The Nickel

This place is closed.

Holy hell.  What do you say about the Nickel...I like to joke that going to the Nickel is like attending a lesbian welder's conference.  And it is.  For the following reasons:

1.  The bar is pretty much full of lesbians.  But its a mixed crowd:  
-Lesbians that look like they were welders back in the 70s;
-Lesbians that currently are welders;
-Lesbians who will go to trade school to become the future lesbian welders of the world;
-Lesbians who at some point will need, at some point, some product, that will require welding and respect the fact that their lady compatriox do good work in that regard;
-Lesbians who have no idea what welding is, but what the hell, everybody loves to attend a conference every once in awhile.  

2.  It is like attending a conference that has been going on for 15 years.  In all the good ways -- it shows you're dedicated to your craft and are interested in how the current thought leaders are impacting the scholarship AND you get to see a bunch of ladies that you've befriended over the past 15 years.  But in all the bad ways too -- at times it can feel like a bunch of ladies trying to get some action AND you get to see a bunch of ladies that you've "befriended" over the past 15 years..  

3.  Welding is an entirely practical and useful skill.  I'm pretty sure you're following my metaphor here.  

The atmosphere is decidedly casual, the drinks are dirt cheap and the beer selection is pretty decent.  They have a pool table, have regular karaoke nights, often host live music, and, if memory serves me there is decent outdoor space.  

This may your idea of a great time.  This could potentially be your worst nightmare.  For me, its some of both.  But, I'm giving it 4 stars because if you know what to expect the Nickel is pretty rocking for a bunch of ladies just looking to have a good time.