We have the low-down on some of Orlando’s most popular speakeasies.
Updated Oct. 21, 2024
In Orlando, handcrafted cocktails are served with a side of playful furtiveness at hidden (and not-so-hidden) speakeasies all over town. Here are some of our favorites, plus tips on how to get in once you find them — bottoms up.
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Additional reporting by Michelle DeMasi, Christina Petsos and Ian Suarez.
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Downtown Orlando Neighborhoods & Beyond
Speakeasy fans won’t want to miss a trip to downtown Orlando, which is just 20 minutes from our main tourism districts and boasts more speakeasies than any other local area. More options await in adjacent neighborhoods and nearby Winter Park.
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The Courtesy Bar
After making a name for itself in downtown Orlando, The Courtesy Bar set up shop at a new home in nearby Winter Park, where the atmosphere and cocktail wizardry remain the same. Steeped in tradition and inspired by evolution, The Courtesy is steadfast in its mission: “The Pleasure Is Ours, The Courtesy Is Yours.”
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The Craft
A horror-themed lounge in downtown Orlando’s City District, Cocktails & Screams has plenty of surprises up its sleeve — including its own speakeasy, The Craft. Beautifully decorated with voodoo styling, this bar-within-a-bar boasts an expert mixologist who can create concoctions based on your favorite flavors or themes. Don’t expect to just show up and get in, though; reservations are required.
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High T
Serving high tea on weekends, High T is a speakeasy every night of the week except Mondays — and both options are resplendent with Alice in Wonderland theming, including costumed characters. The bar is a testament to creativity and mixology, with cocktails crafted to reflect Alice’s spirit, plus tapas dishes. Reservations aren’t required after 5 p.m., so there’s no worry about being late for this very important date; head down the rabbit hole the next time you’re in City District.
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Mathers Social Gathering
Featuring dapperly dressed bartenders, this stylish hideaway can be found on the third floor of a historic furniture store in City District. Cocktails are made with boutique spirits, seasonal fruit, and house-made bitters, cordials and syrups. Small plates are also available. But proper attire is required at Mathers: No shorts, flip flops or ball caps will make it past the doorman.
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The Imperial Wine & Beer Garden
Found in Ivanhoe Village, Washburn Imports is an upscale furniture store by day. At night, it transforms into The Imperial Wine & Beer Garden, a refined watering hole featuring a wide range of craft beers, wine and gourmet food. Both businesses have a second location in Sanford, about 30 minutes north of downtown, and a standalone Imperial Wine Bar (without Washburn Imports) can be found in Winter Park.
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Hanson’s Shoe Repair
You have to know the password to enter this rooftop speakeasy in City District, but getting it is a snap: Just follow them on Twitter, or call or text (407) 476-9446. Their home, The Hanson Building, was built in the 1880s, so you can take in some history and authentic speakeasy cocktails simultaneously.
The Treehouse
Look for the green door with the T-shaped handle to enter this venue, which describes itself as the sort of secret club you might have belonged to as a kid combined with the best in adult beverages. The Treehouse is part of City District.
Permanent Vacation
One of our newest speakeasies can be a little tough to find, as it’s inside the Copper Rocket Pub in Maitland, adjacent to Winter Park. Once you’ve arrived, look for a door on the far right labeled “Employees Only” — ignore the warning, push it open and check in to Permanent Vacation. The decor includes fish floats, a lot of bamboo … and tons of skulls.
Tourism Districts
Orlando’s main tourism districts also have speakeasies with exceptional cocktails and unique themes to keep you coming back for more.
Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant
Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant at Disney Springs® isn’t a particularly secretive speakeasy, but the cocktails and ambience are authentic. After entering through the well-marked tunnel entrance, you’ll arrive at an underground lounge that specializes in Prohibition-era and barrel-aged cocktails. Italian-inspired entrees, pasta dishes, and imported meats and cheeses are on the menu, too. Another tunnel passage will take you upstairs to The Edison, which also serves craft cocktails and looks as if it were built in a former power plant. Disney Springs is part of Walt Disney World® Resort.
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Roka Hula
A new destination for creative cocktails and Cajun cooking in Orlando’s Restaurant Row area near International Drive, Voodoo Bayou has plenty of surprises up its sleeve — including a seductive speakeasy called Roka Hula. Tucked away behind a hidden entrance, this modern Asian tiki bar serves exotic cocktails and elevated dishes, as well as spirits, wine, sake and beer alongside immersive ambience.
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Epilogue at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
New to Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Epilogue is a chic Art Deco lounge with a subtle library theme — including menus shaped like books — all paying homage to the Sunshine State. Available for reservations on select Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (no walk-ins), it boasts a mix of classic Prohibition-era cocktails and specialty drinks made with unique mixology techniques. Priced at $75 per person, entry includes two drinks and gourmet bar snacks.
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
A tropical tiki bar with a speakeasy feel, Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto is tucked away inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort. Serving cocktails and food in a South Seas atmosphere, this popular spot tends to fill up fast, so arrive early if you want to avoid a wait. You might even be one of the lucky ones to score a Black Pearl! The rare souvenir tiki cup comes with just one out of every 100 Polynesian Pearl cocktails served … but rumor has it that being nice to the giant Polynesian clam known as Shelly can improve your odds.
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Jewel Orlando
Part of our International Drive Entertainment District (I-Drive), Jewel Orlando is a speakeasy that mixes live dueling piano entertainment with handcrafted cocktails and small bites. They also have classic casino games, with all proceeds going to rotating charities and guests trading their “winnings” for prizes. The venue’s pianists team with singing acts to perform a wide range of musical genres. Audience participation is encouraged, so request your favorite tunes and join the fun.
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Vault 5421
One of Orlando’s coolest comic books, gaming and collectibles shops, Gods & Monsters has a secret — and it’s called Vault 5421. Sporting a name that pays homage to the popular Fallout video game series, this fuel station offers a 100-plus bottle selection of craft beer, cider, mead, wine and even sake, as well as rotating seasonal selections of themed saketinis, mixed drinks and shots. It also has free-to-play retro video games. You’ll find them in the I-Drive district, minutes from Universal Orlando Resort.
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Map of Orlando Speakeasies
Use this interactive map to track down all of the speakeasies featured in this blog.
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