Orlando Entertainment

  1. :08

    An insanely popular country bar - you have to stay on the mechanical bull for eight seconds, get it? There's no electric bull inside, but call to find out about upcoming rodeo events, which are staged outside.

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  2. Dragon Room

    A Japanese inspired lounge with an indoor waterfall, low tables and sofas, paper lanterns and an unusual neon blue bar. A black-clad crowd sips sweet cocktails before converging on the tiny dance floor.

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  3. Faces

    A well-established lesbian bar north of downtown on the west side of the I-4.

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  4. Full Moon Saloon

    A lively leather and Levi's gay bar in close proximity to Parliament House.

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  5. Globe

    A coffeehouse-style bar with excellent happy-hour specials.

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  6. Independent Bar

    Crowded and loud, the Independent plays host to DJs spinning underground dance and alternative rock until the wee hours of the morning. Women receive free drinks until midnight on Wednesday so bring your thirsty lady friends.

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  7. Loaded Hog

    Fun drinking atmosphere with a hodgepodge of decorations and a live trivia show on Wednesday nights.

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  8. Monkey Bar

    A place Indiana Jones might nip into for a strong shot. It's known for its oversized martinis and people-watching balcony.

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  9. SAK Comedy Lab

    A comedy/improvisation troupe that packs 'em in on weekends; make reservations.

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  10. Scruffy Murphy's Irish Pub

    It's small and smoky - just what you'd expect from a pretty darn authentic Irish pub in America. The hearty selection of native brews keeps the fun crowd lively enough to break out into song on occasion.

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  12. Slingapour's

    A slick dance club with Asian influences and a large outdoor patio.

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  13. Southern Nights

    A gay and lesbian hangout, just north of the Orlando Executive Airport, it attracts more of a mixed crowd.

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  14. Tabu

    Tabu lays down a mish-mash of hip-hop, dance and techno beats that attracts an interesting crowd, from fresh-faced college students to glamorous drag queens. Shots, mixed drinks and domestic bottles are the beverages of choice and weekends are jammed with grooving bodies. Wear comfortable shoes!

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  15. Tuk Tuk Room

    An intimate, Indonesian-themed spot with great sushi and romantic corners.

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  16. Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge

    Decor straight out of the Survivor TV show, with island-inspired drinks and a great selection of rums.

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  17. Wall St Cantina

    A casual hangout with street-level tables and the best margaritas in the city.

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  18. Wall St Plaza

    Happy hours aside, downtown has a great selection of casual to upscale watering holes, including the impressive Wall St Plaza, which is an eight-bar complex that holds a joint block party every month.

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  19. Ybor's Martini Bar

    Upscale, with cigars in the humidor and premium drinks like Louis XIII cognac, Macallan 18-year-old scotch and 45 types of martinis.

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