"As the permanently-lit “no vacancy” signs lead you to believe, this space doesn’t have overnight accommodations, but instead, it’s a welcoming place for visitors to drink and be merry. The buzzy Henkel Square cocktail bar, housed in this two-level, 1800s-era structure, is the brainchild of the late Lee Ellis, the prolific restaurateur who made his mark in Houston with such restaurants as State Fare and Lee’s Fried Chicken & Donuts before moving to Round Top. With an edgy Texas-chic aesthetic that includes shoppable furnishings and oversized artworks showcasing his likeness, the big space is an ode to one of Round Top’s greats. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Megha McSwain