Guide to 12th Street after 5pm 🌃

Where food, fun and a full-on night out come together.

If you're heading into 12th Street, get ready as this is MK’s go-to zone for big nights out, group fun, casual eats and all things leisure. Whether you’re rounding off a shopping spree, heading here straight after work, or planning a whole night in one place, 12th Street is packed with ways to play, eat and stay out late.

Dinner Plans? You’re Covered

Start your evening right with a choice of restaurants that offer something for everyone. Grab a table at TGI Fridays for American-style classics and cocktails, enjoy Italian favourites at Bella Italia, or go for flavour-packed dishes at Sultans and the ever-popular Taipan Chinese restaurant.

If you’re just after something sweet or a late-night pick-me-up, Kaspa’s Desserts has you sorted with waffles, gelato, sundaes and more. Or for a grab-and-go option after your night out, try German Doner Kebab, Chickaros, or Fireaway Pizza — open late and ideal for that final bite before home.

Let the Games Begin

This is where competitive socialising really kicks off. Take your pick:

• Rumble Rooms for axe throwing, pool, augmented darts and more
• Mr Mulligans for indoor mini golf mayhem
• Laser Quest for fast-paced laser tag fun
• Locked In a Room to test your brains with escape room challenges
• Vertigo VR for mind-blowing immersive gaming
• Simply Race for full-throttle racing simulations

It’s all here — perfect for birthdays, team nights out or just doing something different with friends.

To quench your thirst

The bars in 12th Street bring the energy.

• Midsummer Tap is your local-style pub with regular events, including a weekly quiz night on Thursdays.
• Revolución de Cuba brings Latin flair, live music, and dancing into the early hours.
• Rumble Rooms, one of MK’s newest nightlife spots, mixes bar culture with games, music, and more.
• And if you want to take the night all the way, Popworld is your ultimate late-night party stop with retro tunes, neon lights, and a full-on club vibe.

And Don’t Forget the Theatre

At the heart of 12th Street you’ll also find the fabulous Milton Keynes Theatre. Its own bar and pizza restaurant are the perfect pre-show stop, though they open only when a performance is scheduled, so check ahead if you’re planning a visit.

Just a Short Walk Away...

12th Street is perfectly placed for an extended night out — it’s just a short stroll from the fabulous Hotel La Tour, where you can enjoy panoramic views from Fourteen Bar & Restaurant. Or there’s the Shopping District, and the Xscape close by, so you can build your evening exactly how you like it. Check out our other guides to find out the evening offer in these parts of our City.