Wooden Nickel

09/09/2026

Our taps are officially getting swiped this Friday by Short's Brewing Company !!
The party starts at 7PM with games from Short’s to win some sick merch and then finishing off with live music from 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐰’𝐃 !!! ($2 cover charge at 9PM)

Come grab a pint of short’s tap room exclusive of Pandemonium Pale Ale and Squishy! They’ve also tapped our lines with Rocktoberfest and Locals Honey Crispy 🤤

09/07/2026

‼️TAP TAKEOVER WARNING‼️ Our taps are getting taken over by Short's Brewing Company this Friday in honor of Beerfest this weekend….keep your eyes peeled for more details this week about which 4 (2 tap-room exclusive) beers will be available at the Nickel

08/19/2026

Happy 21st Leisa! Thanks for letting us celebrate you! 🍻

07/16/2026

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07/04/2026

06/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to those that stopped on 3rd street to help when my dog Bruce was hit by a car. He wasn't able to make it. Your help means more than you know.

-Stan

05/01/2026

Graduates! Your finals are over which means it’s celebrating time…

Show your parents the NMU tradition of walking into The Wooden Nickel at 8am sharp and stumbling out across the street to the Dome.

Cheers to one last celebration with us at the Nickel before your next journey begins!🍻

04/27/2026

Congratulations to our very own bartender Will and all of NMU’s Class of 2026 🎓!!

With all your hard work over the years the least the Wooden Nickel can do is open at 8AM this Saturday before graduation to make sure you’re feeling good before walking the stage! 💚💛

Make sure you wear your cap and gown to receive

-complementary champagne at the door
-$5 Bloody Marys
-$5 Mimosas
-$2 Wildcat W***y shots
-$1 Jell-O Shots

Congratulations again and we’ll be here to celebrate 😉

04/09/2026

We got some birthday cuties in the house tonight! Also, purple rain playing in the background is just making the moment more iconic 👉👈💜🎈