We are so sad that Better Than Sex is leaving Orlando so we had to stop in before the last day…read more Every single dessert on the menu is outstanding. I've had a few but this peanut butter cheesecake may be my favorite. It was light and airy, sweet with a touch of salt. Delish! Our service was great as always... friendly and attentive without being intrusive. They will be missed. Also curious what's happening with the art in the space. Thanks for some great memories.

We heard this location was closing and booked a reservation for a little weekday girls night. We…read morehad the best experience! The restaurant is dark and moody with tons of fun decor. Lots of real candles, burlesque pictures, and flowers made the mood cozy and sexy. The staff were wonderful. To drink, I got the lickin love with Cabernet (milk chocolate on the rim with a white chocolate drizzle). It was so fun and delicious. For my dessert, I ordered the fever, which consisted of a chocolate molten cake, two scoops of vanilla ice cream, and a chocolate decoration. It was so delicious and decadent. My girlfriends loved the carrot cake and the fourgasm (4 dessert sampler). Everything was a bit expensive, but you're paying for the expensive. My one minor complaint was that we had not been there an excessive amount of time, but as we were checking out, we were informed we needed to leave because they needed our table in 5 minutes. I did not care for that. Overall, this was a really fun experience and I'm sad we had to say goodbye.

After months of anticipation... I finally made it to Alfie's…read more It was exactly what I was hoping it would be: a slice of culture. Real people. Real life. Real youth. Real energy. Real good vibes. Orlando obviously has no shortage of places to eat, drink, and gather, but Alfie's belongs to that rare category of venues that feel equally at home in a major metropolis. It's the kind of spot that would fit seamlessly into Los Angeles's best neighborhoods: think Gold Line in Highland Park or the Vinyl Room at the Hollywood Palladium. Not because they're carbon copies, but because they share that intangible quality of genuine discovery and cultural curiosity. The crowd ( age range 25 - 35 mostly ) was genuinely engaged with one another. People were actually talking, actually present, not hunched over their phones. That alone felt invigorating. There was an undeniable spark in the room. Alfie's wasn't chasing trends; it was simply allowing them to emerge naturally. What impressed me most was how they brought it all together .. Retro stereo equipment and vinyl players from the 50s mixed with a bar area that's super sleek and modern. Conversations, music, the lounge itself .... all came together in a way that felt alive and IN THE MOMENT. When my LA friends visit, Alfie's is on the list. Go after 9 or 10 PM and plan to stay for at least two hours. That's when you really see the scene develop and come alive. Bring your ID: they card at the door. Even at my age, I still get carded. No complaining about that ! lol

We entered around 8 pm on a Wednesday. We considered getting a drink since it was cold inside and…read morethe music was good. However, we initially entered to get a picture in the photobooth for our friends birthday. There was no one at the door checking IDs. After we all piled into the photobooth, someone walked up and asked for our IDs. He wanted us to exit the booth to get them. Eventually said ok because we had already paid and on a timer. But he was very impatient. Let me add that there was not a single person in the entire place. NO ONE. Let me also add that almost our entire group is almost 40. So we're obv not underage. With the way he approached us and was completely impatient, we were a little turned off and left. Which lost them money on our entire group. He followed us out the door as we left. It was a weird experience especially when there was literally no one else in there. The music was good but I doubt and of us will to back based on that experience alone.

Chase and Julia (gosh I hope i got the names right) were fabulous hosts, guides, bartenders! Step…read moreinside the dimly lit tasting room and craft cocktail bar and relax! I've been trying to stop into this distillery for years, but my timing was always off. Either they were closed that day i was there or not opening before I left. But today, the starts aligned. If you know, John and I love going to small craft/ small batch distilleries & we have the bar to back that up. Years of learning what we love and what we (I really) don't. I was all interested in the bourbon! And they delivered! Every batch is a one and done, with every new batch trying to be better and more refined than the last. Reminds me of myself, I'm always moving forward & trying to do better! Loved the bourbon. The Winter Park Arts Festival blend was phenomenal! Then... I tried the Gincident and that was an easy yes, let's take that bottle home. Meanwhile, Chase was bragging about their Best Espresso Martini.... hmmm, prove it. Made with bourbon, omg yes please. Proprietary blend of coffee, vodka made in house and yes, it was one of my to three I've ever had! And now I want to start trying various bourbons to make one at home! And I heard they do a Halloween Yelp Event!!! Whhhaaaatttt! Please please, I must go this coming fall! I LOVE HALLOWEEN!!!

Came to this place and search of a popular food truck & stayed for the drinks and vibes. We were…read moreunsure really what forward slash was until we arrived. To be honest, we thought we were coming to a brewery and quickly realized it was a distillery. We walked in and noticed a bunch of outdoor seating. It was the perfect night so we looked forward to sitting outside. The atmosphere was busy, but laid back. We entered into the dimly lit establishment at Harry Potter playing on the TV (win!). It was a speakeasy-esque vibe and I loved it. We ordered an old-fashioned and espresso martini which were quickly brought to our table. They indicated that the espresso martini was the best one in town, so naturally I had to try it. I would definitely say it takes top five. We sat outside and had a great evening at this place. We will definitely be back and look forward to it.

