What a nice surprise along Haight, right at Fillmore. Just a hop, skip, and jump away from the 6,7, 71 and 22 lines. There's a long bar to sit at, tables along the wall or even the tables in the back. Brunch on weekends is nice [food's okay], but the REST of their food is just as tasty, if not better. We've tried the Mini Niman Ranch Burgers and the Mac and Cheese from the regular menu. Yum! Hooray for full kitchens. I've never seen Nickies at night, but I am excited to give it a shot. The weekly line-up of music played intrigues me: Electronic Trip Hop on Tuesdays. Drum n Bass on Wednesdays. House, Disco, and Chunky Grooves on Saturdays. Live Irish Music on Sundays. It all sounds fun to dance to. Just a note - The women's restroom is in the back. The men's is at the end of the bar behind the curtain. read more

Woah, this place sure got a make-over. We used to say turning this way on Haight from Fillmore was the "wrong way" to go if you value your life and sanity. This bar used to be really, really sketchy, with Grateful Dead nights, drug party extravaganzas and a generally pretty dirty and creepy vibe all around. I am happy to report that Nickie has cleaned up her act, and gone from high school drop-out to enrollment in community college, now working above the counter (but not on the counter). Sweet and friendly bartenders mix very nice cocktails, which complement the great bar food they now serve. I'm a fan of the Mini Niman Ranch Burgers and the Mac and Cheese. I like to fancy it up with a well-poured dirty martini. Nicely done Nickie. I would even consider introducing you to my parents now. read more

Drinks: cheap and definitely not watered down Food: good American menu burgers were great. The service here rocks. read more

Clubbing on a week night!! How great is that? It had to be Tuesday, because we wanted to hear DJ Cheb i Sabbah. His music is hard to define; lots of Indian, maybe Turkish, influences. I've learned lately that the word 'fusion" would probably save my speech at this point... Nickies was almost empty when we arrived (well past 10 PM) but it was certainly animated when we left. They have quite a few soju based drinks but thinking of my drive home I just ordered a prosecco. Too sweet. The music made us dance almost against our will, there was some kind of Hamelin magic in the air. Before we realized, it was really late. There was no time to get enough sleep. However, I have no regrets. It was a great night, and I had the greatest company. I'd love to come back. Even on a Tuesday :-) read more

Nickies cleaned up well. The decor is a bit Pottery Barn-ish as someone else had commented, but I really liked how they used old doors to mount the cool wall sconces on and a steel rail from an old railroad track as the foot rest at the bar. Shea was so nice and chatted a bit with us about the facelift. They didn't have hard liquor, but I was able to have a soju mojito, which was refreshing and went well with the tasty bar food. I had some of the Nickies Nachos, which weren't made with any chips, but potato slices instead. While I didn't try the mini burgers and fries, I was told they were yummy, so I'll have to try them the next time I'm there. The DJ there didn't get anyone dancing, but he provided us with some fun upbeat music. I'm not sure if the disco balls are really necessary. If they happen to show the UCLA v. USC game on their new plasma tvs, I might just have to make it a date with Nickies this weekend. GO BRUINS!! read more

