Best selection of craft beer in Clemson. They have a lot of South Carolina/North Carolina/Georgia breweries on draft. Dive bar atmosphere but doesn't seem like the typical college bar. Bar staff provides exceptional service. Very attentive and willing to provide recommendations if you're not sure what beer to order. The service is a big perk because you don't get that at the typical college bar. Food menu is what you would expect from a dive bar. Nothing special but hits the spot if you're looking for bar food. read more

We were so happy to be back in town and be able to get a seat at 6 o'clock on a Thursday that we barely noticed something, that they must have only one fryer, because her french fries arrived way before my fish and chips and she was completely done by the time we nudged the server/bartender enough to get my order filled as well. The vibe is still there and if they ever took a picture of you when you were there. they may still have it read more

staff was unbearable to look at. service was terrible. maybe don't wear a dog collar to work. also make sure to not do your business in the bathroom because i might get changed 50 dollars for some bs. read more

Relaxed, good music, good basket food items, friendly service, & lots of Clemson fans! Go Tigers!

The beer selection here is great, the bartenders and patrons are very friendly and the food is good. I had a couple Steel Head double IPAs on the recommendation of a regular, and the French dip sandwich with onion rings. Definitely a dive bar, but in a salt of the earth way. It almost seemed like a members only club...everyone kinda knew everyone else. They could invest in stools that fit their bar, without ruining the ambiance. Other than slumping by myself at the end of the bar, my experience was pretty good. read more

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Excellent food. Have been there twice now. Fried pork , collard greens, and garlic mashed potatoes was EXCELLENT!!!!!! Good beer selection. Nice atmosphere. Definitely an asset to the area. read more

LOVE this hidden gem off the beaten path! The food is great bar food with great service and knowledgeable bar staff! We love craft beer and the bartenders always steer us in the right direction! Can't wait to head back up there soon! read more

Nick's I've love you for 40 years but tonight is the first time your service failed! Not cool when I get ignored for almost 15 minutes with bartenders looking right at me taking shots behind the bar. I even donated to keep you afloat during COVID! Pleas don't ignore us older alum tryin to support you! read more

When I was a Clemson undergrad in the 1970s, Nick's was my go-to. This was when Nick and his brother Milton ran the place. Went back for lunch and a beer in the fall of 2017, still the same unpretentious charm. Recommended. read more

While it's not as good as it gets, it is VERY GOOD, especially for Clemson. They have several local micros and Belgians, some that I've never seen on tap. It's definitely a dive type establishment, but that adds to the atmosphere. The folks running the place are nice, quick to strike up a conversation. It was kind of weird watching A&E's Intervention, which happened to be about an alcoholic, while in there though. Probably not the best choice for TV, but that's just my opinion. read more

I was introduced to nicks as a new grad student this past fall, and I have to say i have not been disappointed. They always have a great variety of beers available, from cheap to pricey and from common to some hard to find seasonals and microbrews. It's hard to predict what will be there all the time, but the upside is that you can usually try something new. As far as food, I've had the sandwiches and fries and they're definitely on the better side of bar food. The fried stuff is served with an array of sauces, some great some not so great. Portions and prices are good, and everything is served straight forward with no dressing-up. The space is like a dive bar, but without the dinginess. No tacky stuff on the walls, just lots of wood, stickers, and signs. right up my alley. One downside is the space. Because this is such a great bar, it's inevitably crowded during any time someone might normally visit a bar, such as thursday-saturday evenings. I prefer to go on a weekday afternoon to get a brew and study with friends. It's quiet and the beer is way better than the beer they serve in the library. What do you mean they don't serve beer in the library? well then, definitely go to nicks. read more

Service was ok, beer and food was pretty good, owner was rude. Food was delivered - for 2 people and no napkins or utensils were on the table. Asked the owner for napkins and he condescendingly said it was between the food and the basket of food. #1 - there were 2 people and 1 napkin; #2 - who looks for their napkin under their food.... he did proceed to give us napkins - 2.... guess their business model won't support more than one napkin per person. We were the only customers there... read more

It's a really chill relaxed atmosphere. The food is good (especially the fried mozzarella sticks). My favorite part is Trivia on Monday nights at 7. Blair, (the host) is great, really engaging, super fun, and has great questions. read more

