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We promise not to judge, because we know sometimes life just really makes you want a drink in the morning. For those of you in need, here are 22 bars that open before noon.
Ace Cafe
?100 W. Livingston St., 407-996-6686
This bar opens everyday at 11 a.m., except on Sundays when it opens at 10 a.m. Cash in on those bottomless mimosas or enjoy one of their many signature cocktails. Its drink menu was updated at the beginning of the year, so check and see if there’s anything new that you would like to try.
Photo via Ace Cafe USA/FacebookBar Louie
Multiple locations
You can find this restaurant/bar sprinkled across the cities in Central Florida. Each one has a varied selection of beer, wine and cocktails to go with their equally delicious entrees. Check the hours of the one closest to you – most open at 11 a.m., but the Bar Louie inside the Winter Park Village opens at 10 a.m. on the weekends.
Photo via Bar Louie Plaza on University/FacebookDapper Duck
?28 S. Orange Ave., 407-286-0256
House cocktails are the thing to try here. We recommend the “Milagro Fresh and Spicy” with milagro silver tequila, ancho reyes chili liqueur, stone fruit syrup, fresh lemon juice and soda water. But if that’s not your style, there’s wine, bottled and canned beer and $6 Tito’s Vodka all day, everyday. Opens at 11 a.m.
Photo via Dapper Duck Orlando/FacebookDowntown PourHouse
20 S. Orange Ave., 407-425-7687
No cover charge to enter this establishment, even though they play live music six nights a week! Aside from a wide selection of cocktails, it also serves draft and bottled beer, wine and game day specials for the NCAA and NFL. Opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Photo via Downtown Pour House/FacebookFinnhenry’s
39 N. Orange Ave., 407-684-0100
This pub has a great selection of unique drinks and shots. Get in early for its early bird specials of $4 bloody marys and mimosas. Oh, and did we mention they’re the self-titled home of the $5 car bomb? Opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Photo via Finnhenry’s Public House/FacebookGraffiti Junktion
Multiple locations
There’s a special going on pretty much every day of the week. Mondays are all day happy hour, $4 Tito’s cocktails Tuesdays, $3 Whiskey Wednesday and happy hour twice a day, every day. Opens at 11 a.m.
Photo via Graffiti Junktion Thornton Park/FacebookHamburger Mary’s
110 W. Church St., 321-319-0600
Enjoy your 11 a.m. happy hour with great burgers and a fantastic show from the talented performers that frequent the restaurant. But you know what’s better than a morning happy hour? ALL DAY happy hour (on Mondays and Wednesdays).
Photo via Hamburger Mary Orlando/FacebookHarp and Celt Irish Pub
25 S. Magnolia Ave., 407-481-2928
This pub pride itself on serving authentic Irish cuisine and drinks, such as lagers, ales and whiskeys. Come in early on a Sunday morning for the drink specials and stay in late for the food. Opens at 11 a.m.
Photo via Harp and Celt Irish Pub and Restaurant/FacebookHarry Buffalo
129 W. Church St., 407-422-6566
Harry Buffalo hosts a wide range of events to keep you busy and entertained with drink and food specials Monday through Friday. Check its Facebook for updated schedules and offers. Opens at 11 a.m.
Photo via Harry Buffalo Orlando/FacebookJohnny’s Other Side
1619 E. Michigan St., 407-894-6900
Johnny’s Other Side caters to both the family friendly crowd and the late night crowd, come for a weekend brunch or an after-work drink and choose from a large list of beer options or the full liquor bar. Opens at 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. on the weekends.
Photo via Johnny’s Other Side/FacebookLion’s Pride Orlando
?123 W. Church St., 407-203-7921
Orlando City Soccer Club fans, this is a great place to pregame before a game at the stadium. Try one of their soccer-themed signature cocktails like the “Pink Pride” made with Absolute Grapefruit, St-Germain, fresh lemon juice, cranberry juice and simple syrup. Opens at 11 a.m.
Photo via Lion’s Pride Orlando/FacebookSantiago’s Bodega
802 Virginia Drive, 407-412-6979
Santiago’s Bodega is dedicated to serving tapas in an elegant and comfortable atmosphere. While you’re trying out the different dishes, try pairing your food with a drink from their selection of beer and wines. Opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. on the weekends.
Photo via Santiago’s Bodega Orlando/FacebookSideshow
15 N. Orange Ave., 407-420-1515
This isn’t your everyday ordinary bar, Sideshow is home to the odd and unusual with events showcasing the strange and captivating – guaranteeing a fun and unique night out. Opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Photo via Sideshow Wall Street/FacebookSpatz
1025 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-647-3354
Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Spatz is a great place for a before and after work drink. The friendly staff, jukebox and pool tables will keep you entertained and having a good time.
Photo via Spatz/FacebookTeak Neighborhood Grill
6400 Times Square Ave., 407-313-5111
Teak Neighborhood Grill is stocked with an enviably large bottle and draft beer selection. Pair that with their dishes made with locally sourced ingredients and you have a recipe for delicious. Opens at 11 a.m.
Photo via Teak Neighborhood Grill/FacebookThe Basement Orlando
?68 E. Pine St., 407-250-4840
Featuring a Jimmy Hula’s inside, drink specials here start at 11 a.m. to kick its weekday lunch into high gear with $3 Yuenglings and Coors, $4 Skyy cocktails and $3 mimosas. Weekend specials include $3 Coronas and $4 Bloody Marys.
Photo via The Basement Orlando/FacebookThe Hideaway Bar
516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892
This place is open 19 hours out of the day from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., so if you need to grab a drink at an odd hour of the day, this is where you need to go. Check their website for daily and monthly food and drink specials.
Photo by Ashley BelangerWall St. Cantina
?19 N. Orange Ave., 407-420-1515
Swing by Wall St. Cantina for a quick $3 Cantina-Rita during lunch in downtown Orlando. The Mexican-themed bar opens at 11 a.m., and their happy hour starts at 3 p.m. with half-priced appetizers, plus Coronas, Corona Lights, Dos Equis Lager and Dos Equis Amber for $3 each.
Photo via Wall Street Cantina/FacebookWhiskey Lou’s Lounge
121 N. Bumby Ave., 407-896-2593
This bar opens at the same time most of us have to be in work by, but when you finish your long day, be sure to stop by as they’ll most definitely still be open. The folks serving here are known for heavy pours and generous helpings. Opens at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Photo by Amanda RehWhite Wolf Cafe & Bar
1829 N. Orange Ave., 407-895-9911
During most of the week, this cafe and bar has happy hour. But, you can always count on its drink specials where they add their own twist to the classics like the “White Wolf Margarita” – Milagro Silver Tequila, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, agave nectar, fresh lemon and lime juice, topped with orange juice. Opens at 8 a.m.
Photo via White Wolf Cafe/FacebookThe Bösendorfer Lounge
?325 S. Orange Ave, 407-581-4700
Feel a little fancy by stopping inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando for a sip at their Bösendorfer Lounge. They have live jazz, an Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano and delicious cocktails that you can get starting at 11 a.m.
Photo via Grand Bohemian Hotel