9 Best Nightlife Experiences in Downtown Orlando
Where to Go in Orlando at Night?
Downtown Orlando teems with nightlife options, from quaint hole-in-the-wall bars that serve ritzy cocktails and craft beers to sprawling live music arenas and effervescent nightclubs. Many nightlife options in Downtown Orlando can be found on buzzing Orange Avenue and along historic Church Street, with plenty of establishments spread out across several city blocks.
Downtown Orlando’s bars and clubs certainly have a less commercial feel to them when compared to the nightlife options that are found at Disney World and Universal Studios. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you won’t find a few theme park tourists passing through, mixing with the locals and the city’s university students. It certainly makes for an interesting and varied crowd!
What are the best nightlife experiences in Downtown Orlando?
1. Wall Street Plaza
Exciting entertainment enclave with weekend block parties
Good for: Food, Nightlife
Wall Street Plaza – set in the heart of Downtown Orlando – offers a more ‘local’ experience compared to other nightlife areas in the city. This characterful entertainment hub promises an eclectic mix of restaurants, lively bars, and pulsing nightclubs.
Head to Hooch for their chilled-out terrace and cut-price happy hour, swing by Monkey Bar for top-notch martinis that don’t cost the earth, or dine at Cantina where you can sample chicken quesadillas and Mexican sweetcorn. End your night at Shine, a hugely popular nightclub that’s adored for its Southern moonshine cocktails and DJ-fuelled dance parties. Read more
Location: 25 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Tuesday–Wednesday from 7 pm to 2 am, Thursday from 6 pm to 2 am, Friday–Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am, Sunday from 1 pm to 12 am (closed on Monday)
Phone: +1 407-917-1999
Wall Street Plaza
2. Aero Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Dance the night away in Downtown
Good for: Nightlife
Aero Rooftop Bar & Lounge feels more like an outdoor nightclub than a chilled-out rooftop bar. You’ll certainly get that impression if you arrive close to midnight on a weekend when DJs flood the terrace with commercial dance tunes and neon lasers beam into the night sky.
Aero’s party atmosphere is helped in no small part by some rather thrifty drinks promos and hourly 2-4-1 shots. A few sofas and tables can be found around the permitter of the dance floor. Enjoy swanky bottle service and no cover charge.
Location: 60 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Thursday–Saturday from 10 pm to 2 am, Sunday from 6 pm to 11 pm (closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday)
Phone: +1 407-274-8452
Aero Rooftop Bar & Lounge
3. Hanson’s Shoe Repair
A stylish and secretive speakeasy
Good for: Nightlife
For high-class cocktails, Hanson’s Shoe Repair is about as unique a place as you’ll find in Orlando. This former cobbler’s shop turned rooftop bar boasts only a dozen or so seats and standing space for perhaps 20 more patrons. Its tiny size makes it all the more exclusive.
Take your spot at the moodily lit main bar to chew the fat with the bartender or head outside to the slightly more modern (but still as compact) rooftop terrace to catch a live band or a movie screening. Be sure to explore Hanson’s impressive cocktail menu. We love the Cigar City Maduro and the classic Death in the Afternoon. Read more
Location: 27 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Daily from 8 pm to 2 am
Phone: +1 407-476-9446
Hanson’s Shoe Repair
4. EVE Nightclub
High-end haunt with a flamboyant interior
Good for: Luxury, Nightlife
Drawing a hip young crowd 5-nights a week, EVE Orlando boasts some seriously dazzling décor and extraordinary illuminations that only add to its hedonistic atmosphere—think rainbow chandeliers that cascade from the ceiling like rain, exposed brick walls, and comfy booths lined with plush blue lounges.
Clink cocktails on the 400 square foot balcony that overlooks Orange Avenue or hit the equally stylish lounge downstairs for ambient house music spun by resident DJs. If you’re all danced out, head to the pool tables for a competitive game with the friendly locals or enjoy a hookah pipe with a group of friends. Read more
Location: 110 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Wednesday from 9 pm to 1 am, Thursday from 10 pm to 2 am, Friday–Saturday from 10 pm to 2.30 am, Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm (closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Phone: +1 407-602-7462
EVE Nightclub
5. The Beacham
Party hard in an old-school cinema
Good for: History, Nightlife
Found inside a converted Art Deco movie theatre (circa 1921), The Beacham impresses with its cutting-edge sound system, stable of DJs, ambient lighting, and electrifying live performances from the likes of 50 Cent, Flo Rider, Paul Oakenfold, Tiesto, and David Guetta.
