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.

Sadly, the end of an era. This particular location of Santiago's Bodega has permanently closed its…read moredoors. This is truly a sad bit of news. Santiago's Bodega was such a great restaurant and served this community. The ambiance and service was top-notch and the food was fantastic. I wish all involved the b est of luck in their future endeavors.

I love coming here for brunch, or with a large party!…read more I came here for a cousins birthday party with a large group. We ordered soooo many tapas to share! Everything was a hit! The salads and the chicken lettuce wraps were my favorite! The waiter was pretty good at handling our large party too! I'll have to come back for brunch soon!

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.

Food and Service are excellent staff is friendly and on the ball. Wing night on Mondays is…read morefantastic and Burger Thursdays is totally great.

We were visiting in the area, and lucked into finding Paddy's…read more The service from our bartender was excellent and the food was simple bar food, but prepared perfectly. And the pub was so clean, bathrooms and floor space, it looked NEW. The owners are apparently big believers in cleanliness. Pricing, I would say, were really reasonable by CA standards. We'll be back if we're in the area again.

i came here w/ a girlfriend & it was such a fun time. as soon as we walked in there was a lively…read morepoker game happening & the bartenders made sure we were taken care of instantly. we had the $5 lemon drop deal to start off & it had the perfect amount of sour & sweet. there is plenty of seating all around the bar including the huge patio in the back! we couldn't decide from all the choices but ended up with a two top in the back corner. it was the perfect setting to catch up & enjoy the vibe. we quickly noticed the smell coming from the food truck parked back there & both had the best yuca fries we've ever tasted. as we closed out our tab we were both shocked at the low tabs & that's always a good surprise to end the night with. overall such a fun night - we will be back for karaoke next time!

The Historic Bar Room has a decent vibe. It is a mix between a traditional bar aesthetic with…read moremodern moments squeezed in to add some room for the content-creator generation. They have a decent amount of seating. Parking is also decent. The staff is super kind and attentive. Drinks are reasonably priced. They also have a pretty decent hookah deal - if that is something you are interested in. It is a fun local spot - if you happen to be in that area. The owners apparently also own the neighboring cigar shop, so you can always pop over there if you are looking for a different vibe from the bar. All in all, my first experience was pretty good.

Love this place! We always take visitors here and they get such a kick out of it…read more Tips: make a reservation for Friday/Saturday. Also, there is happy hour from Tuesday to Thursday with $12 cocktails!

This was a cool vibe! Haven't been here before, but friends…read morego all the time. The drinks are really good. Different flavor combinations that I haven't had before. Some of the drinks trigger atmosphere effects which were really fun. The food was . Super flavorful. Really enjoyed it! Lots of different kinds of drinks for any taste. I definitely want to go back and try some other drinks.

We have been eating at the Back Porch for several years. The food is always fresh and delicious…read more The service is outstanding. All of the servers are great but our favorite is Maddie. She goes above and beyond for her customers. We love the Back Porch!

We ate here last year and enjoyed. Had to return this year ... We enjoyed the kale caesar again and…read morealso the dora rita pizza. Our waitress made sure we had plenty of basel on the pizza. Both were delicious. Service was great. Sitting outside under the trees with a view of the lake is so relaxing. Maybe we'll return next year.

This place was beautifully designed. It has different lounge areas that seem like separate rooms…read more(only three walls), each with a different design. There are table games, like Jenga, and different kinds of seating all over. The ace throwing has stalls on the opposite side of the establishment. The bartenders are awesome, and of course I had to get my staple, an espresso martini. They add a cute decoration ontop in the form of two axes AND it's made with Lineage espresso. The food is delicious. I had the 2600 which has a heaping amount of filet pieces. It's served with chips and is so yummy. This is a cute place for date night or hanging with friends! I've even went in here and there were Salsa lessons. Ask the staff about their upcoming events.

We visited the trap on a Friday night around 8pm. A bunch of us had a reservation, but we had a…read morecouple no shows so we started without them. This place does a great job with getting everyone started and teaching you safety. We also added knives to the reservation. I love this place, everyone is there to have fun and they always have coaches around to help you improve your form if you have questions. Their bar is also great and they always make a good drink. It's got a nice sitting are to stick around and enjoy a drink after throwing too. I did dock one star because they wouldn't refund us for the 2 no shows, they said we could either take an extra half hour for the 4 of us or call the owner later, it just seemed more complicated that necessary. I would understand a non refundable deposit and then charging full for whoever shows up, but charging full for no shows seems odd. Either way I'd definitely recommend this place! It's great for friends or a date.