Nevada Brew Works Happy Hour. Downtown

Nevada Brew Works is a working brewery and taproom in the downtown Arts District, which means parking is easier than the Strip and you're a short walk from Fremont East bars, galleries, and First Friday foot traffic. The happy hour stretches long, Monday through Friday from 2 to 6pm, so you can wander in mid-afternoon and beat the after-work rush.

The pricing here is about as simple as it gets. Everything is $7: cocktails, wine, beer, and appetizers. That flat number is the whole appeal, since the $7 house-brewed beer is fair for fresh craft, and the $7 appetizers mean you can actually eat without spending more than you did on the drink. Two people can split a few apps and rounds and walk out without flinching.

The beer is brewed on-site with rotating taps covering IPAs, stouts, lagers, sours, and seasonals. Flights are available if you want to sample before committing to a pint. The room is industrial-casual with communal tables and a patio for the cooler months.

The crowd skews local: downtown regulars and people who care about what's in the glass. If you're already downtown for a show or First Friday, this is a smart first or last stop. Go on a weekday afternoon for the easiest seating and quickest service.