Drinks promos and themed events run every week, so be sure to check out the club’s website and social media pages before you hit the town. Don’t miss The Beacham’s high-octane day parties and spooky costume contests. There’s often no cover charge for ages 21+. Read more
Location: 46 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Friday–Sunday from 10 am to 2 am, Monday–Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm
Phone: +1 407-839-1847
The Beacham
6. Kia Center
The city’s home of all-things sports
Good for: Families, Food, Nightlife
Home to Orlando’s three major sports teams (NBA’s Magic, ASL’s Orlando Predators, and ECHL’s Solar Bears) the Kia Center is a huge multi-purpose venue that also acts as a live music hall, a basketball court, an ice hockey rink, and an indoor soccer pitch. In the past, leading artists like Guns n’ Roses, Britney Spears, Andrea Bocelli, and Taylor Swift have performed here.
Not surprisingly, it’s the Orlando Magic NBA team that also draw major crowds when they play their home games here. Locals and tourists flock to this 20,000-capacity stadium for a chance to watch some of the biggest basketball stars in the world before enjoying a meal at on-site restaurants like Jernigan’s and Orlando Table. Read more
Location: 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Phone: +1 407-440-7900
Kia Center
7. The Attic Orlando
EDM revelry in a rave-like setting
Good for: Nightlife
The Attic is a leading after-dark club in Downtown Orlando (it’s located near historic Church Street Station and Lake Eola Park). This mammoth venue features an illuminated interior with a generous dance floor, as well as a VIP lounge and a sleek modern bar. Attic welcomes local DJs and the occasional big-name act who spin back-to-back EDM anthems and top 40 hits until well into the early hours of the morning.
Enjoy $3 shots, $4 drinks, and $5 cans every Thursday! Alternatively, swing by Attic on Friday and Saturday for glamorous VIP bottle service with a $300 minimum spend. Read more
Location: 68 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Thursday–Saturday from 10 pm to 2 am (closed from Sundays to Wednesdays)
Phone: +1 407-680-0216
The Attic Orlando
8. TIER Nightclub
An immersive 360-degree experience
Good for: Food, Nightlife
Known for its exceptional service, over-the-top party atmosphere, sprawling dancefloor, and array of quality bars, TIER is one of the best nightclubs in Orlando. Come here for weekly theme nights like Passion Thursdays (Latin music), Flaunt Fridays (all genres), and Classic Sundays (hip-hop and R&B).
If you’re with a large group, reserve a Skybox which includes ritzy VIP service, a duo of carafes for chasers, and seating for up to 16 guests. The dress code asks for fashionable and stylish attire (no athleticwear or shorts) and food is available via the roving bottle girls. Read more
Location: 20 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Open: Friday–Sunday from 10 pm to 2 am (closed Monday–Thursday)
Phone: +1 321-314-0644
TIER Nightclub
9. One80 Skytop Lounge
Vodka-centric rooftop bar with sublime skyline views
Good for: Nightlife
One80 Skytop Lounge is a see-and-be-seen kind of place—undeniably stylish and with prices to match. This atmospheric rooftop residence boasts impressive views of Downtown Orlando which can be enjoyed from the comfy seating, both inside and outside the venue. Do watch out for the crowds of basketball fans heading up to the lounge after the Magic games finish (things can get rowdy).
VIP seating and bottle service is available, and live DJs spin a wide range of dance-worthy tunes. There’s also a robust wine list and plenty of cocktails including the zesty and refreshing Apple Martini.
Location: Kia Center, 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805, USA
Open: Friday–Saturday from 10.30 pm to 2 am (closed Sunday–Thursday)
Phone: +1 407-913-0180
One80 Skytop Lounge
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