"Both the bourbon and the patio at this downtown Round Rock gastropub are hard to beat. Finley’s vast outdoor area, which faces the main tourist strip, fills to the brim on sunny weekends when football matches draw crowds to the restaurant's extensive craft-beer and whiskey selection. It’s solid drinking food—brisket hash, burgers cooked well-done, fried pickles, and the like—that pairs well with people-watching and friendly sports rivalries. photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL photo credit: RICHARD CASTEEL" - Clara Wang