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

We entered around 8 pm on a Wednesday. We considered getting a drink since it was cold inside and…read morethe music was good. However, we initially entered to get a picture in the photobooth for our friends birthday. There was no one at the door checking IDs. After we all piled into the photobooth, someone walked up and asked for our IDs. He wanted us to exit the booth to get them. Eventually said ok because we had already paid and on a timer. But he was very impatient. Let me add that there was not a single person in the entire place. NO ONE. Let me also add that almost our entire group is almost 40. So we're obv not underage. With the way he approached us and was completely impatient, we were a little turned off and left. Which lost them money on our entire group. He followed us out the door as we left. It was a weird experience especially when there was literally no one else in there. The music was good but I doubt and of us will to back based on that experience alone.

FIRST OFF. HUNTER. Second, HUNTER. And last, HUNTER DAMN IT…read more If you are looking for a new BEST hookah spot, you need to tap into One Lounge. It is such a relaxing environment, think of this like a high end cocktail bar but for hookahs. Almost any flavor you could imagine, they have. I thought I understood the world of hookah until I came here. I left with a Masters in Hookology and I am hooked - no pun intended. The experience and service you receive here is second to none; have you ever been to a really nice restaurant where they know how to pair a nice wine to your dinner? Well they know how to pair a nice hookah with your hookah. Have you ever done hookah on hookah? I have, and it is an enlightening experience. I have found a new home to experiment with all the different flavors. Also, moving on to the food, the Plov, the napoleon cake, the Pepperoni Pizza, and the Khachipouri are things I have tried and have been blown away by. It's almost like the first time you use a bidet, mind blowing. And again, I'll bring up Hunter again, he makes you really love enjoying a hookah. Come with an open mind if you don't know what to get and trust in Hunter.

Such a cute little hookah bar with a kosher menu! Unfortunately we arrived close to closing hours…read moreso I wasn't able to experience the lounge in its prime. From what I did see and experience, the lounge was cozy, well decorated for Christmas and very clean! There is indoor and outdoor seating. I enjoyed a latte on my visit but it was a short visit as they were closing. My friend did order a hot appetizer with chargrilled Spanish octopus which he enjoyed.

I got here for happy hour which ends at 7pm...service was good, drinks were solid as well. Next…read moretime I come back I'm going to try some food options.

Service is nice!!! A really chill spot on the outskirts of downtown! Such a vibe and friendly…read moreatmosphere!

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!

Can't beat this glamorous spot inside the Bohemian for a pre-show cocktail and snack. Make sure you…read moreget here a bit before curtain, as it fills up quickly. Really love the variety of well crafted cocktails, and interesting plates to share. My favorite cocktail ever has been removed from the menu, their pear martini, but if you ask very nicely, they'll sometimes still make it for you. Last night we enjoyed the avocado dip and the short rib and fig flatbread. I was surprised that the avocado dip was cold, but still delicious. Another favorite is their beef carpaccio. Service is fast and friendly, but be patient if it's pre-show as they get very crowded. Love the ambience and the music and the vibe... Highly recommend!

Orlando-On our way to the Dr. Phillips theater so we stopped in for drinks and apps. What a very…read morecool dark & stormy vibe! Our bartenders were super courteous and had lots of suggestions. Really enjoyed our cocktails...Bees Knees, Old Fashioned & an Aviation. We tried the short rib flatbread. Chef's Kiss!!! Definitely a really awesome place to hang out before heading to the theater.

I enjoyed the party here. I didn't know but it has 6 other areas inside, each with a different DJ…read more They have a good variety of music. There is no dress code and it entrance was free (I arrived at 10 pm).

I wish I could give this place negative stars. The reviews about the stealing are 1000% true. I…read morewent out with friends for a celebration in Orlando and unfortunately ended up here. While dancing with my girlfriends, someone came up and stole my iPhone, wallet, ID, hotel key card, and credit cards. If you are one of the very unfortunate people that end up here, expect to have your stuff taken. Do not go in with anything of value and hold everything extra close. The fact this bar has a reputation for stealing is disgusting and I wish I knew beforehand.

A classy smaller bar with light fare. This was a villains…read moretheme and allows for some of the best firework viewing of Magic Kingdom nightly fireworks. Usally accessible to members who are staying at one of the DVC Bay Lake Tower resort. There is a somewhat secret elevator available just off of the lobby and is the only one that goes to the 16th floor

Listen. The atmosphere is wonderful, the staff was so nice and I'm very grateful for the…read moreexperience. I had the lions uncle to drink, it was pretty good, the charcuterie board was not worth the price IMO. The pulled pork sliders come with coleslaw which was not listed on the menu for those who don't like it. They were okay, not much flavor, plant based flat bread was amazing, pretzel was good but they give you a HUGE pretzel and the tinest dipping sauce. Shrimp is awesome.

Delicious food!! My husband made reservations and surprised me for dinner. First time here and we…read moregot LOVED IT!! The vibe was immaculate. The drinks were great and the food was soo good that we still talk about it days later. He loved the bone marrow. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. The cake was not my favorite at all. It took way too long to come out and it came out very cold. Not much chocolate flavor, too much salt. It was missing something. We will skip dessert next time.

I've been here before and loved what I ordered. This time was completely different. Killer interior…read more- I love a moody, airy space with good lighting and plant babies galore! Service was good though. I must have ordered the wrong things this time, and I was there for happy hour. The crab rangoon squash blossom was kind of fishy. I was expecting something that looked like or was housed in a squash blossom, but it was a fried ball of gloppy crab filling. I also ordered the jalapeño popper deviled eggs. It was a stunner, but this is not the app for you if you're not all about the yolk. It was yolk on yolk on yolk. I wanted something to brighten it up, like a pickled veggie or pickled onions maybe. I've had better taste experiences at The Monroe before, but this wasn't one of them, unfortunately.