Nova

I made it out last night, Thursday, for only the second time as I wanted to catch the live music gig @ 6. Nova opens at 4:00 and I arrived roughly 4:10 so still quiet...just the owner and another guy, maybe a staff(?) were at the bar... so I was able to chat him up and bartender Matt.....who I would come to find out wasn't just a bartender but...an exceptionally RAD one!!! Had a great time discussing cocktails, boozes, and music. So much so... time flew by!! As we discussed cocktails I asked which one he would order of either This Is Our Fall Drink and the Nova Old Fashioned? I was met w the Nova is always available.... Say no more. I told him I was a bit skeptical as I'm not a big cinnamon fan so the All Spice. Matt assured me the concoction eased the flavor.... he did not steer me wrong... it was delicious! It certainly didn't give me the sleepy's either... awesome! As it got closer to 6 people filed in, thankfully not packed to the gills but comfortable. I asked a fellow what beer he was drinking? He replied "the only one they have," I looked behind the bar and saw only a Miller High Life tap! Wow... shocking... but.. fantastic!!! As I looked at the bar, I got a good chuckle when I saw the neon light reading "I Liked The Old Nova Better." I didn't ask but I'd assume a common comment... thus the light. Glad to read the humor was found, ha. I had ate prior to coming so I didn't have a Melt Pizza but even the musician gave the pizzas a shout out for how delicious they were. Nova is just off of 94, owned by a lovely fella who provides a great comfortable little joint w delicious cocktails poured by a charming bartender. Lots of standard height table seating and a long bar if you choose to sit there. I love the colorful tabletops.You'll get a kick out of using the restroom and the sticker covered walls! Don't skip on the Nova as it's tucked away just east of 2nd St, your whole everything will thank you for stopping, cheers!

Newly renovated and still the most charming hidden gem in town. (Oops the secrets out). The bartenders make your experience well worth your while (eh em... Emma, ask her about that big duck energy). Super cute, quaint and friendly. Worth a stop for a few craft beverages.

While I miss the "old" Nova, stopped in for a cocktail at the new space and it was very good. I will note, they do have some small bites now, like pizzas and small appetizers.Tried a strawberry fields forever, which was light and refreshing. Hubs had something with Blueberry and he seemed to enjoy it.The space is much more minimalist than the previous bar, but they also opened up the front side with a garage door that opens to the patio. Overall, a nice place to grab a beverage and enjoy a nice evening.

Truly heartbreaking to see a unique little wine bar/restaurant with quaint seating and a cozy atmosphere get turned into "just another" corporate feeling bar. I have been visiting the Nova for years, have had some wonderful meals and great memories. The food was great, and they had a truly great staff working for them. Holidays were always fun with music, lights, decorations, and spirit. I was truly disappointed to find out that their years-long "renovations" were simply ripping out everything that made The Nova, The Nova, and turning it into a generic looking bar with Applebee's-quality appetizers. I thought I could give them another try, and yeah I pretty much got what I expected, and that was: nothing much going on. What a pity! Hudson has many other signature and notable places to visit for meals and drinks, I would recommend finding another "place to call home" and staying away from the "new" Nova.

Cool place. Amazing beer, liquor, and burger on a Saturday. The Saturday Boomin' BBQ burger is easily top 5 in the area. The bartenders are friendly and do a great job.