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Bar & Nightlife News

Get ready to "Shoot Your Shot Social" at Kings Orlando on February 14

Get ready to "Shoot Your Shot Social" at Kings Orlando on February 14

Get ready to "Shoot Your Shot Social" at Kings Orlando on February 14

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

2 days ago2 min read

Howl at the Moon Orlando is hosting a Heartthrob Throwbacks Night with all your favorite crush-worthy hits!

Howl at the Moon Orlando is hosting a Heartthrob Throwbacks Night with all your favorite crush-worthy hits!

Howl at the Moon Orlando is hosting a Heartthrob Throwbacks Night with all your favorite crush-worthy hits!

Orlando Valentine's Day News

Alastair Mac

4 days ago2 min read

ICEBAR Orlando hosting Bridgerton-inspired Love & Lace Valentine’s Weekend Affair Feb. 12-15

ICEBAR Orlando hosting Bridgerton-inspired Love & Lace Valentine’s Weekend Affair Feb. 12-15

ICEBAR Orlando hosting Bridgerton-inspired Love & Lace Valentine’s Weekend Affair Feb. 12-15

Orlando Valentine's Day News

Emma Walton

4 days ago3 min read

Celebrate the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with icy fun at Kings Dining & Entertainment this February

Celebrate the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with icy fun at Kings Dining & Entertainment this February

Celebrate the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics with icy fun at Kings Dining & Entertainment this February

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Feb 42 min read

Check out Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride's pop‑up bar, The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub

Check out Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride's pop‑up bar, The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub

Check out Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride's pop‑up bar, The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub

Orlando Sports News

Alastair Mac

Feb 22 min read

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest returns to Orlando on January 31 with some of the best beer in the country!

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest returns to Orlando on January 31 with some of the best beer in the country!

Faded Kingdom Beer Fest returns to Orlando on January 31 with some of the best beer in the country!

Events & Festival News

Alastair Mac

Jan 292 min read

Brewlando taps into Orlando International Airport expansion with locally driven tasting experience for travelers

Brewlando taps into Orlando International Airport expansion with locally driven tasting experience for travelers

Brewlando taps into Orlando International Airport expansion with locally driven tasting experience for travelers

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Jan 162 min read

Come get jiggy at Howl at the Moon Orlando's 90s Night on International Drive

Come get jiggy at Howl at the Moon Orlando's 90s Night on International Drive

Come get jiggy at Howl at the Moon Orlando's 90s Night on International Drive

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Jan 152 min read

Wekiva Island to host Otter Fest, its annual craft beer and wine festival on January 31

Wekiva Island to host Otter Fest, its annual craft beer and wine festival on January 31

Wekiva Island to host Otter Fest, its annual craft beer and wine festival on January 31

Events & Festival News

Emma Walton

Jan 132 min read

Where to Celebrate Dry January in Orlando 2026

Where to Celebrate Dry January in Orlando 2026

Where to Celebrate Dry January in Orlando 2026

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Jan 512 min read

ICEBAR Orlando to welcome 2026 with “The Ice Masquerade: A New Year's Eve Celebration”

ICEBAR Orlando to welcome 2026 with “The Ice Masquerade: A New Year's Eve Celebration”

ICEBAR Orlando to welcome 2026 with “The Ice Masquerade: A New Year's Eve Celebration”

Orlando New Year's Eve News

Emma Walton

Dec 31, 20252 min read

Experience Kissimmee and Celebration Brewing unveil Limited-Edition Hibiscus Hope, supporting local charity

Experience Kissimmee and Celebration Brewing unveil Limited-Edition Hibiscus Hope, supporting local charity

Experience Kissimmee and Celebration Brewing unveil Limited-Edition Hibiscus Hope, supporting local charity

Emma Walton

Dec 19, 20253 min read

Groove around the Christmas Tree at Howl At The Moon's Boogie Wonderland Party on I-Drive

Groove around the Christmas Tree at Howl At The Moon's Boogie Wonderland Party on I-Drive

Groove around the Christmas Tree at Howl At The Moon's Boogie Wonderland Party on I-Drive

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Dec 17, 20252 min read

SantaCon returns to Thornton Park District for a festive, all-day bar crawl packed with holiday cheer!