I'll be the first to admit it: I judge books by their covers. When I'm browsing titles at a Borders, I completely discriminate and pick up novels that have appealing cover designs. So when I saw that bold and bright neon green "N" lighting up the Lower Haight, I said to myself: "I want to go to there." And I did. Nickies is where I ended up on my birthday. Recently relocated to The Low-Hai (as we locals call it*), I wanted to experience its true character on the most important day of the year**(which is closely followed by MLK Jr. Day, Thanksgiving and E(l/r)ection Day). After a satisfying dinner at rnm, we walked 3 blocks down to Nickies which sounded like it was bumpin' from outside. Soon as I stepped inside, I knew I made the best decision of my life. There was a DJ in the back room who was mostly playing 90s R&B and hip-hop music (aka my favorite music for any DJ to play at any bar). Give me some Snoop and Babyface and my heart will melt. The bar is like a cleaned up & modern version of any ol' Irish pub / sports bar. It's like the blonde guy from Queer Eye*** came in and said "let's keep the motif you have going here, but just ^SPICE^ it up with some 2010." Wood paneling, booths with chairs and long (but not narrow). Lots of beers, liquor and wine for a diverse bar-going crowd. They apparently have good food too... I saw the nachos come out and I wanted to taste but thought it unfit for a gentleman such as myself to engage in such a dasterly deed. I like this bar because it's 2 blocks from my apartment. I like this bar because they know how to keep it real. I like this bar because Nickie is the name of a girl I had a crush on in middle school who was into art and dyed a streak of her blonde hair in koolaid. And finally, I like this bar because it validated my belief in judging things by their cover. ________ *No one calls it that **Tauruses rule ***Fact: I've actually never seen a full episode of that show**** ****But I have seen the show where he's judging future sexytime models who are secretly taped to see if they're beautiful on the inside (/puke) read more

Let's talk about under-rated bars, shall we? I'm not sure what's not to like... The Dj was good, definitely dance-able music, nice Irish bartendar, modern/chic decor, good neighborhood, ample seating:bar, tables and even boothes (!), great beer selection....do I realy need to go on? On a Fri night it was pretty empty, to our great surprise. My friends and I thought this place was very decent and were wondering why no one stopped in, except a few ppl who seem to come there often. This is where I come in....all I can do it Yelp about it, but seriously people...it's a nice place... Minor drawback: no hard liquor, they have smth pronounced "so jus" which I think is a substitute for vodka....not sure...vodka redbull was on the menu, as well as cosmos, so I could be wrong. Whatever the case, it's a hot spot for beer, wine and bubbley. Also, there is a count-down clock for St. Paddy's day....something tells me this place might be happening when it comes around. read more

I worked at a number of bars when I was in college. I worked the door usually (don't let the pretty face fool you, if shit's going down, I am the fastest to hover in a corner and dial 911). We had two dreaded nights that we absolutely hated working. 1) Summer Solstice. For some reason, the people of Santa Barbara feel the need to party when it's officially summer. 2) Saint Patrick's Day. What do both of these nights have in common? They are both dubbed "rookie night" by the local staffers. Rookie night in that you will find an abnormal number of non-social drinkers. Those that live to drink once or twice a year and have no idea how to do it right. These people get bellegerent beyond belief. Take note. Does your local watering hole suddenly switch to plastic cups on St. Patty's day? It's not because they weren't aware of this swelling tide of customers. It's because they have learned, from experience, that Barb, from accounting, is going to shatter at least three wine and cocktail glasses on her quest to get liquored up enough to tolerate sex with her dirtbag husband. I've been to Nickies a few times and it's one of my regular stops in the lower haight. It'll most likely be one of the many stops I make this St Patty's Day as I, let me talk like most of my younger cousins talk for a second, own some noobs while I enjoy an adult beverage or two. Veteran. read more

I randomly stopped in for a beer on a weekday afternoon and sat by the window to read my book. There is plenty of seating here, with TVs to watch the game. Good vibes at the bar with this group of guys catching up with each other. The bartender was very friendly and professional that day. Happy hour was cool too! I think it was $5 for my IPA. Great neighborhood bar. Would come here again (and perhaps try some of their food) but not on a game night! read more

I came here for the first time when the Broncos won the AFC championship!! (Woooohoooo!!) I love that this bar is a Broncos bar and I can cheer with my fellow bleeders of orange and blue. The environment is really fun to watch the game and there are TVs EVERYWHERE, so you don't have to crank your neck to watch the game. The food and beer is good here (I ordered the fried chicken and my boyfriend got the burger with onion rings - both tasty). Only downside? One of the bartenders was incredibly rude. She acted like I was annoying her whenever I asked for a beer... Hello? This is your job. She was also wearing a Patriots jersey... Just steer clear of her and you won't have anything to complain about. I'm sad it took me this long to come to this bar, but very happy I know about it now! I'll be here every football Sunday! Go Broncos! read more

