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The Nugget

4.2 (98 reviews)
InexpensiveSports Bars, Lounges
Closed • 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Juke Box
Moderate noise
Divey
Outdoor seating

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Lorena G.

I'm a creature of habit, I like what I like and tend to stick to those places. Hubs asked if I could bend my rules and try out a new place. I hesitated but agreed for please his adventurous spirit. We headed to the Nugget for an early afternoon cocktail. Perhaps this place is good for cold beer, perhaps this place gets better at night, perhaps it just wasn't for me. Overall clean place, cute (a few good neon signs, decor) but man do the cocktails suck. I mean, maybe during the college years, not for me not now. It was what it was, I was fine, it's all fine, everything was fine.

Karina V.

I had not been here since they made changes. It was a cool vibe, music was great, and the service at the bar was great. The decor is very cool and the whole place is understated with an edgy flare.

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Kovia P.

The service and vibe/decor is a solid 9/10 but the drink i was served was WEAK. I came here already a little flush but i was hoping for a better drink especially since i asked to be surprised (. Still, this is certainly a spot/place to be. They got the hookup on Banh Mi too from Banhdicted!

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Amanda D.

Super cool bar I didn't even know existed! They have a great drink selection that has something for everyone. They have live music and great staff. The pool tables are nice but get there early as they only have two and can get crowded pretty quickly. I love the trendy yet comfortable layout of this bar. Whoever designed it, did great! My only complaint would be the lack of food available but they do provide some small snacks and are totally OK with food being delivered to the establishment. A food truck partnership or a kitchen with a small menu would be a great addition. Overall, a great bar with a dive bar feel.

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10 months ago

Love the atmosphere and the service is amazing, one of our favorite Sunday funday places.

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1 year ago

Zero stars if I could! Not LGBTQ friendly at all. There was no one else in the bar on a week day night so security was on a power trip.

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2 years ago

Really good/fun atmosphere with great service and a really good margarita. Fun lounge and pool tables

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3 years ago

Great lil bar/dive with a great atmosphere and vibe. My sister and I stopped in for a few drinks Saturday afternoon and had a great time

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2 years ago

great prices for great food! the staff is so kind and the vibes are great for a chill night out or a casual bachelorette night out

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This place is cool for a couple drinks and relaxing. They have a DJ and it's a cool vibe

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