Went to the Baldwin park location with a few friends for the first time. I've been to the Sanford…read moreone and loved it. This location was recommended by a few friends so maybe it was a bad night but I was not a fan. Our bartender seemed extremely disinterested. He took an ridiculously long time to make 3 drinks. Then when he was done he was giving our drinks to the group next to us. We go to pay and he walks away only taking my one friends card. Then starts making more drinks with her card in his hand. That was another wait to get our cards back. The decor was really pretty and the crowd had good vibes but two other women came up to us to complain about the bartender as well. It seems they were too busy taking shots to care about their patrons. Our drinks sucked but it was a pretty place to sit and chat with friends. Like I said, Ive heard good things about this bar so hopefully it was just an off night but I won't be rushing back to try again. I gave an extra star for the decor and the good vibes of the other customers.

I visited this cafe for the first time today and fell in love with the adorable ambiance as soon as…read moreI walked in. We were greeted by very friendly staff. The menu was great - I settled on the flatbread which I highly recommend especially if you love honey drizzle on pizza crust. My friend ordered the salad which was gorgeous and fresh. We finished off with the churros. Everything was delicious. I can't wait to return and recommend to friends.

Kyle is awesome!!! Great service, ambience is amazing! Music choice sways with the crowd :)read more

After months of anticipation... I finally made it to Alfie's…read more It was exactly what I was hoping it would be: a slice of culture. Real people. Real life. Real youth. Real energy. Real good vibes. Orlando obviously has no shortage of places to eat, drink, and gather, but Alfie's belongs to that rare category of venues that feel equally at home in a major metropolis. It's the kind of spot that would fit seamlessly into Los Angeles's best neighborhoods: think Gold Line in Highland Park or the Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium. Not because they're carbon copies, but because they share that intangible quality of genuine discovery and cultural curiosity. The crowd ( age range 25 - 35 mostly ) was genuinely engaged with one another. People were actually talking, actually present, not hunched over their phones. That alone felt invigorating. There was an undeniable spark in the room. Alfie's wasn't chasing trends; it was simply allowing them to emerge naturally. What impressed me most was how they brought it all together .. Retro stereo equipment and vinyl players from the 50s mixed with a bar area that's super sleek and modern. Conversations, music, the lounge itself .... all came together in a way that felt alive and IN THE MOMENT. When my LA friends visit, Alfie's is on the list. Go after 9 or 10 PM and plan to stay for at least two hours. That's when you really see the scene develop and come alive. Bring your ID: they card at the door. Even at my age, I still get carded. No complaining about that ! lol

Pretty cool bar and definitely offers a different ambiance than most of the bars in Orlando…read more The service was friendly and the drinks were cold, what else could you want? I would definitely recommend here.

I really enjoy the vibe in this small "backyard" bar. It's casual yet interesting, and the…read moreatmosphere makes you feel like you're hanging out at someone's patio. It is outdoors, but there are different areas with overhang. The team is fantastic, and the menu offers a good variety of drink options. There is a lot of smoke though despite being outdoors. It all seems to sit and absorb, even though it was just a single person periodically. It started to get uncomfortable for me and my clothes stank. Cigarette vibes are not really my style, I'm not sure if perhaps adding an exhaust would help even though it's outside? It isn't quite a place I would frequent but if you don't mind that then you're likely to thoroughly enjoy. Be sure to check on their schedule and try a trivia night!

HOW HAVE I NOT REVIEWED THE GUESTHOUSE YET?????…read more Best Tom Collins Cocktail I've ever had! I've celebrated my birthday here, have met up with friends here and more gone when they had a food collab. This place is awesome. They get very busy but the ambiance is fun. Last year, we got a group together to celebrate "The Eve Before the Eve" (12/23) and we had such a blast! Tasty cocktails, chill atmosphere. They do not serve food at this establishment but you can order food or bring food in. It kind of works out because there is so much delicious food on the strip! If you want a good craft cocktail, access to delicious eats nearby or a place to meet up with some friends for a birthday or just because, this is a good place to start! And please, for the love of god try the Tom Collins if that's your kind of drink...it's so good!

The perfect post dinner chill spot. I went on a Thursday and as always it was full of lively…read moreconversation and great vibes. They had two alcohol free beers for me and even though they weren't my favorites it was nice to try something new. Great if you enjoy a light beer. I wish the music wasn't blaring. For a weeknight I wish you didn't have to yell to talk. The bartenders are always nice and helpful. They guided me through my selection. 10/10 atmosphere. Drink up!

Upstairs at East End with a menu that changes from time to time…read more My first visit was in October 2024 and going back I keep finding Great service and great atmosphere. They seem to be doing even more events and promoting them too.

We came in for drinks and pizza and had a great experience. Service was good and you can't beat the…read morelive music and views of the sunset. This was my first time trying their pizza and it was solid. We got The Regular, which has red sauce, cheese, pepperoni, pesto, and hot honey. The pizza had a focaccia like bread. The toppings were flavorful and the portion size was big. 4 large square slices. Next time, I'll definitely share one instead of getting my own. It was hot, fresh, and so flavorful! I got my favorite cocktail, The Winter Park. I love that it comes with a little cookie. I tried their seasonal Sweet Spud cocktail with sweet potato, cheese cream, miso, and salt. I hated it, but I think that's just my taste and not their preparation. Otherwise, be sure to check out their seasonal menu! This is a great place for food, cocktails, and relaxation.

