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Winter Park gets bottle service and breakfast tacos; Brunch in the Park at Lake Eola next weekend

Superica taco pop-ups, superlative Filipino fare at Kaya, Ava Lounge hits Park Ave and more Orlando food news

by Faiyaz Kara April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Orlando food news: Brunch in the Park April 11; multicourse collab dinner at Kaya April 7; Superica taco pop-up April 4

Drinking + Bars

Cocktails & Screams to close after 6 years downtown

The beloved horror-themed bar gets put to rest later this month

by Chloe Greenberg March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Openings, Closings + Moves

LGBTQ+ venue Heatwave to close just months after opening

Heatwave opened in August 2025 in the former home of the Orlando bar Stonewall

by Juanita Olarte March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Drinking + Bars

Downtown Orlando bar that got the full Jon Taffer treatment to host viewing party of its ‘Bar Rescue’ episode this weekend

Shut it down … no wait, we mean open it up!

by Matthew Moyer February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Local food news: Prairie House Coffee opens in College Park; Suffering Bastard tiki bar moves to Mills 50

Plus three can’t-miss foodie events

by Faiyaz Kara February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Drinking + Bars

Thornton Park’s newest themed pop-up bar kicks off soccer season

The Final Whistle is open through March 31

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Music

The Corner brings new live and local music showcase ChemLab to downtown Orlando

And it looks to summon up the freewheeling vibes of Tanqueray’s

by Sarah Kinbar February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Faded Kingdom

Tactical Brewing hosts Faded Kingdom Fest to close out Orlando Beer Week

Over 70 breweries will be on site

by Juanita Olarte January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Music

Sideward Sabbath offers local metal and brews to spare on Sunday

Vol. VII, to be exact

by Matthew Moyer January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Downtown Orlando’s Broken Strings Brewery is not closed

They closed, then they reopened, but that old story had staying power

by Orlando Weekly Staff January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

News

Tanqueray’s to close New Year’s Eve with farewell events

Tanqueray’s would have reached 37 years in downtown next March

by Chloe Greenberg December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Walter’s Tavern is open in the Packing District; Dapper Duck Bar has closed downtown

Clarice Lam joins Kaya staff, and more Orlando restaurant news

by Faiyaz Kara December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Bar Kada, the sake and small-plate lounge from Michael Collantes, has closed

‘It’s been a hard concept from the start. We tried our best to keep it going’

by Faiyaz Kara December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Photos: Gnarly Barley hosted a Malört cocktail competition

Bartenders both local and from lands afar travelled to the restaurant to show off their ’tending and drinking skills.

by Orlando Weekly Staff November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Redlight Redlight stages ‘No ICE in Beer’ fundraiser and party this week

Proceeds go to Florida Immigrant Coalition

by McKenna Schueler November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

Pomelo, by Top Chef winner Hung Huynh, will get Mills 50 juiced for the flavors of Southeast Asia

“I’m not going to hold back.”

by Faiyaz Kara November 7, 2025February 25, 2026

Holiday bar takeovers Miracle on Orange and Sippin’ Santa are coming back to Orlando

“Say, what’s in this drink?”

by Emmy Bailey and Matthew Moyer November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Outpost Neighborhood Tavern adds a bit of queer cheer to the sports bar experience

Coming out swinging

by Faiyaz Kara October 28, 2025October 30, 2025

Orlando bar and restaurant openings: Walter’s Tavern, Mamazzita Gastrobar, Jiang’s Kitchen, Dr. Drips and more

Plus a new West African food truck, a fourth all-halal taco spot and a new rotisserie chicken shop

by Faiyaz Kara October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Orlando Beer Festival turns 10 next month bigger, bolder and buzzier than before

November is right around the corner, which means big brews and bubbles are headed to Orlando’s Milk District

by Orlando Weekly Staff October 3, 2025October 7, 2025