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Nicolaus Tavern

4.3 (16 reviews)
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Ultimate dive of dives. We stopped outside to take a picture on our way back to Lake Minden campgrounds, and the owner and one of the customers opened the door yelling "come on in!" We could not refuse, and ended up staying for 2 drinks and lots of conversation. Simple cinderblock building, one pool table, a few tables, maybe some area out back (we didnt' check). Very cold beer, but only bottles (no tap). Extremely basic liquor selection. While there, we learned: - the owner bought the bar 7 years ago, and his wife brings him dinner there every day - Nicolaus used to be a major stop on the way down Hwy 90, but when the town flooded out in the 50's the Hwy was rebuilt several miles away, bypassing Nicolaus and bringing the local economy to a halt - Nicolaus used to be a cow-milkin' town (by hand!) - the owner and customers love guns & hunting We'll definitely go back.

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Classic "cheers" bar. Everyone's welcome but you get a special nod if you are a farmer.

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A well priced country bar with a small town family feel. Friendly people in boots and hats. Pool table , and live music .

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Not a bad place to share a brew and a story. The more the brew the more the story. Happy Mew Year!!

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Great people and great drinks. Service is amazing. Best little business in town. Can't wait to go again.

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Quintessential small town bar where everybody knows each other and your always welcome.

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