It has been a long time since I've gone to Will's Pub for an event. We came to see a friend play in a band and had a great time. The bar has changed quite a bit since the last time I was inside but it was still good vibes all around. The bartenders made a great gimlet and spicy bloody mary for us. I'm impressed with how many bathrooms there were here! To me, that is necessary at a bar. Whoever was running sound that night did a great job because the band never felt overly loud. I was a little nervous about it without my ear plugs (why do I always forget those when I'm going to see a band!). Anyway, loved that they still had a photobooth and we had fun playing pinball for a while. This is a bit of an Orlando institution so I'm glad it's stuck around! read more

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Wills is a classic spot for local live music. Love that it's been developed over the years with moving the bar from the back to the front. And the free pinball machines are so fun between bands! It's always a good vibe at Will's read more

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I came to Faire of the dog as it was advertised on Facebook. I brought a large donation and when I arrived I was just disappointed. This event had nothing to do with dogs and was there really a raffle. I was lucky to find street parking out front. I'm sure this is a fun bar but I wish I knew this was a market for alternative items to be sold and had nothing to do with dogs. read more

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Sometimes you just need to go to a Punk Show at a dive bar and that's exactly what I did on this given night as Punk Legends Subhumans were here to play and you can't ever go wrong coming to see them as the atmosphere was super mellow had a good vibe and the sound was on point! The second time I came here was to see Guttermouth play and let me say that was just another awesome time as you can't go wrong at a small DIY Venue! The staff here was super nice very friendly and helpful if you had any questions! They have a good selection of beers and other drinks for you to enjoy during the show which is always nice as it does get hot here just like at any venue! They don't really have a parking lot so I just found places on the street to post up as that what just totally worked for this given day! Overall cool venue that sounded good and just a fun chill atmosphere all around you really can't go wrong, with that said I'm sure I'll be back here sooner or later to see another show! read more

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Amazing staff, acoustics, music venue. Watched TX2 tonight at Will's was ultimately blown away physically and metaphorically. The drinks slapped and the bar service rocked. Coming back Thursday for American Idiots. 10/10 Such a stupendous night and immaculate vibes read more

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SO FUN!!! Great selection of beverages to choose from both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The bartenders were super friendly and had a water station set up too. Love the intimate setting for some live music too! read more

Will's Pub - Stage - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

No food here. The place is right on the main drag. They have a cover charge. Bit they read more

This place is probably better when it's not packed and there's not a concert that fills the place. The layout just isn't conducive to an event of substantial size. Maybe for local bands, but not for a national touring act. The bar area is at the entrance, then the "concert" area is off to the side, and the back area with the restrooms and merchandise in the rear. The amount of people going from back to front and front to back was just plain annoying. With the amount of people there, it's just not easy to navigate. I can see where it would be enjoyable to have a drink here and hang out in the "dive" bar, but when it's so crowded, getting a drink is a friggin' nightmare. I'd go back if the reason was valid, but I don't think I'd do it for a band I wanted to see. The Abby has a much better layout for these types of shows. I can understand trying to make money, but if an act isn't right for your venue, then own it, or change the layout to accommodate. I'd probably go back just to hang out and have a drink in a cool dive bar though. read more

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Very fun! Here from out of town for wedding. Saw the dolly rots last night and enjoyed the small venue. Gave the feeling of the " old 930 club" in dc. So close, they could touch us and some did. Even got a good word on the bathroom facilities from the old man. He said surprisingly very clean! The vibe was cool, but I wish the cellphones weren't going off everywhere. Or the dude right next to the speaker thumbing thru his fb, TikTok or wtf? Front row and your phone is more important? Go home then. Def would check it out again when we are in town again. A++++ read more

Will's Pub - Stage - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Want the most personal, up close, experience in a concert? Than look no further than Will's. This place isn't very big so if you find a band you love, playing here, make sure to purchase tickets early. I got tickets to my favorite ska band, and it was by far the best experience. We were feet from the stage jamming along with mustard plug. The pub is very punk rock with tons of old school memorabilia. Lots of neon and signs hanging around. The staff were friendly and the check in process was smooth and quick. For anyone into music this is definitely a place worth watching any band. read more

