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    Nottingham Bar

    3.8 (13 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    How I roll at the Nottingham....

    My new favorite Higgins/Houghton bar. Epic dive bar that is falling apart inside and out. Owner Eric, gave us two free drink tokens for helping him remove a roll of roofing paper from his truck. Speaking of the owner, he kept the bar in the divorce. Epic move, and I will always support this bar because bars are better than marriages. Bought a round (4) Johnny Vegas shots for $8. Where does that happen? 6 stars.

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    Richard S.

    I've been to a lot of dive bars, and this one takes the cake. I am an out-of-towner who comes to the area several times a year, and I've always been intrigued by this moldy looking bar and finally decided to stop for a few beers. I went in the afternoon on the weekday, and there were only a couple of people that looked like they visited there everyday (e.g. Moe's Tavern on the Simpsons). I was by myself, and the locals were very welcoming and had some interesting conversations. I drank 3 beers and had some courtesy popcorn. This place is old as dirt and the epitome of the dive bar that so many metro bars try and fail to replicate.

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    3 years ago

    If you look up "dive bar," you will find this place! CLASSIC!!! Loved it. Karens and hipsters pleased drive by and keep going.

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    6 years ago

    This is such a great little bar..Pretty much true Houghton lake Charector..If your ever in Houghton lake .Stop In...

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    11 years ago

    It's like stepping back in time. Such a piece of Americana. One of the best bars in the Houghton Lake area. Top notch!

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    8 years ago

    Bathrooms are disgusting and the service stinks you can wait 10 minutes before someone has to help you!!!

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    4.0(118 reviews)
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    I stopped by Back Door Saloon in Michigan and tried the Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls with Sweet Thai…read moreChili Sauce... and WOW! They were so filling that I almost ordered another round, but honestly, one order was more than enough. I even took two home in a doggy bag and ate them cold later without reheating or even dipping them in the sauce and they were still absolutely delicious! The atmosphere is amazing. There's a beautiful view, a patio, a rooftop, and TVs everywhere on the main floor, so you won't miss a second of the game. Whether you're there to catch sports, enjoy the scenery, or just have a great meal, they've got you covered. The service was friendly, fast, and the restaurant was clean. The staff works hard, so don't forget to tip! Everyone was so welcoming, and the food was delicious at a great price. I seen a Mac n cheese bowl topped with brisket omg sooooo good Pro tip: Check them out on Taco Tuesday! And one thing I really loved it's kid-friendly! I saw families with kids enjoying themselves while others were watching the game and friends were high-fiving over a beer. It truly has that welcoming, family atmosphere that makes you want to come back. I'll definitely be visiting again!

    Busy, action packed. Loud, fast moving, plenty of profanity and dirty language (at dinner time,…read morenot 130am); not for the faint of heart, or children. Quality staff, but when it's busy, they are fast moving, no time to chitchat or dote on you. They seem to know their food concept, and don't try to please everyone, which I like. Well done!

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    3.0(94 reviews)
    11.3 mi
    $$

    Fun place, very popular but food was way off the last 2 visits! Chicken tenders were over- fried…read moreand tasted burnt Tonight- the place was packed and servers were working g their tails off but the kitchen was the main disappointment My son' Philly dip roll was burnt and I mean charcoal black burnt - inedible!! My 'wet burrito' was bad, simply bad. Hardly any 'beef', a pile of cold diced tomatoes, a thimble awful salsa and barely any enchilada sauce to call this a wet burrito! Save your time and money and forget the burrito - it was bad, really bad. I'll go back for a drink but the food needs help! I'll try the smash burger next visit it's the only thing our party of 8 could say was 'good'

    We have a cottage near the restaurant that we frequent while riding the trails. In the last year,…read morewe have stopped multiple times during open hours to find the place closed a couple hours before advertised closing. This past week, we stopped in Tuesday at 7:45 only for them to tell us and several others they have 6 groups in front of us and it will be an 1 1/2 hour wait even though there were at least 4 tables empty and nobody waiting. Friday night, my wife and I along with two other couples stopped in at 8:30 only for them to again tell us we cant be seated and to come back tomorrow when the restaurant was just over half full. My wife made a comment about this experience on one of their Facebook posts in hopes it will change things. Their response was basically calling my wife a liar while other staff laughed at her comment. Will not be back

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