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    I-Drive Star Bar

    3.5 (19 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Star bar !! With Tyler the bar tender
    Maxamillon C.

    Tyler suggested our drinks for us and it was so good! We had starburst flavor shots. He is awesome and made our experience one of a kind. Really fun & the best part is this bar is the cheapest on the whole block!

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    Dave O.

    I don't know who came up with the idea of placing a small bar right beneath the thrill ride that shares the same name and location as the STAR FLYER attraction but kudos to that person he or she is a fricking genius. This is a cool little bar that offers a vast selection of beers and some very nice crafted cocktails. Although it acts as an oasis from the Florida sun and humidity while waiting in line it seems that the main purpose is more about pouring a little liquid courage for those who need a little more time to make the decision to take a seat or not on the most wicked swing ride in the world or possibly to calm those who have just stepped off this thrill ride and in need of a drink to relieve their anxiety or in my case a place to wait to do it again. This pairing is a perfect combination for the adult thrill seeker and it would be interesting to know which business makes the most revenue. Although I knew the answer I had to ask if they had "to go cups" for the ride, of course the answer was no, that would so take it to another level. Whether you stop in before or after enjoying this attraction this little bar is great, the bartender was friendly and attentive serving some of the most reasonably priced drinks on International Drive, so if you need a shot of courage this is the spot...

    PPV

    Visiting Orlando we were looking for a bar that played PPV so we could watch our favorite fights. Everything near the hotel was either packed or did not offer PPV. We had seen this bar had the sign displaying they would play the fights. We didn't think we would go here since is so small, we thought it would be too crowded and the service wouldn't be good form how busy it would be. It was the complete opposite. It was crowded, yet a very nice environment. Everyone was enjoying the fights together and the bartenders were always making sure everyone was being attended. Our bartender was a lady and she was very very nice with incredible fast service despite being so busy on a Saturday night given the PPV. I will definitely be coming back on our next visit. Despite the fact they don't offer mojito is still a 5 star place. Visited sat 8/17/19.

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    Expensive drinks. Slow service. Music for kids! (Damn, I sound old)... it's a tourist dream! Haha... but here I am...

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    Came in last night for the first time and I was really impressed with Tyler, Joe and Eric.

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    Espresso martini
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    GB and a Bloody Mary
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    Vault 5421 is a speakeasy in the back of a novelty store, God's & Monsters. Came on a Sunday and…read morejust lucked out on getting a seat because the place was packed. Love the horror theme and they play horror movies on the TVs. Definitely a touristy kind of place. They have video games and specialty drinks. There are mocktales and shots, but really they taste about the same, super sweet. I loved there selection of craft beer in the cans and bottles. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for a cool way to spend a few hours.

    This bar is inside "Gods and Monsters" comic book shop and what a fun concept it is! First of all,…read morethe store itself is really big and has A LOT to look at. They have a ton of great items and would have loved to spend more time in the shop but it was getting close to last call at their bar and wanted to make sure I tried a drink. The bar itself is quite small, but it packs a bunch with décor. There is so much to see and every time you look a different way, there's something else you didn't see before. When I came, it was really not crowded which is good because like I said, it is small so it was nice to be able to walk around. My friends and I all tried different drinks and they were all really good. The service was fast and efficient. I would definitely check this place out again and recommend. According to other comments, they do change up the drinks so I would love to try something else.

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    Decoration and video game
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    Fave drink was the Dole Whip Me Daddy!
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    Photo of the bar and seating area.
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    Ginger chicken
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    2am Pizza and alcohol for the win
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