Will's Pub - a neon sign in a room - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place is my favorite hidden gem in Orlando. Every time we come, the bartenders are the best. If you're not sure what you want to drink, they'll ask what ingredients you like and make you the perfect craft cocktail. The music is also a huge plus! read more

Will's Pub - Tequila gimlet - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Will's Pub is an iconic place in Orlando, Florida that has brought live music to the City Beautiful for decades. The place has moved around several times in its history, but it has remained consistent for bringing live music to our city, even when it was not so hip to do so. Will's Pub began back in 1995 and has become an iconic business and has hosted countless shows and left countless memories (some might be a bit foggy) in generations of people. All in all, I have to give Will's Pub five stars for its longevity as a live music venue and for lots of shows enjoyed here. read more

I went to Wills Pub a little before everything starting happening but I never reviewed, I hope this review helps them through all of this! The prices for drinks are surprisingly cheap for what you get here. I got a mixed drink that was fruity, however I forgot the name of it, I still remember that it was refreshing and rather strong for the price it was! It was about eight dollars and I threw a couple more for a tip so for the price of ten dollars it was worth it. The bartender was veyy nice and attentive, junping bcak and forth between customers waiting, filling orders quick. The night I went with my SO a band was performing, and let me say the place was popping! My only problem is that I believe they had too many people inside the venue for the size of it and I did start to feel claustrophobic, which unfortunately cut the visit shirt for me. Overall it is a very nice little bar with some great drinks and a wide choice of beers on tap. I will definitely be back again when it feels safer to go out for me! read more

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Saw,Consealor band and Zeta .Horable noise,repetitive, mostly each band does only one grating stichk.Not ùpbeat,just beat you over the head.Songs all grating volume based noise.audience wants to love the genre,but is mostly at odds because the songs go nowhere and leave you abused. read more

COVID19 review: Wills Pub has been open during the coronavirus period and serving up (carry out only) bottled cocktails which have been amazing. I was able to come down recently and they have proper signage about expected behaviors for those coming in, distancing markings and clean (yes even for a pub/bar standard, well above). Staff was friendly and accommodating. Bottled cocktails were great - I bought 4 of them not really sure what to expect and wow! So each bottle serves up about 2 servings; I would recommend lots of ice. I believe they have about 10 to choose from (can't remember offhand) and I picked up: - Negroni: if you are a gin person, perfect. Otherwise proceed with caution. - Old Fashioned: I did not share with anyone ha! (and it served 3) Nuditea: haven't tried it yet. - Hero: has a margarita-ish type taste, but stronger. Wish I had made it down when they had: Mango Margarita, Lazy Weekend, Irish Coffee, and Green Tea Daiquiri for sale! - will have to keep an eye out for these. read more

Will's Pub - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Worst bartenders on earth horrible attitude for no reason no smile nothing just rude both of them why work in hospitality if your like that

Gr8 service by Amber!! Thank you to Peter and Amber!! Early Moods Thank you 4 your Support!! Good Music and Atmosphere!! read more

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An ok place to see shows. It used to be a great venue, but I have found that the vibe has changed. Folks don't seem all that friendly anymore, but I may return if there's a musical act worth seeing. read more

A punk rock bar with a Justin Timberlake poster, Ninja Turtles arcade game, Led Zeppelin pinball and scandalous vending machines.. Florida dive bars hit different, man! Overall, a great spot to hang. I'm from Portland, and this place made me feel right at home. read more

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Gotta love a good dive bar! I love Will's for a couple of reasons: 1- It's smoke-free inside (now) 2- Great bottled beer selection 3- fantastic music/themed nights (like Southern Fried Sundays!) 4- LOCATION 5- 3 rooms, all feeling dark and slightly out of place 6- etc.... This is a true Orlando establishment (though it's moved around a bit) and helps define the divey, local, unpolished vibe of Mills50. read more

Will's Pub has held some of my favorite shows! It's one of the go-to indie venues and I've had a lot of good times here. The sound guy is awesome and the bartenders are nice. They recently moved their bar and it looks a lot better! They also recently added a quarter machine where you can get ear plugs which is awesome! Their drink menu is great. Lil Indies next door is owned by Will also and it's cool to be able to walk over to indies and hang out there for a bit. The only complaint I have is the bathrooms. They're always gross. Lol. read more