Well I for one will certainly never be going back to the new, "improved" spiffed up and yes, soul-less, "new" Nickies. Sure- the old one was a total pit, but you weren't going to be given a bum's rush for walking in and taking an hour to decide what (if) you wanted to drink. No more Dead nights either- I suppose they figure they lost the most money cause Dead Heads aren't drunks! And who'd want to sit still for the new bougie, high priced menu. Can't say I don't wish they'd actually made some improvements on the place when it was still a freak hole, but the new Nickies is Nickies lite, and the old one has gone the way of all great local institutions, undone by yuppies, greed and Manhattanization. A real snooze. Hang on to your cash and visit the Mad Dog. read more

Normally, I'd give this place 4 stars, but it only takes one experience to ruin it. I've been here twice, and for the most part my experience has been exceptional. During the first game of the world series the place was packed. I had no choice but to stand somewhat in the way of the servers path, which I can admit to because there was really nowhere else to stand. I did my best to get out of the way, but one server wouldnt stand for it and seemed like she was making her mission to make sure that we knew we were in a place we shouldnt have been. If this was justified, then fine, but there were other people that were in the way just as much, or even more so than I (and my girlfriend), but for some reason she bumped shoulders with us every chance she found. I did my best to explain that I wasnt intentional trying to be in her way; that I was actually doing my best to get out of her way, but it seemed like she didnt care. In any case, i felt bullied. I tried hard, and she took her frustrations out on me for some reason. I had a bad experience, especially when the giants were winning, and I still applaud everything the rest of the bar does (especially the life-size, animated freddy krueger). I just hope that that one server (with glasses) realizes that she was pushing around someone that was really trying to help her and be accommodating in a tough situation. read more

Nickies...the perfect apres-Robotspeak joint. I kid, of course. Their website sort of plays up the dance-lounge aspect, but at 7 PM the DJ booth lies mercifully vacant, and it's a great place to grab a beer and even dinner (from a very limited menu). Unexpectedly polished for the Lower Haight (love the candle-lattices on the walls--I need one of those for my place), but hey, they serve Cajun food while hosting live Irish music, and there were like 3 toddlers in here for some reason. So basically a textbook study in SF eclecticism. Especially with the sweet smell of weed smoke wafting in from the MCD across the street. Anyway, throw in the friendly bartender and delicious catfish po' boys, and you've got a nice alternative to the traditional Toronado/Rosamunde's or Indian dive options next time you're in Lower Haight. read more

Under new management, new chef new menu great food. Friendly bar staff and good atmosphere. I particularly like the fish and chips and English breakfast on a Sunday morning. Friendly diverse crowd from the neighborhood read more

(More like a 3.5, but hey ... ) Like for many, this was a TV and sports kind of deal, paired with their pubfare one night, the brunch one morning, and drinks all the time, of course. Their menu comes with the usuals for an Irish style sports pub: burger, wings, shepherd's pie (which I believe they call Guiness steak something-or-other), fish and chips; for brunch, eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, a scramble plate, an egg breakfast with sausage and bacon. You get the pic. The burger was good (though it tops out at 12 bucks after gouda and bacon are added to round it out). Fish and chips got the thumbs down, and the Guiness steak/shepherd's pie got the highest marks. Yum! I wish they had put the tortillas on the side, rather than beneath the goods, for the huevos rancheros, which was okay. (You know what you're getting yourself into when ordering plates with Spanish names at an Irish style pub -- or at least you should.) The coup de grace? The mac n cheese. It is that good. Like THAT good. Or should I say gouda? They must have a gouda aficionado among the staff: can't remember tasting a better one, one that is flavorful and compliments its edible partners. It was the secret to the burger and to the mac n cheese. Do not come here without having tried the mac n cheese. Just don't. My table partners insisted it is the best in the world. For brunch they serve mimosas and 5 buck (at the time of this writing) bloody mary's. With a crew, go for the full bottle of champagne w/OJ, rather than individualized mimosas -- this ain't grade school no more, and you'll save some dough. Comfy, with a less rowdy & sloppy crowd than Dog in the Fog, plenty of TVs, and food that gets it done, albeit a few bucks higher than I'd like -- all in all, a trip here makes for a good game day! read more

