Evening cocktail?

Howdy! Any recommendations to grab a beer/cocktail/late dinner within 15 minutes of downtown?

In town for a quarterly work trip from Nevada. Going to meet up with my old college roommate who is also in town from Milwaukee.

We are both late thirties, working professionals. Looking for a place that has friendly patrons, good food, and is unique to Houston. Bonus points if they play hip hop!

Appreciate any reccos. Thanks!