It's a Clemson staple that I hold dear to my heart. Â Been stopping in since turning 21 in 1997 and every time I'm in my hometown. Â Never know what sort of interesting people you'll run into in Nick's. Â Not to mention their pub snacks are tasty too. Â Lots of great choices to soak up all that delicious beer. Â 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. Â 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. Â Go here. Â And get some chicken tenders while you're at.
Review Source: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!
Review Source: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!
Review Source:While it's not as good as it gets, it is VERY GOOD, especially for Clemson. Â They have several local micros and Belgians, some that I've never seen on tap. Â It's definitely a dive type establishment, but that adds to the atmosphere. Â The folks running the place are nice, quick to strike up a conversation. Â Â
It was kind of weird watching A&E's Intervention, which happened to be about an alcoholic, while in there though. Â Probably not the best choice for TV, but that's just my opinion.
Nick's is the only place in Clemson with any sort of respectable beer selection, and is therefore frequented by grad students and professors with a smattering of more mature undergraduates. The draft selection changes frequently, so there's always something seasonal and always something different to try. They also keep dark beers on draft for those who prefer, as you really can't get them anywhere else in Clemson. There are a few wines. No liquor to be had here, and as with all bars in Clemson, closed on Sundays.
Debit/credit card minimum is $10, but you can buy canned beers to go or you can pre-pay a tab at the bar. I've taken to paying $50 at a time on a card and then using that credit whenever I'm at the bar. Bartenders prefer for the tip on these accounts to be dealt per beer or per visit so they can reap the rewards of their work shift to shift.
Food is American pub fare, either cold, grilled or fried. Bartenders work the kitchen during the day and afternoon, and the owner comes in the evening to help out. PCB basket is a grab-bag of all things fried, including kielbasa sausage chunks, fries, onion rings, mushrooms and chicken fingers. A must have drunk snack at kitchen closing time. Hummus pita, grilled cheese, an actual kielbasa sausage, burgers, etc. Standard American. Veggie friendly.
Tables can be reserved for parties but you'll often find yourself standing in the evenings. If you're planning to make a night of it, arrive early for a table.
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.
Nick's is one of those rare places that has fantastic food (including garden burgers and veggie sandwiches if you're so inclined) and fantastic beer! Nestled in downtown Clemson, if you want to get away from the college crowd, drink some brews, and eat some awesome food, then Nick's is your place.
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