20 underrated Orlando bars you should've tried by now

Broken Strings Brewery

1012 W. Church St., 407-730-9108
Co-owner Charles Frizzell is a third generation brewer, with over 20 years experience in the food and beverage industry. That means he knows about customer service and delivering a quality product. He and co-owner Adam, a U.S. Air Force veteran and brewmaster, created a place where wide selections of craft beers could be enjoyed in an irreverent, fun atmosphere. That's why visiting Broken Strings Brewery is must.

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Burton’s Thornton Park

801 E Washington St, 407-425-3720
Burton’s has live music on Wednesdays and drink specials. Best of all, this pet friendly bar is right next to a great food joint. Burton’s has live music on Wednesdays and drink specials.

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Eden Bar

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-1088
With its gorgeous horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, movie-themed cocktails and upscale bar food, Eden Bar is a one-of-a-king drinking experience. The surrounding foliage makes the bar feel semi-tropical, and the loony Bill Plympton mural keeps you laughing.

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Iron Cow Cafe

2438A E Robinson St
This bar and cafe doubles as a music venue with weekly performances. Iron Cow Cafe brings together carnivore and vegan dishes in its menu so everyone has delicious food options.

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The Matador

724 Virginia Dr
You can drink up until the early morning hours any night at this bar since it closes at 2 a.m. every day. They specialize in craft cocktails and even offer cocktail catering services for any event you host.

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Sly Fox Bar

63 N Orange Ave, 407-704-2472
Come to this bar to take a picture by the iconic wall of assorted beer cans and stay for the great music and drink prices. The relaxed environment and welcoming staff are a great plus.

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Southern Craft

2405 E South St, 407-412-5039
This bar is most famously known for their creative and beautiful cocktails. They are open Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and host a movie night every second Tuesday of the month.

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Stardust Video and Coffee

1842 E. Winter Park Rd., 407-623-3393
While coffee is the beverage of choice during the day, when Stardust tends to host freelancers and students, at night it becomes a lively hang spot with live music, comedy and a full liquor bar.

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Savoy Orlando

1943 N Orange Ave
This Orlando gay bar has a variety of shows and performances from local artists and performers, while also offering great weekly drink specials and happy hours like Wednesday’s all night happy hour.

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The Nest

4953 New Broad St, 407-629-6605
The Nest Bar offers a cozy atmosphere with plush couches and chairs in a living-room style space. Right in front of Lake Baldwin, this bar with a view takes pride in using quality ingredients, such as fresh squeezed juice, homemade syrups and a wide selection of bitters.

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The Thirsty Topher

601 Virginia Dr, 407-491-4342
This beer and wine bar takes minimalism to the extreme. Decorated with a rustic feel, there’s no wifi or televisions to make sure you focus on the real reason you came here: the booze.

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Wekiva Island

1014 Miami Springs Dr, Longwood, 407-862-1500
This bar is part of a recreational park where you can canoe down the Wekiva River, walk along the boardwalk or rent a cabana. The bar has domestic and craft beer as well as a large wine selection and weekly events.

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Big Daddy’s

3001 Corrine Dr., 407-644-2844
The recently remodeled Big Daddy’s now has a more open feel to it. And while the neighborhood bar offers up plenty of pool, darts and sports for patron, the real draw of Big Daddy’s is the fact that there’s karaoke seven nights a week.

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Conrad’s Shanty

1205 N Mills Ave, 407-270-6699
This recently opened casual bar is decorated to look like a house backyard with wooden picnic tables and benches. They have a wide selection of beer, wine and hard seltzers.

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The Hideaway Bar

516 Virginia Dr, 407-898-5892
Open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., this bar will always be open for you. And, with daily drink specials, sports games on the televisions and pool tables, you’ll always have a reason to go.

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The Nook on Robinson

2432 E Robinson St
This cozy bar frequently changes their beer and wine menus so there’s always something new to try. For those that are designated drivers or simply not a fan of alcohol, they offer kombucha on tap, tea and coffee. They also host weekly events like music performances and movie nights.

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Bösendorfer Lounge

325 S Orange Ave, 866-663-0024
Located inside the luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel, this bar plays some of Orlando’s only live jazz music and showcases an Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano, one of only a handful in the world. Their menu consists of cocktails and small bites.
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The Caboose Bar

1827 N Orange Ave, 407-898-7733
This bar has a very special employee: Gunner the German Shepherd. Guests are encouraged to take pictures with him and as if that wasn’t the best news, whoever takes the best picture gets a $25 bar tab.

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Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden

1800 N Orange Ave., 407-228-4992
Imported furniture for sale as well as sitting fill the room and give this space its unique atmosphere. Equipped with a bar and patio area to kick back and hang out in a relaxed environment, it also has local food trucks rotate in and out Monday through Saturday.

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The Stranded Sailor Pub

418 Sanford Ave, Sanford, 407-878-2519
We all have a little stranded sailor in us, so why not be marooned at beer-sea at one of the most laid-back joints in town? Sanford’s only British pub and venue. Check their Facebook weekly for live music schedules, themed nights and drink specials.

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