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Not exactly downtown but the good side is that the drink prices are great ! We were there for an event and there was a great mix of people. All ages, all types and guess what ? Everyone got along great! I think that has a lot to do with the management of the place. The front door is posted in stick-on letters "If you are racist, homophobic or just as A** , then do not come in. This is a real divey type bar that is comfortable and you feel as if you would get to know the same faces if you visited on a regular basis. Certainly someplace I will keep an eye on for future events to attend. read more

I'm young enough to love a good dive bar but old enough to desire fancy drinks. The cocktails here are excellent - especially the Southside (think mojito with gin rather than rum). They have vintage markets here from time to time that are really fun as well. read more

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Fun. Funky. Full. Stopped in on our recent dive bar crawl up & down Mills with a detour over to Bumby to hit Whiskey Lou's. $8 cover was a bit of a buzz kill. Ok. Show us what ya got. Walking into a full bar, we hear music coming from another room. Looky there, a dark-*ss stage tucked back around the corner with older dudes playing groovy jazz in front of a room full of folks of all sizes, ages, and persuasions, all standing & swaying to the cool vibe. Drinks in hand, we waded into the mass and were promptly swallowed up. Catching up to the synchrony of our fellow stand-ins, we too were soon swaying along to the mellow beat. Nice music. Nice joint. Defining the dive bar axiom that you just never know what you're gonna get, we discover lots of drinkers, a photo booth and a unisex bathroom sorely in need of a good scrubbing, and actually quite good live music. Is this a great country, or what? read more

Great music venue but unfortunately I opened a tab and for some reason my card was charged at 2:53 am for guitar center. So clearly something suspicious is happening behind the bar and I urge anyone who opens a tab there to check their credit card or bank statements asap. read more

What a great place, went for the festival , parking was very difficult - had to park on the street. Had vendors set up inside with live music outside. Weather was so hit but Jon prestage was fantastic. Drinks were fairly priced, had the best vodka and oj ever, plenty if beers on tap with lots of options. Great atmosphere, eclectic taste in decorating, fun place to visit and really awesome event read more

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I have been here quite a few times and love it. One of the best dive bars around here. They have two small pool tables in the front room. There is also a photo booth. The center area has a stage and a large area for concerts and shows. The back area has a bar with lots of seating and a large selection of bottled beers and some draft beers. On my most recent visit I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it is now non smoking inside! The prices are reasonable and the staff is always helpful. Great place to go see local bands and have some delicious craft beers! read more

I, like many aged orlandoans, remember the previous version of Will's Pub, nestled in the loving embrace of a 1950s strip motel on the southern border of loch haven park. Sadly, someone thought a parking lot for a medical complex offered better ROI than one of the best live music/dive bars ever. The newer version lacks the awesome layout of the previous Will's Pub ( on Mills). You have to walk through the venue to get to the bar, a major down side from the previous version where those who were ready to drink (And NOT watch a band of questionable quality and/or durability) needed not worry about pesky door covers or awkward conversations regarding the obvious signs of the early onset of alcoholism. Now, you gotta go through the front door with everyone else. Unless the back door is open. Or you wanna go next door to lil' indies. Basically there is no downside other than not having the former clean segregation of music venue and bar. It's also got a badass underutilized happy hour that kicks the shit out of any other bar in the downtown / mills 50 sector. Why this place isn't crowded from 4-6 every day is a mystery that I doubt will last. 2$ old forester isn't bad, man. Get here. read more

Will's Pub - Genesee cream ale time - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Decent selection of beer ranging from low brow to mid-priced craft beers - not the kinda place where you're gonna find flights of handcrafted this or that, though. Prices are reasonable & service is good. This second location is more of a rock club than the original, which trended more towards being a bar that happened to have live music in the backroom. The warehouse-like space is split into three separate rooms - the front room has a few pool tables, high-top tables to sit at and a photobooth, the side room features a decent sized stage for when there are bands playing (which is most every night) and the backroom bar area. The bar room features some video games and more high-top tables. There's also a small patio area out front with a picnic table and some bench seating, though it's much smaller than the porch at Will's first location. Towards the end of the bar it gets a bit narrow but unfortunately that's where the taps are so get ready to squeeze in if you've yet to memorize their draught offerings. Bottles are stored in glass fronted fridges behind the bar so you can see what's they offer but hopefully you have 20/20 vision or a good pair of eyeglasses as it can be.pretty hard to read each label from across the bar and there's no beer list to be had. Best thing to do is know what style of beer you like and ask for suggestions (or yell if a band is playing). Whether you smoke or not, be prepared for some sore lungs and smokey clothes the next day. Not saying that's bad or good, just be warned that if you think people shouldn't smoke bars this isn't the place for you. read more