I have been coming here for two years every sunday during football season for Denver Broncos football and it is always a great time. I love the crew of people this place draws and it is one of the best sports bars in the area. If you are a Broncos fan this place is a must. Besides the football aspect, I love Nickies because they have good beer on tap, make awesome bloody mary's, have yummy food that isn't super expensive and the bartenders and servers put up with all of our shit! read more

Okay, so my friend and I went to Nickie's a couple of Fridays ago for their "friends and family" night. It was supposed to be for the owner's friends and family. My boyfriend and I know one of the bartenders there, and my boyfriend was even hired for the night to check IDs, etc. So my friend Krista and I "qualified" as friends and family...but not for long. We step in, and the place is pretty sweet! It had been closed for awhile and the new owner has obviously put some money into the place. They weren't serving hard liquor that night, but but they were serving beer, wine and champagne. For free. So everything is going fine, we were introduced to the owner, and he seemed like a really nice guy, we thanked him for having us over, etc., especially since the bar was not officially open to the public yet. So far, so good. I guess we got a little rowdier than we intended or expected to. From what my boyfriend told me, Krista's boyfriend came by with one of his friends, who later proceeded to hit on the owner's wife. Great. My boyfriend also told me we were being loud and making a ruckus, too. I don't remember that part, but I also don't remember getting 86'd, wandering off, or buying a burrito either. (I really wish I remembered where I got the burrito - it was GOOD!). Either way, drunk or not, I hold myself accountable for, well, myself. So...Krista, her boyfriend, his friend and I are banned from Nickie's for life (For life? FOR LIFE!), and this is before the place was even officially reopened. This saddens me 'cause I really am a nice gal, and *I* certainly wasn't the one hitting on the owner's wife. (Though I admittedly feel a little bad-ass, or maybe I just feel like an ass. Eh, it's a little bit of both). If the owner reads this, I do apologize for me and my friends' behavior that night. Please don't take think any less of Tadgh or Jacob as a result. Respectfully Yours, Ghetto S. read more

Sean, the manager of Nickies contacted me regarding my review so I would like to clear up some information. This review is regarding an experience in the spring of 2012. It was written at that time on a duplicate account and was reposted under this account when the duplicate was deleted: He also informed me they no longer serve bottomless mimosas. 05/2012: I'm giving this an extra star because the food was good but I'm inclined to give it 1 star because we came here for brunch and the service was horrible.Waited 30 minutes to put an order in when it didn't seem busy (plenty of empty tables)A person in our group ordered a soda and never got it.Our bottomless mimosas remained empty during the majority of our visit.Waited another 20+ minutes only to be informed that the food I ordered was unavailable, had I been told that upon ordering I would have immediately went to another pub.  I was given my second choice AFTER everyone I was with was already finished eating.Our server was never around and the overall service was terrible. I know of plenty other gastropubs in the city so I will not be returning to this one.The bar is nice and clean and the restrooms were clean. read more

I came here last night, and this pub is everything a good neighborhood bar should be. Flat-screen TV's on the walls playing sports? Yep. Friendly locals from the neighborhood? Yep. Excellent drinks? Yep. Delicious comfort bar food? Yep. Irish waitress who is sweeter than a Swisher? Double yep. Nickies gives Mad Dog In The Fog and Danny Coyle's a good run for their money. You can actually find seating here, and even when the crowd starts to form after 10PM, it doesn't feel stuffy or pretentious. This is the sweet spot among other well-known Lower Haight bars. Leave your stress at the door, settle in with a strong drink, and let the Irish waitress charm you out of your pants (or wallet). I love this place! read more

