January 26, 2026
New dynamic restaurant and entertainment concept in the prior Tinman Social space in The Lakefront at Little Elm™
LITTLE ELM, TX — There is a new man in town, and he is a Tinman! Tinman Social is re-opening this Spring under new management and with an entirely fresh new offering. Operating Partner, Brian Dobson, said “The only thing that will be the same at Tinman Social, will be the name! We love the iconic nature of the Tinman water tower on the lake and wanted to continue to pay tribute to it with the same name. However, I think the community will be blown away when they see the major transformation and the fun social atmosphere we have created inside.”
This new Tinman Social has something for everyone. There will be two separate restaurants; a whimsical taco and tequileria restaurant named Loteria, featuring over 100 tequilas and mezcals along with a wide assortment of tasty, creative Mexican fare. Additionally, the property boasts a second restaurant named Big Game that will feature a unique spin on American menu classics along with wild game fare like Bison Burgers and Elk Chops. All to be enjoyed in a warm mountain lodge ambience with state-of-the art audio and visual to enjoy sporting events and entertainment programming.
The dining is just the start, as Tinman Social has a dizzying array of fun, interactive entertainment that is perfect for enjoying with friends, business colleagues, family, and neighbors. Tinman Social has two separate bowling areas, private karaoke lounges, a live music venue, dance club, cutting edge golf simulators, console gaming lounges, billiards, shuffleboard, and a dynamic gameroom featuring all of the latest titles. Guests of Tinman Social will be able to enjoy the best of food and drink throughout the entire venue.
Tinman is also designed to be an ideal destination for special occasions, including birthday celebrations, bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding receptions, and corporate events. With a wide range of private rooms, private dining areas, and VIP spaces, Tinman offers flexible options thoughtfully designed to accommodate events of all sizes and styles.
“We are excited to bring Tinman Social to life in Little Elm,” said Brian Dobson. “We look forward to being a part of the community and a long-term contributor to the Town. The entire Little Elm Economic Development team has worked tirelessly to support us in bringing this concept forward, and we’re grateful for the partnership. We are thrilled to bring Tinman Social to life for the residents of Little Elm, visitors, and the surrounding communities.”