50 Best Bars near Bay Lake

“Strong Margaritas and the Best View🌅“

“The quick bite pool bar with alcoholic drinks.

Has a TV playing whatever ask.

People are very friendly and great service. The bar thunder gave my little grandson a Mickey ice cream bar. Amazing gesture out of the blue!

Food is a unique take on an African theme.“

“Fun atmosphere with great drinks for the pool.“

“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!“

“So good! Def going again..“

“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.“

“Food, drinks and atmosphere were great, but the service was was even better. Shout out to Jessica for making our first visit Ford's Garage amazing.“

“Awesome place ! Gipsy was great too“

“A Flavorful Evening with Stellar Service We stopped in for apps and drinks this evening and had a fantastic experience. Our server, Nayeli, was outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and quick with spot-on recommendations. The clothesline bacon was a definite highlight. A savory-sweet indulgence, but what really surprised me was the rosemary garnish. Just a touch of it with each bite completely opened up the flavor—adding a subtle, aromatic layer that elevated the whole dish. It's an unexpected twist that truly works. Also, shoutout to the bar: the scotch Old Fashioned was one of the best I’ve had—easily in my top five. Balanced, smooth, and clearly made with intention. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates bold flavors, thoughtful cocktails, and sharp, attentive service. We’ll absolutely be back.“

“The drinks are amazing, the food is delicious, and the staff is what really makes the experience special! Everyone is so lovely, and I always enjoy the atmosphere. Great food, great drinks, and great people. Definitely a place I love coming back to! ❤“

“I went for my first time yesterday and Dick’s Last Resort is something alright. I LOVEDD THIS EXPERIENCE , Y’all just be prepared to be embarrassed and talked about ( jokingly of course ). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This was by far my best dining experience as a vegan at a non vegan restaurant. Strong Water Tavern has a regular menu and a vegan menu, however, I did not see anything on the vegan menu that I like and the options I liked from the regular menu had chicken stock in them. Elizabeth (the waitress) went back and forth from me to the kitchen, trying to work something out.

Eric (the manager) came out, apologized, and asked how he could accommodate me. We came up with a solution, which I thought would be from their kitchen, but I found out that he went to another restaurant in the resort to put together something for me. This was so heartwarming and showed excellent customer service.

I would like to say thank you again to Eric and Elizabeth for their attention to detail and ability to pivot to make sure that their customer was satisfied. 20/10 experience!“

“fabulous place to eat, and drink. Food was delicious, fresh made and the service was excellent.“

“I’m not super into drinks, but I love soda so I got a soda~ I did attempt to try one drink, but I know it’s not for me! My husband did enjoy the drinks though! They were def fun looking and nice themed drinks! The place itself is well decorated, really fun place to check out~ it’s not that spacious so it’s probably best to ask if there is room left since it filled up when we went!“

“This is my favorite WDW restaurant! The menu is not big, but everything I have had is excellent, as is the service! My favorites are thr Musbi, Poke bowls and the Short Ribs Loco Moco. The drinks on menu are interesting, all a bit different than or have a unique twist, I can’t give them the same stellar reviews because of that, but it is a full bar and everything else Inhave ordered has been great. We often eat in the bar area, it’s comfortable and has good views, but the tables are low, so keep that in mind. Our bill was high because we had several drinks, appetizers and shared a dish. Disney prices for sure, but you can spend less, as they have dishes under 25.00. Picture of the banana old fashion (a little too sweet and dried banana) and Ahi wonton nachos… took a couple bites before I remembered to snap!“

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

“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.“

“Always a great time. Barmaids are friendly and the food is delicious“

“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.“

“Have you ever been to a restaurant where there’s a cohesive staff where there’s four team members that go above and beyond that actually take care of you and make sure that your food is good and that service is good? Let me tell you this restaurant there are four staff members back behind the bar who went above and beyond made sure we were taken care of made sure that our food was good. Made sure our drink stayed full and all around. They were actually great to be around. Dairis, Joe, Kaiya, Loraine were the four staff members were behind the bar and I would specifically come back for each and every single one of them. They were that good!!! So do yourself a favor go in just to see any of those four or all four together to see how well they work together because honestly again I would just go back for them alone. And yes, my tomahawk steak was good along with the asparagus and the potatoes. And the four of them made sure of that!!!“

