50 Best Bars near Bay Lake

“This bar is inside SeaWorld. Very nice bar and place. Bartenders just need a little more training and maybe learn from bartenders from the other bar. Drinks are not all that. Great athmosphire and is in front of outside stage, which they have great bands there.“

“Valeria was a wonderful server. She was very attentive to special requests and food restrictions needs due to allergies. The food was excellent too. Get the trifasico and ask for all the sauces!“

“Nos gustó mucho, pedimos clvarios platos, lo único que nos encontramos poca cantidad es en los Chicharrones bites en comparación precio-porcion. pero muy rica la comida y buen servicio.“

“Una comida deliciosa, atención al cliente perfecta por Estefania quien nos atendió. Recomendamos este restaurante a todos quien como nosotros estamos de visita por Orlando. Comparando precio con calidad y cantidad muy bueno. Le daría 10 estrellas. Además tienen un pequeño espacio para que los niños jueguen.“

“Great atmosphere!! Really enjoyed it!“

“I’ve had the LongShot cheese burger, cheese steak, meatball sub, mozzarella sticks, and fries so far and will be continuing to work my way through the entire menu because it’s that good. I want to try everything. Liz does the best job and makes sure everything is prepared exactly how you ask. If I could give them any more stars, I would.“

“This was definitely a different experience and highlight of my visit to Orlando. It was fun. The ice side was interesting. The tequila sunrise wasn't all that, though. The fire side will warm you up afterward. The drinks were good, I ordered a flaming hurricane. The DJ was good, too.“

“Great food and people! Even if you go alone, you will definitely find someone to interact with. DJ every night. pool tables, darts, and even a quarter machine! Love the bartenders! They are always so friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend.“

“I didn't have food but we were there early in their exploration of the vault bar and it was sooo cool! It's on my list to revisit when I'm back in Orlando!!! Gotta see the changes :):):) just so. Fricking. Cool! Okey dokey! :)“

“The Amador has an elegant touch, it's an Upscale venue with Grown & Sexy feel. Definitely a place to be each time they host an event.“

“Mel's Drive in food was awful. Sandwich and fries obviously sitting there long before I mobile ordered it. The process to collect the mobile order was very disorganized as well. You generally don't expect fine dining with theme park quick service but this was obviously bad.“

“Hands down THE best espresso martini in all of Orlando is found here! Chopin Vodka, SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, Owen's Nitro Espresso are in perfect harmony for this drink. I always come here for a drink before a show at Hard Rock and it never disappoints. Service is excellent and the light bites are good too. I suggest the charcuterie!“

“Great location for weddings/ large gatherings. Good kitchen to work in. Great staff.“

“We stopped in tonight- happy hour drinks, great food and friendly staff!“

“Butterbeer ice cream > Pumpkin Juice > Frozen Butterbeer > Otters Fizzy Orange Juice > Cold Butterbeer > Fishy Green Ale = Pumpkin Fizz > Peachtree fizzing tea

I don’t remember what the hot butter beer tastes like, I think it was about the same as regular butter beer.
Otters Fizzy Orange and Fishy Green Ale and Pumpkin Fizz all taste very similar. They all have the same sugary cinnamon vanilla taste, just with a different splash of either orange, mint, or pumpkin respectively.

Peach tree fizzing tea didn’t have that cinnamon vanilla taste but was just too sweet for it to be called tea. Wouldn’t have known it was tea if it didn’t say.“

“My family and I started our trip with a reservation from 7/2/23-7/8/23 at a different Orlando Disney Good Neighbor hotel. After a long 20 hour drive from Houston to Orlando with 2 5-year olds in the car, we finally arrived to our initial hotel at 1am. Upon checking in and going up to our rooms, we were shocked and disgusted to find a full, bloody, bug on the sheets of one of our beds. As an RN, all my fellow healthcare providers can relate to me when I say the panic about this bug being a bed bug was REAL. The initial hotel manager was not at all shocked when I reported this to them. They were not at all accommodating or helpful in trying to reach some sort of resolution in regard to finding alternative lodging options for us at least just for this initial evening of our trip. After speaking with Marriott Bonvoy loyalty, we were instructed to go to TownePlace Suites by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings. Despite it being 3:30 AM at this point, the second we stepped foot into the lobby, we were immediately welcomed and reassured that our concerns would be resolved in due time. Our girls fell in love with this hotel, as did my husband, sister, mother and I. The staff at TownePlace Suites were above and beyond to ensure we knew that how we were treated at the initial hotel, is not at all the Marriott way. There are three truly stand-out employees at TownePlace Suites who I would like to give an honorable mention to. Hannah, Emily and Haley ensured that our park time In the Disney parks was not at all interrupted by dealing with this hotel debacle. Even though it was a busy, holiday week, they prioritized customer service and never once made us feel like we were a burden to them. My husband, daughter and I will be traveling to Orlando every 4-6 months for medical appointments for our daughter, and thanks to the customer case we received from Hannah, Emily and Haley, we will be staying at TownePlace Suites at Flamingo Crossings each and every time we visit Orlando moving forward. THANK YOU!“

