I’m going to go on record and say the present boss at this bar makes me feel very small as their employees do I’ve seen patrons come into this bar and mistreat me on two occasions and have me put out without good cause the last time I was there I was ask to leave for saying hello to a girl that worked at another bar next thing I know I was told to get out then a young man started to put his hands on me and a older man when I said I didn’t do anything and wasn’t going to leave I was removed with force by a person that didn’t work there and yet while I was attacked I never harmed or struck anyone the bar tender didn’t even try to see what happened or get it resolved he just called the cops the person whom attacked me should have been the one to leave I will go as far to say African-Americans are only tolerated in this place, not welcomed the boss Danielle. She hasn’t even tried to hear me out. I’ve called for two weeks. She can care less from what I can tell. I’ve been going to this bar for like 16 yrs but it’s sad when a guy that drives a red truck with a Trump sticker on the back can come into the bar have animosity towards you for no reason asking the bartender Is this man bothering you looking for reasons to start something just to get you out of there these people apparently have some sort of influence and abuses it.
Hakeem Simmons
I come here for open mic nights on Mondays 7-pm to Afterhours. The Bathrooms are a little claustrophobic, but they're a friendly community and they always put on for local artists! They also have a really good IPA there for just $4
Heather Hall
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!Heather Hall
Victoria. .Tessin.
My Daddy plays there. (somedays.). Today was my first time seeing it.
Ceejae “GITLIVE” Gilbert
Legendary
Cody Mile
Fun place.
RIVERLORD
You don't explain the Nick you experience it
Rob Didum
Good place. I met Tonya Wise would helped get my night back on track.
David T. “Tim” Carroll
Always on the good vibe. Visit at the nick and be sure yould come alive
Gabriel Marrero
It's the Nick, you come because it looks like trash, you stay because the music may be good.
Someone will want to ask the singer/songwriter , Justin Cross, playing Wednesday pm to put down his guitar and sing his rendition of acapello gospel songs. He has the most Annointed voice I have EVER heard! You will want to be recording it though because you will be awestruck!! I will pay $$$ for it! I have only heard him do it once at a small Church in West Point, GA! AWESOME!!! ❤️
Cassie S.
Amazing atmosphere!! I love the private bar experience!! You have to pay $5 for a year membership but who cares when you get to hear live music that's awesome??
MrBiz 345
Dive Bar Rock/Concert spot. You really can't gut it any different its simple, go for a beer, a good show and a good time.This is an old school haunt, a piece of bham past so you owe it to yourself to go see these places. Pick a band make sure they haven't had any controversies first lol and go see them.The small venues are always fun so go have a good time
Pamela M.
What's not to love about a good dive bar?!?!?! The former "Wooden Nickle" was rebranded "The Nick" in 1982 and, in its previous life, was a "Birmingham's Finest Quik Mark." I find it hard to believe it has a capacity of 250 - that would be a tight fit in this building! You're practically on stage with the band when it's a packed house. The Nick is where you go for live music, cheap beer, or Jack and Cokes, and late nights. It is open till 4 AM, and either does or does not close on the weekends. (Here are their hours from their website: We Are Open Sun - Thurs: 2:00 pm till 4:00 am Fri - Sat: till 6:00 am.) Maybe due to their "after hours" hours, the Nick is now a "membership only" place - from their website: "The Nick is 21 and Up Private Club Membership Card ($5 Per Year) & Valid ID to Enter." They don't serve food, it's just a bar and it was a smoking bar until about 10 years ago. Bono (along with Adam Clayton) visited The Nick and coined it "Birmingham's Dirty Little Secret." Back when I frequented it, the Red Hot Chili Peppers played the Nick (5 times), as did Janes Addiction, Wheezer, Korn, and the Black Crowes, among other famous bands. Good local/regional bands played here too! I recall cheap cover charges, maybe $10.00 and bands always starting after their scheduled time. As you would expect, the restrooms are graffitied, and the walls are covered with stapled band paraphernalia, such as stickers, photos, etc. Faded old band photos are even stapled to the ceiling! There's an ample front deck/porch area with benches, and a landmark marquee that overlooks the tiny, dicey parking lot. We usually parked streetside on 10th Avenue and made the short walk to the Nick. Do stop by the Nick, to get a shot of Tequilia or a cold PBR, to say you did!
Audiominer A.
Went to see Trapt and local band Hill St. the place had good atmosphere and the sound was very smooth, it wasn't over bearing and the guitars did not sound harsh the sound tech had it dialed in good. Hill St. started the show with really good energy and continued to build throughout the set while holding nothing back. Trapt came on stage and did their set. If another band I like comes to town or Hill st. Is playing I will definitely return , the place also has decent street parking and was easy to get to FYI they charge a member fee to get in on top of ticket sale.
