The Abbey is a nice venue. There is a bit of a vampire bordello feel to it -- darkness, velvet curtains and a nice long hardwood bar -- that made me feel very comfortable. The ambience is suited to both relaxation and conversation -- perfect for the business event that I attended there earlier this week. The space is divided into two areas - an upper area (including the bar and very limited seating) and a lower area that can be set up as a dance floor/mosh pit or with theater seating. The lower area is wheel chair accessible. I drop the Abbey a point because while it is a fun room, it does not rise to a level of elegance or poshness that would make it stand out for a really important event. Also, we had technical difficulties (with the sound) for the event that I attended and that is not a good thing for any venue to experience. The bathrooms were clean. Any venue that offers live music and clean bathrooms gains my appreciation. I would definitely consider holding a private event at the venue and I will not hesitate to return. read more

We attended the Monster Comedian of the year at The Abbey tonight. The venue is actually nice. It's not very big but it's not too small either. It's just right. We did the GA tickets which was fine. They had the general area by the bar and right in front of the bar. There are some lounge sofas, tables and chairs. The reserve seating are lined up chairs facing the stage and the VIP section is on the side of the room. They had a fake fireplace on one side of the wall. Cool lighting fixtures. It almost like you're inside the entertainment room in a big house. The bathroom is clean. Except only one sink had working water to wash your hand. Drink is price reasonably. They have free water at the bar if you don't want a beer. I would come the Abbey again for an event. read more

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Yes! LOVE The Abbey! Such a pretty, upscale, fancy (but casual) bar in the heart of Eola Square. Something going on here almost every night and it's a wide range of events from ballet, musicals, Kelly DeWayne Richards for Musical Monday's etc. The decor is gorgeous. You just get this warm feeling when you walk in from the lighting, the details like the fireplace, the fabulous wall papers... just gorgeous. Amazing acoustics and a great layout for the space. Tiered layout towards the stage and the ability to break up the room however the event calls for. Overall, warm, inviting and lively! read more

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I went to this venue yesterday for a jazz and Latin jazz show. The venue was absolutely beautiful, very clean, and although I did not drink the bar has a great selection. There was ample seating, all which have a great view of the stage and show. I would definitely return here again for another show. They just need more bathrooms- two stalls during intermission wasn't enough. read more

The Abbey - Performing Arts Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So The Abbey...L-O-V-E! I passed by The Abbey maybe a month ago while en route to pick up a friend and thought...looks cool, what's that?! Well thanks to Yelp my questions about Orlando rarely go unanswered! I was blessed with an awesome opportunity to attend Uncorked! at The Abbey by the Orlando Ballet. Wow, what a cool experience! This event was more of a behind the scenes look at the Orlando Ballet company. We were able to see a few show scene reenactments as well as a choreographer battle of the sexes lol! Ballet dancers are legit and deserve some serious respect for their craft. I got dizzy watching them spin in so many circles. Venue: The Abbey is a moderate sized venue with low traffic due to it's neighborhood location. It appears it is an event-only establishment therefore usually they will provide valet service that can start as low as $7. Parking is pretty scarce so I suggest going with valet. Bar: The main entrance leads you to the bar and it's pretty large so no worries on finding a place to lean while you wait for your drink. The dimly lit room is filled with black leather couches that all looked incredibly comfortable. The interior setting is a vampy-goth's dream. I liked it simply because it was low key. Stage: The performance stage is found to your immediate right in a completely separate space. The chairs, all black with quilted seat patterns were very comfy despite their appearance. The decor in this room is similar to the bar area in all of it's dark glory. I liked the peeling/burnt wall paper look in this room, very vintage-y. Overall: I really like this space and I was told users of The Abbey also use The Mezz space upstairs for weddings, receptions and other events in conjunction with The Abbey. What a cool venue! I enjoyed myself so much with Orlando Ballet that next time they are scheduled to be at The Abbey I'm totally going to come. Thanks Yelp! read more