SantaCon returns to Thornton Park District for a festive, all-day bar crawl packed with holiday cheer!

SantaCon returns to Thornton Park District for a festive, all-day bar crawl packed with holiday cheer!

Orlando Christmas & Holiday News

Alastair Mac

Dec 11, 20252 min read

New Year's Eve 2026 Parties and Nightlife in Orlando

New Year's Eve 2026 Parties and Nightlife in Orlando

New Year's Eve 2026 Parties and Nightlife in Orlando

Orlando New Year's Eve News

Alastair Mac

Dec 8, 202516 min read

Holiday Pop-Up Bars and Christmas Cocktails in Orlando 2025

Holiday Pop-Up Bars and Christmas Cocktails in Orlando 2025

Holiday Pop-Up Bars and Christmas Cocktails in Orlando 2025

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Nov 24, 202510 min read

Walter’s Tavern now open at Great Southern Box Company Food Hall & Bar in the Packing District

Walter’s Tavern now open at Great Southern Box Company Food Hall & Bar in the Packing District

Walter’s Tavern now open at Great Southern Box Company Food Hall & Bar in the Packing District

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Nov 24, 20252 min read

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with tacos, drinks, and entertainment at Kavas Tacos in Orlando

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with tacos, drinks, and entertainment at Kavas Tacos in Orlando

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with tacos, drinks, and entertainment at Kavas Tacos in Orlando

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Oct 31, 20252 min read

Howl at the Moon’s Halloween Party and Costume Contest returns Friday, October 31!

Howl at the Moon’s Halloween Party and Costume Contest returns Friday, October 31!

Howl at the Moon’s Halloween Party and Costume Contest returns Friday, October 31!

Orlando Halloween Events News

Shane Walton

Oct 30, 20252 min read

New Bar, Walter’s Tavern opening soon in The Packing District

New Bar, Walter’s Tavern opening soon in The Packing District

New Bar, Walter’s Tavern opening soon in The Packing District

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Oct 17, 20252 min read

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer celebrates Grand Opening of Taffer’s Tavern in Orlando

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer celebrates Grand Opening of Taffer’s Tavern in Orlando

Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer celebrates Grand Opening of Taffer’s Tavern in Orlando

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Oct 17, 20253 min read

Ceiba at Conrad Orlando announces Bar Takeover Series featuring fall and winter bar collaborations

Ceiba at Conrad Orlando announces Bar Takeover Series featuring fall and winter bar collaborations

Ceiba at Conrad Orlando announces Bar Takeover Series featuring fall and winter bar collaborations

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Oct 17, 20254 min read

Experience a twist on Oktoberfest this weekend at RockPit Brewing's Alt-RockpitOberfest

Experience a twist on Oktoberfest this weekend at RockPit Brewing's Alt-RockpitOberfest

Experience a twist on Oktoberfest this weekend at RockPit Brewing's Alt-RockpitOberfest

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Oct 9, 20252 min read

Raise a glass to Breast Cancer Awareness and join Howl at the Moon’s Pink Party!

Raise a glass to Breast Cancer Awareness and join Howl at the Moon’s Pink Party!

Raise a glass to Breast Cancer Awareness and join Howl at the Moon’s Pink Party!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Oct 8, 20252 min read

Get ready for Reggae Weekend at Lake Nona's Boxi Park from October 9 -12!

Get ready for Reggae Weekend at Lake Nona's Boxi Park from October 9 -12!

Get ready for Reggae Weekend at Lake Nona's Boxi Park from October 9 -12!

Things To Do In Orlando

Alastair Mac

Oct 8, 20252 min read

Return To Joyland, an all-day extravaganza of beer, food, and fun returns to Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.

