The results are in. Our readers cast their votes in the annual Best of Orlando® Readers Poll for all things nightlife: from Best Dive Bar to Club Night to Orlando’s best original cocktails, classic cocktails and even no-alcohol cocktails; beer selection, bartenders, club nights, trivia hosts and more.
Here are the winners of all 53 drinking and nightlife categories in 2025, chosen by you and your community of downtown diehards, local brewery lovers and Mills machines.
Best Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Bartender
Winner: Briana Kilmer, Little Wekiva Brewery
Finalists: Alex Ballardin, Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub | Dayton Walter, Murphy’s Pub Orlando Credit: Photo via Little Wekiva Brewery/FacebookBest Theme Park Bar
Winner: Finnegan’s Bar and Grill, Universal Studios Orlando
Finalists: Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Walt Disney World Resort | Oga’s Cantina, Walt Disney World Resort Credit: Photo via Finnegan's BarBest Brunch
Winner: Maxine’s on Shine
Finalists: Briarpatch, The Glass Knife Credit: Photo via Maxine's on Shine/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Club Night
Winner: Girl the Party, Southern Nights
Finalists: Orlando House Party | Off the Record Wednesdays, Renaissance Theatre Co. Credit: Courtesy photoBest Lake Nona Bar
Winner: Boxi Park
Finalists: Chroma Modern Bar and Kitchen, The Nectar Room Credit: Photo via Boxi Park Lake NonaBest Cocktail Bar
Winner: The Moderne
Finalists: Bellhop, Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Credit: Photo via The Moderne/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Craft Beer Bar
Winner: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Deviant Wolfe Brewing Credit: Photo via Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co./FacebookBest Dance Club
Winner: Southern Nights
Finalists: Savoy Orlando, Aero Rooftop Bar Credit: Photo via Southern Nights/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Altamonte Springs Bar
Winner: Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen
Finalists: Kiwi’s Pub and Grill, Froggers Grill and Bar Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Sand Lake or Dr. Phillips Bar
Winner: The Whiskey
Finalists: Domu, Sixty Vines Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Gay Bar
Winner: Southern Nights
Finalists: Savoy Orlando, BarCodes Orlando Credit: Photo via Girl the Party/FacebookBest Winter Garden Bar
Winner: Crooked Can Brewing Co.
Finalists: The Hangry Bison, Home State Brewing Co. Credit: Crooked CanBest Ivanhoe Village Restaurant
Winner: Santiago’s Bodega
Finalists: White Wolf Cafe, Gnarly Barley Credit: Photo via Santiago's BodegaBest Craft Beer Bar
Winner: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Deviant Wolfe Brewing Credit: Photo via Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co./FacebookBest Mills 50 Bar
Winner: Zymarium Meadery
Finalists: Will’s Pub, Wally’s Bar and Liquors Credit: image courtesy Zymarium MeaderyBest Trivia Host
Winner: Sarah Finn
Finalists: Bill Keevan, The Five Minute Professor | Curtis Earth Credit: Photo via Feisty Trivia/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Craft Beer Bar
Winner: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Deviant Wolfe Brewing Credit: Photo via Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co./FacebookBest Thornton Park or South Eola Bar
Winner: Burton’s Thornton Park
Finalists: Aku Aku Tiki Bar, Eola Wine Co., The Falcon Credit: Photo via Burton's/YelpBest Sanford Bar
Winner: Tuffy’s Music Box and Lounge
Finalists: Deviant Wolfe Brewing, Celery City Craft Beer Garden Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Martini
Winner: Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
Finalists: Death in the Afternoon, Lil Indie’s Credit: Photo by Rob BartlettBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Craft Beer Bar
Winner: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Deviant Wolfe Brewing Credit: Photo via Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co./FacebookBest Moscow Mule
Winner: Stubborn Mule
Finalists: The Guesthouse, Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Credit: Photo via Stubborn Mule/FacebookBest Martini
Winner: Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
Finalists: Death in the Afternoon, Lil Indie’s Credit: Photo by Rob BartlettBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Longwood Bar
Winner: Hourglass Brewing
Finalists: The Tooting Otter, Wekiva Island, Little Wekiva Brewery Credit: Photo courtesy Hourglass Brewing/FacebookBest Trivia Host
Winner: Wekiva Island
Finalists: Relax Grill, Jax 5th Ave Lake Mary Credit: Photo via Wekiva Island/FacebookBest Wine Selection
Winner: The Wine Room
Finalists: Eola Wine Co., Digress Wine Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Original Cocktail
Winner: Gator Juice, Murphy’s Pub Orlando
Finalists: Tiger Fucker, Aku Aku Tiki Bar | Teenage Dirtbag, Lil Indies Credit: Photo via Murphy's Pub/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Maitland Bar
Winner: Eden Bar
Finalists: The Copper Rocket, Permanent Vacation Credit: Photo via Enzian Theater/TwitterBest Martini
Winner: Lamp and Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails
Finalists: Death in the Afternoon, Lil Indie’s Credit: Photo by Rob BartlettBest Retail Beer Selection
Winner: GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Hourglass Brewing Credit: Photo via GB's Bottle Shop/FacebookBest Rooftop Bar
Winner: Hollerbach’s German Restaurant
Finalists: AC Sky Bar, Hanson’s Shoe Repair Credit: Photo via Hollerbach's German Restaurant/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Wine Bar
Winner: The Wine Room
Finalists: Eola Wine Co., Wine Bar George Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Zero-Proof Cocktail
Winner: Lavender Pomojito, The Neighbors Orlando
Finalists: My Dear Watson, The Monroe | Winter Park Vice, The Chapman Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Casselberry Bar
Winner: Post Time Lounge and Cafe
Finalists: Green Parrot Sports Bar, Bowigens Beer Co. Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest College Park Bar
Winner: Ollie’s Public House
Finalists: BarCodes Orlando, The Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant Credit: Photos by Rob BartlettBest Downtown Bar
Winner: Mathers Social Gathering
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Thrive Cocktail Lounge and Eatery Credit: Photo via Mathers Social Gathering/FacebookBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Craft Beer Bar
Winner: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.
Finalists: Gravity Taproom, Deviant Wolfe Brewing Credit: Photo via Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co./FacebookBest Lake Mary Bar
Winner: Citrus City Craft
Finalists: The Vineyard Wine Co., 4th Street Bar and Grill Credit: Image via Google MapsBest Milk District Bar
Winner: Whiskey Lou’s Lounge
Finalists: Otto’s High Dive, Sideward Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Google MapsBest Bar Overall
Winner: Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Finalists: Murphy’s Pub Orlando, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Credit: Photo via Lucky Leprechaun/FacebookBest Winter Park Bar
Winner: The Courtesy
Finalists: The Porch, Prato Credit: Photo via The Courtesy/Facebook
