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    Nickel City

    4.2 (80 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    NICKEL CITY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Smash burger
    Alexandra P.

    Love me a cool little hip bar in a cool part of town. This dive bar is located in EaDo with plenty of free street parking nearby. I went on a Friday night around 11 and while the place was packed, parking was still easy to find. There were only three bartenders working, which made getting a drink a little hard but they were clearly doing the best they could. The vibe is great. No loud music, mostly just the sound of people talking, which I actually really enjoy. There is a large indoor space plus a big covered outdoor area for smokers. They have a solid selection of cocktails and food. I have been here a few times before, but this was my first time trying the food. I ordered the double cheeseburger slider and an order of crinkle cut fries with cajun seasoning. And I do not say this lightly...but this might be the BEST smashburger I have had in Houston so far. The patties were so flavorful, and crispy on the edges just like I like them. The sauce to meat to bread ratio was perfect, the onions were perfectly caramelized, I am talking about a perfect bite after bite until the burger was done. In addition to that, the fries were perfectly seasoned, crispy, and honestly flawless. I did not expect to be blown away by the food here but I absolutely was. 10/10 - NO NOTES

    Ice Pick
    Vlad V.

    I have checked out Nickel City twice, once on a Friday night and once on a Sunday evening. Located in EaDo, they don't have a parking lot, but you should be able to find some free street parking without much effort. Ambiance (4.5/5): My type of spot. A laid back bar with a degree in sophistication. Not easy to explain, but when you see it, you know it. They have comfortable booth seating too, which is always a plus in my book. And it's a relatively large bar. My only complaint? It can get pretty loud sometimes because of the acoustics. Service (4/5): Friendly bartenders who greet you when you arrive. They're pretty attentive too, which always helps as you'll be ordering at the bar here. Food (N/A): I haven't had food here, but the menu looks legit. It's mostly comfort food including wings, sandwiches, fries, hot dogs, etc. Bar food, but it seems to be done on an elevated level from the food I saw at other tables. Drinks (4/5): I always appreciate when a bar has a creative list of craft cocktails. You'll find that here. And to make things even better, they have group tiki drinks. We all know I couldn't say no to that. I shared a scorpion bowl. If you've never had one before, it's served in a tiki-style bowl with various liquors, fruit flavors, an crazy straws for you to share. While it's sweet, it packs a punch. If you'r not into cocktails, they have a full bar, too. Nickel City has daily specials on both food and drinks which I always love. It's hands-down one of my favorite bars in EaDo.

    Hellooooo ladies!
    Karina N.

    This place is soooooo cute! Such an awesome discovery! Where was this place when I lived in Eado? I came here with two girlfriends after work and it was such a great decision. Their menu is awesome!!!! From great drinks (especially the tropical ones) to the food! Wow, steak and fries night on Thursdays for only $19...hello! We tried a few tropical drinks and mozzarella sticks, loaded fries, and sweet honey shrimp! We got to catch up at one of their spacious booths and had some great service overall! The entire staff is so awesome! From the bartenders, servers, chef, they were all great! We will definitely be back! The only thing we missed was a pool table but loved the vibe and it won't break the bank!!

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    Georgia L.

    The service was magnificent--thanks to Nora! The ambiance was great. I will definitely be back.

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    Maggie J.

    Good bar option in Eado. Order at the front service with plenty of tables open around 6:30 on Friday evening. With so many cocktail bars requiring a reservation these days it's nice to just be able to walk in. My husband enjoyed his espresso martini and they have a pretty solid menu of cocktail options. Did not try the food so can't speak to that aspect of the menu.

    jason j.

    Nice little bar that is worth a stop if you are in the area. The drink selection is large and they have some nicely crafted cocktails at ok prices. Service was ok. Not much to say other than give it a try if you are looking for good drinks in a very casual setting.

    Vincent L.

    Stumble upon this little bar in the eado area and saw multiple people ordering the food. It looked super tasty so we decide to partake. I ordered the double sliders. It comes with 2 smash patties, onions and cheese mustards and pickles. Everything was very balanced and flavorful. I really like smash burger more than the traditional. I also ordered the delrib sandwich. Wow, this is reasonably priced at 5 bucks and taste 10 times better than the McRib. And they sell it year round, not just for a month. I also ordered the tator tops, generic nothing special, but very crispy and salty

    Many menus
    Jeremy T.

