Considering Orlando is a premier travel destination, it should come as no surprise that there’s a diverse set of drinking options.
Also, since it is one of the world’s major conference hubs, there’s a lot of weeknight drinking, for better or worse — depending on your perspective and lifestyle.
However, that doesn’t mean your hotel concierge necessarily knows where to go on a Tuesday.
Hence, why we made this list of the best bars in Orlando for every night of the week.
After all, there’s nothing quite like finding a popping crowd on a Monday night when you’re trying to rage. Or at least finding somewhere you don’t have to drink alone.
We’ve also included some great happy hours and specials that are good for the whole family! This way you can find the most fun bars in Orlando, no matter the time or place.
Lastly, we also offer the best Orlando party bus deals in town! We offer hourly, round-trip and full-day options. We also have tons of discounts including 20% off on weeknights, making it a great way to guarantee a party Sunday – Thursday.
Let’s begin!
Monday – Lil Indie’s
Located inside of Will’s Pub, this cocktail bar has delicious drinks and live music most nights of the week.
On Mondays you can find Kaleigh Baker playing jazz from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm for free.
Go over to Will’s Pub for some late night pool and cheap drinks until you’re ready to remember it’s a weeknight.
Tuesday – Tasty Takeover
Go check out the Milk District next time you’re looking for a good time on a Tuesday.
There’s a food truck block party every Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm as long as the weather is permitting.
There’s guaranteed to be tons of dining options so not everyone has to feel like the same type of cuisine.
After everyone’s ate, you can hit Sportstown, an old-school hangout with skee-ball, pool and other games fueled with cheap drinks.
Wednesday – Aspirations Winery/Ember
Start off your Wednesday evening with Wine Down Wednesday at Aspirations Winery.
Enjoy limitless charcuterie and two drinks of your choice for $20.
Head to Ember afterwards for a rowdier version of Wine Down Wednesday. Here they have wine but also hookahs, $12 bottles of champagne, $150 of Hennessy and Don Julio.
More importantly, it’s always cracking on Wednesdays.
Thursday – World of Beer
If you like craft beer and solid food, make sure to check out World of Beer’s all day happy hour on Thursdays.
They’ve got tons of beer on tap and great gastropub eats.
If you can’t make it on Thursday, stop by for Burger Monday or Taco Tuesday, for some of their other great deals.
Friday – Downtown
We like to go Downtown on Friday’s because everyone is getting off work and there are a ton of great bars. Sly Fox and Bauhaus are two of the most fun bars with good aesthetics and vibes.
Make sure to check out Tanqueray’s for live music and great drinks!
They are one of the few spots with live music 7 nights a week and they also have happy hour from 5 – 8 pm on Monday – Friday.
Saturday – Mills Avenue
We believe Saturday is the best day for a pub crawl because you have enough time to see a lot of places.
There is a 1.5 mile stretch between Orange Ave and Virginia that includes Nora’s Matador, Santiago’s The Hideaway, Hammered Lamb, Gnarly Barley, Sunroom, Guest House, Tori Tori, Wally’s Uncle Lou’s, Lil Indies and the Pourhouse.
You can easily walk between all of these stops or hop on a scooter if it’s too hot out.
Sunday – Café Murano
Most of the time we’re drinking on a Sunday it starts with a boozy brunch and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Café Murano.
$15 bottomless mimosas is one of the best deals we’ve seen since inflation started hitting and we’re here for it. Here from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm to be exact!
They also have great brunch items with an Italian twist.
Favorite Happy Hours in Orlando
Considering the number of great deals in Orlando, this could be a whole nother article on its own.
Bulla Gastrobar – We love any happy hour that is 7 days a week but this one especially rocks. From 4 – 7, enjoy $3 off beer, $8 speciality cocktails and tapas ranging from $4 – $9.50
Maxine’s on Shine – Get a $25 board and bottle of wine and thank us later! Unfortunately, it is only from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm on weekdays so you’ll have to be punctual!
The Stubborn Mule – Take 25% off appetizers, signature mules, cocktails, and wines by the glass every day from 3-6 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-11 p.m. Plus, on Mule Monday, savor $6 mules all day, you heard us right, all day!
Orlando Transportation
No matter the day of week, the best way to improve your night is by adding an Orlando party bus.
All of our buses feature surround sound music, LED lighting and allow drinking while on the vehicle, making it almost as fun as your destinations, if not more so!
At Double Black Transportation, we offer 20% weeknight discounts making our party buses one of the best happy hours in town. Just stop at the liquor store on the way and you’ll save a ton compared to pricey cocktails.
Conclusion – Best Bars in Orlando
Orlando is a great city with a lot more to offer than just theme parks and golf courses. We’ve also got a ton of local watering holes for when you’re trying to cut loose.
While most of these Orlando bars are busiest on the weekends, they can still get a lot of weeknight traffic due to the high number of conferences constantly cycling through our city.
Most of them also offer happy hours and weeknight specials, not to mention Ubers and party buses are also cheaper on off nights.
The combination of cheaper rates and shorter drink lines creates a great alternative compared to your typical Friday night and we’re here for it.
Everyone can find a long bathroom line on a Saturday, but now you can find the best bar in Orlando every night of the week.