Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileNickel City
Fort Worth, TX · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Nickel City is a whiskey-first cocktail bar with a list of over 200 whiskeys spanning bourbon, rye, Irish, Scotch, and world categories. The program includes accessible pours and rare allocated bottles, plus Whiskey Wednesday deals. The bar has earned spots on N. America's 50 Best Bars lists.
- What should I order?
- Start with a 2oz pour of Buffalo Trace at $16 or Blanton's at $28. For depth, try Redbreast 12 Year or WhistlePig 10 Year Rye. If budget allows, Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year is available at market price. On Whiskey Wednesday, selected pours are discounted.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will find an extensive selection and rare bottles. Cocktail fans can expect creative drinks based on community praise, though the menu specifics are less documented. Those seeking a casual anytime bar with a strong spirits focus will fit in.
- When should I go?
- Whiskey Wednesday is the standout occasion for value pours. Evenings likely suit the cocktail bar vibe, but no specific hours are documented.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Standard whiskey pours range from $5 to $20 per 2oz, with premium examples like Lagavulin 16 at $20 and rare bottles at market price, such as Double Eagle Very Rare at $900 per 2oz.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a 200-plus whiskey list, rare allocated bottles, and Whiskey Wednesday specials sets it apart. Recognition on N. America's 50 Best Bars lists adds credibility, while the tagline 'BEER • WHISKEY' signals a no-frills, anytime approach.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The venue is identified as a cocktail bar, but no first-party cocktail menu was retrieved.
Menu strengths
- — Creative cocktail menu praised by reviewers.; Holiday-themed beverages and boilermaker specials noted.
Pricing: No cocktail prices documented.
Beer
The venue's tagline includes 'BEER • WHISKEY' and 'The Anytime Bars', indicating a beer presence, but no specific beer list or offerings were retrieved.
Menu strengths
- — Beer is part of the venue's identity per tagline.
Pricing: No beer prices documented.
Spirits
The whiskey program is extensive, with over 200 options across bourbon, rye, Irish, Scotch, and world whiskeys. Whiskey Wednesday offers 2oz pour specials. Rare and allocated bottles are available at market pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Over 200 whiskeys with broad category coverage.; Whiskey Wednesday specials on 2oz pours.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace Bourbon - $8 (1oz) / $16 (2oz)
- — Blanton's Bourbon - $14 (1oz) / $28 (2oz)
- — Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year - Market price
- — Lagavulin 16 Year Scotch - $10 (1oz) / $20 (2oz)
Pricing: Whiskey pours are priced per 1oz and 2oz, with most standard whiskeys ranging from $5 to $20 per 2oz; rare bottles are market priced.
How it sits with the food
The venue serves Detroit-style coneys, sliders, and wings from Delray Cafe, which pair naturally with whiskey and beer, though no formal pairing guidance is documented.
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