Lustre Pearl (Rainey)

About

Rainey Street has changed a lot, but Lustre Pearl still feels like it belongs. The converted house has expanded into a multi-level spot with patios and indoor areas, and it manages to pull off the rare trick of being a party bar that doesn't feel exhausting.

Happy hour runs Monday through Friday until 8 PM, which is a generous window by Rainey standards. Frozens go for $8, drafts get $2 off, and you can grab a Lone Star for $4 if you're keeping it simple. The frozen drinks here are legitimately good, not just sugar and vodka in a blender.

Lustre Pearl happy hour draws an after-work crowd that gradually shifts into a going-out crowd as the night moves along. It's one of those Rainey Street spots where you can show up at 5 and still be there at midnight without it feeling weird. The patio is the move when the weather cooperates.