One cocktail to go: Refinery 714

Sip cocktails in this penthouse bar while admiring downtown Fort Worth and the wide prairie of where the west begins.

• The Kimpton Harper Hotel, a few blocks from Sundance Square, is another example of Cowtown modernizing while retaining the charm of its older buildings.

The big picture: Plaques detailing the history of what had been the Farmers and Mechanics Bank hang along the restored building.

• The 100-year-old structure was converted into a hotel that opened in June 2021.

Vibe check: The bar feels sky high, in part because downtown Fort Worth doesn't have as many skyscrapers as Dallas.

• There are several seating areas accommodating everything from a romantic date, to a group of friends watching sports, to a business meeting.

What to order: Lavender Bees Knees — gin, honey syrup, lavender bitters and lemon.

Where: Refinery 714, 714 Main St. in Fort Worth.

Cost: $15

Six-word review: Subtle, floral twist to classic cocktail.

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