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The Wooden Nickel

Gastropub and American Restaurant$$$$

Hillsborough

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The Wooden Nickel

8.6^/10

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"The Bison Burger is the best burger I've ever eaten."(3 Tips)
"Tuesday night they have half priced wings and they are AMAZING."(18 Tips)
"... would expect from a "watering hole" Great atmosphere.. good local beers .. but..."(2 Tips)
"Great rotating beer selection."(4 Tips)

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Bennie MacApril 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great Food.. much better than you would expect from a "watering hole" Great atmosphere.. good local beers .. but very limited indoor seating!
Michael SnipesMarch 27, 2015
It's always a great adventure when I go to the Wooden 5. Check out the board for food specials and always put the wings in your rotation!
Brianna HalesMarch 16, 2017
Tuesday night they have half priced wings and they are AMAZING. Great beer selection. I've also heard they are expanding soon which is much needed considering the place is a little cramped.
AU GnomeboyMarch 3, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Great rotating beer selection. The daily menu on the board is a selection of very non bar foods. Never had anything not delicious. As far as bar food, best wings around.
Gabi TesoroFebruary 18, 2015
Their old bay spiced edamami is unbelievably good! Just the right amount of heat to make them tasty with a hint of burn.
Al JacobSeptember 23, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Best bar in hillsborough. Food is awesome. And now I just learned you can get the wings naked after years of wing devouring here. Just made this place even better. Oh yeah, Try the BLT salad.
AU GnomeboyMarch 29, 2017
Been here 100+ times
FYI they will be relocating right next to Laplace (about 4 spaces up from current location) in summer. Will have expanded outdoor & indoor seating.
Sabina B.August 3, 2019
Can’t go wrong with the Steakhouse Burger. Great hot wings as well.
Bennie MacApril 4, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Fried pickles are the best ever... great staff.. falling in love with this place!!
Jake SmithJuly 8, 2014
This is the beard mecca of the Carolinas. If you got a sweet beard, you have to show it off here while eating the Bison Burger.
Will SigmonAugust 23, 2014
Wings were fantastic. The onion rings were tasty, but bready / soggy. I would probably ask for them to be extra crispy.
Kris JordanJune 28, 2012
Get the Breakfast Burger. One of the best, most unique burgers in the triangle. Warning: it's big.
Heather BailiffSeptember 2, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Draught beer, bison burger, tater tots, southern food, great bartenders, bourbon.
Dawn McCormackFebruary 4, 2013
Great place to grab a table outside, enjoy a drink and watch the world go by.
Erich JolicoeurMarch 25, 2013
Beer and or whiskey. if you like good versions of both that's all you need to know
TomJune 16, 2012
Great place on Friday nights. If the temps are warm sitting outside at the new tables is the way to do it!
Andrew BajwaAugust 28, 2013
Been here 10+ times
What a wonderful local watering hole. Been there many times. I will go back many times.
Michelle HuntApril 29, 2011
The appetizers are large enough to feed a small county! Well atleast the tater tots and the banana peppers! Great food!
Lloyd MillerJuly 13, 2019
Great beer selection. It's like a bottle shop with food.
Dave PJuly 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The pork belly Cuban is amazing!
Marcel ClaxtonOctober 12, 2013
The Bison Burger is the best burger I've ever eaten. Period.
Karina ChandlerAugust 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The bartenders are great and the food is delicious. Try the veggie burger
Natalie RobertsonDecember 26, 2010
Great pub feeling & $10 pitchers. Jukebox can be a little loud when you're trying to watch a game.
Amy ClearyNovember 19, 2013
Love this place, always great service no matter how busy they are!
Al JacobApril 27, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Avoid every last Friday of the month in hillsborough. it's a mad house. .
Melissa HFebruary 21, 2015
Rather small, but excellent food!
Michael MMarch 25, 2012
Window table is great for watching sports with friends
Anthony BarksdaleFebruary 5, 2015
Most definitely the Wings.
Lauren RossettoOctober 30, 2011
They have thee best fish-n-chips EVER! :-) Love this little bar! <3
Bryan BakerJune 20, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Must try the wings!!!
Al JacobJune 1, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Mystery Brewing Queen Anne's Revenge. Scrumptious Black IPA. Try it.
Lisa MarieDecember 31, 2011
Fabulous fine green tomatoes and a cozy ambiance!
Brenton MarcomJuly 12, 2021
Been here 5+ times
The best wings around!
Britt FisherOctober 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Eat wings on Tuesday, half price, burgers are great, awesome specials!!
Dana HanssardJuly 28, 2015
Wing night is the best! :)
Steve KMarch 26, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Always extremely crowded. Expect wait.
Jay PowellAugust 27, 2011
Fantastic beer selection. Food is great too
Warren CMarch 13, 2011
try the mini beer to start your night!
Tip IuliucciJune 20, 2014
This has to be the best cheeseburger in NC.
Brittany PerryApril 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ska esb. Best beer EVER! Try it! :)
Conni CovingtonJanuary 27, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great beer, friendly staff. The garlic fries are awesome.
Justin TillettMay 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Awesome Kentucky Sweet Tea and wings
ansje millerSeptember 17, 2016
Fried green tomatoes!
M CDecember 6, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Breakfast Stout yum!
AU GnomeboyMarch 14, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Their hottest hot wings bring the heat! Love'em
Annette BaldwinFebruary 28, 2014
What a cool little place...,
Dan C.February 16, 2014
Awesome wings!
Tom StevensDecember 2, 2009
Go to Wooden Nickel on Tuesday - wing night, wings are half price
M CDecember 2, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Lonerider Deadeye Jack Porter
John WhickerJune 3, 2011
The best wings!

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