I came to Nickie's on a Friday night to have a chill night with my boyfriend and some friends. We were there early enough to get some prime seating and we snagged a table in the front. The kitchen was still open, it was around 10:30ish, so we decided to order some fish and chips. My boyfriend and I shared the fish and chips and it was surprisingly pretty good. I wasn't expecting much but the cod was prepared well - crispy on the outside, moist and tender fish on the inside. The fries were crispy but they weren't my favorite. Overall, it was pretty good and I'd definitely order again. They also had tons of other small bites on the menu like wings, fries, calamari, chicken tenders, etc...all great for sharing. I haven't been here to watch a game, but I definitely will keep them in mind when baseball starts up. There's tons of flatscreen tv's and plenty of tables and booths for your group. Nickie's is a casual spot in the Lower Haight to grab a drink so if you are looking to get out of the winter cold, stop in and grab a beer and some food. read more

This was my go-to spot to watch the Baltimore Ravens every Sunday during football season. They have NFL Sunday Ticket and it's easy to grab a TV if you get there at 10 (when they open and pretty close to kickoff time). The waitstaff is friendly and attentive and it doesn't start to get crowded until closer to noon. Tasty brunch specials and bottomless mimosas for $5 helped me forget how weird it was to watch football at 10am instead of at 1pm with beer and wings. read more

The first time I came here, it was on a first date with my current boyfriend and we had a great time...even if it was just us two there. The place was empty on a Friday night, which was a little strange since the music was FUN (albeit a bit loud), the drinks were good, and the place was newly remodeled so not old and stank like many other places on Haight St. I initially thought that the lack of patrons had to do with the bar's limited liquor license, but then I came back a few months later to try their cajun cuisine. It was 8:50pm on a Wednesday night, my friend and i browsed the menu for 10 minutes and finally decided on some dinner items. Even though the dinner menus clearly said "KITCHEN CLOSES AT 10PM", we were told in a completely unapologetic way by the bartender, that the kitchen had already closed for the night. So annoying. Note to Nickies management: If you're going to close the kitchen early, take the menus off the tables people. Don't let us spend time getting excited about jambalaya and po-boys only to find out none of it's available. Jeez! Definitely not a way to build business and attract repeat customers. read more

This is a truly love / hate relationship. I am in LOVE with this bar because it's cozy and I'm a Broncos fan. My jersey. Food. Beer. My people. I'm home, every Sunday. HOWEVER, the bartenders are the rudest, most unaccommodating bartenders I've ever dealt with. I * almost * walked out on a Broncos playoff game. That's how bad it was. (But, luckily, I know where my loyalties lie.) Bottom line? I'm a die-hard Broncos fan, so I'll be here. But you can't get upset with patrons crowding the bar when it's post-season at a Broncos bar and the best-team-ever is playing. ;) Get it together, ladies. read more

wings are no good, frozen! Good service at the bar, great potato skins, great atmosphere read more

Nickies - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yay for Nickies! Yes, I'm a fan. My boyfriend, a friend of ours and I headed over to Nickies for their election party. The minute we stroll in Obama supporters are cheering and toasting the great victory. We were just minutes too late to see the precise moment when Obama received the over 270 electoral votes, but we didn't care....we were witnessing history in the making. We quickly ordered a beer, toasted to Obama and soaked in the scene and crowd. Nickies epitomizes what one would expect of a Pac Heights/Haight Bar--not quite Marina or grunge hip either. I like the sports bar turned wine and beer bar vibe. Dark wood, chill vibe with lots of flat screens all around. Second bar near the women's restroom is nice too. The people seem friendly enough, but wonder if it's because I was surrounded by like-minded folk the night the first African American president was elected president. (Could have something to do with it.) In any case, the bartenders did a good job attending to the anxious folks at the bar, and there was plenty of room to sit and stand around and near the bar. I didn't have any of the food that night, but it sure did look and smell appetizing. The sliders were calling out my name, but alas, I ate a big lunch and dinner and couldn't have possibly given it the fair shake it deserved. Next time, Nickies, next time... I will be returning to Nickies as they have all my favorite beers on tap, and for the nights I feel more like wine or champagne, their selection for those is great too. I won't lie, I do like the occasional vodka tonic or SoCo Lime shot in a dive bar or posh lounge, but for a more mellow night, Nickies has the right combination. read more

