(415) 693-0990
1534 Stockton St
San Francisco,
CA
94133
37.7999
-122.4088
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Telegraph Hill
What People Are Saying About Tony Nik's Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Between the cheesy dance emporiums and seedy bars of North Beach sits this decidedly simple little lounge. Open since the Prohibition era, Tony Niks maintains Atomic Age splendor--from the starburst clock mounted on the wood-paneled walls to the sleekly upholstered, curved banquettes lining the room. While the retro-cool look is circa 1949, the atmosphere is closer to 1989, as U2 is more likely than Frank Sinatra to get the clean-cut, 30-something crowd singing. – – The Draw – The bar, a haven for locals and restaurant-industry folks, can get swarmed on…
09/18/06
most welcoming neighborhood bar
by drjimbo
Fantastic place! It's been there since Prohibition, in the same family the whole time. Real neighborhood feel. The ambiance is amazing with everything original from 1940s. It's been on an upward trend since Devon came on who is one of the best bartenders and who ALWAYS brings her "A" game. The new manager, Sebastian, has turned things so positively, it's made this my favorite in the city. He is a true "paisan" who exudes sincerity, honesty, brotherly friendliness and integrity, AND he makes outrageous martinis. There's alot to be said for the current staff who all have incredible loyalty to the Nicco family and tradition.
08/03/06
I like it here
by charmingkati
Bar tenders are funny and if you wait for a minute there is usally a place for two to sit at the bar. The only down side I have found is that there are gross men that are always hitting on everyone... but I guess this is to be expected in SF.
If you are mellow you might like that place.
07/08/06
Avoid, Boring, Messy
by maribellez
Sorry, I used to really like this place. There is a new "manager" that is very pompous and arroggant.
A beautiful woman used to work there that created all these wonderful drinks and really enjoyed entertaining the crowd. This bar has turned into a REAL DIVE bar.
So, I suggest going elsewhere unless you like bad attitude.
- Pros: quiet bar, you can get a seat.
- Cons: not fun, boring drink, just a Jack Daniels bar.
The Details on Tony Nik's Cafe
Save Money:
This is a cocktail-oriented bar, featuring drinks like a guava drop, but happy hour (Mon-Fri, 4pm-6pm) features $3 tap beers: Sierra Nevada, Widmer Hefeweizen or Stella Artois.
Parking:
It's horrendous. Take a cab or public transportation--the 30 Stockton and 45 Union buses stop outside the bar.
Know Before You Go:
Tony Niks hosts little-publicized holiday events, such as costume contests on Halloween or drink specials on Mardi Gras.
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