"Austin’s Nickel City made a splashy entrance into Houston’s bar scene by staying true to its neighborhood, come-as-you-are approach to bar life. In addition to its draft beers and cold cans of Labbatt Blue and Modelo, find a host of standout cocktails, including the honey- and lemon-imbued Strega Sour, made with Citadelle Jardin gin; That Pink Drink, a mix of vodka, passion tea, coconut milk, strawberry, and lemon; and a solid selection of high balls, its Ranch Water a la West Texas. Insider tip: celebrate the home team with 99-cent highballs on Astros game days." - Brittany Britto Garley, Kayla Stewart