Expansion of The Rustic
Live music backyard The Rustic is expanding outside of its longtime home in Dallas. The restaurant and bar is expected to open in The Colony in summer 2026, replacing the former Lava Cantina in Grandscape.
The Rustic is a 13-year-old indoor-outdoor music venue co-founded by Texas country artist Pat Green and Dallas restaurateurs Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz. It started — and remains — in a grassy area in Uptown Dallas, near Central Expressway.
History of The Rustic
It’s been among Texas’ highest-grossing venues in alcohol sales in the past, rivaling large venues like AT&T Stadium and American Airlines Center in its heyday.
The Rustic has grown to Houston, but the new spot in The Colony marks the company’s first jump north of Dallas. It’s expected to have “the same rustic spirit that made the brand a staple for Texas music lovers, now planted closer to home for date nights, family brunch and group hangs in the burbs,” according to a statement.
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At the Dallas original, The Rustic has an American flag over the bar made of beer cans.
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New Location
The Rustic will join the $1.5 billion development in The Colony with dozens of restaurants and bars, plus the massive Nebraska Furniture Mart on Highway 121.
Grandscape will soon have Texas’ first White Castle burgers.
The former Lava Cantina is a mega-sized 29,000 square feet. The Rustic will swap Lava Cantina’s rock attitude for burgers, beers and Americana music.
Statement from the Co-Owner
“This location lets us welcome Dallas’ northern communities into what we’ve been building for years,” said Sepkowitz, co-owner and CEO of The Rustic’s parent company, FreeRange Concepts. The company is known for its food ‘n fun businesses, like upscale bowling alley Bowl & Barrel and dog park bar Mutts Canine Cantina, both of which were founded in Dallas.
Expected Opening
The Rustic is expected to open at 5805 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, in summer 2026. The Dallas restaurant remains at 3656 Howell St., Dallas.
Conclusion
The expansion of The Rustic to The Colony marks a new era for the brand, bringing its unique blend of live music, food, and drinks to a new community. With its expected opening in summer 2026, The Rustic is set to become a staple in the Grandscape development, offering a unique experience for residents and visitors alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
A: The Rustic is a 13-year-old indoor-outdoor music venue co-founded by Texas country artist Pat Green and Dallas restaurateurs Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz.
A: The Rustic is currently located in Uptown Dallas, near Central Expressway, and is expected to open a new location in The Colony in summer 2026.
New Location
A: The new location of The Rustic will be at 5805 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony.
A: The new location will offer the same rustic spirit that made the brand a staple for Texas music lovers, now planted closer to home for date nights, family brunch and group hangs in the burbs.
Food and Drinks
A: The Rustic will offer burgers, beers, and Americana music, swapping Lava Cantina’s rock attitude for a more rustic vibe.
A: Yes, The Rustic will have an American flag over the bar made of beer cans, among other unique features.
