Nick's Tavern and Deli

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.

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!

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!