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Nickel City is an East Austin neighborhood bar that has been pouring drinks on this corner since the 1930s and sees no reason to get fancy about it. The focus is cold beer, boilermakers, and draft Pimm's, with the occasional Aperol Spritz for anyone feeling continental. A food truck out back sells Detroit-style Coney dogs and wings, which is how a quick drink turns into a full afternoon.
The awards strongest first
- The 50 #96 · North America's 50 Best Bars
- Eater The Best Cocktail Bars in Austin
- Spirited Awards 2026 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Bar Team
- Spirited Awards 2024 · Top 10 Nominee · Best U.S. Bar Team
- Spirited Awards 2025 · Top 10 U.S. Nominee · U.S. Bartender of the Year · Amanda Jones
- Spirited Awards 2023 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
One number, weighted & current 88
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Frozen irish coffee
“Try the frozen Irish coffee, which is like a creamy, boozy milkshake that’s a cocktail and dessert in one.”
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Coney dogs
“An attached food truck serves up authentic Detroit-style Coney dogs, chicken wings and other comfort food.”
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Chicken wings
“On-site food truck Delray serves drink-friendly food like sliders, chicken wings, and coney dogs.”
Eater
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