For Cypress residents, going out at night no longer needs to involve a trip to the inner loop. Cypress has long been known as the sleepy suburban area on the northwest side of Houston, but as the Bayou City continues to attract more entertainment and nightlife venues, Cypress has seen its fair share as well. Check out our guide below for nightlife ideas in Cy-Fair.

Bars and pubs

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Brixology Crafted Cocktails 110 Vintage Park Blvd., Ste. Q, Houston 281-374-6100 www.brixologybar.com

The menu at this upscale cocktail bar in Vintage Park features time-tested classics such as Tom Collins and the old fashioned, as well as craft cocktails developed in-house. An impressive list of spirits includes more than 60 whiskeys and Scotch whiskies and 22 bourbons.

Kilburn’s Tavern & Grille 12910 Malcomson Road, Houston 281-257-3747 www.kilburnstavern.com

Lucky’s Pub 27126 Hwy. 290, Cypress 281-758-2514 www.luckyspub.com

Rockwell Tavern and Grill 12640 Telge Road, Cypress 281-256-9223 www.rockwelltavernandgrill.com

Shamrock’s Pub 7925 FM 1960, Houston 832-478-5785 www.shamrockspubhumble.com

Country/western

Lone Star Ice House 10801 Spring Cypress Road, Houston 832-717-0800 www.lonestaricehouse.com

Outlaw Country Bar 5222 Barker Cypress Road, Ste. 170, Cypress 281-855-9775

Texas Tavern 13800 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress 281-897-0828 www.thetexastavern.com

Whiskey River 7637 FM 1960, Houston 281-477-0528 www.whiskeyriverhouston.com

Wine bars

Cork Cafe 25712 Hwy. 290, Ste. C, Cypress 281-758-1682 www.corkcafe.com

D’vine Wine Bar 25202 Hwy. 290, Ste. 100, Cypress 281-213-4656 www.dvine-winebar.com

Hidden Cellar 16518 House Hahl Road, Cypress 281-304-2940 www.hiddencellarcypress.com

The Urban Vine 13215 Grant Road, Ste. 700, Cypress 281-374-8480 www.theurbanvine.net

Live Music

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BFE Rock Club Genres: Rock, classic rock 11528 Jones Road, Houston 281-894-1811 www.bferockclub.com

Billing itself as northwest Houston’s premier rock music venue, BFE Rock Club books local and national acts. In addition to hosting concerts every Friday and Saturday, the venue doubles as a sports bar with billiards, darts and a patio.

Baker Street Pub and Grill 25618 Hwy. 290, Cypress Genres: rock, R&B, country 281-256-9753 www.bakerstreetpub.com

Masones Bar and Grill 11133 Huffmeister Road, Houston Genres: Texas country, western 281-890-5556 www.masonessaloon.com

Mo’s Irish Pub 138 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston Genres: rock, country, Top 40 281-251-0715 www.vintageparkhouston.com

Wick’s Saloon 11800 N. Kolbe Drive, Cypress Genres: Texas country, classic rock 281-890-8400 www.facebook.com/realwickscypress

Something different

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Sam Houston Race Park 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston 281-807-8700 www.shrp.com

The Sam Houston Race Park serves as one of the premier large-event venues in the northwest Houston area. In addition to regular horse and dog races, the venue also hosts music concerts and other acts such as Cirque Du Soleil.

Bogie’s Billiards 9638 Jones Road, Houston Activities: billiard hall 832-912-4432 www.bogiesbilliards.com

Houston Family Arts Center 10760 Grant Road, Houston Activities: theater 281-587-6100 www.houstonfac.com

Lazerx 13529 Skinner Road, Cypress Activities: laser tag, arcades 281-304-6565 www.lazerx-cypress.com

Painting with a Twist 12344 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress Activities: painting, wine 281-407-7810 www.paintingwithatwist.com/cypress