Nickel City Happy Hour — EaDo (East Downtown), Houston

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	noon–6 PM

Drinks

Highball cocktails (Jim Beam highball, mojito, Roku Gin Tom Collins, Ranchwater, Chilton) — $7 each
Old Fashioneds — $8
Draft beers — $3.50

Food

Lunch combo: double-slider with cheese, beer, shot, and fries — under $17 (noon–3 PM)

Open noon to 2 AM daily. Happy hour pricing runs from opening through 6 PM weekdays. Known for extensive whiskey selection and excellent cocktail program.

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Austin import that landed as a Houston standout. This EaDo bar strikes a rare balance between community hangout and serious cocktail destination, with a deep whiskey list and a cocktail program that punches well above its price point. Open daily noon to 2 AM.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Sports on TV
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Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Houston, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 356 ratings ↗

In Houston 93 rated venues Above median

4.0 4.5THIS SPOT 4.6 4.9

Rated higher than 58% · tied with 23% · lower than 20% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.2 85 reviews ↗

In Houston 91 rated venues Above median

3.1 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 54% · tied with 10% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 51% · tied with 14% · lower than 36% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

2910 McKinney St, Ste 500, Houston, TX 77003

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