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2018 Review 5/100 5 stars for a great little entertainment venue that I am absolutely in love with. I went to The Abbey for the first time last week for a performance of Orlando Ballet's Uncorked. It was one of the best dance shows I've ever been to and, as a former dancer, I've been to a TON of dance shows. More than I can remember. Of course, a lot of this had to do with the performance itself but the venue made it all the better. What I love most about this venue is the intimacy of it. It's very small. I don't know if the sent up is the same for every show they host but at this particular performance, there were a few rows of reserved tables up against the stage with several rows of chairs behind. In the back is a small bar with a few more tables scattered around. You can sit pretty much anywhere in the venue and still be pretty close to the stage. Uncorked features excerpts from some of Orlando Ballet's upcoming performances as well as a few sections of live choreography and it was so cool to see everything so close - a very different experience from seeing OB perform at the Dr. Phillips Center. The venue is clean and has an elegance to it. And because you're so close you really feel a part of the performance. I'd love to attend another show at The Abbey. Actually, I'll probably attend the next Uncorked. read more

This venue is small but sufficient. I went for a comedy show but there weren't any seats? It was a standing show which was odd. The staff is great, the place is clean, and it was a great time. read more

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I saw megan trainor here and my company had their company party here. I have been here many times over the years. This is a beautiful event center. There are decorations on the ceilings. You can take a ton of pictures here. The bathrooms are normally clean. However as normal there is a wait for the restroom There is a dance a dance floor, it has a ton of floor plugs. Becateful of catching your heel and falling down. The stage is small and difficult to see so get to the front of the stage early for events. The bar is small but great to talk at. So prepare for a wait but talk to everyone. It is to small to stay at. So be considerate and get your drink and leave the bar area. There are normally tables you can hang out with your drinks. The abbey has an out door patio to hang out at with chairs and tables. Be careful this is a smokers haven. If you have asthma avoid the patio. This is a great event center read more

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Quaint location. Went here last night for a couples Game Night. They had many hosted events including a live newlywed-type game and many other fun trivia style games with some fun prizes. There were old board games & other games available all around the venue to keep all us couples entertained before & after the hosted events. The whole set-up is pretty bare-bones, but that's actually pretty good. It's not overly decorated or such. Only dropping them a point as it's not one of the best venues I've been to, and depending on where you were and what was going on, the music was constantly having to be altered as too loud or too soft. With the different tiers to the place (upper bar area, lower dance floor), maybe that caused some problems, but the trivia guy on stage couldn't hear people clearly yelling from the back or there were many times he had to ask for the music to be lowered. Not really a big problem, but not idea. Great little venue for some smaller (up to 100 people) events! read more

Sophisticated and comfortable at the same time, walking into The Abbey feels like walking into one of new york's nicest lounges. I've been to several events there, and loved most! The staff is always friendly, the drink prices are amazing reasonable and the place is clean. What more could you ask for in a venue? Brought my boss down here and we made the decision to book our company party here in less then ten minutes! read more

Great classy and comfortable venue for plays, movies, concerts, etc. The Abbey is beautifully decorated. Sumptuous leather couches, Indian inspired wallpaper, and a fireplace give a warm feeling to the space. I have seen Disenchanted: Bitches of the Kingdom, Meghan Trainor, Grease sing-a-long, Rocky Horror, and today's Christmas concert. read more

The Abbey - Performing Arts Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Nice place, a bit dirty, but overall cool for events. Spacious, places to sit down and big dance floor. Convenient location downtown. Get early to find a close by parking read more

Had a oh okay time but I was enraged by the bartenders! The severed my boyfriend drinks for us freely, but the second I went up, a 24 year old female they refused to give me two drinks, one for me AND my boyfriend. They said only one drink per person which is not true. Then he goes up by himself and orders a Redbull vodka cranberry and they only give us Redbull vodka. read more

I saw El Wiz here. It was a very good show. The venue itself was also very nice. It was spacious. The staff who were working there were also very friendly. The bathrooms were also nice and clean. read more