HOW HAVE I NOT REVIEWED THE GUESTHOUSE YET?????…read more Best Tom Collins Cocktail I've ever had! I've celebrated my birthday here, have met up with friends here and more gone when they had a food collab. This place is awesome. They get very busy but the ambiance is fun. Last year, we got a group together to celebrate "The Eve Before the Eve" (12/23) and we had such a blast! Tasty cocktails, chill atmosphere. They do not serve food at this establishment but you can order food or bring food in. It kind of works out because there is so much delicious food on the strip! If you want a good craft cocktail, access to delicious eats nearby or a place to meet up with some friends for a birthday or just because, this is a good place to start! And please, for the love of god try the Tom Collins if that's your kind of drink...it's so good!

The perfect post dinner chill spot. I went on a Thursday and as always it was full of lively…read moreconversation and great vibes. They had two alcohol free beers for me and even though they weren't my favorites it was nice to try something new. Great if you enjoy a light beer. I wish the music wasn't blaring. For a weeknight I wish you didn't have to yell to talk. The bartenders are always nice and helpful. They guided me through my selection. 10/10 atmosphere. Drink up!

Our absolute favorite local spot. Great atmosphere outside on the patio and outdoor bar, and even…read morewhen it's hot out there's always a nice breeze coming off the lake. Food is outstanding every time. We love the Chicken Nuggies and their smash burgers. I've also had the tacos and enjoy those every time and for ~$5 it's the perfect little snack. Drinks are good and happy hour is a pretty good deal too. Always feel welcomed and taken care of by the staff. We genuinely come at least once a week and love it every time!

This place is pretty busy with outdoor seating, but you choose your own table. The waitress was…read morereally nice and attentive as well. It's kinda loud in there but that's because they play sport games. The chik Philly with the cherry and banana peppers was such a great addition. Both of our sammis were juicy and delicious. My girlfriend loved their sandwich and said all the ingredients paired so well. The cheese melted so well into all the toppings. The only downside is that I wanted the bulgogi sandwich but they were out.

Smart name with both beer and wine in the name! This cool little hole in the wall behind Washburn…read moreImports on Virginia avenue was a cool little spot. They had a handful of draft beers and another handful of packaged brewskis too. The selections weren't extensive but they were on the crafty side. They did have my favorite beer ever (Weihenstephaner) in a can which was awesome and they even poured it into a branded glass. And like a Mike Tyson opponent in the early 90's, it went down quick! Ahhhhh... What stood out to me was the awesome service. The two ladies behind the bar quickly recognized when I needed another, and another, and another, and another, and another, and another, and were quick to offer another libation.

Not gonna lie: I had not been here in ages. Possibly several years. Wandered in with friends after…read moreattending a flamenco performance at Timacua Arts. Same great ambiance here as always. My cheese plate was delicious. So was the wine. My fave local gypsy jazz band was playing and people of all ages were swing dancing. It was a pretty magical night.

Just found out this place was open since August 2025 and their bar wall shelving are from Bali. And…read morethey are related to the other Imperial location in the furniture store on Orange Ave. I couldn't tell if they were the same or not because their websites were different but they are and the owner of the furniture shop was working here on the final FIFA game day We reserved seating before the game and they texted us letting us know our tank was ready and they even had a reserve sign out on the table. Got sat right away and the hostess said she'll bring some menus over. One of the TVs next to us was time lagged and had to watch a further television for the latest up-to-date action. The ambiance wasn't a sports crowd here so we just had a snack and decided to go to the Irish pub afterwards for more soccer fan action. Over half the people weren't even watching the TVs or didn't seem to know that this is the final FIFA game They had some specials today and wondering so bc everyone around us got wings but didn't see it on the menu. Got the wings and they were fantastic. I didn't like the thai sauce so much so was glad to have that on the side. Ask for a ranch but received blue cheese, didn't know until I found a big hunk of blue cheese in there but I didn't mind that, it just lacked flavor. I liked how they did only celery and no carrots for I enjoy that more when accompanying chicken wings. The tacos that were seen looked pretty good and was considering them Kentucky bourbon barrel ale and Black widow NA cider were nicely presented in cold glasses and complimented the wings well Good service, and got checked up on regularly. Just had to grab her for the check before the halftime started

This is a delightful wine bar with a terrific menu that also turns into a live entertainment venue…read moreat night. The wine list is thoughtful and reasonably priced, and the food is split between sharing plates and individual items. We started with the baked brie, which was an unconventional but excellent presentation of four freshly baked sourdough baguette slices, toasted with a thin slice of brie and fruity toppings. It was a wonderful accompaniment to our wines. For our mains, my wife had a shrimp ceviche stuffed into an avocado, and I had the grilled salmon salad. It was one of the best pieces of grilled salmon I've ever had. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere is excellent.

All went great, service, food, and ambiance. We be back. The servers were great and the dining area…read morewas great for date night. We had a great time.

This is a cool little bar tucked away next to the Lucky Lure. It looks like it's a bit more on the…read moreupscale side, but they definitely have dive bar prices. They also have dart boards, an outdoor patio, and friendly bartenders. This is a great stop if you're in the Lake Ivanhoe neighborhood.