A solid bar experience with delicious special cocktails!!! With my friend's birthday bar crawl approaching 20 people, we decided to go to Nickies. Luckily, the rain seemed to keep a lot of people home and the whole back booth area behind the DJ was free for us to use!! Their cocktails all sounded super tasty but I ended up going with the "71 Haight," a delightful concoction of vodka, pineapple juice and grenadine. Girly? Yes. Deliciously potent? Oh yeah. The space was welcoming and the music fairly good. Had a blast getting the birthday girl drunk. One qualm I had was the two bartenders made my 71 Haights very different (yes I had two). They were both good, but oh-so-different. Oh well, I'll drink either for $6!! read more

I really like the atmosphere here, very chill and loungey. Good selection of beer and wine. The music at the time wasn't the best I've ever heard, but I'm sure things will pick up... Update: The music was great on one Friday night. They traded off DJs, each with their own sound which made for a nice experience... read more

Friend looked up this place on yelp and this is how we found it. Or else normally we would not walk in. Beer is pretty good, good selection. Games are on TV, so it can get get really loud and crazy. Good place to chill, but didn't like the nachos very much. Waitress was very nice, but maybe she was tired, so didn't really care to offer any recommendations even when I asked for it. Just shrugged and said "meh everything is good and depends on what you feel." Flat three stars for that. read more

Nothing better than a great neighborhood spot! Excellent price point on the drinks & they have a full draft beer menu. There are more than 10 screens throughout the bar - making it possible to see the game(s) from every area. read more

Nickies - Great crowd - plenty of screens! - American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I don't know what Ashley A. is talking about. I've been to Nickie's hundreds of times in the past few years, and Meghan is the absolute best. She's always sweet and friendly, and I can't think of a single time that she hasn't greeted us with a smile. The bar can get really hectic sometimes, but I've always appreciated how the service has always been good. Great selection of beer, and the food has always been solid. Can get a little crowded during big sports games, but if you come early and grab a table, there are plenty of TVs everywhere to catch all the action. A neighborhood favorite. read more

Nickies is a fantastic sports bar in the Haight. It is a great place to get solid pub/bar fare and watch the game. Most pub fare is greasy and uninspiring - Not the case @ Nickies. A group of 5 of us visited Nickies this weekend to enjoy some beers/food and cheer on USA in the Olympics. We started with a round of beers - for a sports bar, Nickies has a surprisingly robust beer list with some niche favorites like Leffe, Shiner and Great Lakes. For apps, we tried the buffalo wings and an order of the famous mac & cheese. The mac & cheese did not disappoint as the crunchy topping and rich smokey gouda engulfs your taste buds. For entrees, almost everyone had burgers (beef and veggie!!!) ONe thing is for sure, Nickies is one of the few bars who knows how to cook up a medium rare burger the right way. Too often the grills are not hot enough and as a result you get a red and grey center. Not this time, I had a nice sear on the edges and a juicy red center. I'm looking forward to coming back to Nickies during NFL/College football season. read more

Super nice bar - more of a sports bar. The servers are so nice, especially that I'm pregnant at the moment and I don't feel left out that I can't drink. :) Bathrooms are super clean. Food: 1. Tot-chos: tater tot nachos - big plate of them with lots of pico de gallo, guac, jalapeños, sour cream (5/5) 2. Buffalo wings: super spicy (I eat spicy all the time, love siracha, Korean food), good flavor (4/5) 3. Jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon: nice and warm, who can say no to bacon? :) (5/5) Would come here again! read more

