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    The Woods

    4.3 (182 reviews)

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    Yulisa S.

    I love this bar it has a very good environment and plenty of little spaces to sit down and mingle or just enjoy the company you are with. Plenty of selections to choose from and the food and snacks are good too. Friendly staff. I would love to come back

    Woods Old Fashion
    Candice K.

    Stopped by The Woods on a Friday night. The tables were socially distanced and the vibes were good. They have a super extensive whiskey menu and have a few flights available. Devin was our bartender and he took his time and care crafting our beverages. I ordered the Woods Old Fashion and it hit the spot. I also like that it's not super loud in here and I can have a conversation. It's conveniently located in Downtown Orlando with lots of bars nearby!

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    Luis V.

    Sad to see them go. Today is their last day, but happy for all the memories I made there. With so many whiskey options I learned a lot about tastings and finding out what I enjoy from Scotch's and bourbons. I wish the owners well in their next adventure and thanks again for bringing a true whiskey bar experience to downtown Orlando.

    Maxamillon C.

    First time visiting this bar for a work occasion. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and upstairs esthetic's. It does have we're in the "woods" type of feel minus the tree's and nature but i did love the decor. Our bartender was awesome. He was able to make my type of drinks that weren't on the menu and they were strong! Just what i needed after a long day and brining in the weekend. They also have a food menu and weekly specials. They offer a 25% off discount for service workers as well.

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    James Y.

    I really enjoyed this bar. They have a fantastic selection of drinks and the vibe is very chill. There are plenty of lounge areas inside to bring friends, and a variety of games to play while there.

    Leila R.

    I wasn't initially sure how'd I feel about this place as it was our second to last stop on a downtown pub crawl and after visiting some other really stellar bars, this felt more like a sports bar than the speakeasy-ish vibe my friends who put the bar crawl together described it as. There was also an interesting sort of hodge podge of characters patronizing this joint and every one just seemed to keep to themselves. However, the bar staff were great and I was happy to discover it was a quasi-whiskey bar. They had this cold brew chocolate old fashioned drink that they make from this awesomely weird looking contraption behind the bar. I had to get it just because I love stuff like that, especially when it involves whiskey. I was not disappointed and was not mad at the $12 price tag either. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their drinks as well. We only stayed for one drink because there really wasn't much else to do here, but for the quality of drink for the price, I could definitely recommend a stop in here! Also, props for the clean ladies restroom!

    Free Peppered Bacon!
    Katherine R.

    Super chill and unassuming bar downtown. Great place to get away from the packed out clubs and grab a drink, often much quieter and quicker. I love to go on Wednesday which is Bacon Night! Every drink earns you a strip of delicious peppered bacon served up in a beer glass and honestly it's so good I've considered asking if I can just buy a plate. Also props to them for having awesome/friendly bartenders, we usually see the same few people each time. My only snag with this spot is the cocktails can be hit or miss on flavor profile, I usually stick to their Whiskey Sour or beers. Definitely a great spot if you actually want to be able to talk to your date downtown!

    David C.

    If you like getting bombed off of expensive whiskies/whiskeys this is the place for you. Happy hour is from 5-8 Monday -Friday and the 25% savings is pretty generous. The single malt scotch selection is the best I've seen in Orlando. They hit all major regions and even had Springbank from Campbelltown. They had very few lowland malts, and I didn't see any blended malt horse piss on the menu. I went on a two hour whiskey tour in Scotland so I'm in an expert on everything now. The bourbon selection was also top notch. They had some limited bottles of Knob Creek and some Rip Van Winkle. The latter I'm too cheap to buy. The decor was nice and there was comfortable seating available. I didn't check out the bathroom, but I'm not expecting a 5 star facility. My only complaint is that I don't think they had any food, and I was in the mood for chicken wings. Can't hold that against them. This place is definitely worth checking out.

    The Bartenders signature iced coffee!
    Christine S.

    This lounge has a charming atmosphere, different than most clubs in Downtown. The Woods has a more rustic appeal with alternative rock playing. It's a refreshing contrast to the usual club scene. My guest and I sat down and looked at the menu. She got a Moscow Mule (always something with Vodka ), and I tried the Cardigan Weather. (I got for wine, liqueurs and rum). This drink had it all! It was a lovely mixture of Applejack rum, pear liqueur and other ingredients that made it taste similar to applejack cereal. It was nice to just sit back and enjoy a drink. My second drink was a bartenders special iced coffee. It was amazing! I love anything dealing with coffee! The drinks were a little pricy, averaging about $10 per drink. It's pricey compared to most bars here, but you pay for quality and the atmosphere!

    Espresso martini
    Kelly B.

    I love this place. It's chill, always clean and tidy. The bartenders are true mixologists and will make you a great drink. I needed a pick me up and had an espresso martini. I have never had a martini in my life. There was no cream, no vodka taste. It was smooth and delicious, perfectly made.

    Cold brew coffee on tap. It's delicious
    Amanda F.

    Love this place. Not too many places have a great whiskey selection. They have over 300. And they organize it on the menu very well. I've been here quite a few times over the years. I'd say it's sometimes hard to get your order in when it's busy. But they make fantastic cocktails if you're up for it. Otherwise, just go with scotch neat. They have this coffee and coconut infused Jameson shot which is a must try if you've never done it. Cool to watch and imports a nice flavor to the whiskey. Bathrooms are clean. They have live music. So it can get noisy. Not a great first date spot because of that. Parking is bad. Good luck. I'd park in a lot along the freeway feeder road and walk two blocks. That is your best bet. Also, it's upstairs. I am not aware of any elevator. So make sure those you are with can go up a tight flight of stairs (and make it down by the end of the night). For the non- drinkers, they have cold brew coffee on tap.

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    BartenderDevon handcrafted my sazerac and other cocktails with care! Great drinks, atmosphere, and service!! Definitely coming here again!!!

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    Ask the Community - The Woods

    Do they have a decent bourbon selection or is it more of same stuff that you found everywhere?

    They have a decent selection, more then your average bar.

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