to vendors or sitting around doing piles of paperwork or talking with employees in a meeting-​like setting. I’d say cut down on some of the administrative overhead and focus on customer service/​accurate answers.

After multiple visits over the past few months this last weekend was our last visit for awhile. We stopped in on a Wednesday evening and found an open high-​top table and waited nearly 15 minutes before even being offered water. The acoustics in here are awful and we couldn’t barely hear each other talking! My husband was served the wrong beer (which can happen) but the replacement was served with over ¹⁄₃ foam/​head! Knowing it would take awhile to get a new one we just drank our beers and left. We even joined the loyalty club when they first opened but unfortunately are not inclined to visit much due to the slow inattentive service, slightly high prices, and extremely awful acoustics.
Food is decent, the pretzel is a must!

Visited here last week and had a fantastic experience! It’s smaller/​intimate and has a limited menu — but it keeps the focus on the fantastic beer selection which I love. Following the photos of other posters we got the humongous pretzel and were not disappointed! Bartenders were very busy but extremely attentive — never had to wait for a refill and they were very knowledgeable/​made great recommendations based upon the tastes of those in my party. Great combo of televisions for sports and secluded tables for conversation. Prices were really great for a selection of this variety. Will definitely be back!

Tried WoB last Friday for the first time. We were with a large group but had no problem putting tables together to accommodate. The yard games and couches are a nice little bonus for groups, and during the summer I’ll look forward to the garage door being open. I love the size and the décor, and the beer selection alone is worth the visit.
Zoe, our server, was wonderful. She was incredibly attentive to everyone’s drink levels and overall very enjoyable to talk to.
The music was fun live and not, but the live does get loud if you’re sitting near the stage.
The beer list was diverse with local and international options and everything in between. The food menu impressed me as I wasn’t expecting so many options. The appetizers were delish, and the pretzel fantastic.
Overall it was very enjoyable. I was impressed and will be back soon.

The music was WAY too loud, the beer selection was really really good, but the atmosphere was“bro-like,” we waited for about 5 min before anybody acknowledged we were there, poor service, there are plenty
of other places that offer a large beer selection, I probably wouldn’t go back.

Lots of seating, a stage for music and hundreds of beers? Its not heaven, its the World of Beers in Middleton.
Loaded around the bar are touch screen tablets. Think of these tablets as your remote to beers around the world. You can search and categorize by ABV, style, country of origin and more.
They do have food but this time around we stuck with liquid dinner. The real catcher her is their loyalty club. Its $ 15 to sign up. That initial sign up gets you a loyalty T-​shirt. So that’s cool right? But wait, there’s more! You get a card and you are able to download an app on your smart phone. What does this app do? Why it tracks all the beers you have drank. Hit 100? Get another T-​shirt. Hit 200? Ill let you know when I get there.
The real joy of WOB is their selection. There are plenty of bars to choose from in the area but where else will you find a beer from Uganda…

Yes, I’m definitely a fan of World of Beer. First of all, the design was great. Plenty of seating, small stage for music, a gosh darn wall of taps, and a garage door on the side for outdoor seating with heat lamps. They boast over 150 beers from… around the world! (betcha didn’t guess that!) Their menu consisted of some standard bar far items, but amped up a bit. We tried the tots and the wings and both were tasty. The wings were huge and came with ample amounts of Ranch to dip in. They provide you with an iPad so you can learn more about each beer they have. It’s a little overwhelming, but if it’s all too much, I recommend sticking to what they have on tap, which rotates and is still a large enough selection to accommodate any taste. One other feature I liked was that you can build your own flight. I asked for a flight of pumpkin beers and was granted that wish. I’m more of a slow-​sipper, sampler when it comes to beer, so the flight was right up my alley and the price was too. Only $ 10 to build my own.
They do have a loyalty club. Points for every beer you purchase and 25% off beers on Tuesday I believe. But it is $ 15 to join. We didn’t see the value in it this time.
In one corner, they seemed to have a supply of games to occupy children while their parents drink and watch sports on the multitude of televisions they have. Not sure I’d take my kid to «World of Beer», but hey, to each their own.
Husband says we’ll definitely be back.

