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America's Best Cocktail Bars
Alex Gregg
Anvil Bar, Houston
Bartender/partner Bobby Heugel built his noted bar in a mid-century tire store, then added a warm burnish with recycled woods and other repurposed materials. But the tastes are bright and fresh, and the bar deftly melds fresh ingredients, bold spirits, and classic proportions to make the drinks sing, whether they’re revivals or a trip into the unknown.
Check It Out: Tuesday nights are tiki nights, when bartenders explore one of America’s more intriguing homegrown drink cultures.