The Essen Haus, Madison's authentic German Restaurant and drinking hall, is located in the historic Old Settlement neighborho ... od. We proudly feature 16 German biers on tap, 200 import bottles and live oompah music, Old World favorites, daily specials and lots of Gemuetilchkeit. The Essen Haus is proud to be the largest seller of German tap biers in the U.S.! Friendly staff, dressed in dirndles and lederhosen will welcome you. For an experience not soon forgotten, pass around a boot of one of the specially selected biers. • 16 GERMAN BIERS ON TAP! • OVER 200 VARIOUS IMPORT BOTTLE BEER • SEASONAL BREWS ALWAYS AVAILABLE • LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY read more