Love love love Nixon's. I'm a big fan of the political commentary, quotes and humor all around the place. But the rest of it is great too. Wonderful dark wood tables and booths. I almost hadn't realized there was an upstairs the first few times I went - even though it's a small place. Has the feeling of a neighborhood pub in many ways.
Service has always been great too. One bartender even let me surf through one of her drink encyclopedia's to see if I could find something to inspire me. Only problem now is that I totally loved the drink and no one else seems to know what it is by the name in the book. (Greenie Meanie - Anyone? Anyone???)
Food is more yummy that I'd anticipated too. I've tried several things (Wanted to get names but I have no memory and they have no menu online) and they were all quite good.
Special note - they are closed on Sundays. I've been there several times when I wanted to go after catching a Sunday movie and I've wondered why they looked closed. Now I know. Other than that they are open 11am-2am M-F and 4pm-2am on Saturday.