Orlando's Best Hookup Spot 2008

Dragon Room Cocktail Boutique is a lavish, ultramodern lounge that draws a sophisticated Orlando clientele.

Reviews:

• “Great for booty dancing!”
• “Eh good but…”

Dragon Room Cocktail Boutique

Church Street club employs Disney-like ambience for its upscale touches.

Reviews:

• “Club Antigua”
• “Nice Atmosphere”
• “Best club on Church Street”
• “It was great”
• “kewl”

Tips: Lines can often stretch down Church Street, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Get there before 10:30 pm to avoid the wait.

Antigua

Historic venue rivals any techno club in New York or London.

Reviews:

• “Terrible. Avoid like the plague.”
• “Avoid calling this place/trying to get in touch w/someone about shows/getting your calls returned!!”
• “Latin Night Fridays Means Just That”
• “GoodTime”
• “good”

Tips: Inquire about renting the Club for a public or private event.

Club Firestone

South Beach-style club aims for an upscale audience.

Reviews:

• “Non Tasteful,No Class,Low Quality !”
• “Best Friday Anywhere”
• “For the love of God”
• “too many fat chicks…”
• “I got my @$$ grabbed….TWICE”

Tips: Friday is sushi happy hour, 5pm-8pm; free sushi (and admission) with XL (106.7 FM) broadcasting live.

Tabu Night Club

Of all the multistory dance clubs in Orlando, none has as much style and insider approval.

Reviews:

• “great place”

Tips: On weekends, lines can get long, so arrive early and stay late; the club is even open after hours—a rare treat in Orlando.

The Groove

Party animals and after-work drinkers share common ground at this lively bar that serves a variety of cocktails including countless flavored daiquiris.

Reviews:

• “chillers is awful”
• “$1 drinks on wednesdays!!!”
• “Depends on what you’re lookin for”
• “A very cool Bar "
• “$1.00 beers Import/Domestichouses the da”

Tips: Swing by on Wednesday nights for one dollar drinks.

Chillers

Dine first and play later at this Asian-themed restaurant that transforms into a martini lounge when the sun goes down.

Tips: Try the house specialties like the Fusian martini, made of plum wine and sake, or the Fusian roll, which is a surprise every time.

Fusian Ultra Lounge

Retro kitsch and a happenin’ bar scene make this spot a go-to destination for clubbers in the know.

Reviews:

• “LOVE IT "
• “Ball’in!”
• “Great Music and an upscale atmosphere!”
• “JUST PLAN STINK”
• “hells yeah”

Tips: A dress code is in effect, so leave the T-shirts and jeans at home.

The Roxy

Vinyl vamps, spiked-hair types and hipsters alike dance to 80s alternative bands and indie tunes in this smoky old-school hangout.

Reviews:

• “A Childish, Nasty Snake-Pit. Avoid It.”
• “Totally worth being tired on Thursday!!!”
• “Want Fun?!?! New Wednesday night spot!”
• “New Memories!”
• “Cool new night!”

Tips: The nightlife haven provides free private parties on the upper floor a half-hour before the club opens to the general public on Saturday nights. Bookings are in advance.

Independent Bar

Lavish downtown nightclub spins a diverse blend of music to vibrant Orlando partiers.

Reviews:

• “The BLUEROOM is awesome!”

Tips: For those not exactly legal, make sure to check the events schedule — on Ladies Night’s, girls 18 and up can get in for $10.

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