If you're looking for a place that goes all-in on the holidays, The Reindeer Room is basically…read moreChristmas, Halloween, and a good time wrapped up in one glittery bow. The moment you walk in, you're hit with a blizzard of lights, over-the-top décor, giant snowmen, sparkly wreaths, and wall-to-wall festive chaos in the best possible way. It's like someone handed the North Pole a disco ball and said, "Go wild." And honestly? They did. The atmosphere alone deserves five stars, but the fun doesn't stop at the decorations. The food is surprisingly delish--not the usual "theme bar" afterthought, but actual plates worth ordering again. And the holiday-themed drinks? Dangerous. In the most cheerful way. Whether it's a peppermint cocktail, a gingerbread something-or-other, or a mystery drink handed to you by someone dressed as Jason, everything fits the vibe and somehow tastes even better surrounded by twinkling lights and inflatable snowmen. We came with friends and ended up laughing, dancing, and taking about 400 photos because every corner is a photo op waiting to happen. Between the festive crowd, the hilarious costumes, and the nonstop energy, it's impossible not to have a great night here. If your ideal evening involves good food, great drinks, and enough holiday spirit to power Santa's sleigh--The Reindeer Room will deliver it wrapped, bowed, and sparkling.

This innovative themed "pop up" in Thornton Park, downtown Orlando, changes themes throughout the…read moreyear. And Christmastime is the merriest. Food is made by local restaurants and Tornatore's Italian Onion Soup Pie was amazing! Carmel used onions, provolone cheese, garlic sauce and a dipping Au Jus sauce. For an appetizer, can't recommend enough the brown butter candle. It takes a little bit to melt, but the patience is rewarded with tasty rosemary herbed butter and delicious soft bread for dipping. The large drink menu features something for everyone, and are festive and reasonably priced from $10-14. I enjoyed a Season's Greetings Mule made with Tito's Vodka and Cranberry juice, with a sprig of rosemary. The Griswold-meets-Grinch ambiance is fun, casual and worth repeating visits. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals!

This was a whole VIBE!! Angelique was very knowledgeable about each drink. She brought over this…read moregiant pretzel with an amazing spicy cheese sauce and mustard which prepared us for the actual mixing of our drinks. Chianne came over and made pirate commentary at all the right times. Mack also joined in on the fun and brought it all together. This experience was beyond what we expected and they were very laid back and did all they could to make you feel comfortable. Thank you all so much for a start to our Girls Trip. Must do again!!

I was walking around the Orlando premium outlet and I encountered this little place. My daughter…read moresaid let's try it sure why not we entered and we encountered Autumn the bartender and we ask about the eight shots for six dollars she said that is a moonshine tasting sure let's try it. best decision ever autumn was very knowledgeable of the drinks. She was amazing and the moonshine oh my God, the banana was my favorite follow by the peanut butter and chocolate then the coconut then we move to the passionfruit , the Mandarin , Coquito the spiced and finally the pure moonshine if you are in the Orlando area close to the premium outlets go and try that it's an amazing experience. Next time we will do the tour of the distillery we did tastings and a free cocktail for around $70. I cannot wait to try this again.

I may have found a gem of a bar. I came here the other night with family to shoot some pool and…read moreenjoy the games. I was met with friendly greetings and service from Jason at the bar! The pool tables are nice and only $1 per game. It was a quiet and not so busy night so the atmosphere was quiet and relaxed. But I hear it can get a little packed in there. Still, I'll be back soon to shoot pool!

just had dinner at tap room where service & food are great - the only problem we had was the…read moreloudmouth at the bar who got louder as we ate & the people next to us were unhappy - so now the Noise Level is unacceptable- Mgt does not help! Ken

The Other Bar is a downtown Orlando staple located on Wall Street, surrounded by a cluster of other…read morebars. The name isn't just clever--it's called The Other Bar because it's the only bar on that stretch owned by a different owner, which already gives it a bit of its own identity. This place is very much a local favorite, and for good reason. I'm a fan of the complimentary popcorn (simple pleasures matter), and while the bathrooms might look a little scary at first glance, they're generally clean--which honestly puts them ahead of many dive bars downtown that barely qualify as functional. The space itself is bigger than it initially appears, almost deceiving when you first walk in. Over the years, the interior has seen steady upgrades, and it shows. The stage is well lit, and every Monday I frequent their open mic--an event that's been running for decades and continues to be a cornerstone of the local comedy scene. There's also an outdoor patio and bar area, which adds a nice option when the weather cooperates. One moment that really stood out to me was Thanksgiving, when they hosted a Friendsgiving and fed all the comedians who regularly perform there. It was genuinely generous and speaks volumes about how much this place values its community. All around, The Other Bar feels familiar in the best way--a reliable, welcoming spot that supports local talent and keeps evolving without losing its soul. It's a place I return to often and one I'm glad still exists downtown.

