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Wooden Nickel

7.7 • Bar
🍷 Bar
🎸 Live Music
🍷 Dive Bar
💎 Hidden Gems
🏞️ Outdoor Space
☀️ Outdoor Seating
😎 Cool
Unique
🏷️ Cheap
🔒 Private
🎉 Fun Activities
🌙 Late Night Spot
🚽 Bathroom
🏘️ Local Spot
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Dive bar with live music and classic games like pool, darts, and foosball creates a lively, fun atmosphere. Crowd mainly includes older, blue-collar men but also some younger people, giving a mixed vibe. Simple, no-frills setup with a small outdoor area adds to the neighborhood tavern feel.
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People are saying

"The bartenders here are wonderful and make the evening enjoyable."

"I found this spot to be cool for live music and drinks."

"This dive bar's staff is really friendly and attentive."

Good to know

1

The parking lot at Wooden Nickel is small.

2

There is plenty of street parking nearby if you don't mind walking.

3

Live music happens on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Map showing 444 Lakeview Ave Ste 1
Wooden Nickel
7.7
444 Lakeview Ave Ste 1, Highwood, Illinois, United States
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