I went to the Abbey to see 'El Wiz'. My girlfriend and I ordered a couple of Tequila Sunrises at the bar (which were fruity and scrumptious FYI) and sat in the fourth row of the play. The chairs are all at the same level, so if you are short (such as myself), you may need to play musical chairs and find the seat that helps you see the stage well. The stage is not that big but the actors know how to work it to their advantage, running up and down the aisle between us at times. The actors and singers were very talented. I thought maybe the musicals/plays would be a little amateur or cheesy here, but I surprisingly enjoyed the whole show and the atmosphere, and after the musical we were able to speak with the actors from the show. I would definitely come here again for Fab Fringe and to see what other plays are offered at this venue. read more

I have never gone to the Abbey on a regular bar night but I have now gone to two events there- Uncorked! at the Abbey and Grease the sing-a-long and these were both awesome! The Abbey is a perfectly intimate environment with a bar on the far left, a section of tables and couches divided by a wrought iron railing that then leads to a large floor space which is usually filled with rows of chairs and then a small stage. The setting is dark with hints of metallic wallpapers and streams of bright color from stage lights, giving it a sultry atmosphere. One of my favorite things about the Abbey is the "now playing" billboard outside that they customize for whatever event is going on. For Uncorked, the Orlando ballet put on a showcase of performances from their upcoming season and the Abbey provided a perfect backdrop for this. With the sing-a-long, they played the movie on a large projector that came on to the stage, as well as two other tvs for the top tier of couches and tables. There was a host, "Miss Sammy" and they also had prop bags available for purchase for $5 that included some fun gag gifts that went along with the theme of the movie. They also had a popcorn machine that anyone could take from! There is a full bar inside and for the Grease event, they had special themed shots and cocktails. Heads up,security is pretty tight here- they did a wand wave and searched purses and even asked me to take a cell phone battery out of its pack. read more

Our first time at the location as we came for the inaugural Orlando Cringe show Wednesday night. The venue was clean, the bartenders and staff were all very friendly and the bathrooms were well maintained too. The only issues were the parking situation, which is awful. Lots and valets didn't open until 6 and that's when I was told the show opened which stressed me out, as I really prefer to be early. Also the chairs (while looking great) are so uncomfortable. The seatbacks have this knobby design that wreaked havoc on my back as I sat there, the next day I had pain from where the knobs in the metal were. We live in Jacksonville and plan to come back for more Cringe shows and I hope they are held here as I enjoyed myself. read more

So fun!! Great place to go with a group of friends to hear live music. We saw Rocketfly for 80's night and it was amazing!! The place was packed and the bartenders had no problem keeping up with the crowd. The bouncers were visible through the nite which I felt important for safety reasons. Very well managed and clean rest rooms another plus as well as garage parking. Definitely will return. read more

Musical Monday's!!!!!! Look out Don't Tell Mama's (NYC), The Abbey(Orlando Fl) has something that Daddy is doing. Last night was my first time at The Abbey. It was a great venue, all the way from the Lighting, Sound, Bar, HH specials, Decor, Clean Bathrooms, Outdoor patio area for smokers, kind service, very accommodating manager.all of it was super impressive. I look forward to seeing some shows in this venue when there is a packed crowd. But I do have to say that the Musical Mondays is a fantastic idea and a great outlet for the many of singers in this town that just need to belt out a song. Note*, parking can be difficult if you do not Valet, but you just have to look down the side streets towards the east and south of the building. At most you might have to walk a few blocks, but that is nothing compared to taking a train and walking blocks 4 blocks in NYC. Also if you are near downtown area, there is a bike rack on the buildings lot to lock up if you like. read more

Good new venue for live entertainment downtown. Great set-up with gorgeous modern finishes and decor. You can be close to the stage an in the action - or closer to the bar and watch the crowd. I've been here several times with live music on stage - a good place to chill with friends in a comfortable setting or for after-dinner drinks. I saw "The Alter Boyz" tonight - very fun, energetic production, and nice to see a new venue producing live theatre downtown. Bravo! read more

I visited this Establishment on Jan 19th. I bought a bottle and a round of drinks and the waitress somehow lost my credit card. That is totally unacceptable. It was a heavy Amex Plat card that she stated could of fallen out, which has never happen to me anywhere in the world as I travel a lot. I canceled the card on the spot, but somehow I think it was an attempted scam. Now I am see all kinds on 1,299.00 charges being rejected as the thief attempts to use my card daily. I have notified the authorities and fraud department. Like I said I have travel the world and this has never happened. To just loose a customers card after it was in the establishments possession is ludicrous and careless. I will not be returning ever!. read more

