Orlando's Best Live Music Venue

Bringing cutting-edge music and great martinis to the downtown scene.

Reviews:

• “Far from the worst, it’s also worlds away from being the best”
• “age limit? "
• “Great concert atmosphere, good music”
• “BEST PLACE”
• “The Social George Clinton and the Brown Note”

Tips: Cover charges vary; call ahead or visit the website for details.

The Social

With 17 beers on tap and tasty pub grub, Cricketer’s Arm draws locals and tourists alike for a genuine English experience.

Reviews:

• “Nice British Pub”
• “A Very Good English Pub”
• “Great place to listen to music”

Tips: The bar menu offers an array of authentic British snacks — try ordering a “chip butty” or “bangers and mash” to accompany one of their smooth hand-drawn ales

Cricketer’s Arms

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

Waterfront eatery offers a wide range of dishes including hearty soups, overstuffed sandwiches, ribs, wood fire pizza and grilled salmon.

Reviews:

• “response”
• “Bathroom Tyrant”
• “great night out”
• “Surprisingly mediocre”
• “A nite out”

Tips: Local music and artists, mostly singer-songwriters with an acoustic guitar, play in the Grotto six times a week.

Gina’s Lakeside Grill

Practice your pick-up lines before hitting this Caribbean-themed singles dream.

Reviews:

• “Awesome”
• “The Mojito’s are Great”
• “Nice deck but that’s it”
• “Great Food and music”
• “Love it”

Tips: Standout desserts are the pina-colada bread pudding and the tart Key lime pie.

Bahama Breeze

A variety of bands, ranging from rock music and pop to blues, play at this alternative bar packed with college kids.

Reviews:

• “ew”
• “Well…”
• “Suicide Girls”
• “catchy title for rating”

Back Booth

Rock and roll music in an acoustically sound and classy setting.

Reviews:

• “World-Class Entertainment in a World-Class Vennue”
• “best place in town”
• “national souvenir hotspot”
• “Hard Rock Fun”
• “Great Fun!”

Tips: Bands occasionally do autograph signing and Q&A sessions at this venue.

Hard Rock Café

Books national bands and local talent and presents the music in a comfortable, spacious environment.

Reviews:

• “HOB awful customer service”
• “Crazy Policies!!! "
• “Big names in a small venue.”
• “Where’s the Chairs?”
• “HOB RULES”

Tips: Add at least 15 minutes to your drive-time because it takes awhile to wind your way onto Disney property.

House of Blues Orlando

Located in the Disney Boardwalk, this lively piano bar offers a variety of cocktails and sing-a-long’s to classic pop music.

Reviews:

• “Grinding at Jelly Rolls!”
• “Seriously great fun”
• “Worth a try!”
• “Jellyrolls!!! GREAT!”
• “The place to be on Tuesday nights!”

Tips: Jellyroll’s overlooks a lake, so come early to snag a table with a waterfront view.

Jellyrolls

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