Live music and nightlife in Reston: Open Road Distilling's music venue, CraftHouse, the Syn rooftop, wine bars, a speakeasy, a theater and who stays open late.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Hours come from each venue’s own website, and descriptions from the venues and the Reston Town Center directory. We list venues, not individual shows; check each venue’s calendar for who is playing. Hours change, so check before you go.

Reston’s nightlife is centered on Reston Town Center, where a distillery with a stage, a craft beer tavern, a rooftop lounge and several wine bars sit within a few blocks. Garage parking there is free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (Reston Town Center).

Getting home

  • Garage parking at Reston Town Center is free Monday to Friday from 5 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
  • If you are drinking, plan a ride. Emergencies: 911. Police non-emergency: 703-691-2131.

Live music

Open Road Distilling Co., 1871 Fountain Drive, is a working distillery with the Open Road Grill, a mid-sized music venue, an indoor-outdoor patio and a game room, according to the center’s directory. Restaurant and bar hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

CraftHouse, 1888 Explorer St., is a tavern with more than 500 rotating craft beers, live music on Friday and Saturday and trivia every Tuesday at 8 p.m., according to the center’s directory. It is open until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, midnight Monday to Thursday and 10 p.m. Sunday, with happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

Reston Town Center puts on outdoor music events, from Friday happy-hour jazz in Town Square Park to dance parties at the Pavilion. Dates are on the events calendar.

Bars and lounges

  • Syn Rooftop Lounge & Bar, 1975 Opportunity Way, 16th floor: cocktails, small plates and views. Monday to Thursday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday brunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone: 571-599-2200.
  • Heirloom, 1871 Fountain Drive, Suite 300: a cocktail-led restaurant in the speakeasy tradition, with a hidden entrance inside Open Road. Monday to Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. Happy hour is 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
  • Jackson’s Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge, 11927 Democracy Drive: a 1940s-style American restaurant with a retro outdoor bar, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday and 11 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday.
  • Makers Union, 1811 Library St.: a pub open until midnight Friday and 2 a.m. Saturday, with “‘Tini Takeover” from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. weekdays.

Wine bars

  • Corsica Wine Bar, 11950 Democracy Drive: small plates and more than 200 European wines from small producers. Phone: 703-982-6100.
  • Barcelona Wine Bar, 12023 Town Square St.: tapas and a long wine list, open until 2 a.m. Saturday and 11 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 703-689-0700.
  • Sixty Vines, 11905 Market St.: wine on tap, pizzas and charcuterie. Phone: 571-325-0421.

Theater and movies

  • Reston Community Center stages plays, concerts and touring shows in the Leila Gordon Theatre at Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road. Its events calendar lists what is on. Phone: 703-476-4500.
  • LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, 11940 Market St., has dine-in service and luxury seating. Phone: 571-464-6535.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is there live music in Reston?

Open Road Distilling Co., 1871 Fountain Drive, has a mid-sized music venue, and CraftHouse, 1888 Explorer St., has live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Reston Town Center also runs outdoor music events.

What bars are open late in Reston?

CraftHouse and Barcelona Wine Bar list closing at 2 a.m. on Saturdays, and Makers Union stays open until 2 a.m. Saturday. Open Road, Jackson’s and Syn Rooftop are open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Is there a rooftop bar in Reston?

Yes. Syn Rooftop Lounge & Bar is on the 16th floor at 1975 Opportunity Way in Reston Town Center, open from 4 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Where is trivia night in Reston?

CraftHouse at Reston Town Center holds trivia every Tuesday starting at 8 p.m., according to the center’s directory.