So this is an oyster bar place. I love oysters. Like truly a fan. I'd marry one if I could…read more Sometimes I wish I had powers so I could turn my husband into one. Just kidding.. kind of........ It's at the end corner of the plaza right by the apartments. The place is a pub/bar style with pool table, several TVs, and 2 bars. They also have a darts wall. They have oysters that are chucked right in front of you if you sit at the longer bar on the right side upon entry. There is no smoking inside and there are regular tables inside. They have oysters in a dozen, half dozen, bucket (30) and they do them Rockefeller style as well. They are absolutely delicious raw or steamed-my own preference. The owner(s) is/are wonderful! We had a minor thing happen due to something they just didn't foresee happening but they thanked us for letting them know and being kind about it and fixed things right away. If you ever have any question or issue, please just tell them and they will totally fix it right away. They are sooooo sweet and friendly. Protect them at all costs!! This place is great and the food is always very good. I ALWAYS get oysters here because it's just a great experience. I get clam chowder too which is also really good. Will be a forever customer!

Don't let the outside cloud your judgement. The Thirsty Gator is celebrating its 40th year in…read morebusiness. It serves mainly locals and anyone that loves the Florida Gators as the inside is decorated all things Gator. I was looking for a place that served rock shrimp and oysters as I did not want to drive to the coast. I got everything I was craving and more. Lisa the bartender was welcoming and served with a smile. They are a beer and wine establishment as an FYI. Started with oysters on the half shell which came from the Chesapeake Bay and Lisa shucked them in front of me. The rock shrimp were good but would have preferred them to be deveined but that is my preference. Was wanting a little more food and ordered 6 hot garlic wings that finished the meal perfectly. After a couple of beers and friendly conversation with others at the bar it was time to leave. Will for sure go back when in the mood for seafood and bar food and to watch a game.

Muldoon's Saloon has been an east Orlando institution for decades. And after over forty years,…read moreMuldoon's Saloon announced they are closing. I have been coming here since I moved to Orlando back in 2001 and it was always a great place to grab a few drinks, enjoy the live music and the friendly service. I am going to miss Muldoon's Saloon.

Have you ever gone to a place and thought to yourself, this place could be so much better if they…read morewould just do...this? Well, Muldoons is that bar for sure. Muldoons has that blue collar, biker bar vibe which is cool. The beer is cold and the people are friendly. I love that they have live music outside but that outdoor area needs a little help. The blue tarp flappin in the wind behind the stage needs to go. The indoor bar is super smokey but if you're not bothered it's no big deal. All in all if you're in the mood for local music and a beer Muldoons is worth a visit.

Came to The Hideaway to watch a football game with a group of friends. We were able to get a table…read moreand there were plenty of TVs around, so it was easy to watch the game from where we were sitting. We had to order at the bar, but I'm not sure if that was because it was busy or if that's typical. I ordered the chicken quesadillas, which were very large and cheesy. The chicken itself didn't have a ton of flavor, but thankfully they served salsa and jalapeños on the side, which helped add some flavor.

Had an early morning follow-up doctor's appointment the other day and received the news everyone…read morewants to hear, a clean bill of health and a "keep doing what you're doing." Naturally, I celebrated by heading to Hideaway for breakfast. While I'm not a regular, I've been visiting Hideaway for years. The original location across the street had a classic smoke-filled dive bar atmosphere, and I could tell stories all day about memorable experiences there. Those stories are best saved for another time. The new location is unquestionably an upgrade in comfort and appearance, though it lacks some of the character and smoke that made the old place so memorable. Fortunately, the things that matter most remain intact. The beer is still ice cold, the drinks are solid, and the food is consistently above average at prices that are hard to argue with. This particular morning, I grabbed a seat at the bar and took advantage of their $5 breakfast burrito (available before 9 AM). The menu lists bacon or ham as protein options, but I was also offered sausage, which I happily chose along with the eggs and cheese. I'm glad I did. The sausage was nicely rendered with crisp edges that delivered little flavor bombs throughout the burrito. Wanting to dress things up a bit, I asked for pico de gallo. My server laughed and replied, "This is a dive bar," before offering salsa instead. Fair enough. The salsa, combined with a generous squeeze of their hot sauce, turned out to be exactly what the burrito needed. In fact, it was so good I briefly considered ordering a second one to go. Then I could practically hear my doctor whispering in my ear, advising restraint, so I reluctantly passed. For those unfamiliar with Hideaway, it's also a major Miami Dolphins fan destination. Whether you're a Dolphins fan or not, I highly recommend experiencing one of their game-day watch parties at least once. The atmosphere is electric and one of the more unique sports-viewing experiences around. My only minor gripe was being charged an extra dollar for the small container of salsa, and it wasn't even pico de gallo. Not enough to ruin an otherwise enjoyable visit, but enough to earn a raised eyebrow. Overall, a great breakfast, a little nostalgia, and a fitting way to celebrate a positive doctor's visit.

Cheap beers and friendly bartenders. The place is your local dive bar with locals -- but are…read morewelcoming to first times. Grateful they had Guinness but in a can.

Went here to play bingo and have a snack/drink with some family. A spacious place, bingo was fun…read more Service a little slow but it was busy and seemed there were only a couple of servers. However, that said, the prices were great. We shared the chicken quesadilla and I must say it was probably one of the best I've ordered anywhere. A great night of fun and highly recommend.

