Orlando’s bar scene is constantly evolving, and while new watering holes are always popping up, a few really stand out. What we have here are few of the most over-the-top bars that Orlando has to offer.

Mathers Social Gathering 30 S. Magnolia Ave., 407-250-5005 From the comfortable leather armchairs to the polished bookcases, it is easy to feel like you took a time machine back a couple decades at this downtown cocktail lounge. Just know two things, expect stiff drinks and there’s a dress code. So leave the sneakers at home. Photo via Mathers/Facebook
Celine Orlando 22 S. Magnolia Ave, 407-801-7005 The largest rooftop bar in downtown Orlando belongs to Celine. This new comer has a lot going for it and might be one of the best open spaces in down town. Photo via Celine
The Edison 1570 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, 407-560-9288 The Edison is an industrial gothic-themed restaurant, set inside an abandoned power plant. Charge up on any of their classic takes on American cuisine, or maybe just try one of the signature hand crafted cocktails. After 10 p.m. The Edison turns into an Adults-only cabaret, so leave the kiddies at home and bring the knee-high stockings. Photo via The Edison/Facebook
IceBar 8967 International Drive, 407-351-0361 It’s Florida, and the heat follows you everywhere. Well, almost everywhere except the Icebar Orlando. Drinking away the chill as you sit around everything that is ice. Parkas and gloves will be provided, and shorts are strongly discouraged. (even if you’re from Boston) Photo via IceBar/Facebook
Aku Aku Tiki Bar 431 E. Central Blvd., 407-839-0080 Aku Aku is not your average tiki bar. The bar is a replicate of a 1950s Hawaiian Bar that would make Lilo & Stitch feel at home. Photo via Rob Bartlett
Ace Cafe Orlando 100 W. Livingston Street, 407-996-6686 Biker bars are always fun. The road hogs of yesteryear would be proud of this motor cafe featuring a menu reminisce of an old countryside diner. Leather jackets are encouraged. Photo via Ace Cafe/Facebook
The Treehouse 68 E. Pine St., 407-205-2062 The green door on Pine Street leads to a treehouse-themed loft. This is always a fun stop on your weekend barhop. Photo via Rob Bartlett
Frosty’s Christmastime Lounge 50 E. Central Blvd., 407-969-0911 It is December year-around at this holiday-themed bar, minus the Christmas music. This cozy cabin-esque bar is lined with snow-frosted windows and even has craft snow-cone cocktails. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Orlando. Photo via Frosty’s Christmastime Lounge
Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille 110 W. Church St.; 321-319-0600 Drag shows and brunch go hand in hand, well at least at Hamburger Mary’s. Drag queens walk around the bar spreading laughs and entertainment, as you enjoy your food. This place is always an experience. Photo via Hamburger Mary’s/Facebook
Hanson’s Shoe Repair 27 E. Pine St., 407-476-9446 Hanson’s Shoe Repair does not play with their speakeasy theme. You have to call ahead to get a password because only a certain amount of people are allowed in the establishment. They even lack vodka because it wasn’t around during the Prohibition era. Yep. They really stick to it. Photo via Hanson’s Shoe Repair/Facebook
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Disney Springs Marketplace, Lake Buena Vista, 407- 939-6244 The bar is built in the theme of an old airplane hangar, and named after Jock Lindsey, Indiana Jones personal pilot or sorts. The adventure-theme drinks should be enough to keep you there through the flight. The Fountain of Youth is a fan favorite. Photo via coleditzel/Instagram
Joysticks 69 East Pine, 2nd Floor, 407-613-5007 Joysticks is a throwback to simpler times with simpler games. Enjoy a couple games of Pac-Man with an adult beverage that your parents probably did not allow you to drink back in the day. Photo via Joysticks/Facebook
Stigma 17 S Orange Ave, 407-615-6926 Stigma has a lot going on, you can take a pole dancing class, get a tattoo, and enjoy a whiskey sour all under one roof. It’s the perfect place to start, spend, or end a night in Orlando. Just stay away from the drunk tattoo ideas. Photo via Stigma/Facebook
Sideshow 15 N. Orange Ave.; 407-420-1515 Wall Street’s crown jewel is a crown prince of clowning. The carnivalesque environment isn’t something that you see every day. The Sideshow is in town, and the freaks are out every weekend downtown. Photo via Rob Bartlett
Mango’s Tropical Cafe 8126 International Drive; 407-673-4422 Ocean Drive in Miami isn’t the only place you can find this alluring dinner show, now it’s in the 407, right off I-Drive. After the show, you can grab a drink, hop on the dance floor and attempt to re-enact some of those moves you saw on stage. Just don’t break anything. Photo via Mango’s Cafe/Facebook
Lion’s Pride 123 W. Church St., 407-203-4099 It’s a new day in Orlando and soccer is king. The Orlando Magic has been supplanted by the Orlando Lions and the Lion’s Pride bar is where all the soccer-loving people go to enjoy the games when they can’t make it into the stadium. I would bring ear plugs because it gets rowdy in there. Photo via Lion’s Pride/Facebook
Player 1 8562 Palm Parkway, 407-504-7521 Geek out at Player 1, where you can enjoy a cocktail and complementary arcade games simultaneously. But fair warning, they only serve mead, sake, and craft beers here. No liquor or cheap beer like Bud Light, sadly. Photo via Player 1/Facebook
Gods & Monsters Vault 5421 5421 International Dr., 407-270-6273 Gods & Monsters is a comic book store with a secret. In Vault 5421, you can fuel up on a wide array of array of beer, ciders, wines, meads, and mixed drinks. The bar is only open on Wednesday and the weekends. It’s thirsty work being a comic book nerd. Photo via God & Monsters
Rock & Brews 6897 South Semoran Blvd, 407-367-2840 The brainchild of rock and roll promoter Dave Furano, Rock and Brews is a bar based in great music and better beer. Check out the Rockin’ House Margarita which is a fan favorite among the regulars. Photo via Rock & Brew’s Orlando/Facebook
Shark Bar inside the T-Rex Cafe 1676 E. Buena Vista Drive The bar itself is next level unique with a huge saltwater fish tank tucked under the arms of a giant octopus. Scuba gear isn’t necessary. Photo via Rob Bartlett