Sherwood is a sports bar in Nevada City with a real kitchen. We have five HD screens in the bar and the dining room, NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass and all the major cable sports packages. The bar has sound, you can book a booth, and a game day menu sits beside the dinner menu at 111 North Pine Street.
That is the short answer. Here is the long one. We are an old room. The building dates to 1860. The brick walls are old and the mahogany bar was made for this room. People have eaten and talked and argued at this corner of Pine and Commercial since 1973. Now they also yell at the screens. It fits better than you would think.
What makes Sherwood a sports bar in Nevada City?
Screens, sound, seats and food. A sports bar needs all four. Here is what we have.
- Screens: five HD screens, set so you can see a game from the bar or from your table.
- Games: NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass and all the major cable sports packages.
- Sound: the game is loud at the bar, so you can hear the call.
- Seats: game day booths you can book, and a screen of its own for groups of 4 to 15.
- Food: a game day menu next to the full dinner menu whenever we are open.
What we do not have is a wall of fifty TVs and a DJ. If you want to see the game, eat well and hear your friends talk, you are in the right place.
What can you watch on the screens?
Most of what is on TV, and a lot that is not on local TV. NFL Sunday Ticket brings in the Sunday afternoon NFL games that our local stations do not carry. League Pass opens up NBA games from around the league, though national TV games are blacked out on it. The cable packages cover the big sports channels.
One thing we will not do is promise a game. Five screens is a lot, but it is not fifty, and on a busy night the room has to share. Ask the bartender what is on. Better yet, call ahead and tell us what you want to see. The NFL lists each week of games on its schedule page, and the NBA lays out what League Pass does and does not show.
Where should you sit?
It depends on who you came with and how much you care about the score. Here is how the room works on a game night.
| Spot | What it is like | Good fit if |
|---|---|---|
| The bar | Sound on, close to the screens, the mahogany bar under your elbows | You came alone or as two and want to hear every play |
| Dining room | Screens in view, a full table, a calmer pace | You want dinner first and the game second |
| Game day booth | A booth you book ahead of time | You have a small crew and want a sure seat |
| Booth with its own screen | A group of 4 to 15 with a screen set aside for you | The whole crew wants the same game |
| The Forest Room | Our big room built around an oak tree, with TVs, for private events of 4 to 70 | You are throwing a party, not just watching |
If the score matters to you, book a booth ahead of time.
Is it a sports bar or a restaurant?
Both, and we like it that way. The game day menu has wings, sliders, nachos and the French Dip. The dinner menu is chef driven, with food from Sierra Foothill farms and the Sacramento region. You can split a plate of wings at the bar or sit down to a full meal with the game over your shoulder.
Do not skip the house onion bread. It has been on the table since the early days, and it goes fast. On Friday and Saturday there is the Sherwood Prime Rib, a 14 ounce cut with horseradish creme, creamed spinach and garlic mash.
For drinks, our visit page lists 12 craft taps, with classic and seasonal cocktails, whiskey flights and a long wine list. The wine program carries the Wine Spectator mark, 19 years of it. We also make mocktails, which is good news for the driver and for anyone with work in the morning. See it all on the menus page.
How do you plan a game night here?
Five steps, and none of them are hard.
- Look up the start time. Most games are listed in Eastern time, so take off three hours.
- Check current hours on the visit page. The bar opens at 4 PM, and we are closed on Wednesdays.
- Call (530) 265-9093 to ask what will be on and to book a booth. Tell us your game.
- Come a bit early and order food before kickoff or tip, so it lands before the big plays.
- Plan your ride home before the first round. Mocktails are on the list if you are the one who drives.
Questions people ask
Does Sherwood have NFL Sunday Ticket?
Yes. We carry NFL Sunday Ticket and NBA League Pass, plus all the major cable sports packages. Sunday Ticket games kick off on Sunday morning and early afternoon out here, so check our hours or call before you plan around one.
Can I book a booth for a game?
Yes. We have game day booths, and groups of 4 to 15 can ask for a booth with a screen of their own. Call (530) 265-9093 or send a request through the contact page. A booth is yours once we confirm it.
Is the food just bar snacks?
No. The game day menu runs right beside the full dinner menu. You can order wings and nachos, or a real dinner from a kitchen that buys from Sierra Foothill farms.
Can I watch the game without drinking?
Of course. We make mocktails, and there is no rule that a game needs a beer. Come for the screens and the food alone if you like.
See you at the bar
Nevada City is a small town. It does not need ten sports bars. It needs one good room where the game is on, the food is real and the stools are worn in. We have been that kind of room for a long time. The welcome has not changed. Read our story if you want the long version, or just come by.
Hours, parking and directions are on the visit page.
