Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 Time: around 11:15pm Party of: 5 *Tito's ($11) x3 *Jameson ($10) x3 *Old Fashion ($14) I met up with some friends after seeing a show. They weren't sure where to go, so I quickly yelped bars and this one popped. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't super busy, so we easily grabbed a table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Kinda divey, kinda neighborhoody, and they played good music. Very much my group's style with the old school r&b and hip hop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drink prices above were reasonable. I got one round and my friend got the other one. Each round averaged 3.5 drinks and about $41.50 each. $52 each with tip. Nice place to hit up if you're it the neighborhood and looking for a night cap of sorts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music was a little loud, so talking can be a challenge, but we had a good time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] REVIEW #3826 read more

Nick & Nora - Tito's ($11) x2, Jameson ($10) x2 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Daly City, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfectly fine cocktail bar, nominally themed for the Thin Man. Meaning, they have large portraits of Myrna Loy, William Powell, and Asta, over the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I walked in to a thumping beat on a Saturday evening, just killing time, really. The music was unnecessary, or at least unnecessarily loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a small crowd that had nothing better to do on Valentine's night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartender and I had to lean towards each other to get my order right. I just had a dirty vodka martini, competently made. Nonfood available, but there was a box of pretzel snacks sitting in the bar, which she handed me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]More brightly lit than an ordinary dive bar, but so much more could be done with it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Stopped in for a quick drink and was a nice find. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really enjoyed the decor, cleanliness, and Christmas tree![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was early in the evening and was still happy hour which entailed $2 off drinks I believe. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of seating available and sat at the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got a couple cocktails. An old fashioned and Silk Road. Both were good and well balanced. Bartender helped us right away and was friendly. If in the area I'd definitely pop in again. read more

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The bartender Karla is amazing and had great customer service . Very knowledgeable on how to make the right drink . [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A friend and I decided to stop by for a couple drinks after a birthday party. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nicely redone and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My cocktails were good. My friend had champagne. Nice neighborhood bar but I wouldn't go back. The reason, bartenders were not hospitable whatsoever. Not one "welcome, what can I get you" no smile. Never asked my friend if she wanted a refill. She sat without a drink for over 15 mins and not one word. Waited til I finished my second, paid the tab and left. If the goal is to keep only regulars coming back, congrats, you hit your mark. Customer service is first and foremost to me. It's too bad because my cocktails were excellent. read more

I'm washed in my mid 40s. So I ain't looking to dress up and hang at a loud a55 bar. I wanna chill. Nick & Nora's is a solid spot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a lot of options out here in SSF/DC area, so this is a gem for us. Plus, they let you order food from House of Fusion 2 doors down - wings are on point! read more

There aren't too many bars that serve unique cocktails in the Peninsula, but my friends and I were lucky to visit Nick & Nora, which is conveniently close to us for nights we don't want to travel too far in to San Francisco. The vibes are very chill, with a couple of booths for groups and seats at the bar. It's a bit dark inside, so it will take awhile for your eyes to adjust to the dim lighting. Some nights there will be DJ's playing, and sometimes it can be quite loud where it's hard to have a conversation with people. The bartenders are welcoming and friendly to every customer. I ordered the Silk Road, and it automatically became my favorite drink to order there every time I visit. It's not spirit forward and it's satisfying to drink. I have tried Pink Skies which is a close second depending on what I'm feeling. I do hope they can do a little rotational menu of their cocktails eventually so I can try something new, and also some little appetizers to accommodate the drinks read more

Nick & Nora - Pink Skies (Left), Silk Road (Right) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Daly City, California

