The Baseline Bar gets a 5 star rating for a bar in an arena and a 3 star rating as a regular bar.
As a bar at the Amway Center, it is the BEST. You never even have to go to your seats! You have a FANTASTIC view of the game from the bar. There's a timeout? You turn a round, take one step, and BAM you get a drink, turn back around and there's the game. They have beer on tap and in bottles, plus a selection of liquor. The bar itself is pretty big. You can get drinks from all four sides, and service is usually pretty quick. There is a fairly ample seating area, but you can't see the live game from the tables, but have no fear there are televisions everywhere plus you can always rely on the Jumbo-tron. Baseline is also very convenient to food and restrooms.
As a regular bar, well of course it's the prices. I believe beer is around 7 dollars and liquor is between 7 to 10 dollars depending on if you go house or premium liquor. They are not allowed to make a double drink so if you ask for a 'double' they give you a mixed drink, plus a shot and still charge you exactly double the price. So there's no big win when you order a double.
Be careful though, and I didn't make a huge deal out of this because it is newer and people may still be learning. During one of the earlier games this year, I left a 3 dollar tip on my card, and the next day when I checked my account they had given themselves a thirty dollar tip. Innocent mistake or devious plan to get extra holiday money?? You decide. read more