Went to the Monday night comedy show at The Other Bar hosted by Vance and had a really good time!…read moreThe environment was fun, welcoming, and had a great energy that made it easy to just relax and enjoy the night. The crowd was engaged and the vibe felt inviting from the moment we walked in. I didn't try any drinks, so I can't speak on that, but overall the experience was solid. If you're looking for a laid-back night with some laughs, this is definitely worth checking out!

I recently received a email from Ale House introducing their new Queso Dip Burger and I had to go…read moretry it for myself. We arrived at Ale House we were seated immediately, and it was pretty quiet. Our server Manny was amazing. Manny was very attentive and detail oriented and made our meal so enjoyable. As for food we ordered a Zinger Mountain Melt, Zingers, Salad, and a Queso Dip Bacon Burger. All the Zingers came out delicious and hot. Salad was good too but it's a salad nothing too exciting lol The Queso Dip Bacon Burger came out sizzling. The flavoring for the cheese was unique since it had chorizo, onion, tomato, and corn. Surprisingly the cheese wasn't too cheesy in flavor since it had all the other toppings mixed in. This burger was really good and now I'm intrigued to see how the chicken version tastes. Overall food tasted great and service was a 10/10 all thanks to Manny.

We had another fantastic night at Miller's Ale House - Semoran Blvd near the Orlando airport!…read more Everything we ordered tonight came out absolutely delicious and exactly the way we wanted it. My sons ordered the classic burger and the zingers, and both were cooked perfectly. The burger was juicy and flavorful, and the zingers were crispy, tender, and packed with that signature kick they love. My wife ordered the zinger salad, which was fresh, generously portioned, and topped with perfectly cooked zingers that added just the right crunch and flavor. I went with the mango habanero wings, and they were outstanding -- the perfect balance of sweet and heat with a great sauce coating every wing. On top of the great food, our waitress was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The service really added to the overall experience. We love coming to this location and it never disappoints. Great food, great service, and a consistently enjoyable atmosphere every time!

Want a dive bar? I mean a real dive bar where people go to smoke and shoot the breeze? This is it…read more It's not in a gentrified area being run by woke hippies. Just an old school bar with a pool table and automated dart boards. It even has a small stage for bands that probably like Charlie Daniels or Marshall tucker Service was nice.

The epitome of a dive bar. Smoking allowed and that fact alone is why it's a local favorite. I…read moredon't like the smoke so I don't go in very often. The regulars seem to enjoy the place. There is no food to speak of. I have seen hot dogs in a crock pot before if that counts.

We stopped by Star Bar after brunch because we had heard such good things, but it ended up being a…read morelittle disappointing. All the TVs were on football, and when we asked if music could play at the same time, the bartender said no. She seemed more focused on the game and even forgot our drink. The green drink we did get was delicious and it tasted like jolly ranchers. There were only a handful of people in the bar (us included), so listening to football commentators felt unnecessary. We were just looking for a relaxed place to have a few drinks and some background music. Also worth noting, there were no drink prices posted. When we asked, we were told they were the cheapest in the area. We closed out and left. Not the vibe we expected, and probably not the spot we would choose again unless we were specifically trying to watch football.

This place it was a vibe!! The drinks are worth the price and that's how I like it. If you ride the…read moreStar Flyer you can get discounted drinks. Always friendly staff and awesome atmosphere. The patrons are a mix of locals (mostly service industry employees from IDrive) and tourists. It does get crowded at times but overall it's my favorite late night joint on I-Drive.

I thought I had wrote a review for this unique spot, but it was one of those that slipped past me…read more I'm glad that Yelp's reminder email is a better memory than mine, so I remembered to write something nice about this great spot. I had a group of us driving to Orlando for a weekend and we were making good time, so it was perfect to stop short in St Cloud to see what this Black Squirrel Bookstore was all about. I actually let the girls go in and check it out as we had brought our dog. I sat in the car and read a book ironically, why they had some speakeasy fun. well after maybe a half hour i looked up and my gal and another lady were by the car. The other lady said she was the owner and that we could bring our dog Augie inside. It was very kind of her, as it really wasn't expected art such a nice spot. He sat politely under the table, while we enjoyed some fun drinks, a singer that was adding to a nice night. We left after a couple, but for sure will swing by again when we have the time; great spot.

This place is adorable!!…read more We were on our way to Orlando, and my fiancée found this place for us to stop by. The outside is a bookstore with other cute and interesting things to buy. The bookstore itself is a treat, but we were there for the speakeasy. For this you ring the doorbell outside, they come get you and give you a clue to get in. They don't make you do it if you don't want to but, that is part of the fun. We solved it and in we went. Squirrels everywhere, fun signs, chandeliers, books and light, plus beautiful cozy tables and sofa seating, giving this a great speakeasy ambiance. On the corner a piano, and to our surprise a wonderful live jazz singer, who made our experience even better. The owner happened to be there that night and came to welcomes us at our table. Really nice lady, very happy to see people enjoy the place, and she herself was there with friends having a great time. The drinks are fun, and they have a food menu too. Honestly a place I want to come back to and recommend to everyone.