    They are what I would call a modern dive bar. It's clean, serves great cocktails, better than avg food, casual atmosphere, lots of specials, and is located in an up and coming area. They have a ton of specials to entice customers, not to mention a buttload of menus. One for the monthly drink specials, one for the specialty cocktail of the month, one for happy hour, one regular drink menu, and a food menu. Note, the food is actually made by a company called Delray Cafe. They have a steak night on select Thursdays for $19, 99-cent wings on Mondays, and 2 for 1 sliders every Tuesday. They have made it so that anytime you visit, you're guaranteed to get a deal. This may be why they call it "The Anytime Bar." This is not a local bar, though, as they also have locations in Austin and Ft Worth at the moment. I came on a weekday and ordered from their hh menu and tried the Old Overholt Old Fashioned for $8, and my buddy had a DP. Overall, we had a good time but didn't order any food, that we will have to save for another trip. The hot wings looked like a solid bet to me. My friend claimed the double slider looked like a McDonald's burger when he saw another customer order it.

    Jalapeño poppers. Good. Very hot
    Rose N.

    Street parking. This place is cute. Industrial decor. The music was a little loud. We had to talk very loudly to talk to each other. Good beers and mixed drinks. You can order food from the bar or from the kitchen. There was a water spout near the kitchen for your hydration needs. We ordered tater tots, jalapeño poppers, Buffalo wings, and the world famous double slider. It was good. But pretty greasy. I did order without onions because I don't like them but it came with. Maybe they just forgot or couldn't hear me. Good vibes. All gender single entry private bathrooms. Not bad.

    Kelvin P.

    This is a spot I'd consider making myself a regular if I drank regularly. My friends already do so one day a week. The staff is always friendly. The drinks and food are affordable with great specials. The parking situation along the side streets works well for now as long as the neighboring businesses are night night-life. There's a covered patio area built into the building that provides a nice breeze. Lots of positives about Nickel City EADO location!

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    David P.

    Peak dive bar mood. No nuts on any dishes I tried (cheese curds, tots, fries). Honestly just showed up on a Friday night for drinks and it hits every spot. Bar food, unique cocktails, cheaper beer, and awesome happy hour and weekday dinner specials. Can't ask for more. A perfect example of why Houston stands tall in late night options. Frozen Irish Coffee goes hard on humid summer days and the Pizza Negroni is a favorite in our group.

    Charlene P.

    It's very hard for me to find a decent vegetarian burger especially at a bar. This burger was amazing! The atmosphere was festive and service was friendly. The frozen Irish coffee was like returning to NOLA. Love, love this place!!!!!

    Kristin J.

    I came here recently for the Christmas themed bar. It was so amazing! The decorations were excellent and definitely gotten into the Christmas spirit. I loved the presents hanging from the ceiling! I also ordered two drinks which were really good and came in cute containers. I can't wait to come back again. I ordered the cheese curds as well, which were absolutely delicious! There is also plenty of parking, which was nice

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    We love it here!!! Food is amazing I especially love the Krinkle cut fries and wings!!!!!

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    Ask the Community - Nickel City

    Do they allow 18+? Looking to stop by for dinner & drinks tonight but have a 20 y/o with our group?

    I am not certain but I think it would be ok especially if you go a bit early. There isn't a bouncer at the door (at least whenever I've gone before 8). You go up to the bar to order drinks. Staff aren't walking around checking ID's. You order the… Read more

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    CASE Chocolates

    4.6(49 reviews)
    0.5 miEaDo, Second Ward

    Soft life, sweet treats, and a little mystery is exactly how a girls' night should feel. The…read moreultimate girls night out in Houston is a Case Chocolates. Every Wednesday, they host a midweek indulgence for the ladies: complimentary champagne, signature chocolate, and curated sounds inside this one-of-a-kind chocolate speakeasy. Come for the immersive chocolate experience. Stay for the seductive, late-night vibes. If you're in Houston and looking for a cute girls night out, unique date night, or a speakeasy experience, add this to your bucket list immediately. It's intimate, indulgent, and just different enough to make your night feel special. Now there are levels to this elevated experience. Here's the simplest breakdown according to their mixologist Tim: 1. Opening Hour: 2 infused chocolates, 1 chocolate medallion, a mixed drink, and a welcome spritz 2. Guided Tasting: 3 courses of drinks and chocolates 3. The Journey: 5 courses of drinks, chocolates, and other bites. Come hungry! You're encouraged to book a reservation through their website. But since we went on Wednesday for the ladies night, we were able to just go right in. I'm doing chemo so I can't drink or have the alcohol infused chocolate but I still had a great time. Sober folks can also enjoy this place. I got a cherry mocktail and it was the best mocktail I ever drank. They had two chocolate bon bons that weren't infused with alcohol and then all of the flat medallions are also not infused. They were sweet enough to send me home with some alcohol infused chocolates to have once I finish my chemo. We got there around 7 and didn't leave until the place was closing down. The DJ was amazing and she made the atmosphere feel more like a Saturday night.

