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The Nickel Mine
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The Nickel Mine
8.3
A roomy, brick-and-leather sports bar with a legit happy hour and a kitchen that outperforms expectations. Expect crowd-pleasing pizzas, wings, and strong whiskey-and-beer depth in a lively game-day setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Wings, Thin-Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Garlic Knots
Scores:
Value: 8.5
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Big-screen hangout with a deep draft list and standout HH snacks.
Who should go: Sports fans and casual groups.
When to visit: Weekdays 3–7pm before the rush.
What to order: Wings, pepperoni pizza, a house old fashioned.
Insider tip: Sit near the back booths for the best screen sightlines.
The Nickel Mine
8.1
A neighborhood sports bar with a reliable happy hour and a wing order made for game-watching. Expect classic sauced wings, plenty of TVs, and a crowd that ramps up as the sun goes down.
Must-Try Dishes:
Happy Hour Wings, Buffalo Wings, Giant Pretzel
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.2
Atmosphere: 8.1
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Happy-hour wings in a true West LA game-day hub.
Who should go: Sports fans and after-work drinkers.
When to visit: Mon-Fri happy hour, before big games.
What to order: HH Wings, Buffalo Wings, Pretzel.
Insider tip: Sit near the back screens for the loudest game energy.