The Abbey is a vampy bar/venue on Eola Ave in Downtown Orlando/Thorton Park. It isn't a huge venue, by any means, but it also isn't super small. I've been here for two different events (John Waters and "In the Artist's Studio"), and each time I've really enjoyed the ambiance. There is a small seating area with black leather couches and chairs under a stained glass light, which changes colors. It's quite pretty to look at. There is also a fake fireplace next to that seating area. The "floor" area in front of the stage has had fold up chairs each time I've been there, but I don't think those are a permanent staple of the venue. The drinks aren't cheap, but they are good. The staff has been nice each of the times I've been here, and the bartenders are very quick to help. I'll definitely continue going there for events!! read more

This place is amazing. So many others have said it and I'll say it too. I've only been here a few times but every time has been a memorable experience with a great show. The first time I went I unknowingly got tickets to a strip show. (From Yelp I may add. Haha.) It is still one of my favorite stories to tell. The second time was an original show about the secret lives and thoughts of the Disney Princesses, which was just amazing all around. And then last night I went to the Mama Mia sing along that was hosted by the famous Carol Lee. I got to sing along to one of my favorite musicals and laugh out loud to the hilarious commentary by my favorite drag queen. There's something about the Abbey that caters to the song loving gay man inside all of us. Which is something I think Carol would enjoy, judging by her comments on Pierce Brosnan last night. ;) I will be back for more! read more

Ah, The Abbey. In 2016, we attended a holiday party here and it was an awkward experience I hoped to forget (not because of the venue). Fast forward to 2017, my husband's company held their holiday party here and it was freaking awesome. Murder mystery! We love games and found the venue to be pretty perfect for each aspect of the evening. There is space for ticket-taking at the window, characters to greet you when you walk in, bar right near the entrance to wet your whistle (all of the standard alcohol and mix-ins), and a fireplace/ space for schmoozing/eating appetizers. Down the stairs (wheelchair accessible) you will find a "pit" with space for tables and chairs, row seating, or standing room, and a stage. To the side is an area for buffet table. The place is really well laid out and can fit lots of people. The content and the food for our evening there were both on-point. The Abbey is in a central location by lake Eola- if you are hosting a conference with lots of people from out of town, this is a great local stop to add to your itinerary (whether planning your own event, or attending a concert that is open to the general public for an entrance fee). I'm sure we will be back, no doubt, for another holiday party! read more

This bar has a nice lounge and a seating area in front of a stage. They mostly host private events, but they let the public in for many of them for more revenue. I like the outside seating myself. I got a kick out of the fake fireplace. They charge $6 for a standard mixed drink, not so bad. The bartender I spoke with was super friendly and informative. He made me want to stay longer. The bathrooms have plenty of stalls and they are kept very clean, so no complaints there! I don't know about the whole setup tho, I wasn't impressed with the live musical event they had going on. Maybe the music wasn't my style, or maybe this place just isn't my thing. read more

I came here with my girl friends for the "D*Word" musical. We had a good time. The audio is really good. They had no drink specials and no service to your table. We had to get our own drinks from the bar, which seems odd. drink price: $$$ read more

Came here for the Hedwig showing, but I really enjoyed the decor and ambiance of the place. All dark and purple and table lamps! Interesting bar menu, with 7 drinks for 7 sins in addition to offered wines. They have some high top tables as well as comfy couches and loveseats. Very intimate setting. It took a while for our show to start, and no one made any announcements or updates as to why, which was a little aggravating. The show and the venue made up for it. It was very different and lovely. Definitely take your SO and come check it out. read more

We were here for a private filming today, What a cool looking place! Gothic type decor with a huge fireplace and painted stained glass covering the ceiling. I was a fan of the ambiance and am looking forward to trying this place out on a regular night. read more

Such a cute little venue in a great location. Excellent atmosphere. Love the valet parking. Staff was very kind and helpful. I'd love to come back some day! read more

