Legendary Wooden Nickel

08/08/2026

https://www.therecordnorthshore.org/2026/08/07/new-owner-and-name-helps-shuttered-highwood-bar-earn-a-comeback/?fbclid=IwdGRzaATkgVJjbGNrBOSBOHBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeJp2iaanuktoirrEQKuvSKUtpEH-QgdFtZXbr0sbIKhQPRVmUcoZzYigRulU_aem_V6ZL3LYn5N3TWJty9zFNJA

A local Highwood bar with a devout following but troubled past will soon be back in business — but not how you remember it. Howard Hughes, who currently owns The Wooden Nickel bar in the city, is taking over as the main operator of the business now formerly known as Teddy O’Brian’s. Highwood C...

11/24/2025

There is still time left to pick up your turkey and pie from the North Shore VFW Post 4737. Stop by the Legendary Wooden Nickel. If you or you know someone in need of Thanksgiving dinner, please come by anytime and ask the bartender.

11/11/2025

The most heartfelt thank you to all of those who served from all of us at the Legendary Wooden Nickel

09/10/2025

I hope everyone can come up to the bar in Wisconsin for a Sunday fun day with country music, karaoke and birthday celebration. Howard will be grilling out.

05/29/2025

Wisconsin welcomes the LPGA to beautiful Erin Hills! Please don't forget to stop into the Caddy Shack, before or after your visit. We are just down the road due west on Highway O

02/04/2025

This was a nice surprise. Check it out. Added a little local history that one of our long time loyal customers brought in. And if you're ever north of the Illinois border stop in to our perfectly Wisconsin countr bar!

https://youtu.be/6a5WgAfQkck?si=YccA8bVpFi8ExuP8

11/02/2024

Such a relief. Gabbi was found safe. ❤️

MISSING PERSON ALERT - PLEASE SHARE!!! My little sister, Gabrielle (Gabbi) was last seen 10/30. Her vehicle was abandoned in Northfield, IL. and it is believed she is on foot. Call Lake Forest, Illinois PD 847-234-2601 with any information. PLEASE SHARE AND HELP US FIND HER SAFELY!!!

02/18/2024

These kittens need a home. Please stop in or call for more information

11/11/2023

04/08/2023

We have 2 free tickets to the cubs game this afternoon at 3:05. Please go see howard if you want them.