    Came to this hidden speakeasy for an intimate birthday celebration and this is the PERFECT date…read morenight or girls night spot. It's a speakeasy located behind a chocolate shop that serves drinks and chocolates! It's a very intimate room, dimly lit, with r&b playing all night long. We went on a Friday night (around 11PM) and there was about 10 people there (including our party of 4). All the servers are extremely knowledgable and super kind. You can even see the owner there working and contributing to the vibes. Their cocktails are about $16 so very standard pricing and the chocolates come with a drink. The drinks were tasty, even the Old Fashioned (probably the best one I've ever had). Plus they close even later than described with "no official close time". As our server described, "they close when the vibes die off ... typically around 1AM". So I'll definitely be back and you should definitely check them out. It's also close by to Houston high society, neighbors, and eighth row flint which are all amazing bars with perks of their own so it would be great for even a bar hopping date night.

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    4.5(37 reviews)
    1.7 miSecond Ward

    Fourth of July holiday shenanigans!! we arrived as a party of four during the holiday. The area…read morewasn't crowded. I like how they stop selling tickets after a certain number of people that way it's comfortable for everyone.. several drink options are aThe venue featured various drink options and food trucks. Although I had a few drinks, my partner and I chose to eat beforehand because we were unsure if food trucks would be available due to the holiday. The team at the bar was very friendly, providing great drink recommendations, and other staff members consistently came around to collect empty glasses, keeping the area tidy. We reserved a cabana, which was a great decision, especially when the rain came later in the day, as it kept us covered. There was plenty of seating available around the pool and in grassy shaded areas away from the pool. Bathrooms and showers were also accessible if you wanted to change clothes. One suggestion I would make is to have a more diverse music playlist. While the venue advertised that pop music would be played, it didn't always match the preferences of everyone there, especially given the diverse group of guests in attendance. Also, make sure to bring your ID; otherwise, you won't be allowed in. I had to make a trip back home to retrieve mine, even with a valid photo ID. If anyone managed to get in without an ID, please comment below and let me know! Overall, I would recommend this club.

    The prices were really good and drinks were great! This was a cool adult swim club with different…read moreprices depending on the day that you go. Everybody seemed to have good energy and there was music playing as well. The servers were nice when we went to order our drinks. I will definitely come back again if I were visiting Houston. If you are looking to swim, this would probably not be the best place. This is more so a hang out swim club. They also have cabanas to rent, but the chairs and hammocks are free of charge and first come first serve.

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    4.4(63 reviews)
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    Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

    A multifaceted venue that is reminiscent of a club, lounge, and a speakeasy in one spot, Behind…read moreClosed Doors brings a kind of vibe that keeps the downtown Houston nightlife scene relevant. The lighting is dark, intimate, and behind every level and door, there is something else going on. There is an element of discovery in every corner and a new adventure on every floor. Ever watch the movie Tron? There are some areas of BCD that feel incredibly futuristic with neon-lit interiors and a legitimate sci-fi feel in some areas. The areas are ass follows: The main bar with a DJ and a spacious dance floor, the red room with a visualizer setup of big bass and pulsating lights, the gold room with a speakeasy feel and a curated cocktail menu, with the secret room that is a unique space behind a certain set of doors. Most of the music on the main bar is good, the DJs are energetic, and the bartenders are efficient while professional. It's not the easiest place to photograph anything, but the different (hidden) spaces make it a worthy destination for discovery. The one area that I don't love is that they rock automatic gratuity. I do love how diverse the crowd is on the weekends, which is a testament to the city. Drinks are solid, but the speakeasy drinks are the ones that stand out the most. The latter definitely comes at a price, but beware that some drinks may have all the presence but not enough of the substance. __________ My photos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/behind-closed-doors-houston?userid=ysCBsXWPB-LAiewVS3jZfQ

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