“Great place to eat and be entertained.lovely guy James behind the bar.“

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“Fantastic bar, great beer and atmosphere!“

“The food was very well cooked. I got a cheese burger with fries. The person taking the order was not very helpful. In fact, I was not impressed with the people in any of the parks we visited. For being in the service sector, they acted like they hated their jobs. We needed to go across to the pizza place to eat due to zero open tables. So, I really can't comment on the atmosphere.“

“A lovely quiet resort, immaculately presented and close to Disney Springs. We had a studio which was great for our family, really spacious. Lots of storage and useful kitchenette. Daily housekeeping was great, plentiful supply of towels, coffee, soaps etc. Wider resort was lovely to walk around. We were in Paddock which is a good distance between the main springs area and Disney springs. The pool area in paddock has a slide and kids splash park with a great bar, which has a drinks station for resort mugs open till 10. Buses were not full as we were on stop 3, not far to walk to our room in block 5. Used the artists palette for a few supplies and one breakfast. Nice but there were better quick serve food selections in non DVC resorts. All staff were great, quick to help and made our stay a breeze. Wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend, but more resorts to try out yet.“

“Have a fun time with Steve and crew!“

“We were delighted by how good the 4 person chicken and rib platter is. Warren from NYC was the host at the front, and he was so kind and patient. He helped us pick our lunch, and made sure we got the complimentary water. His suggestion for pumpkin juice was such a perfect surprise! Thank you!“

“We ended up at the Signia due to having to book another hotel when my wife became poorly on holiday and we had to extend our stay in Orlando. This place is absolutely fantastic, I genuinely mean that. The lobby and reception area is bright and breezy with a lovely snack shop selling coffee and allsorts of treats. We had just the basic double queen room, but they are really nicely set out and decorated. The pool area is fantastic with a lazy river and a decent kids slide. We loved hanging at the Beech bar ? Our favourite part of our stay was the buffet breakfast. The selection and quality is just fantastic, helped along by some wonderful staff who made the whole breakfast experience just the most perfect start to the day. When we come back to the Disney area again, we will absolutely try to fit in some days at the Signia, it's a lovely calm against the happy chaos of Disney ?“

“Beautiful property with lots of amenities.“

“Loved our time at the Wyndam, especially at Bar 1521. Great employees throughout, but our stand out was our bartender, Jose. Didnt miss a thing when handling our daughter’ allergies and ensuring she was all taken care of. Thank you Jose!“

“This place blew me out of the water. 18 years in service industry, I consider myself a restaurant guru. The food here IS the best in all of Orlando. Service was top notch. After seeing one bartender/server/manager and one chef I was weary. And totally wrong to be. Exceeded expectations 100 fold. Will be back 2/3 times a week.“

“This Tiki bar is my home away from home at the pool in Mystic Dunes Golf and country club in Kissimmee FL. I have been vacationing here for over 25 years. I feel more at home and comfortable here than in my own place. The kids love having fun at the pool, and the Tiki bar sells good food and awesome drinks. All attractions are within minutes away, and Clearwater Beach is only a 1 & 1/2 hour ride away. The pool has a waterfall and a slide.“

“great place!!! everyone should stop and have a beer!!!“

“Fancy enough for Mickey's ears, chill enough for flip-flops

The Lobby Bar at Four Seasons Orlando is like Cinderella's carriage after midnight - it loses a bit of the magic, but you can still have a blast. It's not quite as fancy as the other restaurants at the Four Seasons, but it's way more relaxing than navigating the Disney crowds.