There really isn't much going for Daly City in regards to nightlife. Nick and Nora's is the only bar that bucks that trend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have great cocktails, stylish decor, friendly bartenders and nice clientele.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Usually when I come in here I have a little bit of trouble choosing what to order. While I love their Old Fashioned and Manhattan cocktails I usually go for their Smoked Jewel which is deliciously smokey,sweet and citrusy. This is the only bar I'd recommend in Daly City that's worth your while. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A very dope spot on Daly city with good staff and drinks especially when there not really much around[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Nick & Nora is a relatively new cocktail bar in Daly City near the top of the hill. I visited for their happy hour (daily 5pm-6pm) which included $3 off everything. I originally thought it started at 4pm but the bartender corrected me, so the website is incorrect. There is a long bar counter as well as small and big tables throughout the entirety of the interior. ASTA'S ANOMALY ($14) - this was really easy to drink and is the perfect spring or summer sipper. NAKED AND FAMOUS ($14) - this is one of the classic equal-parts cocktails similar to the last word. It was smokey from the mezcal and slightly bitter from the aperol. It usually doesn't have orange bitters but I thought it worked well in the drink. PALOMA CALIENTE ($14) - this was your typical paloma with a spicy twist from the firewater bitters. If you like spicy drinks you'll like this drink. NICK'S NIGHTCAP ($16) - this drink had big smokey flavors from the laphroaig. This is a great drink if you're a fan of peaty scotch flavors. NEGRONI ($15) - I watched them make this drink and it looked like it was pre-made in a bottle and then stirred for dilution. It was a solid negroni but I think the volume was a little less than I would've liked. ESPRESSO MARTINI ($14) - this was your typical espresso martini and was good too. I liked this place so much that I came here with a group of six the day after and I had a good time again. Shoutout to my bartender Michelle who made sure I was taken care of both times that I visited. The drinks were great for a good price and this place is a nice addition to the area. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Vibes are hella chill. I really like the interior - the dark leather - dark wood vibes are cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is on point and can't really complain about anything else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's 2 bathrooms only for logistic awareness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like getting hammered here and then going next door to the Mexican spot and ordering food. You can bring food in the bar too - which is chill. Drinks can get kind of expensive but I think its because I have expensive taste. It can sneak up on you quickly. read more

While browsing new bars to visit on a weekday through Yelp, I stumbled upon Nick and Nora, and I'm thrilled that we decided to give it a try. We indulged in an espresso martini, dirty martini, pink skies, and the Silk Road. Each a delightful handcrafted cocktail presented in a pretty cup with pretty garnishes. The drinks were expertly mixed, providing a satisfying experience. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was incredibly welcoming. Guiding me through drink selections based on my preferences. The ambiance has dim lighting. There's seating at the bar, in booths, and at tables. I'm eager to return on a DJ night to soak in a lively night. I'm happy that Nick and Nora have made their mark here. read more

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You're drinking and having a great time at a bar in the city so you keep the cocktails coming. Then, the bill comes. And, your eyes pop out of their sockets...$21 for ONE martini before tax, mandates, and tip... At a casual neighborhood bar where I'm sitting outside next to a 6 year old sipping a shirley temple from a cartoon plastic cup. Welp, that sobered me up STAT and had me rethinking my life choices. Until I found Nick & Nora on Yelp. Four craft cocktails, fernet, and a soda = $54 (pre-tax and tip) during HAPPY HOUR! I did a double take to make sure there wasn't a "1" missing from the total cuz those beer goggles have fooled me plenty of times. It really pays to drive a little further south to Daly City. Then, you can hit up nearby Jollibee's or Fil-Am afterwards for drunchies! Nick & Nora is such an unlikely find at Top of the Hill Daly City - a swanky cocktail bar and lounge inspired by the 1930's movie, The Slim Man. M E N U Beer ($6-$8), Wine ($11-$17/glass), and Craft Cocktails ($13-$16). Happy Hour is 3 PM - 6 PM. I forgot to ask so not sure how much drinks are discounted. D R I N K S * Fernet Neat: https://tinyurl.com/2fhk9w2k Was feeling kinda ehhh before I arriving at Nick & Nora's and the fernet (Italian bitter digestif) cured that nausea in no time. * Hendrick's Gibson: https://tinyurl.com/2np5tx7a For some reason, it's so hard to find a bar that makes a Gibson these days (I've been told by several bars that they don't have pickled onions) so I was surprised they did here. Excellently crafted - strong and smooth (not too heavy on the vermouth) with the pickled onions adding a savory, tangy bite. Another round, please! S E R V I C E Mike, was the lone bartender that day we visited. Super nice guy and makes great cocktails. He offered water to Tater Tot and gave us Cheez-It to munch on - thank you! A M B I A N C E Dim and swanky with modern-vintage décor. Mix of bar, high-tops, booth, and banquette seating. Nick, Nora, and Asta (the dog) are pictured at the bar, along with two TVs for watching the game. 80s music playing. Reminds me of the bars that you'll find in SoMa or FiDi. P A R K I N G Metered and residential parking. Overall, Nick & Nora is such a great addition to Daly City. Def worth the quick drive from the city for craft cocktails! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool spot for daly city. Perfect spot for chill nights.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks was reasonably priced & crafted well.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot. Chill vibe with good tunes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food. And good bar tenders. I recommend you give it a try if you're wondering where to go meet up for a great spot to catch up with friends. read more