I love it! My friend's band was touring down the east coast from the north and I had to see them at Will's Pub. It was my first time going and didn't think it would be a big venue by looking from the outside. Walking in, you see a bunch of pool tables. I walked into the next room, and there's the stage. In the next room, ahhh finally, there's the bar with the beer. They have pretty decent microbrews and not a bad selection. There are a few tables to sit at, an arcade hunting game along with the classic pinball. I had a great time here, and it's a great venue to listen to some good music. Will be going here again ! read more

SO I have a love-hate relationship with this bar. LOVE all music, LOVE the bar in the back (and that they now serve liquor), LOVE the staff (most of the time they are all very kind and helpful) - I cannot stand the bathrooms. Come on, clean they once in a while please! Every time I go there, even if there is no event and barely anyone there - the bathrooms smell like fresh pee-pee and the toilets are so gross. I just cant. Someone really needs to spend some time with a bottle of bleach on those bad boys. Other than the bathrooms, it's your typical dive-bar - Orlando staple. They have great bands, basically all the time, and put on Southern Fried Sundays which is several bands and food - always with a theme - love that! It's a great location, right off 17-92 and most of the time they have food trucks outside if you get hungry. read more

I've only been here twice so far, but plan on going back. My last two experiences have been good ones. The only negative I have to say about this place is that it's smokey inside, which I am not a fan of one bit. All of the staff members I have run across have always been pleasant and nice to interact with. They have a great beer selection, which is one of my favorite reasons for going to Will's when I'm out on Mills Ave. They also have two pool tables, some arcade games and those touch screen games at the bar, which are always fun. Will's has concerts pretty frequently and it's not a bad spot to listen to a band every once in a while. read more

WIll's Pub is a dive bar mostly known for their live music. It's not my favorite venue, but it's certainly not the worst either. The layout is a little funky, as it's kinda broken up into 3 spaces - but they do hold some pretty cool events here (most notably Southern Fried Sundays) When you first walk in there is a room with a couple high top tables, a pool table, a few booths, and a photobooth. This is a nice area to just relax and get some space. The next room is the actual concert area with a standing area about 30x30. Then in the very back is the bar which is about 20' long, and then has a couple high top tables to sit at. The layout makes the concert space a little crowded for larger shows, since you cannot see music from in the 1st or 3rd rooms. Also, the only entrance/exit is the front door, so traffic is constantly flowing in and out. The good news is that they now serve a full liquor bar, and they no longer allow smoking inside - which I know are very important to a lot of people. If a band you like is playing this venue, it's definitely worth checking out. And the cover is usually pretty cheap. read more

I don't get down here like I did in my younger days. And I have only been to this location of Will's Pub just a few times. Unlike the days when Will's Pub was located down the road in a old motel. Like one of those off the beaten path motels you see in those low budget horror movies in which the guests check in but they never check out. But it actually was a pretty nice set up with plenty of space. And Will's Pub always had some great bands play. Still do. But in a newer, but smaller venue. I stopped in here yesterday for a market featuring crafts and vintage items. One reason I always liked Will's Pub is holding special events such as this, as well as promoting the music scene in Orlando with local and national bands. Will's Pub also has a full liquor bar and a great selection of beer available, whether it be draft, bottled, or canned. It is a much younger crowd now. But I am glad to see that they have a venue to go to for great live music. read more