Got a glass of house merlot which was served ice cold . Either don't serve wine or if you do know that merlot is not supposed to be served ice cold. It's not beer and should not be stored in the fridge . read more

this place blows. The loser bartender had no good beer selection. He said he had great imports, but didn't have Michelob ultra on tap... hmmm... how do you have a good selection of imports, but not ultra? Try getting some assholes. read more

No doubt about it...this is my favorite bar in Clemson. The only alcoholic beverages they serve are delicious beers instead of the crap and liquor you'd get at all of the other bars in this college town. The ambiance is very relaxed and has great music. I've had the awesome opportunity to listen to some great bands play live and have met some interesting people here. It's pretty small, but well worth a visit. You've got to order the Kasteel Rouge, a Belgian favorite of mine at 8% ABV. I just wish it were a bit bigger because it can feel awkward just standing around the bar. Though the beers are good, some of them are overpriced. Overall, a great atmosphere and change of scenery from the other unoriginal bars in Clemson. read more

I do not care for the everyday commercial beers. Nick's gives you a lot of other choices. The food is good as well as the service. Nice atmosphere. Will visit again. read more

I finally decided to submit a review once I saw Nick's just got a CANNING machine for their draft beers! I came in to get my growler filled and saw this-the cans keeps carbonation much longer so I didn't have to drink my growler so soon after purchase. Nick's is by far my favorite spot to drink and socialize in Clemson. After coming to Nick's a few times it became one of those "where everybody knows your name" bars. Super friendly and intelligent bartenders. The new owner and the former owner are both around a lot and you can tell that beer is a labor of love for them (hard to believe, I know ;) ). The beer speaks for itself. Food-wise they actually have a pretty good menu for such a small kitchen. Make sure to try their Cajun pimento cheese with pretzels. read more

Nick's Tavern and Deli - "It's not a can, it's the CROWLER" - Pubs Near Me - Clemson, South Carolina

I love Nick's! They have a great selection of beers, including my favorite - Allagash White! Also, their Caprese sandwich is one of my favorite things ever! Their burgers are so, so good too! I love all the sauce options as well. Nick's is just the best!!!!! read more

My absolute favorite bar in clemson! Beer selection is great, bartenders are my favorite and the atmosphere is great!!

It's really expensive for the quality of the beers. My biggest complaint about this place is that they serve eclectic beers, but not necessarily good beers. I've been there a lot times that I've walked in and walked out without getting anything because I just didn't feel like drinking anything. Also, the service is kinda hit or miss. They have a really strict policy on credit cards so make sure you have cash. Overall, I think this place is overrated. I have a group of three or four friends that are big beer drinkers and they are pretty critical of both the beers that Nick's serves as well as the knowledge of some of the bartenders. read more

Nick's is a first class establishment. Clemson locals love this place! Ask to speak with owner Dale. He's seriously interested in his business and his costumers' experiences. read more

It's a Clemson staple that I hold dear to my heart. Been stopping in since turning 21 in 1997 and every time I'm in my hometown. Never know what sort of interesting people you'll run into in Nick's. Not to mention their pub snacks are tasty too. Lots of great choices to soak up all that delicious beer. Ken (the owner, at least I still think he is) has always prided himself on keeping the most delicious (and the more budget friendly) beers on hand and on tap. The college kids here tend to be a bit more mature and refined and aren't there to gorge on Meister chow and "grind on bitches" - if you like dark, off the beaten path beer pubs. Go here. And get some chicken tenders while you're at. read more

Best bar in Clemson!!! Hands down great service, great staff and decent prices. If you want crappy service check out the Backstreets Pub and Deli, the owner will even insult you... read more

Great beer selection! Love the atmosphere. The thing I truly enjoy about Nick's is that it is so different from everything else in Clemson.

What the world needs is more Nicks! It's a quaint local dive bar in the heart of Clemson. If you want to get away from the college/jock, obnoxious crowd, then Nick's is your place. Every night we went in, the bartenders were soooo nice and we made new friends at every turn. Nick's is the cheers of all bars! I want one in Charleston! read more

Best beer in town. So many great choices. You should also really try their food. I have never eaten anything I didn't like from this place. read more

Good atmosphere and plenty of interesting beer and wine. The fact that Nick's doesn't serve those disgusting pitchers of candy-colored mixed drinks probably keeps the raging undergrad contingent away. I often like the music; in fact, the whole bar is comfortable and kind of hipster in a good way. My main complaint is the food portions, which are diminutive...that, and soft pretzels should be on the menu! read more

Awesome place. Great food and the service was exceptional. Best place around this area.

