Nightlife

Blog Nightlife
The Colony's Vibrant Nightlife Scene

Take full advantage of all The City by The Lake has to offer. Be sure to check out these popular locations during your next night on the town, whatever the occasion.

Blog Live Music

The 5 Best Places to Find Live Music in The Colony

The Colony is home to premier venues with sold-out crowds and VIP concert experiences. Check out some of the top live music venues in The Colony.

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ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES

  • Karting
  • Arcade
  • Laser tag
  • Made from scratch meals
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Beard Science

  • Carefully cultivated brews
  • Board games
  • Live music
Guests watch an immersive digital light show in a dark room, seated in lounge chairs

Cosm

  • Shared reality viewing experience
  • Live sports, concerts and more
  • Full menu and bar
Outdoor bar with a neon sign, string lights, people dining and a large screen showing sports

GAS MONKEY ICEHOUSE

  • Signature cocktails and beverages on tap
  • Outdoor patio
  • Live entertainment and events
People sit on lawn chairs at night watching a live outdoor concert under a lit stage

Grandscape

  • Live music and performances
  • Weekly events
  • Seasonal festivals and markets
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Grandscape Wheel

  • 180 feet tall
  • 42 climate controlled gondolas
  • 360° views of the North Texas skyline 
Colorful game show stage with buzzers and screens for red and blue teams, labeled “INTERACTIVE”

Great Big Game Show

  • Fully decked sound stage
  • Trivia, chance and prop challenges
Crowded dance hall with people dancing under blue lights and a large disco ball overhead.

Maverick's Dance Hall

  • Country dance hall
  • Full bar
  • Indoor/outdoor venue
People socializing and eating at a lively indoor pub with warm lighting, labeled “PUB” in bold white

McSwiggan's Irish Pub

  • Located in Austin Ranch
  • Full service bar
  • More than 50 different beers from all over the world
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Nick's Bar & Grill

  • 40 TVs
  • Weekend karaoke
  • Daily drink specials
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PopStroke

  • Two 18-hole putting courses
  • Interactive and competitive for all ages and abilities
  • Indoor/outdoor dining
Primal Steakhouse

Primal Steakhouse

  • Upscale dinner destination
  • Premium steaks, seafood and cocktails
  • Refined atmosphere with award-winning Las Vegas roots
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Puttery

  • Four courses
  • Instagramable and immersive
  • Contemporary craft cocktails and chef-crafted dishes
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Quartino Ristorante

  • Authentic Italian cuisine
  • Regional specialties
  • Extensive wine and cocktail list 
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Red Phone Booth

  • Prohibition-themed speakeasy
  • Exclusive spirits and cocktails
  • Dress code required 
Sports bar with neon blue lighting, people dining and watching a game on a large overhead TV

Rix Sports Bar

  • Multiple HDTVs
  • Weekly events include karaoke and trivia
Spacious pub with high tables, bar seating and multiple TVs above a fully stocked bar

Saintsbury Tavern

  • Large patio and multiple TVs
  • Daily drink specials 
  • Late night karaoke
Cocktail bar with vibrant lighting, pool tables and people socializing near brick columns

Shakertins

  • Craft cocktails with fresh ingredients
  • Eclectic atmosphere
Glass of white wine with "The Colony Wine Bar" logo, set on a table with soft evening lights

The Colony Wine Bar

  • Variety of wines from around the world
  • Wine Bar Patio
People enjoy drinks and conversation under string lights at an outdoor whiskey bar during sunset

The Rackhouse

  • Whiskey-styled warehouse atmosphere
  • Lakeview sunsets
  • Live music on the weekends
People dining on a wooden patio at night under string-lit trees and shade sails

The Shacks Dining & Dog Park

  • Dog-friendly
  • Live music throughout summer
  • Six restaurants
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The Thirsty Growler

  • 53 rotating taps
  • Grab your own growler or crowler to take home
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Thirsty Lion Gastropub

  • Daily Happy Hour
  • Signature cocktails
  • Seasonal menu
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Topgolf

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Multiple bars
  • Extensive food and beverage menu
Crowd enjoying live outdoor music with string lights, a stage and casual atmosphere

Truck Yard

  • Live music
  • Rotating food trucks
  • Local brews on draft across three bars
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Twisted Bar & Grill

  • Cocktails, beer and wine
  • Inclusive events and live entertainment 
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Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux

  • Louisiana scratch-kitchen
  • Multiple TVs
  • Full bar
Live band performs on stage at a microbrewery while guests dine at tables

Windmills

  • International menu
  • In-house brews
  • Live music
  • Brewery tours
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WORLDSPRINGS

  • 46 soaking pools
  • 7 Finnish saunas
  • Spa
  • Café