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A lifetime membership limited to exactly 100 people. For those who have made Friar Tuck's part of their life.
A Nevada City Table Since 1973
For more than 50 years, Friar Tuck’s Restaurant & Bar has been part of the rhythm of historic downtown Nevada City — a place for dinner, music, wine, cocktails, celebrations, and nights that turn into memories.
The Origin Wall
Friar Tuck’s began in 1973, when Greg Cook opened the restaurant at 111 North Pine Street with a vision rooted in wine, music, and gathering around the table.
In 1982, Greg and Rona Cook expanded the restaurant, added a full liquor license, and grew the menu into the fuller dining experience Friar Tuck’s is known for today.
The Brass Plaque Timeline
The Room That Came Back
In 2002, a devastating fire gutted the building. The loss was significant, but the response from the Nevada City community became part of Friar Tuck’s history. Firefighters, local agencies, artists, neighbors, and loyal guests helped bring the restaurant back to life.
The Music Table
Live music has been part of Friar Tuck’s since the beginning. Today, guests can enjoy music every night, with no cover charge.
The Kitchen
The menu is classic, generous, and rooted in seasonal cooking, with long-standing guest favorites that have become part of the restaurant’s identity.
The Cellar
From its early days as one of the first wine-focused dining rooms in Northern California to its long-running Wine Spectator recognition, the cellar remains central to the experience.
The Sherwood Forest Room
The Sherwood Forest Room offers one of Nevada City’s most distinctive private dining settings, with a glowing fiber-optic tree and trellis installation that gives the space its signature atmosphere.
The Society Wall
For guests who have made Friar Tuck’s part of their life, the Friar Society offers a deeper connection to the restaurant. Membership is limited to 100 people and includes a personalized hand-blown artisan wine glass, member recognition, dining discounts, private event access, and other exclusive benefits.
Learn About the Friar SocietyThe Visit Card
Before You Come In
The Last Pour
For more than half a century, Friar Tuck’s has been a Nevada City gathering place — a historic room filled with dinner, wine, cocktails, live music, and the kind of hospitality that keeps people coming back.
Everything you need to make Friar Tuck's feel like your place. Personal glass, lifetime discounts, event access, and a permanent place in the story.
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