If you're looking for a bar that hits that perfect sweet spot between "sophisticated cocktail lounge" and "neighborhood hangout," Nick and Nora is it! I swung by recently with some family members, and we were genuinely impressed by how they've managed to nail everything! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lighting and decor make it feel instantly welcoming. It's very stylish, with retro pics on the wall themed to the 'Nick and Nora' characters from the Thin Man Series (1930's and 40's).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I never watched that show, but coming here got me intrigued! Their drink selection was spot-on. From inventive house signatures, to the classics (my wife raved about their espresso martinis), while I dabbled in their beer selection and a couple of old fashioned cocktails. Their drink quality was high-end, but their prices were surprisingly reasonable.The bartenders were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I met Mike, the owner, who was very pleasant and accommodating. Usually, finding a great bar means a nightmare for your car, but not here. The location at the top of the hill is convenient, and unlike most spots in the area, parking availability was actually a breeze. (There's free parking directly to the right of the bar). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I know it's a weird thing to put in a review, but the bathrooms were spotless. It says a lot about how a place is run when they pay attention to those small details.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bottom line is...Nick and Nora had great drinks, great people, and zero stress. I'll definitely be back! read more

I am officially sold. This place used to be a dive, but they've invested a good amount in here to make it friendly, cozy, and modern. The walls have been redone, the lighting is new, and the fixtures are all new. There's a super long bar area and plenty of booths and counters as well. Service is great, and their happy hour is $3 off everything. Honestly, it's kind of a steal, and you get to bring in food from neighboring restaurants. We were here on a Friday night and it wasn't super packed. You could still talk to your friends and watch whatever was playing through their regular broadcast networks. Will be back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is super cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks are fantastic and Karla is the best! Will definitely be coming back if I'm in the area again. read more

Cute little bar with 1 large booth and 2 smaller booths for groups. The drinks are all fairly standard. During the holidays they have an xmas tree up. There are parking spts on the streets to either side street of the bar, but they can fill up pretty quickly. Here's where I'm slashing stars: It wasn't all that busy of a night and they brouh in a DJ to blast music to the point where I couldn't hear the person next to me. The music only got louder and louder. Pretty sure the other large group left cuz they couldn't hear each other and our group promptly left before midnight for the same reason. The DJ had good music selection, but there's no dance floor here so there's no reason to be blaring the music that loud that you have to scream at the top of your lungs to talk to the person literally next to you. Probably wouldn't come back here because of this. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great looking place, drinks are okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a good menu but every single time I have gone they are out of one or two ingredients in their speciality cocktails so they are unable to make them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But the ambience is nice so it's an upgrade to the dive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here with some friends on Saturday night. Nice place to hang out with if you guys like to sit and chill ! Came here with some friends. Ordered some drinks and it was amazing ! Service..... well, the guy bartender was always on his phone, he seemed new ? We told him our drinks 3 times and he keeps forgetting. Then he went back to be on his phone again. We came back for more drinks but he was too focused on his phone that we just stood there for awhile... the girl bartender had to take our drinks and she told us she'll bring it to our table. Yeahhhh....... So the place is cool, drinks are great, bartender seems to not want to help us... read more