Think of it as a grown-up time-out, with fancy cocktails instead of Mickey Mouse ice cream bars (although, hey, no judgment if you sneak one in).

The food is tasty, but the real star is the people-watching. You'll see everything from families who accidentally wandered in from Magic Kingdom to couples on a romantic getaway. Just grab a seat, order a drink with a name longer than your vacation, and enjoy the show!

Crystal is an amazing server 5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ?“

“Tim was one of the best bartenders I’ve ever had. He had the BEST sense of humor and truly was just a delight. My friends and I specifically sought out his bar every time we wanted to get a drink. Not only was his service spectacular, but he made us a specialty shot to celebrate my friends’ engagement which was incredible. If you’re in Volcano Bay, definitely stop by Dancing Dragons to see Tim!“

“My family has been coming here for years, even though i live out of state now it's a must when I visit home. The food is so good and the drinks are the best!! Service is so nice and quick, and they were so nice about making sure the jambalaya didn't have shrimp for my allergy. And of course, the duelling pianos are so fun and enjoyable to watch and request songs!! Can't say enough good things about this place, and I can't wait to go back next time I'm in florida!

Dietary restrictions: Accommodating for allergies“

“The "main" poolside bar and grill is where mainly hung out for Mother's day weekend. The food was great (pretty basic) and the drinks were ok (overpriced and little to no alcohol). On Sunday we went to the bar area to order drinks and food and the bartender told us we can't order at the bar unless we are going to sit to eat & drink at the bar, yet 4 people walked up to the bar asking for drinks and soda to grab & go, so that was frustrating as you should be consistent with all your customer not just the select.Monday was a better day. We had Katherine as our pool server. She was great and checked on us regularly. We got the chicken nachos that were so good.Beware that there is an automatic gratuity of 20% added to EVERY check from the salty rim.“

“All around perfect experience. From the service to the food itself, it was fantastic! The menu is tapas style, so I recommend getting at least 2 plates per person. There are tons of options and it spans from different styles of food — Puerto Rico, Cuban, etc. — which is really cool if you’re into trying new things! I recommend the goat dish if you like lamb and similar meats.“

“While park hopping from EPCOT to Magic Kingdom, I wanted to get one more cocktail. I stepped off the resort monorail at the Polynesian and followed the signs to Trader Sam's Grog Grotto but found out there was a hour and a half wait. The ladies inside the Grotto directed me outside to Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace. Same drinks without the wait. There were many tables outside with umbrellas. They had Complimentary Water (so Complimentary it told me I looked nice). There was someone performing music on the patio as well, but at a pleasant volume. You could still enjoy a conversation and hear the music. On a day less sweltering, I'd definitely be happy to chill on the terrace and enjoy the views and island vibes. From the Terrace, I went to the launch to enjoy a boat ride to Magic Kingdom. I will definitely make this a regular stop when park hopping. I recommend the Spiced Island cocktail.“

“1845 Tap House is a great locally owned and operated business! Go see them and you will not be disappointed!“

“This was our first visit to Mardi Grogs but it won't be our last. Our bartender, Tim, was marvelous; very friendly and funny. He introduced us to a Knob Creek Bourbon that is specially made for Disney. It was excellent! If you're a bourbon drinker, you must try this. If we lived in the area this would be one of our regular hangouts!“

“We came up to check it out as we have not been here before. Beginning of July and on a Saturday night. Also our first time a Bay Lake - our home resort is OKW) We opted for drinks to go, as we had dinner reservations already. I got the Cursed Pirate. It was extremely sweet, but good. I decided to get mine on the rocks vs martini style. It helped keep it cool and cut a bit of the sweetness down. Would definitely get it again. The views were awesome! The back overlooks the courtyard and pool, as well as Bay Lake and you can see Discovery Island. The front had a great view of the park, as well as some of the resorts around the lagoon. I bet the fireworks are great up there. They had an outside bar that never had a long wait, also nice the bartender remembered our drink order as we came and got drinks to go after dinner. Service was top notch! The kids were too short to look over the ledge outside, but I would consider this place as an adult environment.

Seating is very limited, definitely get a reservation. The bar is first come first serve, but you can be added to the wait list for those as well.

The vibe was lacking. The Villians Lair consisted of some villain pictures and the resemblance of a slide show on the TV.