Terrific venue! I was impressed with the lighting and sound for the show I attended. I didn't have a problem at all with the staff when I went - they were very friendly and did a great job keeping up with the crowd that was there. I didn't have a tab, nor was I with anyone who had run one so I didn't hear about any of those problems. The only problem I saw was lack of parking for this venue. There is no dedicated lot so patrons were on their own for street parking nearby. I look forward to the next time! read more

Very cool venue! Shows, parties, concerts. I've been to many events here, always a great time! read more

Visited The Abbey for the first time to check out a Sunday matinee of "Disenchanted". It's a in hip little area close to Downtown and Thornton Park District known as Eola Square. You can pay to park in the Sanctuary building but we opted to try to find a spot off street. If you are willing to drive around and walk, then there are plenty of spaces to be had. We walked up to the Abbey and a gentleman was taking tickets at the door and told us the show was general admission and to take a seat anywhere we would like as long as it wasn't reserved. The stage was on one end of the room and the bar on the opposite side with no door to separate. To our surprise, the venue was already packed . All of the prime seating closer to the stage was already occupied and it looks like they set up some extra seats along the back which is where we found seats together. I wish I would've known that seating was first come, first serve and I would've made plans to get there early. Definitely nice to know for next time. As we were seated, people were continuing to arrive and we heard lots of complaints about the lack of seating. Employees ended up bringing out more chairs and creating more rows. It seems like they oversold for the show so as a warning, come early if you want a good seat. There is a bar but we didn't take advantage of. I didn't really like how it was still a little noisy in the bar area and it carried over while the show was starting. Can be a bit distracting. I would also highly recommend that they also film the show while it is happening and play on the flatscreens towards the back. I heard some people complain when they turned the screens off. We all actually thought they would show on the screens as well for those sitting towards the back that don't have the best view. Bathrooms are off to the side and were easily accessible. Overall, the show was excellent and aside from my constructive criticism, we would come back. read more

Very unorganized venue. I went in support of newer artist performing and the set was not only abruptly cut short, but the artist who I paid to see and tipped when purchasing the ticket did not even get through half a set. The artist was also not paid based on ticket sales (which is what is agreed to beforehand) or tipped. So my money went to absolutely nothing. There has been no positive resolution by The Abbey on behalf of everyone who spent money to see the artist perform. The mic was cut in the middle of the performance and lights straight on, no warning or anything. Just really not professional on the venues part. read more

Bartender is shifty. Doesn't give you your copy of the tab so you can see the price of your drinks just runs your card so he can over charge you. Drafts should be 3 and 5 and he ran mine for 7. Can't wait to see what he tries to lie about his tip as. Didn't even put it in a pint glass, put it in a mixed drink glass. Awful. How do i rate negative stars? read more

I made a return trip here to support a friend/coworker's band (family gang) and was pleasantly surprised to find that they had fixed the issue of losing credit cards. They now swipe the card and hand it back to you, so fret no more! :) read more

What an awesome venue! I've been lucky enough to be a photographer at their space before and you can get some great background ambiance in the photos. The place is very trendy and upscale and is roomy enough but still feels intimate for a big party. This is definitely a place to consider for your next big event or wedding. read more

This space was adorable! I recently went here to see the production of Disenchanted. The theatre area is much tinier than I expected but I loved that there were tables in front that you could have reserved. The bar area with the lounges and the fireplace was so cute! I suggested to my friend that we should see about having our holiday party there. And the drinks from the bar were yummy. They were Disney Princess themed--definitely the way to get me to buy some! read more

We saw John Waters here, as well as other talks/events. The spot is a real gem for downtown and Orlando in general. The space seems to work for about any event they host. Good drinks, as well. read more

Very cute place I must say. Great venue to host an event...I may just keep this place in mind next time I need a venue.

The Abbey is a great place. We checked out their Superbowl party and it was top notch. They had a projection screen video display that was life size or bigger. Comfortable seating all over the venue. Delicous food sent over to order from Nick's Italian kitchen. No cover and great drink specials. The staff were all wonderful, very friendly and provided great service. I can't wait to come back for a musical event here. read more