Walt Disney World
According to, er...'old' Disney folklore, Jock (the pilot in Raiders of the Lost Ark) 'arrived here in 1938 while chasing down a mythology-based tip in…
Must-see nightlife in Central Florida
Orlando
More classic Orlando gimmicky fun. Step into the 22ºF (-5ºC) ice house, sit on the ice seat, admire the ice carvings and sip the icy drinks. Coat and…
Walt Disney World
Pop in for a cucumber, passion fruit or blood-orange margarita. Can't decide? Try a flight of margaritas or shots. The menu features more than 220 types…
Greater Orlando
Trendy and sleekly stylized, with hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, zebra-fabric chairs and excellent martinis. On the last Thursday of the month…
Greater Orlando
Brilliantly themed Simpsons bar with Isotopes memorabilia, the Love Tester and Bart Simpson crank-calling the red rotary phone; it's as if you walked…
Walt Disney World
On the 2nd floor of Disney's BoardWalk Inn, this is an excellent place for a quiet drink. It's more like a sitting room: you can relax and play a board…
Greater Orlando
This sophisticated rum and tapas bar will transport you to the Caribbean. Rum barrel lids are suspended overhead, and other wood accents transform this…
Orlando
In a city saturated with over-the-top theming from Beauty and the Beast to Harry Potter, it shouldn't be surprising that you can walk from 21st-century…
Orlando
It's been around since the early '50s, before Orlando became Disney, and while its peeling, naked-women wallpaper could use some updating, it wouldn't be…
Greater Orlando
Glide into this South Seas island experience where 'Jake', imaginary pilot of an island-hopper aircraft, runs this pleasant place. We don't want to…
Orlando
Housed in a historic Orlando space, with brick walls and Jefferson filament bulbs, this old-school cocktail bar serves up high-quality spirits with fresh…
Greater Orlando
Frozen mojitos, flatbread and homemade potato chips on the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf. With the sound of the boats jingling at the docks, views over…
Walt Disney World
A series of three bars are spread over this smart waterfront place, with classic craft cocktails and a good wine list (that showcases American wines)…
Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden
Orlando
With its exposed ceiling pipes, glass mosaic light fixtures and antique furniture, this is a furniture store by day (hence the price tags everywhere) and…
Greater Orlando
It's a bit of a gimmick, but you purchase a wine card and put as much money on it as you’d like. Then simply slide your card into the automated servers…
Orlando
The famous live-music joint that encourages performances of all standards. It's part of the I-Drive 360 complex (think the Orlando Eye and more). Serves…
Orlando
An Orlando classic, the island-inspired Latitudes, a rooftop bar with tiki lanterns and city views, is always hopping. You have to walk up past thumping…
Orlando
Zebra-fabric chairs, gilded mirrors, massive black pillars and marble floors ooze pomp and elegance. This hotel bar is popular for after-work drinks and…
Walt Disney World
Escape to the islands, Disney-style, with umbrella-topped tropical drinks and Blue Glow-tinis. There’s also an excellent selection of bar food, including…
Greater Orlando
Butterbeer, frozen or frothy, real beer on tap, pumpkin cider and more. Keep an eye on that hog over the bar – he's more real than you think! If the lines…
Walt Disney World
Blaring Top 40 tunes, dancing and a massive screen with music videos by request. If you really want to shake your booty, this is your only Disney option,…
Orlando
A California-style menu of light foods designed to be paired with wine or quirky independent-label beers. You can also get a flight of beer or wine, and a…
Greater Orlando
This place is meant to tap into a '50s Cuba, retro Polynesian and contemporary feel. It may be a melange, but it has a hip vibe, plus live bands, a…
Walt Disney World
The best place in Animal Kingdom for a cocktail. Sidle up to the flat-roofed bar, kind of like an African 'shebeen', and order a sugarcane mojito and rest…
Greater Orlando
Outdoor lagoonside bar serving Homer Simpson's beer of choice, on tap or by the bottle, and Springfield's signature Flaming Moe. Look for the topiary…
Orlando
Craft cocktails and craft beers hidden in a cozy, smoke-free, 2nd-floor setting (in the historic Rose Building), with exposed brick, a tree-trunk bar and…
Walt Disney World
Traditional Irish ditties. Irish dancing, solid tasty fare, cozy pub decor and beer flights with Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and Kilkenny complete the…
Orlando
Beer aficionados will love the impressive offerings of craft beers on draft at this contemporary local hangout housed in a former Weathermasters repair…
Orlando
Known to locals as simply the 'I-Bar,' it's hip, crowded and loud, with DJs spinning underground dance and alternative rock into the wee hours.
Orlando
Deep red walls, a pool table and furniture you'd expect in your grandmother's parlor. Low-key vibe perfect for sipping that Bulleit Rye.
Greater Orlando
A replica of a bar of the same name in New Orleans, this has Cajun food (mains $8 to $17), dueling pianos and a pleasant outdoor patio.
Big River Grille & Brewing Works
Walt Disney World
Open-air microbrewery with unique brews sold only on location, plus soups and pastas. Lovely outdoor seating along the water.
Orlando
Eight raucous theme bars, sometimes with live music and always with drink specials, all in one party-palace-style plaza.
Walt Disney World
Comedians on dueling pianos encourage the audience to partake in all kinds of musical silliness and singalongs.
Walt Disney World
So many TVs screening the hottest games that even in the bathroom you won't miss a single play.
Greater Orlando
Dance club with sleek blue neon walls, multiple bars, three themed lounges and blaring music.
Orlando
Come for a glass of wine and the Friday and Saturday night drag shows (9pm), but eat elsewhere.