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Visited Will's Pub for the first time this past Cinco de Mayo and thought it was the perfect venue to see a band perform and still have an intimate vibe. The sound was great and the lighting was a perfect compliment, yet not overpowering. I also really liked the random artwork and prints they had thought. Nice eclectic mix, but be warned there are a ton of old nude pinups. Not a bad thing as they were beautiful, but still. The whole wall of boobies was a bit much. We arrived early enough to catch happy hour (at the time I'm writing this it was $2 single well drinks, $4 double well drinks and $1 off of everything else). It ended at roughly 8pm so that was nice to have a later happy hour. They had other specials for the Cinco holiday too so that was fun. Parking wise, there's a lot next door that we parked in. Since we were early it was no issue finding a spot. There is also on-street parking but I can see it being difficult to find a spot the later it gets. The only real con to this place is it is grungy. Appropriate for the environment but a little dirtier than I prefer. On some of the posters there was visible roach poop. Yuck! The bathrooms also doubled as storage so that was off putting. But again, appropriate for the venue. All in all, we'll certainly be back next time one of our favorite bands is there. read more

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The layout of this place is WACKY! You walk into a room with billiard tables which could be confusing - but if you get passed that you end up in their 'concert room' which is also confusing. Finally at the very back you'll find the little bar with a big selection of beer (lots of good stuff on the menu) Definitely a dive - but it was fun. read more

Will's Pub - Chasing the A team again. - Music Venues Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great "dive" bar and venue for live music, just as the prior location was. I have to admit that I haven't been to the new Will's very much in the past year or so (I was in last night to see Crooked Fingers, and it was maybe my second trip in the past year), but after last night's visit I'm thinking that I need to stop by more often. Had a great time here last night. The room right when you walk in has pool tables and a photo booth, and the adjacent room is where the live music stage is. In the very back is the bar. It's smoky throughout the establishment, just as Stephanie L. said. I've been in bars/clubs that are/were smokier, though this one more than has its fair share of smoke. I was VERY impressed with the beer selection here. As I was sitting at the bar after the show with a friend, I was looking at the different kinds in the coolers behind the bar, as well as the list of draft beers. There's some great stuff in there - some of it I've never even heard of, much less tried. Some of it just made me laugh - but in a good way. For example, I saw cans of Colt .45 in one cooler. THAT was a surprise. I haven't seen anyone drink that stuff in at least 10 years, so imagine my astonishment when I saw multiple cans in the cooler. Not sure for how long they've been there, though. Haha. I'm tempted to go in sometime and try one, just for the hell of it ... My friend and I each had one Miller High Life last night, and then I got curious about the draft beers and ordered one - Wychwood. Never heard of it before, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I'm glad I did! The bartender described it to be as Boddington's-esque, which got my attention pretty quickly as Boddington's is one of my favorites. The Wychwood beer is very much like Boddington's, it's true. I'm happy I tried it. There were at least 2 other draft beers on the list & that sounded interesting, though I'll have to give those a chance next time, maybe. I didn't see the pinball machine that Annette G. mentioned, though it's maybe still in there and I just missed it. The bar area has several TVs (one TV I was looking at was showing a NBA game, and the other was showing the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning game) as well as a Ms. Pac-Man (!!!) machine. There are a few other video games in there, though I can't remember which ones. Overall, I really enjoyed being here last night and am going to do my best to stop in more often. I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes "dive" bars, pool, live music and a great beer selection. That should be most of you! One last thing: I noticed a sign at the bar that states there's a $10 minimum purchase if you want to use a credit card, though the bartender let my friend use her card even though we owed only $5 (for 2 Millers High Life). I paid for my ensuing draft beer with cash. Weird, but cool. I guess we got lucky that we weren't asked to spend another $5, though I would've been more than happy to do so if we didn't have plans to go to I-Bar. read more

Will's Pub is an Orlando classic! This is one of the best live music venues in Central Florida, offering great sound and a comfortable, intimate setting. A visit to Will's always guarantees great service, a wide variety of beers to choose from, and a chance to meet interesting people. read more

Great local spot. Surprisingly good beer list and lots of options for outdoor seating.

Not a bad place for entertainment, but do NOT ask them to keep an open tab at the bar. I did as I was gonna be there about 4 hours only to find out when I got home that my credit card that they had physically held onto got hacked. It was literally used during the hours I was there, so someone there either scanned it or gave the number to someone else to use. It ended up being a ridiculously expensive night. Never trust people no matter how friendly they are to your face. read more