Yet another bar found guilty of the crime of Wrongful and Inappropriate use of a Disco Ball. Other than this far too common misdeed, Nickie's is alright. The neon sign draws you in like a mosquito to a zapper on some toothless bastards back patio, which is actually a great analogy for its location in Lower Haight as well. Unfortunately, thats about as exciting as it gets. However... Never(ever) underestimate the simple joy and wonder a neon bug zapper can bring. There is beer, thats cool. Nothing that will blow your mind, but good ones. There is some wine and champagne, but no hard liquor...semi disappointing. The actual wood on the bar is quite nice, I would definitely spoon it if I could. The Reggae/Dancehall night was cool and definitely helped provide some good energy. A little something for everyone at Nickie's...people-watch from the seats against the wall, dance in front of the raised DJ booth or get grope-y at the bar. Gotta say, not bad Nickie's, not bad. read more

So I finished yoga last night and walked down Haight to get something to eat with my friend. We stop at Love n Haight but don't have enough cash. We continue walking until we reach Haight and Fillmore and see this large neon "N" sign in green blaring at us. We both looked at each other and said, almost eerily twinnish and in unison "What the hell is that 'N' about?!" We cross and decide to investigate. As we approach we hear promisingly good hip hop music coming through the doorway and in we walk. Low dim lighting, wooden detail, a few flat screen tv's, nice plush seating areas, and a gorgeous bar are what we see inside. It was their first night last night open to the public. We decide to get a slice of pizza at Volare next door before having a night cap cocktail. Ain't nothin like a cocktail after yoga. or a slice of cheesy pizza. ahahahaha... I digress... The re-incarnation of Nickie's is pretty remarkable. It looks amazing. And its the cutest damn bar in my neighborhood so now its my new neighborhood watering hole. The kitchen had already closed when we got there so I can't wait to actually try some of their food menu. You should check it out. It's cute. The only reason I'm dockin' em one star at the moment is because the beats were on repeat and we heard the same songs over and over. And we were only there for an hour. I'll be interested to hear what kind of DJ talent they bring in. read more

If it weren't for the Cranky Waitress with Dirty Blonde Curly/Wavy Hair and Glasses, I think this bar would have a lot of potential. Her attitude was such a buzzkill. A group of us came here for a friend's bday. One of us brought in an outside drink - consisting of an almost-empty plastic cup of water. Once we sat down, she says "no drinks allowed" with no smile, no explanation, no apologies, and proceeds to throws it away. When we told her it was only water, she glares and says "even water." After that, it just went downhill. I don't think I saw her crack one smile the entire time we were there. And the bar was almost empty... I see another person below had a similar experience with her. You know, it won't kill you to smile, be nice, and even say "thank you." Smiles are free, and it might actually help you get a decent tip. The bar is actually pretty nice, and I would come here again, but not if I have to subjected to her as my waitress. Thanks for ruining our night. read more

So I came out to find a drink and hang with a friend, Miss Jackson. Stumble into Nickies last night, Saturday, and stayed until 2am. We were not trolling but wanting to listen to good music, people watch and get the girl a 'whiskey'. What a gem this place is! Cool interior. Several places to sit for groups of 4 to 5 people. Bartenders were very cool with personality and lil attitude to be genuine. What I liked the most was the music. Better than most dance clubs. He read the crowd right on using every kind of genre. We sat up on the higher level near him and just watched how everyone seem to sway or nod to the beat through out the evening. The night started out slow, not more than 10 patrons and the music kind of adapted as the crowd grew. By midnight, people we grooving in the back in a make-shift dance floor. At some point, a guy with a sax showed up and it was wild. He played with every type of song, it was crazy madness. Food was ok (fresh jalapenos on nachos were ridiculously hot) and I probably would have given the place 3.5-4 stars if not for the DJ that I think is one of the best I've heard in a long long time. I think he spins Thursday nights as well but not sure. I wish I lived in the neighborhood because it definitely feels like you could check out after work for a martini but then go with friends and have a real weekend night spot. I told him I'd pass on the his info from his card since I will definitely get him for an event: DLT Entertainment (415) 626-1252 www.myspace.com/TheBeatofSteel or www.thebeatofsteel.com read more

