McKinney residents will find more entertainment and venues open past 9 p.m. as the city continues to grow. Check out our guide below for nightlife ideas in McKinney. This is not a comprehensive list.
Bars and pubs
End Zone McKinney
A sports bar where customers enjoy food, reasonably priced drinks and recurring events.
4150 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
972-547-9779
Foxii’s Restaurant & Grill
Foxii’s menu offers hand crafted cocktails, burgers, wings and more.
301 E. Virginia Parkway, Ste. 103, McKinney
469-907-1172
The Grind Burger Bar & Tap Room
A neighborhood joint serving signature burgers, chicken, paninis and more.
7500 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 150, McKinney
469-631-7330
Rye
A seasonal American small plates restaurant and craft cocktail bar.
Open since 2008, Delaney’s offers a mix of Texas flavors and Irish classics, over 100 menu items and 54 beers on tap.
6150 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 120, McKinney
972-547-2222
The Yard
Family- and pet-friendly restaurant where guests can eat, drink and play games outside. The Yard also has a designated section for guests ages 21 and older.
107 S. Church St., McKinney
469-631-0035
19 Degrees Sports Bar & Grill
A locally owned sports bar and restaurant, offering concession-style classics and bar-fare inside the Children’s Health StarCenter.•6993 Stars Ave., McKinney
972-908-2848
Live music
Cadillac Pizza Pub
A local spot to enjoy scratch-made pizzas and live music from different genres.
Irish pub in historic downtown McKinney offering food, a bar, whiskey tastings, darts and more.
100 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
972-562-2929
Dempsey’s Place
A sports bar and pub, featuring a patio of over 2,000 square feet that is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer.
310 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
214-842-8811
E.J. Wills Gastropub
This eatery specializes in quality food, craft beer, live music and community events.
1910 N. Stonebridge Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney•214-592-0145
Guitars & Growlers McKinney
Newly opened tap house and restaurant that sells handmade guitars, offers live music as well as beer and wine to go.
2741 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 550, McKinney
469-714-0229
Hank’s Texas Grill
Opened in 2003, this family-owned spot brings McKinney live music along with a full bar and menu.
This local restaurant, features elevated bar food, an extensive cocktail and spirits menu and games.
204 W. Virginia St., McKinney
972-369-1800
Smithart’s Craft Food & Cheers
One of McKinney’s newest venues, this eatery offers a seasonal menu and billiard tables.
1751 Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 310, McKinney
469-225-0005
Tupps Brewery
For Tupps’ owners, beer is the perfect blend of art and science. Guests can take a tour of its brewery for the full, immersive experience.
721 Anderson St., McKinney
Guests can tour the winery and sample wine while enjoying live music.
101 N. Kentucky St., McKinney
972-542-3030
Lone Star Wine Cellars
This winery offers “ranch wines” made on the owners’ ranch in Whitesboro.
103 E. Virginia St., McKinney
972-547-9463
Uncork’d
This offers food, wine and spirits.
301 N. Custer Road, Ste 180, McKinney
214-592-8841
Zin Zen Wine Bistro
Locally owned and operated, this wine bar features wines from around the world.
Arcade92
For $12, guests can play games to their heart’s content. They can also enjoy drinks and food in this retro arcade, featuring esports, modern gaming and pinball.
305 E. Virginia St., McKinney
214-455-6159
(coming soon)
Carpe Diem Comics
A one-stop shop for comics, games, collectibles, gatherings, minis and prints.
Enjoy a variety of comedy improv shows and participate in ComedySportz, an interactive competition between two comedy teams.
305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104, McKinney
214-769-0645
Escapology
Use team-working and problem-solving skills in one of six games—Cuban Crisis, Antidote, TH3 C0D3, Under Pressure, Mansion Murder and Narco.
3150 Hardin Blvd., McKinney
469-421-1250
www.escapology.com/en/mckinney-tx
Exit Plan
This business offer escape rooms, or live action adventure games, where friends or family work together to solve problems and break out of a room filled with puzzles.
218 E. Louisiana St., Ste. 500, McKinney
214-856-3830
McKinney Performing Arts Center
MPAC offers everything from live music to plays, musicals and comedy shows.
111 N. Tennessee St., McKinney
972-547-2650
www.mckinneytexas.org/117/performing-arts-center
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
This “ultimate indoor adventure park” features trampolines, dodgeball, a ropes course, a warrior course, climbing walls and more.
3150 Hardin Blvd., McKinney
972-532-3740