Return To Joyland, an all-day extravaganza of beer, food, and fun returns to Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.

Return To Joyland, an all-day extravaganza of beer, food, and fun returns to Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.

Things To Do In Orlando

Emma Walton

Oct 2, 20252 min read

Get ready for The Life of a Showgirl at Howl at the Moon Orlando's Taylor Swift Takeover

Get ready for The Life of a Showgirl at Howl at the Moon Orlando's Taylor Swift Takeover

Get ready for The Life of a Showgirl at Howl at the Moon Orlando's Taylor Swift Takeover

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Oct 2, 20252 min read

Orlando's Miller's Ale House named No. 1 Sports Bar in the country!

Orlando's Miller's Ale House named No. 1 Sports Bar in the country!

Orlando's Miller's Ale House named No. 1 Sports Bar in the country!

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Oct 1, 20253 min read

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Album Release at Several Orlando Parties!

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Album Release at Several Orlando Parties!

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Album Release at Several Orlando Parties!

Entertainment News

Emma Walton

Sep 24, 20255 min read

2000’s Night returns to Howl at the Moon Orlando on September 19 - Lose Yourself and Just Dance!

2000’s Night returns to Howl at the Moon Orlando on September 19 - Lose Yourself and Just Dance!

2000’s Night returns to Howl at the Moon Orlando on September 19 - Lose Yourself and Just Dance!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Sep 18, 20252 min read

Ivanhoe Village, Milk District, Mills 50, and Curry Ford West team up for The Golden Girls Gone Wild Pub Crawl

Ivanhoe Village, Milk District, Mills 50, and Curry Ford West team up for The Golden Girls Gone Wild Pub Crawl

Ivanhoe Village, Milk District, Mills 50, and Curry Ford West team up for The Golden Girls Gone Wild Pub Crawl

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Sep 10, 20253 min read

Sparrow Wine Bar and Lounge officially opens in Downtown Orlando

Sparrow Wine Bar and Lounge officially opens in Downtown Orlando

Sparrow Wine Bar and Lounge officially opens in Downtown Orlando

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Sep 9, 20252 min read

Kick off Fall in Orlando at New York Beer Project's PROST! FEST

Kick off Fall in Orlando at New York Beer Project's PROST! FEST

Kick off Fall in Orlando at New York Beer Project's PROST! FEST

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Aug 28, 20252 min read

Shaq O'Neal, aka DJ Diesel is bringing the party to The Vanguard in Orlando this Labor Day Weekend

Shaq O'Neal, aka DJ Diesel is bringing the party to The Vanguard in Orlando this Labor Day Weekend

Shaq O'Neal, aka DJ Diesel is bringing the party to The Vanguard in Orlando this Labor Day Weekend

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Aug 28, 20254 min read

This is no ordinary Labor Day Weekend, Pop Nights returns to Howl At the Moon Orlando!

This is no ordinary Labor Day Weekend, Pop Nights returns to Howl At the Moon Orlando!

This is no ordinary Labor Day Weekend, Pop Nights returns to Howl At the Moon Orlando!

Labor Day Weekend

Alastair Mac

Aug 27, 20253 min read

Against All Odds - Hourglass Brewing celebrates its 13th Anniversary with a Beer Festival!

Against All Odds - Hourglass Brewing celebrates its 13th Anniversary with a Beer Festival!

Against All Odds - Hourglass Brewing celebrates its 13th Anniversary with a Beer Festival!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Aug 21, 20253 min read

New Supper Club and Live Music Lounge, Lizzy's LIVE now open in Orlando's Restaurant Row

New Supper Club and Live Music Lounge, Lizzy's LIVE now open in Orlando's Restaurant Row

New Supper Club and Live Music Lounge, Lizzy's LIVE now open in Orlando's Restaurant Row

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Emma Walton

Aug 15, 20254 min read

New LGBTQ+ Space, Heatwave makes its debut in Orlando's Parramore District

New LGBTQ+ Space, Heatwave makes its debut in Orlando's Parramore District

New LGBTQ+ Space, Heatwave makes its debut in Orlando's Parramore District

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Aug 15, 20253 min read

Join Zymarium Meadery on August 16 for their all-day Second Bee Day Celebration!