Back again after only a few months since my first experience here. It is such a relaxing spot for…read moregood drinks, nice small bites and great conversation with friends. We decided to stop in here after lunch to enjoy one of the great Spring days in Orlando (which are few and far between as you locals know!) The outdoor area, with lush plants, a water feature, good shade trees and tables with umbrellas allow you to sit back and enjoy a perfect Spring afternoon. The wrap around bar area is spacious and covered. Cool retro music is always playing here. We were again served by Andy and Noah! They are two of the hardest working servers in the business. In fact, every one of the servers at this spot seems to up their game, possibly due to the great vibe of this outdoor bar. We had several drinks throughout the late afternoon and evening and just enjoyed the music and the chill atmosphere. We ordered edamame (nicely seasoned with spices) and chicken fingers (very good) during the evening given the big lunch we had earlier. This place is such a good time! Now that I discovered it though my friends, I think I will become a regular here, especially when the weather cooperates.

Super cool unique spot with a hidden Gym for sure. Great little bar attached movie theater. It's…read morevery unique eclectic try out. It's awesome.

The cutest old school dive bar in the heart of the milk district. Bartenders are true gems. Drinks…read moreare cheap. Happy people drinking and pouring drinks means you will meet some cool people and maybe even make a couple new friends. It is CASH ONLY but they do have an atm, albeit a very old one (what else would you expect ha). They have touch tunes juke box, pool tables, darts, etc! Currently on Sundays they have FREE hot dogs. They're setup on the cutest little buffet table.

I honestly didn't think I would've had a good time but the drink specials was amazing and before…read moreyou know it ... a great night was had! Guys on the tables shooting pool. Service was pretty decent, wasn't horrible or the greatest but enough. Everyone was chilling and having a great time, music and drinks and good times. Def love the signs around the place also one sign mentioned " CASH ONLY ATM AVAILABLE " so keep that in mind my absolute fav was the phone booth !! Had to take a picture there

Classic dive bar…read more All the ingredients: scroungy-looking older dude sitting at the end of the bar playing solo pool; a couple of friendly, well-worn older ladies chain smoking while busily chatting each other up; gruff-looking stocky construction dude sitting next to his skinny af tatted-up gal friend and silently staring everyone down; the pleasant late-50's/early-60's dyed-blonde bartender carrying more than a few extra lb's while efficiently serving the whole place all by herself; and the silent owner constantly walking all around the bar without seeming to ever sit down in one place for more than 5 minutes. Nice and reliable spot to drop in to start early working up a cheap buzz on our way to one of our usual 'nice places'. We like dive bars. A lot. This place is perfect.

Wonderful dive bar with cheap drinks and pool tables. Definitely a fun night if you like to drink,…read moreand a wonderful location to stop in real quick.

Absolutely love this place! Great food, great value on drinks, and the staff is always incredible!…read moreThe wings are great...but I haven't had a bad thing here. Lots to do outside of drinking and eating. They have darts, pool, and Golden Tee. A bonus is trivia with a Johnny Mac on Wednesday nights.

This is my second time stopping by this Flanagans and it was a good experience. Their food is…read moreactually really good (including the wings!!) and they have tater tots!! Everything was decently priced in comparison to other dive bars. I was also impressed by the level of service from our bartender (shout out to Ed!!!). Everyone was friendly but the ambiance is divy so you never know what you'll get depending on the day so that's the only reason why I'm giving them a 3 instead of 4.

We walked in and the ladies were so welcoming and complimented me on my outfit. I felt so welcomed…read moreand it warmed my heart. It's nice to be a newbie who people welcome into a Bar like family. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

Nice little spot. I pass it all the time and finally stopped in by myself and it seemed like…read moreregulars. But the bartender was nice and made a point to learn my name and call me by it. That was a nice touch. I'll go back.

We came for the first time tonight and had a blast. It is a speakeasy located in the back of the…read moreCopper Rocket. First you check in at the hostess booth in a small room where she does her spiel and fully explains the menu. Then she will lead you inside the restaurant to your seat. We sat in a private nook in the corner which accommodated our 8 people (which the staff was fine with us adding 2 more to our 6 person reservation initially). The entire place is so well decorated and if you look around there's tons of fun details and decor. The menu is made up of a map and they provide everyone with their own personal flashlight to see it. When you order certain drinks, it triggers various special effects. At times, it felt like an adult rainforest cafe with changing sounds and lights. Our server went above and beyond to make our experience great, going all out with his special effects and overall sassiness. You get a two hour allotment and our server did a great job of updating us of how much time we had left. We will definitely be back!

A speakeasy in Maitland! Located in the Copper Rocket I finally got to check this place out. We had…read morea reservation for a Friday night and it looked like you needed one. They really did a nice job with this place land the theme on every square inch of the place! We had a group and got a nice private booth in the corner. Our server was the best he made it so much fun. The drinks are very on theme and they have them divided by how much alcohol is in each. Some are even made to share! Also we learned as we went that some of the drinks come with a special show! I'll keep the surprise going and not tell you which ones! They are quite expensive (over $20) and the ones I got tasted awful...but it was more about the experience! I think it is more of a novelty type place but really fun with a small group.