Worth a trip down University Ave — just bring a DD or cab it. Ridiculously good selection of beer!

Reading other’s reviews makes me think I just came on a bad day or something? Granted I came scarcely a week after it opened so that might have had something to do with it. Anyway, on to my review (which I may change after another visit):
Came here to watch the Packer game (noon game). Sat at the bar which for the amount of people there seemed understaffed so while the bartender was really great and knowledgeable about all the beer, the service was a bit slow as a result.
The beer selection is almost overwhelming, but fortunately they have a mobile app and iPads scattered around to help you decide on what you’d like to drink. I also had a bloody mary, it tasted good, but the base bloody only comes with a lemon and a lime slice as garnish. In this town (or any town in Wisconsin) that is just not going to cut it. I can get a bloody in just about any bar in town and it’ll come with practically a full meal stuck on top without having to upgrade.
The food was pretty meh all around. We had the fried pickles (also fried green beans and fried pepadews are included) per the bartender’s recommendation to start. While they tasted good, they were really soggy, just no crunch to the batter. I had the Reuben with fries and it was a soggy mess. The fries were limp, and the bread on the Reuben sat in a sad puddle of oil on the plate leaving the top bread kind of ok, but the bottom a squishy, wet, unpleasant experience. The other person I was with had the french onion soup, they use gruyère which is nice, but needed more broth to cover the bread, and the broth was ok, not great.
Love the space, nice brickwork, open area, cool outdoor area. The beers are great and I’d gladly go back for that. The food was disappointing (and no cheese curds on the menu, an odd omission in Wisconsin), but I would give it another shot in case it was just an outlier experience due to it just opening.

Spur of the moment lunch visit with a friend on a Tuesday. We were there at about 1:30 pm so missed the lunch crowd. They said they had opened about a week ago. The space looked really good. On the side of being upscale but not pretentious. The space is wide –open with many different seating areas and seating options. They also have an outdoor seating area where the exterior wall partitions roll up into the ceiling, creating a very wide open and airy feel from inside the restaurant. They also have radiant space heaters outside. We were promptly greeted by our waitress. Apparently, they have hundreds of beers available with many on tap and in bottles. They also serve hard liquor and have a food menu. I thought the beer prices were pretty reasonable; food prices, little high. Beer prices range from five through seven dollars, I think, depending on the type. They have an appetizer menu which, given prices, I assumed are sized to be shared. Their entrée menu is not huge. They have various salads, wraps, burgers, soups and I thought I saw some fish items… All on the upscale side. Not typical neighborhood bar or tavern fare. We ordered a pretzel which was very large and well presented. Tasty, too. For lunch, I had the flat iron steak salad and my friend had the crab cake appetizer. My steak slices were tender and tasty but smallish on portion for the price. The salad was nothing special and I suspect was precut and came out of a bag. I was not given a dressing option or told what was standard. I presumed it would be blue cheese. There was blue cheese chunks on the salad. They also tossed all of the greens in what tasted like a pretty flat Italian dressing. Still, the atmosphere was very nice and our waitress was very pleasant and helpful. I’m sure the kitchen will work out the kinks. It is definitely worth a visit for at least a few beers and some appetizers after work. I am looking forward to revisiting.

Great atmosphere. Just stopped by to check it out and catch the Sunday night game. Was surprised with live acoustic guitar. Beer selection is great. Service was exceptional. Coming back when I’m hungry!

Went to the soft opening and was blown away. Great food and excellent staff. I am not a beer drinker so i have a mixed drink. Even though it is a beer garden and TONS of beer that i dont drink I will be back!!! wish i had two more thumbs so I could give this place 4 thumbs up!