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Came to Nick & Nora on a Saturday evening around 6pm and the place was almost empty except for 2 other customers. As the evening went on, more people started coming in, but the place never got packed, which I appreciated. Nick & Nora feels like a fancy downtown SF bar from the way the interior is decorated but is much more spacious and is actually quiet enough to allow for conversation. There are a number of bar seats, tables, and booths, and the bathrooms are also super modern and nice. They have a nice selection of drinks spanning cocktails, beers, wines, and more. We enjoyed all the drinks we got except the wine, but we were given generous pours for $11/glass, so not bad value. There was only 1 bartender working for the majority of the time we were there, but service was still very friendly and fast. Drinks are reasonably priced and quite strong. We had a great time spending a few hours in a relaxed, comfortable, modern environment. Will be back! read more

4/21/23 After one visit, Nick & Nora flew to the top of my list of delicious cocktail bars I won't hesitate to recommend. That's a statement of how well I enjoyed my Pink Skies, and my friend enjoyed her lavender sidecar cocktails. read more

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Love the addition of a bar in Daly City. The service and drinks here are great. They also have an amazing happy hour deal for beer.

First time here and definitely not my last. Great selection of drinks and plenty of seating for a Friday night. Service was friendly and quick. You have to go up to bar to order but they deliver to your table. It wasn't too crowded so not sure if this was just a courtesy(?) . Tried the Smoked Jewel and the Paloma Caliente and both were made well. Strong and not too sweet. Want to return to try the Espresso martini. Hubby was happy they carried his fav scotch. BFF enjoyed her Pinot and her hubby loved the beer. But best of all, the music! Mainly old school R&B, hip hop, a little newer music but overall it was such a great mash up of music, we couldn't help but get up and dance! My fav new neighborhood bar. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Its an amazing neighborhood hang out! classy and down to earth with all kinds of loving people to welcome you![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Karla, Michelle, Ryan are all great !! [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the patrons who frequent are just as amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wanda, Carla, Jose, Fern, Samuel, Biz, Mauricio, Alvin are some that i have grown to love and look forward to seeing and many more[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Walking distance from home, this formerly grungy dive bar known as the notorious Cocktail Annex re-manifested itself onto the neighborhood recently with pretty dope paintings of celebrities (the Prince one being my favorite) lining the upper walls, the array of mixed cocktails on its alternating menu to go along with a good selection of beers, friendly bartenders, its astoundingly sophisticated interior yet warm & casual vibe and the impressively subtle old school Thin Man movie reference. what a difference a few years makes, indeed. it initially felt out of place, being surrounded by blue collar businesses and restaurants but has quickly become quite the buzz-worthy watering hole within the immediate area, even on weeknights, by the faithful DC denizens. outside food (hopefully from one of the nearby places) is welcome as are quadrapeds but its usually the well-behaved K-9s that bring their owners in tow. the Wednesday karaoke nights can get crowded with a KJ and his assistant having a truly unlimited and diverse selection of music available and a rare, actually well-crafted smash burger pop-up joint just outside the door on certain nights. another dj also comes in on Friday evenings, spinning current day to golden age hip hop and it appears that he takes requests. and as long as the invasive, unfortunately ubiquitous, hardly-ever pragmatic Frizko boracho-hipsters with their brazen & contrived political zealotry don't stumble in and take over like they have everywhere else up & down the entire span of the Peninsula, I'll be comfortably planting myself onto one of those cushiony barstools a few times a week. read more

