Although Orlando’s nightlife scene has gone through some major changes this year – Neon Beach, Ace Cafe and maybe (?) Saddle Up have seen shutdowns – the City Beautiful is still going strong. If nothing else, there will always be a slate of hometown dive bars filled with cheap drinks and fellow Orlandoans to enjoy.

Here are 25 essential, classic Orlando dive bars you need to visit at least once (but probably way more).

Jordan Schneider live at Will’s Pub Credit: Photo via Jim Leatherman
Conrad’s Shanty 1205 N Mills Ave., Orlando This Mills Irish bar is home to no shortage of fun drinks and chill vibes. Come for the cheap beer, stay for the live music. Credit: Photo via Conrad's Shanty/Facebook
Bull & Bush 2408 E Robinson St., Orlando Boasting itself at Orlando’s best (and oldest – open since 1987!) English pub, Bull & Bush is a traditional pub offering comfort eats and plenty of pints, as well as quiz and comedy nights. Credit: Photo via Bull & Bush/Facebook
Sportstown 2414 E Robinson St., Orlando Sportstown is an old school spot, complete with billiards, skee ball, darts and other classic arcade games, plus an all-American menu and extensive beer selection. Credit: Photo via Sportstown/Yelp
O’Shucks Pub & Karaoke Bar 7467 International Drive, Orlando ”Karaoke every freakin’ night.” And they mean it. Sing it out any day of the week starting at 9 p.m. Credit: Photo via O’Shucks/Yelp
Wally’s Bar and Liquors 1001 N Mills Ave., Orlando Wally’s has more than once brought home the title of best dive bar in Orlando, according to Orlando Weekly readers. There’s a full bar, patio, darts annndd its very own liquor store. Everything a dive bar should have. Credit: Photo via Wally's Bar and Liquors/Facebook
District Dive 2401 E South St, (407) 601-2813 This LGBT dive bar opened up behind many others on this list. Without the patina of years of hardcores, how would folks know that District is casual? They settled for putting dive in the name and going all out on the availability of pool tables, dart boards and cheap drinks. Credit: Photo via District Dive/Facebook
The Hideaway Bar516 Virginia Dr.This dive with a breezy patio has been a consistent presence for decades. New development in the area means that their home on Virginia drive might soon shuffle to a new spot across the street. Take in that hard-won essence while you can. Credit: Photo via The Hideaway Bar/Facebook
Bar One Orlando 1516 McCoy Rd., (407) 745-5829 Bar One has the spirit of a dive and the patio of a family-forward brewery. Doesn’t hurt that you can ask for a cocktail without being ushered out. Credit: Photo via Bar One/Facebook
Big Daddy’s 3001 Corrine Drive, Orlando Every city on Earth has a dive bar called Big Daddy’s. If your city has only one dive bar, chances are it’s called Big Daddy’s. Orlando’s take on this time-honored tradition sets itself apart by being the spot for screaming karaoke at people who are just trying to play pool. Endless fun! Credit: Photo via Big Daddy's/Facebook
Burton’s Thornton Park 801 E Washington St.This dive bar pushes back against the tonier influences of Thornton Park. Even among the high-end bungalows and snooty shops, Burton’s remains unapologetically itself: the kind of place to go when you really just want a High Life. Credit: Photo via Burton's/Facebook
Tanqueray’s 100 S. Orange Ave., (407) 649-8540 Tanqueray’s is quite literally a dive. You have to descend into this underground bar with live music everyday and an awesome atmosphere. Credit: Photo via Tanqueray's/Facebook
Casey’s On Central 50 E Central Blvd. There’s always somebody playing in this memorabilia-decked hole. Venture into downtown after hours and see why its been a hit since 1998. Credit: Photo via Casey's On Central/Instagram
Sly Fox 63 N Orange Ave., Orlando Another downtown Orlando staple, this pub is known as the home of the City Beautiful’s emo night and a hotspot for vegan hot dogs. Credit: Photo via Sly Fox/Instagram
Cheers 6923 Municipal Dr., (407)248-0105 They probably don’t know your name at this Orlando bar. But you might not either if the cheap pitchers have anything to say about it. Credit: Photo via Cheers/Facebook
Grumpy’s Underground Lounge 1018 N Mills Ave, (813) 898-4717 This haven for live music and late-night vegan food has kept its corner of Mills humming for years. Credit: Photo via Grumpy's/Facebook
Uncle Lou’s 1016 N Mills Ave., Orlando Completing the trifecta of Mills music dives, Uncle Lou’s has long been a spot for the down and out to get a drink and take in a live show. It gets loud in this hole-in-the-wall bar and live venue. Credit: Photo via Uncle Lou's/Facebook
Stagger Inn 100 E Central Blvd., Orlando Orlando might not be a hotspot for country music, but its propensity to pull folks from the piney woods of Central Florida is undeniable. They need somewhere to drink and Stagger Inn fits the bill quite nicely. Credit: Photo via Stagger Inn/Facebook
Jerry’s Nice and Easy 5470 Hoffner Ave, , (407) 447-5222 It’s hard to find a good photo of the inside of Jerry’s which is always a good sign for a dive bar Credit: Screenshot via Google Maps
Nora’s Sugar Shack 636 Virginia Drive, Orlando This cozy wine and cigar shop doubles as a locals’ lounge, all opened up by owner Nora Brooker. Enjoy a cigar in the designated cigar room or hang around the patio for the good vibes. Credit: Photo via Nora’s Sugar Shack
Orena Sports Bar 6159 Westwood Blvd , (407) 370-0303 How often do you get the chance to play ping pong in a bar? This sports-focused dive also has decent bar grub. Credit: Photo via Orena/Facebook
St. Matthew’s Tavern 1300 N Mills Ave., Orlando St. Matthew’s name is only semi-ironic. The gathering space for all kinds of folks started its life as both a bar and a meeting space for a local Catholic group on Sunday morning. That group’s mass has moved on The Center but the “anyone’s welcome” vibe has remained. Credit: Photo courtesy St. Matthew's/Facebook
Whiskey Lou’s 121 N Bumby Ave., Orlando This cash-only institution has been slinging cheap drinks for more than half a century. Credit: Image via Whiskey Lou's Lounge/Facebook
The Lucky Lure 1427 N Orange Ave, (407) 250-6949 Lucky Lure shows Orlando is spoiled for choice when it comes to dive bars with excellent views. Credit: Photo via Lucky Lure/Facebook

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