At the beginning of the year, fan-favorite gastropub Beaver’s brought its “damn good food and cocktails” to a second location on Westheimer, one that just so happens to be three-times larger than the original location on Decatur. Along with it came a rustic hunting lodge vibe, adults-only lounge area dubbed the “Beaver Den” and a cozy, all-are-welcome backyard adorned with string lights, a totally rad criss-cross fire pit and a vintage trailer that doubles as a service bar. Tack on a refreshed pit-smoking program and new menu items like a hot and spicy whole fried Cornish hen and it’s easy to see why this newcomer has quickly become the choicest hangout in this ‘hood.
This article appears in 2017 Best of Houston.