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My friends and I checked out this bar on a Saturday evening around 9pm and it wasn't too crowded. There were a couple tables with seating on the wall-side but no additional chairs on the other side so half of us awkwardly had to stand until an actual rounded booth opened up and we migrated over. The drinks were reasonably priced given SF standards. I tried the Pink Skies (4.5/5) which didn't come with a sugar rim but the drink itself was on the sweeter side so it was good without. The lavender side car (4/5) was on the sour side but I appreciated how the lavender was subtle and not overpowering. My husband ordered the Espresso Martini (4.5/5) which was prominent in coffee flavor and also the Paloma Caliente. The bartender who made his Paloma must've not tasted the drink properly because it was super sour. My girlfriend who ordered the same drink from another bartender tried it and agreed it was made wrong. Because my husband is too nice to speak up and I have no shame (lol) I went back to get his drink remade by my friend's bartender and he quickly remade it for us and it was much better (5/5)! (Thanks Garrett!) The music was good but on the loud side -my group had to yell for us to hear each other but a redeeming quality is that the bar is dog-friendly. We got to pet some cute doggos which obviously made our night better. TLDR: Bar is dog-friendly & drinks are reasonably priced and made well (if you get them made by Garrett) read more

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My friends and I always have a great time at this place. The staff are amazing and very friendly. Also, the layout of the bar is pretty and fun with all the arts that they have plus dog friendly. read more

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This new bar has excellent drinks on the menu and happy hour 4pm-6pm! It's firefighter owned by this amazing couple! They have a beautiful interior and dope music sometime live DJs and bands come through! They had a Game Night with classic games one night recently. Hope they have it more often. The place was vibing great to the house DJ! She rocked the bar! It's called Speed Game Events. read more

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I returned! I love revisiting an awesome place and having the opportunity to reevaluate. Everyone and every business has better days and not so good days. I had a wonderful time on a Saturday night with delicious drinks and the DJ playing awesome music. I'm going to make this place a regular spot. I LOVE THE DRINK MENU! Go visit Nick and Nora it's amazing! read more

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Cool having a place like this in the neighborhood. Good drinks, nice bartenders. There was live music the other day, not sure if it's a regular thing. Happy hour until 6! read more

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Service was great and it was busy because it was an engagement party for my friends grandson. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was nice and the dj was great!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ was playing good music and I was happy because I got to dance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I went to Nick and Nora for the first time for a friend's birthday. I had so much fun. It's a cool place, plenty of seating and not so crowded. I like the location. And there's music! read more

This bar used to be called the Annex so many years ago so I was surprised to see a complete facelift of the place. The drinks were good the bar tender was ok but [[HIGHLIGHT]]having a DJ and food being served was a great plus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibe and friendly bartenders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music on NYE![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just wish more people danced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came in late night on my own to get a drink and read emails. First time I saw a California Rye so I had to try da Sonoma Rye. It was sooo egregiously bad I asked the bartender for another promptly. I had to make sure it was so bad I would turn into a demon after a second ... well here I am at 1.5 havin a chill end of the night takin just catchin the vibe of this neighborhood bar. Everyone is cool and it's super chill vibes on a Friday night. Lots of booths and plenty of bar space. Clean bathrooms as well. Friendly bilingual (from what I can hear) staff. I would recommend this spot. read more

Nick & Nora - Sonoma Rye (intoxification), coca-cola (caffeination), water (hydration) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Daly City, California

They've done a great job refurbishing the space, and it's gorgeous inside and out. As the bar's name implies, the theme is Dashiell Hammett's "The Thin Man". They also have a great cocktail menu. My wife had I had a Paloma Caliente, spicy, and I had Asta's Anomaly. They were both delicious, and we could have stayed for a second round. I've added Nick & Nora to my list of favorite bars. read more

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I've been here a couple of times and it's been great! They play really good music. On Friday's/Saturday's they have a DJ in the house and so far they've been great! I've also had some of their drinks and I absolutely love them! I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area! read more

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I found the perfect bar, love the drinks and ambiance but most of all the service form the bartenders. Karla is the best bartender she always super friendly and sweet. read more

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