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Golden Era

4.3 (120 reviews)
ModerateCocktail Bars
Closed • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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What's the vibe?
Live music
Moderate noise
Classy
Outdoor seating

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Rebecca B.

Absolutely.Beautiful.Interior. We sat in front of the grand fire place and sipped yummy cocktails...does anything sound better?! Without having ever been there before it's hard to judge if it was crowded for a Sunday. There was only one bartender so drinks took a little long as he was hustling to take care of everyone BUT he was so friendly and cocktails were expertly crafted nonetheless. The vibe is cozy, relaxed and elegant. Recommend! Make sure to look up at the dazzling beautiful ceiling!

Marie B.

We came here for a pre-dinner cocktail, and quite enjoyed ourselves. The bar is really cool, very upscale old west. All of our drinks were expertly made and delicious. I wanted a second drink (the mango one), but my friends didn't, and I never drink alone. Still dreaming about another cocktail at Golden Era. Next visit to Nevada City, I'm there!!

Dealers Choice ( tequila based )

It was a Highly recommended place to visit. I ordered the dealers choice, and it didn't disappoint! Will be coming back again next time !

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Ana F.

Came in right right before dinner to enjoy a nice cocktail to get out of the hot sun. Nice cool bar with a relaxed vibe. It was a bit dark inside but nice because the the weather outside. The host gave us our menus and he was very patient and polite and answered all our questions. They do have live music there around 7p but it may depend on the day. We were too early for the live music so I was a little sad about that. Was also a bit disappointed that they had no appetizers or snacks to go with the drinks. That's ok though I came there for drinks anyway. I ordered a special drink called the Orange Dreamsicle. It was rum forward. I I did taste more rum than orange. I would ask for a bit more orange juice if I were to get it again. It became more and more enjoyable as I drank on though. The Grass Valley Girl was also a drink I would recommend. It wasn't mine but got to sample. It was very refreshing with the lemon and cucumber flavors. All of us enjoyed our drinks and would go back given the opportunity. The bartender was also very friendly as well and did make tasty cocktails.

Daniel B.

This place was so much fun..... Watch out for the shots! It's a ready fun place. Eric and his mom (owners) are super awesome.

John D.

Excellent ambience. The bartenders know the drinks extremely well. I had the Long Island and also a beer. Wonderful cocktails which are a notch above other places. Clean, very nice bathroom. Had loud, live music on my visit which was fun and enjoyable. The vibe is super friendly....I chatted up several other patrons during my visit. Would go again anytime.

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Fran V.

The drinks were really good and the Halloween decor made it a fun place to hang out. We found some seating and a server came over and took our drink orders. It was nice to have that service and not try to squeeze in at the bar and wait for someone to notice you to get a drink. The gal who helped us was friendly and constantly smiling and at some point live music began. Overall cool spot to hit up after dinner.

An odd fellow next to the golden oldie!
Joyce T.

A beautiful refurbished interior frozen in time, but not decrepit or moldy. Modern touches of fancy candles and paintings avoids making it look like a museum, but retains aspects that makes this joint classy and wonderful. Come here for the mindfully created crafted drinks. Mezcal is de rigueur. I challenge these brillant mixologists and get something even better. I enjoyed a bunch of vodka, gin and whiskey based concoctions. Very smooth and deceptively easy to drink. This night had DJ Fossill who played funk, it was fun with people dancing by the bar. Other types of entertainment on other nights, too.

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Lindsey C.

The Golden Era is a great place to socialize on the patio, listen to music, and grab a great drink. When I came here last spring they had this amazing chef working his magic and an awesome menu, I came a few months later and the menu was gone, drinks only...not sure what happened but they really need that chef back! Regardless, there's always some live music, locals, great socializing, and great drinks. It's a great bar and I love it!

Gin cocktail with small ice, my drink was Frosty on the outside of the glass till the very bottom.

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This is a Great spot to grab a drink and listen to good music. Love the ambiance. There are comfortable seats and a variety of drinks

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Cool vibe..great staff and outstanding signature cocktails! Stopped in on the way to dinner. This will become a tradition!!

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Beautiful Place....if in Nevada City, you must stop here for a cocktail. The place is beautifully decorated and lovely during the holidays.

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Best mojitos in town! I highly recommend this place for great service and really cool vibes. It's also super clean and well-maintained.

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I was back in town, so came in for a martini with a friend. Had been in their restaurant, LOLA, for…read morebrunch and geeeezuz service was slowwww. BUT..THE BAR WAS EXCEPTIONAL! Our bartender, LINDSAY, was FABULOUSSSSS! Give her a raise. Best service Ive had in NC IN YEARSSSS

Though I was on a short vacation, I was scheduled to have a business conference call on Monday…read moreafternoon. I was with a family group celebrating a university graduation and we had checked out of our lodging spot, so I was on the hunt for a quiet place to have the call. After checking on a couple of other options, I walked into the National Bar. Success! Not only was it lightly populated at 1:00 on a Monday afternoon, but the atmosphere was oozing historic charm. It was just a pleasant place to be, let alone for what I was trying to accomplish. The bartender served me a tall glass of pineapple juice, which was delicious. I sat at a table in the larger part of the bar area and was getting connected to my call. At the last minute the client postponed so my careful planning to find the right spot was for naught. However, I enjoyed sipping my juice and soaking up the ambiance of the space. Dear Hubby ended up wandering in and finding me and we both sat for a spell I was able to check my email and catch up on anything immediate, which thankfully was minimal. It was a great place to take a break from wandering Broad Street, while still absorbing the charm of Nevada City. I'd certainly plan to stop in here again when visiting this special town.

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