Guidebook for Orlando
Drinks & Nightlife
Vanbarry's Public House
4120 S Orange AveThe Roque Pub
3076 Curry Ford RdCraft brews, very open bar with pool tables, dart boards and other games - locals spot
Spacious with an industrial feel, clean lines and open space without feeling boring. They have a couple of tables outside, but being in a strip mall I think investing more on the inside was definitely the way to go. They have happy hour M-Th 3-6, and other specials through the week. They do a good job at updating their Facebook page, so keep an eye out for specials or events (like yoga with a beer and tour of the brewery).
Ocean Sun Brewing
3030 Curry Ford RdSpacious with an industrial feel, clean lines and open space without feeling boring. They have a couple of tables outside, but being in a strip mall I think investing more on the inside was definitely the way to go. They have happy hour M-Th 3-6, and other specials through the week. They do a good job at updating their Facebook page, so keep an eye out for specials or events (like yoga with a beer and tour of the brewery).
Hard Rock Cafe
6050 Universal BlvdFrank & Steins
150 S Magnolia AveAwesome craft beers and bar games (shuffleboard, skeeball, board games, etc)
Wall Street
Wall StreetTons of bars in this street! Make sure to Uber or Lyft!
Barley & Vine Biergarten
2406 E Washington StCool outside patio seating!
tap and grind
Lots of crafts beers. Small watering hole
Lots of crafts beer, outside seating by Lake Eola, good bar food! One of my favorites!
57 locals recommend
World of Beer
431 E Central BlvdLots of crafts beer, outside seating by Lake Eola, good bar food! One of my favorites!
Lots of beers, pool tables, darts, etc. Kind of smokey though.
19 locals recommend
Sportstown Billiards
2414 E Robinson StLots of beers, pool tables, darts, etc. Kind of smokey though.
Awesome cocktail bar, excellent ambiance, one pool table. Can get pricey.
14 locals recommend
The Matador
724 Virginia DrAwesome cocktail bar, excellent ambiance, one pool table. Can get pricey.
Ten10 Brewing Company
1010 Virginia DrCraft beers
The Guesthouse
1321 N Mills AveCraft beers and great bartenders
Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred Drbecause vino!
The Lucky Lure
1427 N Orange AveGood watering hole by the lake
The Brass Tap
1632 North Mills AvenueFood Scene
Johnny's Fillin Station
2631 S Ferncreek AveAwesome burgers!
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
4192 Conroy RdEggs and bacon, duh!
Little quaint homemade bakery that is sooo good! Total hidden locals gem with awesome atmosphere!
64 locals recommend
Se7enBites
617 Primrose DrLittle quaint homemade bakery that is sooo good! Total hidden locals gem with awesome atmosphere!
Awesome locals spot - great sandwiches in quiet local neighborhood
35 locals recommend
903 Mills Market
903 S Mills AveAwesome locals spot - great sandwiches in quiet local neighborhood
JJ's Fusion Grille
2950 Curry Ford RdAwesome Mediterranean / Chipotle concept. So good!
Zaza New Cuban Diner
3500 Curry Ford RdCuban lunch
Cecil's Texas Style Bar-B-Q
2800 S Orange AveBBQ
La Fiesta Mexican Grill
3000 Curry Ford RdTacos!
Le Coq Au Vin
4800 S Orange AveUpscale homemade french cuisine - foodies welcome!
Kabooki Sushi
3122 E Colonial DrSushi, sashimi umami! shhh, don't tell anyone.
Thai House of Orlando Restaurant
2117 East Colonial DriveBest BBQ in Orlando!
Avenue Gastrobar
13 S Orange AveGreat bar and good gastropub food!
Dapper Duck Bar
28 S Orange AveAwesome bar with great food. Must check if downtown!
Pizza Bruno
3990 Curry Ford RdThe garlic knots are to die for!
Outside seating by Lake Eola. Awesome lunch spot!
25 locals recommend
Relax Grill and Bar at Lake Eola
211 Eola PkwyOutside seating by Lake Eola. Awesome lunch spot!
Foxtail Coffee (Hourglass District)
2401 Curry Ford RdNew spot, craft beers and coffee!
Leguminati Vegan Eatery: a cruelty-free dining experience, specializing in plant-based fare for vegans and non-vegans alike.
10 locals recommend
Leguminati
2401 Curry Ford RdLeguminati Vegan Eatery: a cruelty-free dining experience, specializing in plant-based fare for vegans and non-vegans alike.
This cozy bar & eatery offers a traditional Irish menu, plus darts, pool & occasional live music.
9 locals recommend
Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub
2421 Curry Ford RdThis cozy bar & eatery offers a traditional Irish menu, plus darts, pool & occasional live music.
Parks & Nature
Lake Conway
Local springs where you can rent kayaks, canoes and check out wildlife, including alligators, bears and all kinds of birds. Freshwater fishing as well!
256 locals recommend
Wekiwa Springs
Local springs where you can rent kayaks, canoes and check out wildlife, including alligators, bears and all kinds of birds. Freshwater fishing as well!
Isolated park where you can check out the lake views. Paddle board rental close by at Ski World.
23 locals recommend
Lake Ivanhoe Park
57 S Ivanhoe BlvdIsolated park where you can check out the lake views. Paddle board rental close by at Ski World.
Entertainment & Activities
Universal Studio Store
6000 Universal BlvdThe best theme park in Orlando!
Wet 'n Wild Orlando
Stay cool in the Florida sun! Bring sunscreen and a hat!
Dolphin Interaction at Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove WaySwim with dolphins and check out other marine life!
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrI encourage you to visit other spots, but if you must...
Iconic stretch of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues
314 locals recommend
International Drive
International DriveIconic stretch of stores, restaurants and entertainment venues
Cirque du Soleil® La Nouba™
World class show! Must check out!
Blue Man Group
You know, the blue guys beating on drums. Duh!
Music venue with smaller bands - check out their schedule online!
21 locals recommend
Plaza Live Theatre
425 N Bumby AveMusic venue with smaller bands - check out their schedule online!
Take the challenge, it's super fun! And you can walk to grab food / drinks downtown after!
12 locals recommend
The Great Escape Room Orlando
23 1/2 S Magnolia AveTake the challenge, it's super fun! And you can walk to grab food / drinks downtown after!
Little known secret, you can rent paddle boards here and paddle beautiful Lake Ivanhoe (totally isolated lake with awesome views in a beautiful neighborhood).
Ski World Orlando
1415 N Orange AveLittle known secret, you can rent paddle boards here and paddle beautiful Lake Ivanhoe (totally isolated lake with awesome views in a beautiful neighborhood).
Sightseeing
Quiet Lake in downtown where you can check out the resident swans and even paddle the lake in rentable swan boats! Lots of cool places to eat outside!
333 locals recommend
Lake Eola
Quiet Lake in downtown where you can check out the resident swans and even paddle the lake in rentable swan boats! Lots of cool places to eat outside!
The Wheel at ICON Park
8375 International DrCool view of Orlando!
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveRomantic private garden
Shopping
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdMajor brands and some outlet stores
Orlando International Premium Outlets
4951 International DrOutlet malls - get your shopping fix in!
Arts & Culture
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills AveArt!
Snap! Orlando
420 E Church StModern art!
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StNerd it out here! Cool Science Center
Check out the events in their webpage!
263 locals recommend
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia AveCheck out the events in their webpage!