Things To Do

Restaurants and Bars

Bar Louie,Yard House, and Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill are all excellent spots to grab drinks and refined pub grub to unwind after a day of meetings. You can choose from an assortment of craft beer, cocktails, wine, and more at these local favorites.
Kitchen 101 also offers take-away fare with a focus on healthy options. Salads, sandwiches, soups, and juices round out a tasty menu that will keep you fueled up for your time at the Irving Convention Center.


Toyota Music Factory

Entertainment powerhouse Toyota Music Factory features everything you could want when planning an outing with friends and colleagues. Perfect for a night on the town or a quick lunch, the Toyota Music Factory is the crown jewel of the Las Colinas Entertainment District and just a five-minute walk from the Convention Center. 

Water Street District

Along the shores of Lake Carolyn, Water Street features restaurants, shops, and more in an ever-growing part of the Las Colinas Entertainment District. Stop into local hot-spot Pacific Table for an eclectic mix of modern, Pacific Northwest cuisine before heading to the lake for a gondola ride through the Mandalay Canals.

Cidercade

The best arcade in Dallas

We’re talking nearly 200 arcade games—retro classics, modern gems, skee-ball showdowns, rhythm dance-offs, and more button-smashing madness than your thumbs are ready for.

No coins, no game cards, no “Dad, can I have more quarters." It’s all set to free play.

15 Minute Drive from Expo Hall

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🗺️ What's Around the Irving Convention Center

Toyota Music Factory: Concerts, Alamo Drafthouse, 25+ restaurants & bars (3 min walk)

Two Mules Cantina: Tex-Mex w/ live music at Texican Court Hotel – right next door

Bar Louie, Gloria’s, Grimaldi’s, Thirsty Lion: All in the Music Factory hub

The Ranch at Las Colinas: Popular Texas-style steakhouse (10 min walk)

☕ Coffee & Snacks

  • Pax & Beneficia: Local roastery (~0.6 mi)
  • Craft Coffee: Inside the Westin Hotel, right near the center

🚶 Outdoor & Sightseeing

  • Mandalay Canal Walk & Gondolas
  • Lake Carolyn paddleboarding & trails
  • Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture
  • Campion Trail greenbelt
  • Free APT Tram connects all stops

🎟️ Plan Your Day

Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, and Texas culture all within a short walk from the convention center.