The best bars & nightlife in Allen

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

1101 N Central Expy (Plano)

Urban craft brewery in a former carriage house, with guided tours & a taproom hosting weekly events.

1311 S Ervay St (Dallas)

Casual restaurant serving lunch and dinner, plus wine selections, beer and cocktails.

5280 Belt Line Rd Ste 100 (Dallas)

Vibrantly styled coffee shop offering espresso drinks, breakfast and pizza, as well as wine, cocktails and beer.

565 Coit Rd Ste 100 (Plano)

Laid-back cocktail bar serving creative drinks and featuring a happy hour, plus cocktail classes.

5319 E Mockingbird Ln #210 (Dallas)

Comfortable restaurant serving seasonal dishes, wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches and wine.

1601 Elm St Ste 110 (Dallas)

Funky, train-themed bar and eatery turning out crafted cocktails and light bites.

4509 Greenville Ave (Dallas)

Craft brewery with taproom featuring beer on tap, craft sodas, huge pretzels, BYO food & beer to-go.

2816 Commerce St (Dallas)

Casual, laid-back, pet-friendly, locally owned brewery with an outdoor space, offering craft beer, cider and seltzer options.

1928 S Akard St (Dallas)

Spacious brewpub with an outdoor beer garden offering sharable flatbreads plus salads & burgers.

7331 Gaston Ave #100 (Dallas)

Elevated American pub grub & drinks in an energetic, music-themed haunt with pool & live bands.

2712 Main St (Dallas)

Guests pull up keg stools to sample a wide array of local craft beers, or get growlers filled to go.

3601 Parry Ave (Dallas)

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

7250 Dallas Pkwy Suite 110 (Plano)

Hip cocktail bar with speakeasy vibes and low-alcohol options is a cool spot to socialize at the bar.

2115 Jackson St (Dallas)

Sixty Vines Plano brings wine country vibes close to home with 60 wines on a sustainable tap system and seasonally inspired plates that…

3701 Dallas Pkwy (Plano)

If your week needs a mood lift, Double D's Bar delivers with yummy cocktails, dope DJs, and bartenders who actually seem to like you. The…

1404 N Riverfront Blvd (Dallas)

This week, treat yourself to small-production Texas and California pours at Times Ten Cellars, then linger in the tasting room, lounge, or…

6324 Prospect Ave (Dallas)

Opening this fall in East Dallas, Vintage Wine Bar pairs pours with a living showroom, so the chair under you and the art on the wall can…

5832 Live Oak St (Dallas)

With a massive scotch and whiskey lineup, more than 34 drafts, and a menu built for craveworthy pub grub, The Lion & Crown is the cozy…

932 Garden Park Dr

Table-service restaurant in a large, nightclub-style space serving gyros, burgers, wings & booze.

1901 W Northwest Hwy (Dallas)

Relaxed local cidery offering a variety of hard cider flavors, plus sake bombs, and a patio.

2721 Main St (Dallas)

Family-friendly arcade offering classic and modern games, plus ping pong, and pool.

500 E Division St (Arlington)

Fast-casual eatery offering Hawaiian-style poke bowls, plus burritos and salads customized to the buyer’s taste.

5001 S Cooper St #107 (Arlington)

Cozy cocktail lounge serving refined bites, along with classic, modern and specialty cocktails.

3333 N Fitzhugh Ave (Dallas)

Relaxed, cozy wine bar and lounge serving craft cocktails and brunch on Sundays, plus light eats, often with live music.

3310 Dallas Pkwy #115 (Plano)

Comedy club and bistro with counter service serving elevated bar food and drinks.

604 Main St #100 (Fort Worth)

Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.

301 E Interstate 20 (Arlington)

Vibrant West End space for scratch-made classic, premium-liquor cocktails & a chef-driven food menu.

311 N Market St #100 (Dallas)

Complex housing food trucks in an expansive, retro outdoor space with treehouse & trailer bars.

5624 Sears St (Dallas)

Festive pub offering myriad beer options, wine & TVs tuned to sports, plus live music.

2540 North Watters Road #180

Entertainment and dining venue featuring bowling lanes plus high ropes courses.

635 N Central Expy

British-style pub pours mainly U.K.-label beers paired with bar grub in a warm, wood-lined space.

1004 E 15th St (Plano)

Popular theatre staging comedy shows from improv troupes based on audience suggestions and participation.

5601 Sears St (Dallas)

Relaxed, Napa-style wine-bar chain serving New American fare, stone-fired pizzas & cheese plates.

7201 Bishop Rd (Plano)

Club offering affordable comedy shows plus a wide range of courses for aspiring comedians.

3036 Elm St (Dallas)

Relaxed coffee bar and eatery with a patio serving lattes, wines and pastries.

3990 N Collins St Ste 100 (Arlington)

Cosmopolitan venue offering limited production wines made by independent producers & tasting events.

1628 Park Pl Ave (Fort Worth)

Chain taproom offering 200+ global beers & pub fare in tavernlike surroundings.

111 E 3rd St (Fort Worth)

Up-and-coming acts perform at this intimate comedy club with table & bar seating.

5321 E Mockingbird Ln (Dallas)

Small wine shop and bar with a wide selection of wines, including craft options, plus happy hour specials.

4017 Preston Rd #535 (Plano)

Modern, upscale steakhouse featuring comedians on stage, plus a basement-level speakeasy.

14854 Montfort Dr (Dallas)

Headliners and opening acts in a venue featuring great views from all seats, plus a bar.

7301 Lone Star Dr Ste A-110 (Plano)

Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

500 Crescent Ct Ste 160 (Dallas)

Swanky neighborhood joint focusing on house cocktails & food from a small but well-appointed menu.

9028 Garland Rd (Dallas)

Improvisational comedy troupe founded in 1997 by stand-up comedians who now make up the act.

6025 Camp Bowie Blvd (Fort Worth)

Up-and-coming acts perform at this intimate comedy club with table & bar seating.

425 Commerce St (Fort Worth)

Pizza and other shareable dishes offered in a light, airy environment with over 30 wines on tap.

2355 Olive St #145 (Dallas)