Blog Entries Tagged: downtown orlando
Found 11 blog entries tagged as downtown orlando.

By Yasmene Warren

If you’re looking for a chill place to play some classic-style games, then Orlando has something new and up and coming: Game Room & Social Club.

All About Game Room & Social Club

Game Room & Social Club is a sports bar and gaming lounge located in Downtown Orlando on North Orange Avenue. This place had its grand opening in late January and has since been working its way up bar culture in Orlando.

Here, you can play a classic game of chess, checkers, foosball and table shuffleboard while enjoying classic cocktails and beer.

This lounge is open everyday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. and has happy hour Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., as well as a late night happy hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Drinks and…

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By Yasmene Warren

Get your green thumbs ready, because it’s time to become one with nature at Orlando’s “coziest cocktail bar”: The Treehouse.

What is the Treehouse?

This place isn’t anything like the treehouse in your backyard your dad built for you when you were younger — it’s even better.

The Treehouse is a cocktail bar located in Downtown Orlando on East Pine Street. Everything your eyes touch is green themed, even as you walk up the stairs! It’s connected to The Attic and The Basement, making it the perfect addition to this homey company.

This cozy bar is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., so it’s definitely one of those spots you’ll want to hit up during your late night out.

Bar and Venue

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By Yasmene Warren

This new place puts the “creative” in Creative Village. Downtown Orlando’s apartment complex The Julian has a lovely new restaurant resting on its bottom floor, and it’s called The Monroe. Let’s check it out!

What is The Monroe?

The Monroe describes itself as a “diverse social gathering place” and is located in Downtown Orlando on North Terry Avenue in Creative Village. It is on the ground floor of The Julian Apartments, making it the perfect, easy-to-access amenity for residents!

This place is the fourth concept of the Good Salt Restaurant Group and strives to provide a nostalgic experience by showcasing childhood favorites on its menu. It serves coffee, alcohol, lunch, brunch and dinner.

Coffee is served Tuesdays…

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By Kismet Kohn

Downtown Orlando is filled with many different date night ideas, including outdoor activities, nighttime entertainment, restaurants, and bars. You could squeeze everything into one day or keep these ideas in the back of your pocket for the weeknights or weekends ahead.

Activities

Downtown Orlando, though smaller than most cities, offers many team-building and romantic activities perfect for a date night! The Great Escape Room is located right off of S Magnolia Ave, where you and your partner can team up to solve a mystery and make your way out of the room using clues. If you enjoy the arts, check out some of the art galleries downtown. This includes the CityArts Factory and Snap! Orlando, where you can take your time and admire…

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By Yasmene Warren

In search of hot Caribbean flavors with a touch of Florida? Well, this place promises “a taste of vacation,” and it’s called The Wellborn.

All About The Wellborn

The Wellborn is a restaurant and patio bar located in Downtown Orlando on North Lucerne Circle.

In addition to being a popular place to grab a bite to eat, The Wellborn is also a hotel! For those looking to stay near the Lake Cherokee Historic District, consider booking your stay with Sonder Hotel.

Even if you’re not looking for a place to lay your head, The Wellborn has much space in its well-hidden courtyard for you to kick it with friends and family and have a drink. The restaurant and bar is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.,…

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By Yasmene Warren

Are you tired anxiously waiting for your 21st birthday so you can order your first cocktail at a bar? Or maybe you love going out for drinks but can’t hold your liquor. Whatever the case may be, once again, Orlando has the perfect place for you: The BANDBOX.

All About The BANDBOX - Orlando

The BANDBOX is located on North Orange Avenue in Orlando and is the city’s first-ever spirit-free speakeasy tasting lounge and bottle shop. This speakeasy is, as its website describes, “an escape to a 1920s Art Deco-inspired speakeasy where you can dodge the Buttons and skip the Hooch with a robust menu of non-alcoholic craft cocktails, beer & wine along with elixirs, tonics, shrubs and CBD beverages for a night you won’t have to forget.”

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By Yasmene Warren

Feening for something new and fresh to satisfy your taste buds? If you’re looking for good eats and unique drinks, then The Moderne in Mills 50 is here to bring you both!

All About Moderne

The Moderne is a restaurant and cocktail bar located on East Colonial Drive in the Mills 50 district. It focuses on deconstructing classic drinks and rebuilding them, as well as providing its own unique take on culinary dishes that reflect the culinary diversity in Mills 50.

This restaurant just began doing reservations, which can be made through Google or OpenTable! There is a 10 minutes grace period on reservations, so be sure to get there early as parking is limited. There’s indoor, outdoor and bar seating to choose from, but of…

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by Yasmene Warren

Calling all coffee lovers! America may run on Dunkin, but Orlando’s Stemma Craft Coffee has quite a bit to offer “the city beautiful.” Let’s check it out!

What is Stemma Craft Coffee?

Stemma Craft Coffee is a new coffee shop located downtown on North Orange Avenue and has been serving the Orlando community sustainably sourced coffee since October of 2022. It’s open every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., so whether you’re an early bird or a late riser, there’s plenty of time to get a taste of what’s on the menu!

This coffee shop is all about family as owners and mother-daughter-duo Rebecca and María Blandon opened Stemma to honor Rebecca’s late father, who dreamt about opening a coffee shop with his family.

Stemma Craft…

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by Marissa Potts

Rooftop dining reaches its climax of creativity and incredible views at AC Sky Bar in Downtown. Located in the AC Hotel by Marriott, AC Sky Bar is the perfect place to go for delicious drinks, yummy food, and one of a kind views.

Atmosphere

I’ve been searching for some good rooftop bars in Orlando for a while, and was so excited to find AC Sky Bar! There are two options when you arrive: valet parking or parking in the attached parking garage. We chose the parking garage which was a really fair rate of I believe $6 for two hours, if I am remembering correctly. The elevator from the parking garage will take you straight up to the AC Sky Bar. Upon emerging from the elevator, you’ll immediately be immersed into the beauty of the…

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by Marissa Potts

Bright lights shine from the shades of hundreds of antique lamps at Ann Teague’s Lamp Supply. Here you can enjoy craft cocktails in downtown surrounded by hundreds of dazzling lights!

Where is it?

Ann Teague’s is located on South Magnolia Avenue right in the heart of Downtown Orlando. It’s within walking distance from some of my favorite bars like Mather’s Social Gathering and Hanson’s Shoe Repair! Definitely a great spot to bar hop!

The Atmosphere

You’ll be able to tell you’re in the right spot right away because of the decor of Ann Teague. From the windows, you can see the lights shining all around! When you walk in, you’ll be transported to an antique treasure trove that truly sparkles…

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