Expertly crafted menu drinks and personalized dealer's choice cocktails made with locally distilled spirits.
Educational tours led by founder John, offering insights into our history and distilling process with spirit tastings.
Wedding receptions and private gatherings in our versatile space with DJ setup, dance floor, and catering options.
Back room featuring shuffleboard for entertainment during weekend date nights or visits with friends.
Purchase our handcrafted spirits to enjoy at home, supporting a local Madison business.
I had a wonderful experience at State Line Distillery. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the drinks were top-notch. A special shoutout to Erik—he was absolutely amazing. His knowledge, friendliness, and attention to detail made the visit even better. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for great spirits and standout service!
We purchased a tour and tasting at Stateline Distillery at a charity auction, and eight of us were able to spend a good amount of time with the founder, John, and learn about their history and distilling process. John stayed around with us for the tasting and answered any questions we had. It was very interesting and informational, and it was great to be able to learn more about and support a local company. We appreciate John’s time and knowledge and highly recommend this place! For a few of us on the tour, it was our first time ever visiting Stateline, and we’ll all definitely be back in the very near future! Overall this place had a great atmosphere and yummy cocktails to enjoy. Cheers!
Been coming here for 6 months now - one of my favorite cocktail bars I’ve ever been to! The menu drinks are truly outstanding , but truly nothing tops a dealers choice from Cara (blonde bangs). The first one she made me was the perfect spiced pineapple drink to go with my Pad Thai (pictured) and one that literally tasted and smelled like mint chocolate chip ice cream! I have brought every visitor to town to get one from her. Cara and the bartenders at Stateline have since ruined me for all other cocktails anywhere! I cannot recommend Stateline enough!!
We did our wedding reception at State Line and cannot say enough about how good of an experience was. Shelby was amazing with all of our questions and helping create the night of our dreams. The space was perfect for our DJ, dance floor, and catering out front. The drinks and staff were incredible all night. If you’re looking for a spot, this is it. Photos by Dutcher Photography.
We had four different cocktails and they were all great! It was busy on a Saturday night, but we were able to find spots at the bar and didn’t even realize there was a back room with shuffle board until we were heading out! We’ll definitely be back for more weekend date nights and visits with friends. Cool spot tucked away from the buzz of downtown.

Craft spirits and cocktails in Madison's hidden gem, where every sip tells a story.
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State Line Distillery is a premier craft distillery and cocktail bar located in Madison, WI, offering an exceptional experience with locally distilled spirits and expertly crafted cocktails. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and top-notch service, we serve outstanding menu drinks and personalized dealer's choices from skilled bartenders like Cara and Erik. We also host private events, including weddings, and offer educational tours and tastings with founder John. With a 4.9/5 rating from over 236 reviews, we're a favorite for date nights, gatherings, and supporting local craftsmanship. Discover our back room with shuffleboard and enjoy a tucked-away spot from the downtown buzz.
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