The bar has a great selection of beers but prices are very high. Wines are also okay but prices again high. No liquor--which can be a good thing. A great thing is very late night food options. This is not a 'party' kind of bar and is ok in general. Friendly bar tenders. The bar manager is a different story! A few months ago we jokingly mentioned that we may take one of the fancy beer glasses home. The manager overheard us. By the end of the evening he had taken away every glass from our booth but he was too DRUNK by then to realize that. So he rudely asked us about one 'missing' glass and threatened to charge us for the glass. We protested. Being called thieves by a drunk manager in front of others! This guy was too drunk to realize how INSULTING his behavior was. We loved the previous owner/manager (Ken) and NEVER had problems with him for over a decade. You want good beers? The former Overtime (downstairs of Backstreet)--also in Clemson--has almost as great beers on the tap and has much better prices. Plus Overtime also has liquors, if that is your taste. read more

THE BEST CORNDOGS YOU'LL EVER FIND. I love this place for a good lazy afternoon where you have to do work or meet up with a friend to have a few drinks and chill... AND HAVE A CORNDOG. Another reason why I appreciate Nick's is because it is one of the only bars in Clemson where you can have a comfortable conversation and can breathe instead of having sweaty frat boys yelling over you to get to the bar. The only reasons I'm withholding a star is because I can see some people being uncomfortable in this environment (which is silly but true) and because I love me some dirty martinis and this place doesn't have liquor, just beer and wine. Will be missing it now that I have moved away from the Clemson area!! read more

Beer lovers in the Clemson area unite! So many great beer offerings and some of the tastiest bar food in Clemson. It's a fairly dive-y place but in a cool, hipster way. Service is fast and friendly and the crowd is good natured. It's a small place, but even on game day it took only a 5 minute wait to nab a seat at the bar. I love this bar! read more

Great beer selection! My wife had wine, but would have preferred a mixed drink (only beer and wine available ). We ended up not eating there since the menu was not appealing to the whole crew, but there were a variety of good choices. I will be coming back for the beer and hopefully try the food next time. read more

Great place! Fun atmosphere, great food and plenty of beers on tap!

This is my favorite bar in the world. I think that's a fairly common opinion, in fact. DO GO TO NICK'S IF: -You want to be able to carry on a conversation with the people you're with -You want to carry on a conversation with a stranger -You like music that doesn't suck -You like good beer and good food Nick's is the bar where the magic happens. The bartenders are great, everyone's always happy, and there aren't a bunch of creepy greeks trying to get laid. Go there. Try the pretzels and cajun pimiento cheese. read more

I hated getting all wingettes in my order of chicken wings. Its so insulting and stupid that someone else asks for all drumettes so they cheat anyone else that walks in the door. Why don't you just throw that other person's garbage away and charge them for two orders, rather than sticking me with what they didn't want? OR, do it the right way and give everyone an equal amount of each. Did the New World Order Conspiracy take over Clemson University? Now supremacists rule and no one argues. They just pass off crap to customers that don't need to be bothered with your shit joint. I'm not going back! read more

When I was in Clemson last week, I found this.place to have a great little good menu that held up to your expectations of food quality and service. Good was good quality drinks were great and fairly priced. read more

Overall, I feel that this place is overrated. It's nice when no one else is there, but really not worth going to if you can't get your own table. They have some good beers but generally the draft list is poorly selected. The service is highly dependent on the bartender, half of them are really cool but the other half are snobby even though they don't even know how to pour a beer read more

The perfect college town bar. Great food and beer selection with definitely the best veggie burger in town.

The beer is really good, but the manager there is very rude. He's got lot of attitude and does not treat the customers with respect. Many of my friends do not go to Nick's solely because the manager is impolite and ill-mannered. If you go there, make sure you pay by cash for each beer you order because the odds of getting overcharged are very very high! The bartenders are nice and polite, but the manager's supper snobby behavior is enough for choosing other bars (even with lesser quality beers). Last time we were there, my friends decided to drive to Brews in Seneca for some decent beer instead of going to Nick's. It is a shame that such a nice bar with such great location should be managed by such an ill-natured person. read more