I've been coming here for over a year. Before you slam the waitress or bar staff, try sparking up a conversation. They are ALL cool folks. Perhaps it might be YOU that is having the bad day! I love everyone that works here! -- that said -- Great place & Great food. I wish that the 10 dollar steak and mashed potato deal was always available. I would come here just for that alone. Nickies - where the Fernet flows like beer and sports fans flock like the salmon of Capistrano. The best part of Nickies: DENVER BRONCOS BAR! read more

I am editing my previous review (below) because it's probably not fair to ding an entire establishment for one employee's miss-step and one slow day. Though the miss-step could've ended up in 10+ people standing outside of Nickie's trying to figure out where to go, had I not gone the day before and figured out that they were going to be closed. The manager called a few hours before our reservation when she realized the mistake, and I would've been able to catch a few people in time... Overall: I've been here a number of times and the staff is friendly and the clientele generally welcoming a fun. It's a good place to watch a game because there are a lot of TVs (gets crowded during bigger games, but this is to be expected). Plus, there's food. The mac and cheese is usually good - has smoked gouda which is a good touch. ____________________ Previous Post: I called today to ask if I could reserve a table for the Sugar Bowl tomorrow. The woman on the phone asked me how many and my name. I told her. I went in to watch the end of some games, and there were signs all over the bar that said that they were closed on "Tuesday, January 3rd". I asked one of the waitresses, and she said that they were definitely closed. I tried to plan ahead to have a group of friends watch a game, and now I have to make sure that none of them show up tomorrow to a closed bar. Very bad Nickies....FIGURE OUT YOUR SCHEDULE AND TELL YOU EMPLOYEES BEFORE A BUNCH OF PEOPLE SHOW UP!!!!! Plus, it took an hour for our food to show up today, and the mac and cheese was super runny and had zero taste. read more

Nickie's has been remodeled and is now a beer and wine bar with food. A group of us went here today and it was their first day opening since the remodel. The space reminds me a lot of Rye in that minimalist clean but natural look. They have a back bar that is sort of private next to the kitchen and feature a DJ in the evening. We ordered the fish and chips and the mini burgers both well prepared and tasty. Overall it was a nice afternoon and a wonderful experience. I will be going back soon...(Dunzo let's do lunch and talk bag business). read more

Nickie's is like one of those kinda popular girls you used to know in high school. She was popular because she was hot but then she started getting dilapidated and nasty from the parties, extracirricular stuff and dating all the popular dudes. By senior year she had gained some weight, wasn't looking so good and you didn't mind parting ways. Fast forward 5 years later after college and you pass by her in a mall and you're like "wow!". She's fit, well-dressed and smiling. Such is Nickie's, upgrading from the divey place it used to be to this chic "sort of" dance club and I say "sort of" because it hasn't been really packed or had much dancing the two nights I've been there. Yeah it appears they might've lost their liquor license (only beer and wine served) but I find the space and lighting to be enjoyable. There's plenty of room to get around so hopefully you won't suffer too much elbowing when it gets more crowded. Also props on having a bar in the back to save everyone from slogging through the crowd to get another drink. Given this, the set-up can be a little weird. It's like "bar" and "club" kind of co-existing in one big room. They have some pretty good beers on tap including the Speakeasy brews, Chimay, Trumer Pils and Leffe. I do strongly dislike that they don't have a liquor license, this place has the perfect decor and mood for martinis and cocktails, not to mention 3 beers greases the wheels for a shot of Jagermeister. Overall this place is a 3.5, I'm still searching for the half star to make this place the legit 4 I want it to be. Hey DJ, turn the music down, it's Wednesday night and there's like 15 people here total, none of which look remotely close to getting up and dancing. read more