Join Zymarium Meadery on August 16 for their all-day Second Bee Day Celebration!

Join Zymarium Meadery on August 16 for their all-day Second Bee Day Celebration!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Aug 14, 20253 min read

Ahoy, landlubbers! Celebrate National Pirate Month at Rockpit Brewing on August 16

Ahoy, landlubbers! Celebrate National Pirate Month at Rockpit Brewing on August 16

Ahoy, landlubbers! Celebrate National Pirate Month at Rockpit Brewing on August 16

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Aug 14, 20254 min read

Taste 4 Heaven’s Door Whiskeys, enjoy light bites, and take home a bottle at The Whiskey in Orlando

Taste 4 Heaven’s Door Whiskeys, enjoy light bites, and take home a bottle at The Whiskey in Orlando

Taste 4 Heaven’s Door Whiskeys, enjoy light bites, and take home a bottle at The Whiskey in Orlando

Orlando Food & Drink News

Alastair Mac

Aug 1, 20254 min read

Calling all floofy doods, curly cuties, and scruffy show-offs — it’s time for DOODLE ROUND-UP in Sanford!

Calling all floofy doods, curly cuties, and scruffy show-offs — it’s time for DOODLE ROUND-UP in Sanford!

Calling all floofy doods, curly cuties, and scruffy show-offs — it’s time for DOODLE ROUND-UP in Sanford!

Central Florida Events

Alastair Mac

Jul 31, 20253 min read

Dust off that leather jacket and lace up your high tops as 80's Night takes over Howl At The Moon this weekend!

Dust off that leather jacket and lace up your high tops as 80's Night takes over Howl At The Moon this weekend!

Dust off that leather jacket and lace up your high tops as 80's Night takes over Howl At The Moon this weekend!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Jul 24, 20253 min read

Mixology and Charity Unite as The Edison at Disney Springs hosts 2nd Annual Bartenders Bash

Mixology and Charity Unite as The Edison at Disney Springs hosts 2nd Annual Bartenders Bash

Mixology and Charity Unite as The Edison at Disney Springs hosts 2nd Annual Bartenders Bash

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Jul 22, 20254 min read

VAULT 5421 turns 8 on Saturday and are celebrating with a Post-Apocalyptic Birthday Bash!

VAULT 5421 turns 8 on Saturday and are celebrating with a Post-Apocalyptic Birthday Bash!

VAULT 5421 turns 8 on Saturday and are celebrating with a Post-Apocalyptic Birthday Bash!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Jul 18, 20253 min read

New Downtown Orlando hangout, Outpost Neighborhood Tavern ready to open its doors at Lake Eola

New Downtown Orlando hangout, Outpost Neighborhood Tavern ready to open its doors at Lake Eola

New Downtown Orlando hangout, Outpost Neighborhood Tavern ready to open its doors at Lake Eola

Orlando Food & Drink News

Emma Walton

Jul 16, 20254 min read

Join Hourglass Brewing for an unforgettable 6th Anniversary Weekend at District, July 11 - 13!

Join Hourglass Brewing for an unforgettable 6th Anniversary Weekend at District, July 11 - 13!

Join Hourglass Brewing for an unforgettable 6th Anniversary Weekend at District, July 11 - 13!

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Jul 9, 20253 min read

Cheers! Orlando resident, Allison Sutton takes second place in National Bartending Competition

Cheers! Orlando resident, Allison Sutton takes second place in National Bartending Competition

Cheers! Orlando resident, Allison Sutton takes second place in National Bartending Competition

Orlando Bar, Club & Nightlife News

Alastair Mac

Jul 8, 20254 min read

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