Best Bars near me in Orlando, FL
Looking for the best bars in Orlando? This list covers craft cocktail rooms, wine bars, dives, live music spots and a couple of novelty stops. Mills 50 leads with Sunroom, Lil' Indies and Alfie's HiFi, while The Courtesy Bar, Imperial Wine Bar and Aku Aku Tiki Bar round out the strongest picks around downtown and Winter Park.
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The Courtesy Bar
Bar in Winter Park
It bills itself as Orlando's first bar devoted to cocktails, balancing classic technique with new ideas. Saturday cocktail classes let you learn the craft, and it is strictly 21 and over.
- Cocktails
- Late night
- Nightlife
- Adults
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Sunroom
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando
A small North Mills bar built around fresh ingredients and a deep spirits list, open Tuesday through Saturday evenings with happy hour until 8 PM.
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
- Nightlife
- Date idea
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Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden
Bar in Ivanhoe Village, Orlando
Drinks among the furniture at Washburn Imports on North Orange Avenue, with small-producer wines, craft beer, local musicians and the occasional pop-up dinner.
- Wine bar
- Cocktails
- Date idea
- Live music
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Aku Aku Tiki Bar
Bar in Downtown, Orlando
Bamboo, thatch and rum-heavy tropical drinks near Lake Eola recreate a 1960s Polynesian lounge, and it stays open late, connected to the Stardust lounge next door.
- Cocktails
- Late night
- Nightlife
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Lil' Indies
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando, $
Mostly free entry and a steady weekly lineup of jazz, country swing, open jams and DJ Fridays make this tiny Mills 50 bar next to Will's Pub a neighborhood favorite.
- Nightlife
- Live music
- Adults
- Cocktails
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Alfie's HiFi
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando
Records spin on a dedicated sound system while you sip classic cocktails at this intimate Mills 50 listening lounge. Check hours and listening events before you go.
- Cocktails
- Nightlife
- Date idea
- Adults
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Packwoods
Bar in Maitland
Maitland's upscale cocktail bar doubles as a liquor shop, with Tiki Tuesday, $10 martinis and margaritas on Wednesdays, and tastings and a whiskey club.
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
- Date idea
- Adults
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The Wellborn
Bar in Downtown, Orlando
Cocktails and Spanish tapas in the garden of a historic boutique property on Lake Lucerne, a quieter downtown option for a date.
- Cocktails
- Date idea
- Adults
- Local favorite
- 9
Eola Wine Company
Bar in Thornton Park, Orlando
About 50 wines by the glass and four-glass flights a block from Lake Eola, with cheese boards and patio seating in Thornton Park.
- Wine bar
- Happy hour
- Date idea
- Adults
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Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando
In the former Lamp Shade Fair building on North Mills, this bar runs happy hour every day and serves a late-night menu on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
- Nightlife
- Date idea
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d.b.a.
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando
The team behind The Strand runs this small 21-plus bar next door. It is walk-in only, so it suits couples or two or three friends.
- Nightlife
- Date idea
- Adults
- Cocktails
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Hideaway Bar
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando, $
An old-school dive on Virginia Drive with cheap drinks, burgers, pool and cornhole that opens early and stays open until 2 AM.
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Local favorite
- Good for groups
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Johnny's Other Side
Bar in Orlando
Live music every day on a covered patio south of downtown, with bourbon, craft beer and comfort food like fish tacos.
- Live music
- Local favorite
- Good for groups
- Happy hour
- 14
The Moderne
Bar in Mills 50, Orlando
Cocktails meet Asian-inspired small plates in Mills 50, with a late kitchen and happy hour Sunday through Thursday. It is 21 and over after 10 PM.
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
- Nightlife
- Adults
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The Wine Room on Park Avenue
Bar in Park Avenue, Winter Park
Load a card and pour your own tastes from about 156 wines in self-serve machines on Park Avenue, a fun way to sample without committing to a bottle.
- Wine bar
- Date idea
- Adults
- Nightlife
- 16
Spatz Sports Bar
Bar in Winter Park
A Fairbanks Avenue sports bar for more than 40 years, with big screens, pool, darts, Golden Tee and a patio where dogs are welcome.
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Good for groups
- Local favorite
- 17
Sportstown Billiards
Bar in Milk District, Orlando
Pool tables, burgers and craft beer on Robinson Street from noon until 2 AM every day, a reliable spot for a game with friends.
- Indoor
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Good for groups
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The Osprey
Bar in Baldwin Park, Orlando
A big central bar anchors this coastal-style Baldwin Park spot, where cocktails pair with Florida seafood and a happy hour menu.
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
- Date idea
- Adults
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ICEBAR Orlando
Bar in International Drive, Orlando
A novelty stop on International Drive where you borrow a coat and drink in a room carved from ice kept at 22 degrees, then warm up in the Fire Lounge.
- Indoor
- Nightlife
- Date idea
- Cocktails
- 20
Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery
Bar in Downtown, Orlando
A downtown Orange Avenue lounge serving shareable plates and cocktails from lunch through late evening, with a weekday happy hour and weekend brunch.
- Cocktails
- Happy hour
- Nightlife
- Good for groups
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Moon Cricket Grille
Bar in Downtown Winter Garden
A pub across from the clock tower on Plant Street with a big beer list and live entertainment, the go-to bar in downtown Winter Garden.