Would love to come back here for food, drinks and *no* kids?“

“A lovely quiet resort, immaculately presented and close to Disney Springs. We had a studio which was great for our family, really spacious. Lots of storage and useful kitchenette. Daily housekeeping was great, plentiful supply of towels, coffee, soaps etc. Wider resort was lovely to walk around. We were in Paddock which is a good distance between the main springs area and Disney springs. The pool area in paddock has a slide and kids splash park with a great bar, which has a drinks station for resort mugs open till 10. Buses were not full as we were on stop 3, not far to walk to our room in block 5. Used the artists palette for a few supplies and one breakfast. Nice but there were better quick serve food selections in non DVC resorts. All staff were great, quick to help and made our stay a breeze. Wouldn’t hesitate to return or recommend, but more resorts to try out yet.“

“Butterbeer is the drink pretty much everyone is drinking at Harry Potter world. It's basically a butterscotch kinda cream soda. Honestly, it's good, but hot take - Fishy Green Ale is better! It's not super sweet like Butterbeer and it's basically a minty bubble tea with blueberry flavored boba.“

“Firstly, the location of this set of hotels and accommodation is excellent. It is very centrally located in the Lake Buena Vista area, and Disney Springs, which means none of the attractions, shops and restaurants are very far from you. It also feels like a very safe and welcoming area. On the subject of shopping, one of the major outlet centres is just up the road, so that was handy for my wife! It was easy to park right outside, which is always a plus, and the reception staff were very friendly and welcoming, and gave a good vibe. We also noticed how clean and fresh the public spaces were. The room is ideal for this kind of holiday. My wife and I had a very comfortable King bed, and the bathroom was very modern. To be honest, we didn't spend a huge amount of time inside, as we would have breakfast (good quality and reasonable) and then head off to enjoy the magic that Orlando offers. But it was an ideal base that compared well on price, and we recommend it highly.“

“Increase the number of food options made on premise as well as having a full bar with nearby soda dispenser for the family-friendly beverages. Try the Pina CoLava...very tasty. Outdoor seating only. TVs available to watch sporting events while the kids swim.“

“For a hotel bar, it was top notch. They had food and drink with options for all types of eaters including vegan fare. The food was tasty and I would highly recommend.Nick our server was very enthusiastic and had good suggestions for food and drink.“

“I went to Volcano Bay with my family last week. Although it’s tough for me to go on most of the slides I got drinks at the bar. Rebecca took such great care of me making me the most amazing Margaritas I had my whole trip. You should be so happy to have her part of your team. Her kindness and knowledge of the drinks was awesome. I had such a great time. What a sport every time I walked by the bar, I would yell her name and wave and she would wave back. What a great time. Rebecca made my time at Volcano Bay so much fun. Every time I had a Margarita at any other place during the week and even now back in NH I keep saying \\\"it’s not as good as Rebecca” Thank you Rebecca cheers from NH“

“I had an amazing time at the Cat-tail pool bar in Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando. The food was fantastic, and I must say, their Nachos are a must-try - absolutely delicious! Pablo's cocktail creations were top-notch, truly fantastic. His friendly smile and sense of humor added an extra layer of charm to the whole experience. While the prices are on the higher end, the overall experience made it worth it. I highly recommend this spot for a great poolside dining and drinking experience.“

“This little drink shack packs a powerful punch - literally - with everything from daiquiris to beers and a full bar. Sometimes the line can be a little long and if so, there are other places to buy booze on the right and the left - you can even get drinks at the produce market next door. Convenience comes to mind here. ?“

“The cocktails and drinks were good. Also, the service was great. The only reason it didn’t get 5 stars was that there could have been more bar food options. The food menu is basically sandwiches and a few other options. Also, the bar is kind of falling apart… needs to be repainted and around the counter needs repair.“

“We had a wonderful dinner and great service. Brielle was our waitress and she was awesome! We’ll be back again soon.“

“Andy and Garret are amazing. Great at their jobs and are awesome at socializing. Please go see them!! You won’t regret it!❤️❤️

Edit: I visited 3 months ago and made this review. I would like to add that Andy was awesome yet again. Hard worker and very good at his job!“

“This place is great. We had an event during a conference and Luige and team were awesome. The best daiquiris, tapas like the shrimp ceviche and guava meatballs so good. They took great care of us and our guests. I would always come back to the Rum Bar at the Caribe Royale.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options that are delicious“