Must-see nightlife in Orlando

  • Icebar

    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…

  • Hanson’s Shoe Repair

    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…

  • Wally's Mills Ave Liquors

    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…

  • Courtesy Bar

    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…

  • 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…

  • Tin Roof

    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…

  • Latitudes

    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…

  • Bösendorfer Lounge

    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…

  • Eola Wine Company

    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…

  • Woods

    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…

  • Redlight, Redlight

    Orlando

    Beer aficionados will love the impressive offerings of craft beers on draft at this contemporary local hangout housed in a former Weathermasters repair…

  • Independent Bar

    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.

  • Matador

    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.

  • Wall Street Plaza

    Orlando

    Eight raucous theme bars, sometimes with live music and always with drink specials, all in one party-palace-style plaza.

  • Funky Monkey Bistro & Bar

    Orlando

    Come for a glass of wine and the Friday and Saturday night drag shows (9pm), but eat elsewhere.