This place was a nice surprise when we were in Orlando. We had good service and I asked to mix 2 of the frozen drinks to switch it up, and my bartender happily obliged. Also, they were free pouring the liquor so I definitely got my money's worth. I wobbled a little after finishing. Not that the frozen drinks are NA and they add the liquor. Only knocking off a star because of how painfully sweet these frozen drinks were, I believe they did have a limited cocktail menu, though! read more

The Watering Hole - a person holding a drink in front of a sign - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is such a great spot to grab a drink at Islands of Adventure! This bar is located in the Jurassic Park area of the park and offers frozen cocktails, beer, wine, and there is also a Coke Free Style machine close by. The best part about this bar is that it offers my favorite theme park beer... the Isla Nublar IPA! It's only located at a few spots in IOA and this is one of the best places to get one. The bartenders are always super friendly here and the line normally isn't too long. It's a perfect place to cool off with a cold drink! read more

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This is just a bar located in Island of Adventure at Universal Orlando. It is directly between Jurassic Park area and the bridge to the Harry Potter area. It can be hidden since it is just a bar. It is very small, with a few high-top tables around. There is also a coke freestyle machine, so it tends to be very congested and busy here. Keep your eye open for it. This is not our favorite place. The do have beer and liquor. They seem to have an almost fully stocked bar, with a pretty decent selection. They also offer specialty cocktails. We like to try the specialty drinks since they are unique to the location, but they are just not the best. First and probably my biggest issue is the price. These cocktails are over $19 per drink, not very large and full of ice. We did not realize that every specialty drink comes in a plastic reusable cup. We ordered two different drinks and when he was making them, I didnt want the cup, our bartender said all the drinks come in the cups but if we brought it back we would save $5. This is a huge issue for me, no one else in the park am I forced to buy the cup. And the cup is plastic and will more than likely melt in the dishwasher. I also don't want to carry this cup around to be able to only refill AT THIS LOCATION for $5 off each time I visit, especially when I am already carrying Universal's refillable mug for water and soda. My other issue is the size of the drink. They were not very large and completely full of ice. I just did not see a good value in them. We saw him making the drinks and it was probably equivalent to a shot to shot and a half of liquor. My last issue is the actual drink flavors. Every single specialty drink was fruit and sweet and most of them were topped with soda. My husband does not drink soda, so it was very hard for him to pick one. I decided to get the Dino Roar, which was cherry vodka, triple sec, sour, sprite and cranberry juice. My husband went with what seemed like the least sweet- Cape Guayaba, which had new Amsterdam vodka, guava nectar, lime juice and agave nectar. I thought they both were ok but honestly, they tasted like a glass of fruit juice. For $40 plus tip, I was highly disappointed and I'm not sure how much I would ever want to come back. They were ok, but if I didn't have to buy the glass, I would actually add an additional shot to make it a little stronger. All in all, this spot is ok. If you want a fruity cocktail this is your stop. I see a lot of positive reviews so maybe we had an off day or off bartender, but it was just ok. Don't make me buy a glass, charge me extra for it and not even make a strong drink. We should have the option for the glass and if you just want the standard plastic Universal glass, have that. I would check it out, you may like it, we just did not. read more

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The watering hole is my favorite stop at universal Orlando. The strong island gets Carren going! The bartenders are so fun and sweet and make fantastic drinks! It's not a trip to Orlando without going to the watering hole multiple times! Couple strong islands always do the trick! It's a cute little hut too with a relaxed area to drink. read more

The Watering Hole - Strong island - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This bar, located in Island of Adventure at Universal Orlando, is just a bar. They only offer drinks and cocktails, no food. I think there might be some chips but definitely no food. It's located directly between Jurassic Park area and the bridge to the Harry Potter area. This is sort of hidden since it is off to the side and it's a busy intersection. One direction goes to Velosicoaster and one side goes to the rest of Jurassic Park area and the other toward Harry Potter. The bar is small, it has a couple of high-top tables and that's it. There is also a coke freestyle machine, so it tends to be very congested and busy here. My wife and I have actually never been here which is sad for annual passholders. We just usually skip over it or already have a drink when we stumble upon this. After this visit though, I can see why we mentally skip it. This is not my favorite bar at all, there are many more options that are much better. In my opinion. Their options are beer and liquor. The bar seems to be fully stocked, with a pretty decent selection. They also offer specialty cocktails, which I think they are more known for. My wife and I like to try new things, and are on a mission to try everything, so a specialty drinks, which is usually unique to the location, is usually up our alley. My main issue with this location and honestly should be everyone's issue is the price. These cocktails are over $19 per drink, they are not very large, full of ice and very sweet. I didn't even taste liquor, I only tasted juice. We didn't realize every specialty drink is served in a plastic reusable cup. Again, wanting to try different things, we ordered two different drinks. As our bartender, who was super nice, was making them, we mentioned we didn't want the cup. This is when he let us know that all the drinks come in the cups however, if we brought back the cup, we would save $5. This is an issue for me. No where else in the park am I forced to buy the cup, not to mention the cup was plastic! That is melting in the dishwasher for sure. I also would never carry this cup around to refill AT THIS LOCATION for $5 off each time I visit. I also have an issue with the size and the taste. These specialty drinks were sort of small and filled to the top with ice. You don't really get a lot of actual drink. I just don't see the value. We did watch our bartender make the drinks, and it was probably equivalent to a shot to shot and a half of liquor. But again, $19 for a shot! Nope! The last issue I have here are the actual drink flavors. Every drink that was on their specialty menu was full of sweet juice or soda. I have not drunk soda in almost 15 years, and I am not a huge, sweet fan so I was very unhappy with this. It actually took us quite a long time to choose drinks. We decided to order two drinks and then share both. I ended up liking one over the other a tad bit more, but I felt they were both very sweet. We ordered the Dino Roar: cherry vodka, triple sec, sour, sprite and cranberry juice and the Cape Guayaba: New Amsterdam vodka, guava nectar, lime juice and agave nectar. All in all, these were ok. We spent $40 plus tip for 2 cocktails that neither of us truly enjoyed and was honestly gone in a few sips. We had to carry the cup around for the rest of the day since we paid for it which was also annoying. I am highly disappointed in this spot. I'm not sure if we would come back, if we did, I think I would just order a normal drink and not a suggested specialty drink. I think they need to give you the option of a little cheaper drink if you do not want the cup. For almost $20 this should be a really strong drink. Sadly, no Aces on this one! read more

