Healthy pours, no nonsense staff, and lots of ambiance if you're looking for a local dive bar with…read morehistoric flare. Tim is a great bartender and rolls with the punches - whether literal or implied. The Mine Shaft is the a must if you are looking for night life in downtown Nevada City.

The service at this place is trash, and the bartender clearly picks and chooses who he wants to…read moreserve based on what they look like. ​I was standing right at the bar waiting to order, and the bartender completely ignored me. He wouldn't even make eye contact and blew right past me to serve a white guy who had just walked up to my right. When he finally looked back over, he looked right past me again to my wife. She literally had to point at me and tell him, "He's the one ordering." ​While we were sitting at the bar (had to move because the overhead fans create a ridiculous wind tunnel at the tables), a Hispanic guy walked in. He was in a great mood, carrying a bag no bigger than a small basketball. The bartender immediately stopped him and said he couldn't have the bag in there, basically refusing to serve him. Since the guy was alone, he just left. ​It was a terrible look. Between getting blatantly ignored while standing right in front of the guy and watching how he treated the next customer, the bias here was obvious. If you aren't the right demographic, don't expect decent service.

Looked this place up when a friend was doing a show at the Nevada city theater. This is a lively…read moredive bar that has a mix of locals and tourists. Seems like it's an older spot and it's got a sort of rustic vibe that fits its location in the hills. Got a cran and soda and ordered some fish and chips for myself and chicken strips for my buddy to go. Service was fast and friendly from the eccentric and spirited ladies working the bar. Fish and chips were solid, nice and crispy meat and perfect fries. Extra points for waiting to cook my to go order so it was ready by the time I was getting ready to leave. I wish I wasn't the DD that night so I could enjoy a more spirited beverage. If I'm ever back up that way, I'll be back

Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you--Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill delivers top-notch food…read moreand fantastic service. We stopped in for a Friday lunch and were blown away by the quality of the meal. The elote deviled eggs were a standout starter, and the Cubano was packed with flavor and pressed to perfection. It is definitely a hidden gem that's well worth a stop.

We came here twice on our long weekend trip to Nevada city. Golden era had (in my opinion), the…read morebest selection and execution of craft cocktails in the walkable NC area. As others mentioned, service is kind of slow, but both nights we were there had live music and it was pretty busy, so slower service is understandable. The live music both nights was very good, each night being a different genre of music. After a certain time, they were charging a $10 "donation" (cover) to get in. Overall, we had a good time here and would stop in again when in town.

Very cute atmosphere with decent cocktails but a disinterested bartender. Too much competition to…read moregive it a second look.

The bartender is very welcoming and professional and that is not always the case in Nevada City and…read moreGrass Valley. Very cozy bar yet definitely not small and it's got a nice outside patio with a beautiful tree that covers most of the space.

This is one of my favorite bars in the world. It feels like a house party with all of your friends…read moreand family! Drinks are great and well-priced. Bartenders are so fun. I have so many memories here with friends and can't wait to make more :*) Best bar in NC-- I will always make a stop here when I'm in town!! I love The Fern.

Looking for a place to chill... this is it! I'm from New…read moreOrleans and I know bars! This place has a great atmosphere. Friendly bar tenders who know the town and have fabulous suggestions on where to eat and shop! Huge selection of flavored Vodkas and the BEST Bloody Mary! They have a pretty good night life ...live bands and DJ's! Just ask to see what's playing. We had such a good experience that we came back!

Fun vibe in downtown Nevada City! Bartender was awesome. She asked all to recommend a song to play…read more---a whole community juke box and the pours were good! Lots of fun playing pool, socializing and just plain fun. I'll be back McGees!

Hands down, my FAVORITE dive bar in all of Nevada County. HUGE lawn (formerly an Olympic sized…read moreswimming pool) lots of shade and sunny spots, horse shoe, corn hole, covered deck, shaded deck, daily events such as local live music, trivia, karaoke, burlesque, open mic, annual 3 day music festival (both outdoor and indoor), etc, and host of private events such as weddings. Also, outdoor stage, indoor stage, 2 pool tables (free to play!), lounge area with a couch, tons of tabled seating inside and out, indoor games, outdoor BBQ grill (for special events)....the list goes on!! Super friendly staff and locals that frequent the bar! I've met so many amazing folks and made life long friends here. The owner, Lori, is the most kindest woman and really cares about her customers! This is my go-to bar to visit. Come on by and pay a visit!

Total dive bar. Creepy regulars. Overly stimulated patrons. 100% vibe check approved if you're into…read morethat.

Food was absolutely OUTSTANDING. I did not take a picture of everything we ordered (but I did of…read moremost things). If you think it looks amazing... just know it tastes even better. Our compliments to the kitchen for whipping up these tasteful treats. Every dish has a unique and delightful flavor profile, keeping you riding through a culinary adventure Everything we ordered was delicious. Really enjoyed that many of these dishes had a fusion of flavors: - Samosas - Coconut shrimp - Pastry wrapped asparagus - pork belly - tuna carpaccio - meatballs - Mediterranean tacos - sticky toffee cake It's so hard to choose favorites, cuz they all feel like favorites, but some standouts for me were the samosas, PorkBelly, the pastry wrapped asparagus, and the sticky toffee cake. The service was stellar! Our server, Grace, gave us a warm welcome and made us feel right at home. She checked in on us and made sure we were well taken care of. She also had some really great recommendations on plates to try. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is really nice. The plates were beautiful, and the area we were sitting at (in the back) felt intimate and had a very nice sky light providing natural light where we dined. The location is great, just off the Main Street. There's lots of cute shops and restaurants around the area. It's super walkable and just a great place to hang. Thank you everyone at The River, we can't wait to be back!

We made a reservation to sit outside, and that was perfect for us with our small dog. The menu is…read moreamazing, shared choices, and individual plates too, tapas style; we enjoyed that a lot as our first time eating here. Service is top notch; waitress service, kind and helpful, explaining the dishes available to make our selection. We ended up sharing to make the most of tasting as many options as possible. The owner is friendly, welcoming, and clearly loves her restaurant; we shall return and bring our friends next time! We brought our grandchildren too; great little menu for them. I love the ambiance of this place; I almost felt I was in another country because it is so authentic.

My family has been coming to Friar Tuck's for years. It was recently renovated and renamed…read moreSherwood. We were told that renovations finished just a couple of weeks ago. We had a really good meal here. We arrived on a Wednesday night around 4:45pm and were seated quickly. The kitchen doesn't open until 5, but our waiter was able to get our order in anyway and we didn't have to wait long. We ordered the loaded fries and the pulled pork sliders. Both were really good. The loaded fries were really yummy. The cheese sauce was so good. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner here. We will be back if we are in the area again!

We have been going to Friar Tucks since the 70's. (Now The Sherwood) We went this last Sunday (they…read moreare opening at 1PM) for football fans. They had a wonderful array of food, pork sliders,hot wings, chips and salsa and a fresh green salad. For 29 each you get to eat all you want and you get a free house wine, or beer. I totally enjoyed it. The 49ers were not playing so it was quite quiet. It broke my heart, what a fun Sunday to go to a nice restaurant and watch football with your friends. They have remodeled it inside and it is very nice. They are so trying to make a place that people want to gather at. I really wish our community would gather around them and go have some great food, and watch football with. Like fans. The price was extremely reasonable with the wine/beer included. We will be there every time the 49ers are playing

Great vibe. Do not judge a book by the entrance…read more Nice locals and strong drinks! Patronize a local legacy

Michelle is a great bartender and the locals were super friendly. We had a great time playing pool…read moreand enjoying a few cold drinks!