I’m going to go on record and say the present boss at this bar makes me feel very small as their employees do I’ve seen patrons come into this bar and mistreat me on two occasions and have me put out without good cause the last time I was there I was ask to leave for saying hello to a girl that worked at another bar next thing I know I was told to get out then a young man started to put his hands on me and a older man when I said I didn’t do anything and wasn’t going to leave I was removed with force by a person that didn’t work there and yet while I was attacked I never harmed or struck anyone the bar tender didn’t even try to see what happened or get it resolved he just called the cops the person whom attacked me should have been the one to leave I will go as far to say African-Americans are only tolerated in this place, not welcomed the boss Danielle. She hasn’t even tried to hear me out. I’ve called for two weeks. She can care less from what I can tell. I’ve been going to this bar for like 16 yrs but it’s sad when a guy that drives a red truck with a Trump sticker on the back can come into the bar have animosity towards you for no reason asking the bartender Is this man bothering you looking for reasons to start something just to get you out of there these people apparently have some sort of influence and abuses it.
I come here for open mic nights on Mondays 7-pm to Afterhours. The Bathrooms are a little claustrophobic, but they're a friendly community and they always put on for local artists! They also have a really good IPA there for just $4
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!Heather Hall
My Daddy plays there. (somedays.). Today was my first time seeing it.
Legendary
Fun place.
You don't explain the Nick you experience it
Good place. I met Tonya Wise would helped get my night back on track.
Always on the good vibe. Visit at the nick and be sure yould come alive
It's the Nick, you come because it looks like trash, you stay because the music may be good.
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Someone will want to ask the singer/songwriter , Justin Cross, playing Wednesday pm to put down his guitar and sing his rendition of acapello gospel songs. He has the most Annointed voice I have EVER heard! You will want to be recording it though because you will be awestruck!! I will pay $$$ for it! I have only heard him do it once at a small Church in West Point, GA! AWESOME!!! ❤️
Amazing atmosphere!! I love the private bar experience!! You have to pay $5 for a year membership but who cares when you get to hear live music that's awesome??
Dive Bar Rock/Concert spot. You really can't gut it any different its simple, go for a beer, a good show and a good time.This is an old school haunt, a piece of bham past so you owe it to yourself to go see these places. Pick a band make sure they haven't had any controversies first lol and go see them.The small venues are always fun so go have a good time
What's not to love about a good dive bar?!?!?! The former "Wooden Nickle" was rebranded "The Nick" in 1982 and, in its previous life, was a "Birmingham's Finest Quik Mark." I find it hard to believe it has a capacity of 250 - that would be a tight fit in this building! You're practically on stage with the band when it's a packed house. The Nick is where you go for live music, cheap beer, or Jack and Cokes, and late nights. It is open till 4 AM, and either does or does not close on the weekends. (Here are their hours from their website: We Are Open Sun - Thurs: 2:00 pm till 4:00 am Fri - Sat: till 6:00 am.) Maybe due to their "after hours" hours, the Nick is now a "membership only" place - from their website: "The Nick is 21 and Up Private Club Membership Card ($5 Per Year) & Valid ID to Enter." They don't serve food, it's just a bar and it was a smoking bar until about 10 years ago. Bono (along with Adam Clayton) visited The Nick and coined it "Birmingham's Dirty Little Secret." Back when I frequented it, the Red Hot Chili Peppers played the Nick (5 times), as did Janes Addiction, Wheezer, Korn, and the Black Crowes, among other famous bands. Good local/regional bands played here too! I recall cheap cover charges, maybe $10.00 and bands always starting after their scheduled time. As you would expect, the restrooms are graffitied, and the walls are covered with stapled band paraphernalia, such as stickers, photos, etc. Faded old band photos are even stapled to the ceiling! There's an ample front deck/porch area with benches, and a landmark marquee that overlooks the tiny, dicey parking lot. We usually parked streetside on 10th Avenue and made the short walk to the Nick. Do stop by the Nick, to get a shot of Tequilia or a cold PBR, to say you did!
Went to see Trapt and local band Hill St. the place had good atmosphere and the sound was very smooth, it wasn't over bearing and the guitars did not sound harsh the sound tech had it dialed in good. Hill St. started the show with really good energy and continued to build throughout the set while holding nothing back. Trapt came on stage and did their set. If another band I like comes to town or Hill st. Is playing I will definitely return , the place also has decent street parking and was easy to get to FYI they charge a member fee to get in on top of ticket sale.