“I was looking for live music and loved my night at Howl at the Moon Orlando! The dueling pianos were a blast—nonstop energy, and they played many of my favorite songs and a few new ones. The staff was super friendly and had some great non-alcoholic drink options. The smallest drink was enough for me, so it was a good value for a night of blissful entertainment. The crowd was so much fun, including a few international tourists dancing around and just adding to the good times. It is the perfect spot for a lively night out. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Awesome, local bar vibe, and killer karaoke“

“Have a fun time with Steve and crew!“

“Haley is always on top of her game. If you tell her something once she never forgets it. Always pays close attention to all of her customers without making others wait. When ever I come in I am very happy if I see her behind the bar. Keep up the great work!“

“Fresh cut lamb, chicken and beef kebab with many vegetarian options.“

“Staff is amazing and has a great vibe“

“I loved having poolside service. The nachos are amazing! I also had some fun trying a new drink this year and OMG it may have been a little overboard price wise but it was the best drink I have ever had hands down and so refreshing to have while in the pool.“

“The Hopping Pot is a great stop when you’re not quite ready for a full meal but want to grab a drink and relax. It’s the perfect place to take a break while still soaking in the atmosphere.
The hot Butterbeer is our favorite—absolutely delicious and a must-have, especially on cooler days. We always make a point to stop here.“

“This will be one of our go to restaurants to visit when we vacation in Orlando! My 11 year old daughter loved the art and the whole vibe she said it gave her some inspiration in her art and coloring when we left. Not to mention the food was excellent! Great atmosphere and food!“

“We decided to grab some drinks on the first night of our vacation to relax and unwind, and since Velvet Bar was conveniently located near our hotel, we decided to give it a try. We ended up having a really nice time there with my partner and friends!

The bartenders were super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. They even let us enjoy our drinks out on the poolside terrace, which we thought was such a nice gesture and really appreciated.

Overall, it was a great spot to relax, have a few drinks, and enjoy the evening. We’d definitely come back!“

“I wish I could rate the service higher than 5 stars. One of the nicest bartenders I’ve ever met was serving us. She was fantastic and had a list of recommendations that all sounded good. I hate cocktails that taste like pure sugar and artificial flavoring (see also: my review for Bar Moonshine, the lobe blaster was vile) and I asked for something that’s liquor forward, not horribly over sweetened, and described what I like. She nailed it, it was amazing.“

“Kidani Village is our favorite resort! It was so peaceful to come back to after a long day. The views are incredible and the staff is spectacular.“

“Always make you feel special and love the happy hour“

“Great Experience from the Entrance meeting Joe-(Manager) who brought me and my sister some complementary *Fried Pickles just off the love which were 5 out of 5 crispy seasoned delicious batter served with Louisiana Hot Ranch 😋. Nick-(Bar Tender) showing great hospitality with us to make us a custom Mocktail cause we don't drink liquor. Kenneth- (Host) showing us Love giving us a shotout being from our home-town DETROIT, to Gerald-(Waiter) being very attentive, patient, and informative about our requests. *Cesar Salad was good 4 out of 5 their parmesan cheese is grated not fresh and they were out of Cesar dressing but the ranch was fine. *Cajun Pasta 4.5 out of 5 DELICIOUS 😋 😍 👌 Superb the sauce was lovely the pasta cooked too perfection the shrimp was Sm/Med size I really enjoyed it. We were stuffed! They also had a live Pianist who took Request so that was Awesome too.
EXPERIENCE 5 🌟“

“Tori is the best! Service was fast and friendly. The beer was cold, the band was hot and the whole place rocks. I’ll be back.“

“I had dined here last year, and wanted to take my burger loving party member here for the Bison Cheeseburger that they are known for. We came via boat from the Magic Kingdom. We sat at the bar, which was open seating. The Bartender, Jackie, was funny, quick, helpful, and friendly. We each got a burger and it is interesting and different, yet delicious. We have had great burgers all around property and our favorite is probably still Raglan Road, though we enjoyed here as well. The restaurant is open air, but covered, and has a nice view of the water. This was great because it was raining, but we were sheltered, and made for an interesting ambiance. You can also mobile order here, use your refillable resort mug here, or sit down with table service from a server. Overall the menu here is interesting and I would recommend a visit if you are nearby the Wilderness Lodge area.