Good for potent potables suitable for adults while visiting Islands of Adventure. Kid-friendly beverages are also available. Some high-priced drinks come with a souvenir plastic Tiki glass. Bar staff was friendly. Expect theme park prices. read more

The Watering Hole - Cucumber Basil Colada - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First off, I just have one word. Jordan. He was absolutely amazing and such a delight when waiting for our drinks, if I had to come back just for him, I would. Secondly, drinks are fantastic. But watch out for brain freeze. I highly recommend the fossilizer and the strawberry lemonade. Make sure you add pina colada and Bacari. All in all, this was an amazing experience. Will be returning :))) THANK YOU JORDAN!! read more

The Watering Hole - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I got a Pina Colada/Strawberry combo with rum. The strawberry part was my favorite. The two bartenders were really nice. read more

The Watering Hole - Strawberry & Pina Colada - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If they only had indoor seating...My drink was good, but for this seasoned FL girl it was a bit weak. I would say they cater more towards the crowd that likes something sweet. They do have beers on Tap and a speciality beer only available in park for Jurassic. I believe the bartender said Florida Brewing makes it for them. I'll be trying that IPA next time as the cocktail was too sweet for me. A nice perk of the cocktails on rocks is that you get a specialty glass. Yes, I know we all have a cabinet full of random cups from random places and events. This one is worth hanging onto! You get $3 off your cocktail if you bring it back on your next trip! read more

The Watering Hole - Speciality cocktail with souvenir glass - $3 off future cocktails on the rocks with it! - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is our favorite place to grab a drink at the park. I usually almost always get the Dino-roar (adult Shirley Temple) They are good potent drinks, definitely not watered down. Feels like we see the same bartender each year we go to Universal. She is a sweetheart, always takes time to make each experience personal. Which I'm sure can be tough since there is usually only 1 bartender on at a time. Will be back there again next time we are down. read more

Only two workers working at the stand which meant super slow service. Buuuuuuut I wanted a cold, frozen cocktail so I stopped here since it was near Jurassic Park and that's where I was heading. Super friendly bartenders malign drinks.The drink i ordered was good, but pretty weak. I ordered some mixed cocktail that had rum, sweet & sour, pineapple juice, blue curaçao, and something else. Again, weak but for $13 and in a souvenir cup made it a little better, I suppose. Bonus tip for those who like souvenir cups - if you go back to this stand, you get $4 off your next mixed cocktail or frozen drink and you also get $1 off a beer at any stand. So I guess it's worth it. read more

The Watering Hole - $13 - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The absolute best place to grab a drink in Universal property! There is a wide range of drinks spanning from mixed drinks, to park exclusive beers. All of the mixed drinks are delicious and strong enough to get you on Velocicoaster if you're feeling a little timid. The team members at the bar are always incredibly nice, friendly and truly make the experience memorable! The drinks can be a little expensive, but if you hold onto your reusable cup and bring it back, you'll get a discount on your next drinks! I've held onto the same cup for months and still bring it back to get the discounts! This bar is an absolute MUST when in Islands of Adventure! read more

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I actually used to Bartend here many moons ago great place! Fun drinks.. Good party spot!

Nice little surprise tucked in between Jurassic World and Harry Potter/Hogwarts. They do not have Hot Dogs as listed on the Universal App. They do have Beer in cans, on tap and lots of different adult, wink, wink, nudge , nudge , full of alcohol frozen drinks. Plus nachos and wings - but who cares about that when there's beer. Some shaded seating, a couple of fans and two Coke Freestyle machines. It used to be they would only sell canned beer but now there are plenty of sites with taps - even a bar inside Three Broomsticks! read more

This is a not-quite-full service bar with a few food selections located between Jurassic Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. And despite its smaller size, they have a happy hour between 3-5pm. If you're nervous about the dinosaurs on the Jurassic Park River Adventure, or the crowds at WWoHP, you should probably take a few moments here to relax. read more

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we only drank here cause the Lins for food were too long. the bartenders were super friendly as always and the prices super salty as expected. the drinks are very and I mean it, very weak. if you come here just get a beer. this is after all on the way to Harry Potter world so you can go there and get some nice fun drinks there after read more

I love this little stop (end of Jurassic before Harry Potter). The main reason is the bartender that's there every time I go (usually Sunday). I don't remember his name, but he's the nicest guy - tries very hard to make a connection and provide awesome service. There are a couple of fruity mixed drinks and some beer available. The food isn't the best as far as choices, but the wings are not the worst wings I've had. The kids like this spot because of the ducks and squirrels that leave nearby and are not afraid to walk up to the tables and say hello. read more

For adulrs: I walked up and said I heard good reviews of the Predator. Bartender steered me to their rum runner and mai tai sayibg it was better and stronger. I went with the mai tai.. i was not disappointed. Grab one of these and enjoy the AC inside jurassic center. It sneaks up on you so drink wisely. I recommend going to Hogwarts after one of these :) read more

The Watering Hole - Mai tai from the watering hole - Bars Near Me - Orlando, Florida