By Patricia Summerfield
January 9th, 2008
Nicky's Lionhead Tavern reminds me of the pubs I have seen while vacationing in London. The rich woodwork, stained glass, and lion heads give off a cozy and fun atmosphere. The focal point in the room is their massive bar. It is beautiful, made with heavy dark wood and attached on the back are large deep book shelves with an attractive mirror in the center. It was also very interesting to look at all the old photographs that are hung throughout the restaurant.
They have a huge selection of tap beers with a full bar. For starters I decided on one of the dark ales, a Guinness, and for an appetizer I ordered Nicky's homemade spinach and artichoke heart dip for $7.99. It is Nicky's own mix of hot bubbling cheeses, artichokes, spinach, and special spices. It is served with toasted Ciabatta bread and crispy corn chips. It tasted wonderful - gooey, warm, and cheesy and the corn chips are a great accompaniment. For my sandwich I ordered the Garibaldi for $7.99, which the menu signifies as a favorite. They were right; it is made on a toasted crusty Ciabatta bread then topped with ham, Genoa salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, banana peppers, and topped with a tangy vinaigrette. The sandwich was large and there was no skimping on the ingredients. I especially loved the vinaigrette dressing. The establishment was very clean and the service was helpful, warm, and friendly.