I heard that Geyser Point has the best burger on Disney property. Geyser point has a table service sit down option and a bar, or they have a mobile order pick up window. I mobile ordered and picked up at the window. Here they also have a soda machine for your resort refillable mugs as well, which is great. The cast members were friendly and helpful. The Bison burger comes with fries which is great, especially for the price point (which is high). The burger is huge and definitely shareable (as we did). A half a burger and a half portion of fries, while sharing a Hefeweizen was perfect! Although all of it was $39. There is some seating out by the lagoon which was absolutely perfect and beautiful. The burger is very unique as it has a berry jam on it which gives it a fun flavor. Overall the burger was flavorful and juicy and not game-y at all. If you are looking for a large, unique, and juicy burger, I would recommend coming here. Just come prepared with your expectations up front to pay for a Bison burger at the wilderness lodge. This place is located at the back of the resort on the lagoon so walk through and out the lobby towards the pool and around and you will see the restaurant area and mobile order to the side. It is also near the boat dock transportation area.“

“Great bar. The bartender Christine at nights is a total buzz kill. Only go befor 7pm and Thursdays through Saturday. She is very rude and miserable. Everything else about the bar is great!“

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

“I must say I had a great time here! The Dj was great and the service was great as well! I have to give a special thanks to the bartender Brooke. She was always looking out and making sure I never was in need! She also was super nice! Looking forward to soon becoming a regular if the vibes stay this great!!!“

“My boyfriend & I are visiting Orlando for a week and came here twice. Both times the food was amazing. Brett our server was so welcoming and kind we even asked for him our second time around and considering coming back a third! The service is great for how busy this place was. Worth the wait!!“

“My husband and I ate here tonight. The service was superb, the food was delicious and authentic, the atmosphere was very welcoming. The best lasagna I’ve ever eaten! The drinks and appetizers were delicious. Our server was very helpful. We hope to come back on our trip this time, but certainly will come back the next trip. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“Beautiful older resort hotel. Our room was clean and had everything you need for a restful stay. Helpful and friendly staff. Has amazing pool area with grotto!“

“Fun little back alley venue for beer butter beer and snacks. We had the daisyroot ale and the dragon scale. Both delicious. Ale very light and citrusy. Would be great on a hot summer day! Dragon scale was a little hoppy and had a lovely amber color. Recommend! Line doesn’t move too fast. At least not today. Very small but highly recommend!“

“Love this spot at Universal. Stopped by for a Shark Attack cocktail (which was blue with red grenadine and a shark gummy and maraschino cherry btw) made by Murph. He was a great bartender, even did a performance when he made my cocktail - he made our experience even better. 🦈❤“

“Shannon was amazing! She was friendly and helpful! We were giving the wrong room keys so she let us know we would miss out on a lot of discounts because we’re new timeshare owners but weren’t given the correct timeshare room keys so we were able to go back and get it fixed immediately and she saved us so much time and money during our stay! Hilton is extremely lucky to have her!“

“We were lucky enough to get in and we were blown away. Not only was the atmosphere beautiful and futuristic, but the drinks and service was out of this world. Ricky was our bartender and he went above and beyond. Not only was he fun to talk to, but he provided us with creativity, education on Disney and cocktails, and amazing service. He even created us a unique cocktail based off of our liquor interests. If this was a bar within our town we would make it our local spot to go to just for his amazing service and creative cocktails.“

“Went here with my grandparents and were greeted by Marcia and Shelly who were lovely and welcoming. We went every day and were always greeted with the same smile and service. Sadly the manager who worked there I didn’t catch his name he was also lovely and I went so often they gave me a free drink which was so kind. They shared stories and jokes which kept us entertained. Would recommend.“

“Steven at the watering hole is absolutely amazing, charismatic, and an amazing way to get us started on our universal experience.

He was extremely helpful, gave us information and suggestions. The drinks were well worth the price and I am glad that we ran into this location.

We will certainly be returning, and Steven deserves a raise for going above and beyond. Employees as charismatic as Steven are hard to find.“

“Great place and very private . We had a great time.“