Abilene offers a few distinct areas for evening entertainment.Downtown Abilene has a collection of bars and pubs, particularly along Cypress Street and Bankhead Drive. You'll find places with live music, often featuring country and rock acts, alongside more casual spots for a drink. There are also a couple of venues that host comedy shows and theatrical performances.North First Street, stretching east from downtown, has a concentration of bars and grills. These tend to be more relaxed, neighbourhood-style establishments, good for a casual drink or watching sports. They often have pool tables or darts.The area around the Mall of Abilene, particularly along South Clack Street and Buffalo Gap Road, has several chain restaurants that include bar areas, as well as a few independent sports bars.