- American
- Burgers
- Gastropub
- Live music
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Big Daddy's
Bar in Audubon Park, Orlando
Audubon Park bar that calls itself Central Florida's top karaoke spot and also shows sports. It is 21 and over only.
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Good for groups
- Local favorite
- 23
Howl at the Moon Orlando
Bar in International Drive, Orlando, $$
Dueling-piano bar on International Drive where the players take song requests across every genre and the show runs all night. It is 21+ at all times, and cover ranges from about $5 on weeknights to $10 on weekends.
- Nightlife
- Live music
- Adults
- Good for groups
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KTV Orlando
Bar in Orlando, $$
Korean-style noraebang with private karaoke rooms rented by the hour, from about $25 for a small room to $40 for groups of ten-plus. Drinks are brought from the bar to your room, and there is pool and darts out front.
- Indoor
- Nightlife
- Good for groups
- Adults
- 25
O'Shucks Pub & Karaoke Bar
Bar in International Drive, Orlando
International Drive pub that runs karaoke every night of the week starting at 9pm. It opens at 5pm and stays open until nearly 2am.
- Nightlife
- Adults
- Good for groups
- Visitor favorite
Where to find the best bars in Orlando by neighborhood
Mills 50 has the densest bar scene in Orlando. Sunroom, Lil' Indies, Alfie's HiFi, d.b.a., Lamp & Shade and The Moderne sit within a short walk or ride of each other, and Hideaway Bar on Virginia Drive is close by. Ivanhoe Village has Imperial Wine Bar on North Orange Avenue, and the Milk District has Sportstown Billiards.
Downtown, Aku Aku and Eola Wine Company are near Lake Eola, The Wellborn is on Lake Lucerne and Thrive is on Orange Avenue. Winter Park has The Courtesy Bar, Spatz and The Wine Room on Park Avenue, while Maitland has Packwoods, Baldwin Park has The Osprey and Winter Garden has Moon Cricket Grille. International Drive's ICEBAR is best for visitors and groups.
How to choose a bar in Orlando
For serious cocktails, start with The Courtesy Bar, Sunroom and Packwoods. For wine, Imperial, Eola Wine Company and The Wine Room each offer something different, from boutique bottles to flights to self-pour tastes. Tiki fans should head to Aku Aku, and anyone who loves records will appreciate Alfie's HiFi.
If you want live music, Lil' Indies and Johnny's Other Side have something on most nights, and Moon Cricket Grille hosts live entertainment in Winter Garden. For games and sports, Spatz, Sportstown and Hideaway are relaxed, low-cost choices. For a group of visitors who want something memorable, ICEBAR on International Drive lends you a coat and gloves for its sub-freezing room, and younger guests can visit early in the evening.
Tips for a night out in Orlando
Many of the best bars are small, so arrive early on weekends or plan a weeknight visit. Several are 21 and over, including The Courtesy Bar, Lil' Indies and d.b.a., and The Moderne and ICEBAR switch to 21-plus later in the evening. Bring ID even if you look older.
Happy hours help: Sunroom runs one until 8 PM, Lamp & Shade has one every day, and Packwoods has specials most days. Use rideshare in Mills 50 and downtown, where parking is limited and the bars are close enough to hop between.
About this list
Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.
This page covers 25 bars in Orlando. You'll find them in Mills 50, Downtown, International Drive and Ivanhoe Village, spread across Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland and Winter Garden.
Where menus list prices, most of these sit in the $ range, with a handful at $$.
What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Weekend brunch, Craft cocktails, Craft beer, Classic cocktails and Pool tables.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bar in Orlando?
For cocktails, The Courtesy Bar in Winter Park and Sunroom in Mills 50 are top choices. Imperial Wine Bar in Ivanhoe Village is the pick for wine lovers, and Aku Aku near Lake Eola is the best tiki bar. Lil' Indies in Mills 50 is a favorite for live music with mostly free entry.
Where is the best bar area in Orlando?
Mills 50 has the most bars in a small area, including Sunroom, Lil' Indies, Alfie's HiFi, d.b.a., Lamp & Shade and The Moderne. Downtown around Lake Eola and Thornton Park has Aku Aku and Eola Wine Company. Winter Park's Park Avenue area is quieter and suits wine bars and cocktail lounges.
What are the best cocktail bars in Orlando?
The Courtesy Bar, which calls itself Orlando's first bar dedicated to cocktails, leads the list. Sunroom in Mills 50 builds drinks around fresh ingredients, and Packwoods in Maitland offers house cocktails, tastings and a whiskey club. Aku Aku is the spot for rum-forward tiki drinks.
Where can I hear live music at a bar in Orlando?
Lil' Indies in Mills 50 has a weekly lineup of jazz, country swing, open jams and DJs, with mostly free entry. Johnny's Other Side south of downtown has live music every day on its covered patio. Imperial Wine Bar hosts local musicians, and Moon Cricket Grille in Winter Garden has live entertainment.
Are there dive bars in Orlando?
Hideaway Bar on Virginia Drive is a classic old-school dive with burgers, pool, cornhole and game-day crowds, open until 2 AM. Sportstown Billiards on Robinson Street pairs pool tables with burgers and craft beer, and Spatz Sports Bar in Winter Park has been pouring for more than 40 years.
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