The location is awesome. We came right at opening and had…read morethe whole place to ourselves. Love the decor and the feel of the place. I will say that the drinks were really good , for sure a go too. I won't say at that the service was bad at all ... but would have had more drinks but it took forrrr ever to make them ... The gentleman that did help us was very sweet and asking if we needed recommendations Overall , yes will come back

This place was so chill and a nice vibe. The DJ was playing R&B music and he did sooo well!! I…read moredefinitely recommend this place

This is our go-to spot for girls night out. And for good reason. Nestled in the middle of Baldwin…read morePark shopping area. This restaurant provides a nice, fine dining environment for us. Girls to chat, eat and drink. They're happy hour. Selections cannot be beat whether it's libations or bites. Service here is super friendly and attentive. They are also very helpful when deciding which menu item to choose. The enthusiasm from the servers hostesses and bartenders regarding their food and drinks is just as intoxicating as their drinks. Between their steak entrees and their seafood entrees, you have your work cut out for choosing what you're going to be munching on at the Osprey. If you're in the area and wanting a great dining every experience at a reasonable price than this place is definitely worth your while.

Such a letdown unfortunately. It was my pick for Mother's Day. I was swayed by some very glowing…read morereviews, which contributed to my high expectations. Made a reservation for 7 p.m. Arrived a bit early and had to kill some time at the bar, as they were only seating on-time. I ordered an espresso martini, which looked more like a shot than a cocktail. It wasn't great. Not the right consistency. Weak color. Once seated at our table, my party of 3 ordered 2 apps. We all agreed the Ceviche was the most bland we have ever tasted. Served sans lime wedges, which might have helped, but not much. The Crush Puppies were also meh. Rather small portion that appeared to be fried a bit too long. The other cocktail I ordered from their bar menu (grilled cheese and pickle one) was again miniature-looking. Our entrées were a step up from our apps, at least. I was very disappointed that my top pick, the Cioppino, had just sold out. Guess that was a popular dish on Mother's Day. My daughter's Truffle Bucatini had a satisfying flavor. Service was fine. The hostess, however, wasn't all that friendly or helpful. The interior is nicely styled and has an upscale feel with verdant plants tucked here and there. The central bar has an enticing vibe. Overall though, it was an expensive outing that failed to impress us.

Food was amazing! I loved the drinks, and our server was fantastic. The atmosphere is so pleasant,…read moreI love coming here with my friends.

We accidentally stumbled upon this speakeasy while dining at Talay. Although they're connected…read morephysically, NOIR is its own separate business and definitely has its own unique identity. The vibe here is dark, intimate, and gives off a chic city nightlife feel. They offer both a full cocktail menu and a happy hour menu. They also offer a Thai tapas menu, which we unfortunately didn't get to try because we were already stuffed from dinner at Talay, but the menu looked amazing and gives us another reason to come back! The drinks are unique, creative, and very well crafted. We ordered the Celestial Bloom, and it was absolutely delicious! It was beautifully balanced and left us wanting to come back just to try more of their cocktails. Definitely a great spot for drinks before or after dinner!

We came in for some bites and drinks and had a great experience. The bar is beautiful. Service was…read moreamazing! So friendly and attentive. I loved the soft pretzel bites with pimento cheese. It's a great dish to share. For my drink, I got the Beijing Bikini. It was pretty and delicious. My girlfriends all love the Day Dreamer and order it every time. They all got curly fries and loved those as well. One of my friends didn't like her cocktail and they enthusiastically switched it out for something she loved. Another one of my friends doesn't drink and didn't like the sound of the only mocktail on the menu. They were kind enough to create one for her. They made her a delicious NA drink with a flower. We really appreciated the extra effort to accommodate her. We love The Courtesy!

The Courtesy is one of the oldest Instagramable bars in Orlando. It took me a while to finally go,…read morebut I did. It was a Friday around 6 p.m., and it was already packed. I was glad to see there was parking in the back when I arrived, always an important factor these days in Orlando, which keeps getting busier and busier. The bar has cozy lighting, and the Halloween décor was spectacular. Worth a visit to The Courtesy just for that. The bar specializes in cocktails, and their Halloween cocktail menu was long and creative. That said, since I wasn't really in the mood for a cocktail, I ordered a glass of white wine instead. The appetizers, however, aren't as inventive. We ordered curly fries, Brussels sprouts, and the smash burger. The latter was a bit of a disappointment: the patties were thin, overcooked, and almost tasted like a frozen burger. The other two were good, with the sprouts being my favorite. I plan to go back for one of their cocktails with those long descriptions; maybe I'll just pick the one with the longest description and see how it goes.

Packwoods is a small, hip cocktail bar in "Maitland Social," a little food hall-ish place with a…read moreFoxtail Coffee, a sushi bar, and a pizza parlor. (I gather you can order food from the neighboring restaurants while drinking here.) It reminds me of The Courtesy in Winter Park--which I definitely mean as a compliment. The drinks are inventive, well-crafted, and well-presented, and the service is friendly, fast, and knowledgeable. The drink menu the night I went was divided into sections: effervescent, shaken, stirred, and "exploring technique." I had two drinks: the "Siam Silk" is a tiki-ish riff on a clarified milk punch using cognac, a rum blend, and Thai iced tea with fruit; the other drink I had was a low-ABV riff on a Sherry Cobbler. They were both great, and I appreciate that they have a creative low/no-alcohol portion of the menu. This was definitely a pleasant surprise to find up north of Orlando, although perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised at all--Maitland has another one of my favorite bars in the metro area (Permanent Vacation). I'll definitely be back.

This was a very nice small cocktail lounge with a cozy and intimate feel. There were a few two…read moretable toppers in the middle, a bar, and a long booth in the back with tables for larger parties. You just sat down wherever you liked and a staff member came over, brought us water, and took our orders. We came the day of the derby and they really leaned into the theme with decorations, complimentary drink coozies and fans, and special drink options, which made the experience feel fun and thoughtful. The service was attentive and welcoming.