40 Best Cocktail Bars near Winter Garden

“Richard was our server and he was so funny, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and you can tell he has a great personality and loves his job! He made us laugh, joked around the whole time, and really made us feel at home! Best server we’ve had in a long time!“

“Great food and drinks.“

“Always amazing! Great for any occasion...staff is responsive and food is fantastic!“

“Was here with a group of 6 people. Twi of us had the turkey club and we both had the same feeling. It was the best turkey club sandwich we had in our lives. Period. The bacon was extra crispy, the toast was crisp on the outside and soft just under the crust. Everything was great, even the fries were crisp on the surface and pillowy soft and creamy on the inside. My problem is I always have the same thing whrn I find something I love......Now I'm locked into that sandwich. The other people were happy with their selections too. We ate outside. Here is an interesting point. The tables were picnic benches, BUT you can walk in from the sides because there is no structure in the way of your legs. Very innovative and comfortable seating..... even if you're older.“

“I highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for a place to stay before flying out. I stay at this hotel every time I go down to Orlando and it is very convenient to book for your next day flight. The restaurants are great. The staff is amazing. The balcony view is unmatched. It is a little more expensive to stay here compared to your average hotel, but you won’t regret picking this Hotel over every other one out there. Spend the cash and stay here. It’s worth it.“

“As a vendor who brought an event rental, highly recommend this venue.“

“Very very good food“

“We had a group of 27 and had a nearly flawless experience- and they certainly exceeded my expectations for a group that size. We were well tended to, the food was terrific (as were the cocktails), and we loved out spot for our group on the patio overlooking the lake. Thank you for the great experience!“

“Anyone who gives this place less than 5 stars must also not like beautiful sunsets. They are the type of people that hate babies and puppies you know.
The food, amazing
The service, felt like I was at my Italian grandmother's.
The atmosphere, similar to a 7 day paid vacation.
I can't give this place enough kudos.
Only negative is the the food is too good and ruins every other restaurant in the area.
This place is a gem.“

“Piesanos provided pizza and delivered it to our church for a youth event recently. They were super friendly and the pizza was a huge hit with our teens! Thank you for the awesome service and delicious food!“

“This was a very beautiful experience for my mother‘s 86th birthday. The atmosphere is sophisticated and professional. The staff was accommodating and attentive. The food is seasoned to perfect perfection and the salad bar is extensive. The bartender pours a great drink and management was on the floor and also gracious in tending to the tables. But once again, the food was good and tasteful.“

“I had such a great time tonight at Lizzy’s LIVE! The atmosphere was fun, upbeat, and full of energy from the moment we walked in. The band, Beauty & The Beats, was fantastic. they played so many great songs. If you love 80s music and enjoy singing along, you would love this place too!“

“I spoke with the manager Ozan regarding a birthday celebration I wanted to have for my husband. He was very helpful in answering all questions and making sure the set up for our party of 25 was beautiful. Him and the staff relocated the tables under the pavilion when realizing the weather conditions right before the start of the dinner. He ensured our party was taken care of from start to finish. The lamb and the appetizers were amazing! Beautiful place to enjoy family and friends and take pictures.“

“Absolutely love this place! Great food, amazing drinks, incredible atmosphere.“

“Was really good the snow crab,shrimp, muscles, and craw dads with the corn sausage and potatoes. Yum“

“Awesome food and menu and experience. They deserve many more to be here very night!“

“Was very impressed. My date and I had the cornbread , oyster rockefeller and the truffle deviled eggs, impressive intricate cajun menu“

“Food was good and nice atmosphere. Quick service , nice happy hour.“

“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!!!“

“Great atmosphere, food and drink.“

“The happy hour specials were great, highly recommend the nachos. The drinks with a floater are the best, especially spiced rum on the beachcomber - Delicious. Every bartender and waitress that served us was super friendly, and we had a different one every day! Great spot to relax from a busy day at the convention center.“

“Went here for my bday dinner with my family and everything was incredible. Definitely recommend the food to any vegetarians out there (you HAVE TO TRY THE FRIED TOFU ITS LIFE CHANGING). Also the staff were anll incredibly kind and very quick with their service. We will absolutely be making the drive up from Clermont to visit again sometime. (Also I heard you guys read all the reviews and I’d like to say whoever created that ube dessert is an actual magician it’s so good.)“

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

“Great bar and food to have by the pool!
THE BAR is outstanding. Great selection of beers, both the big name brands and some delicious local breweries. In the same high level are the cocktails, very creative and phenomenal taste.
Our favorites were the CORE DENSITY and the GRS. The staff is also very friendly. 10/10 experience.

THEL GRILL is great as well. You can order straight from the pool, via a QRCode, and pick up at a side window (the app wasn't updating correctly when I was there, but the Hotel had just opened, so perhaps they will have fixed it by the time you read this) either way, check with them if you think your food should already be done. I highly recommend the HUMMUS & PITA.
It's a great choice if you’re relaxing by the pool, or on their outside tables.

And seriously, don’t overlook the cocktails!“

“I wanted to leave a more recent review, and the experience I had at the bar, the service, and the drinks were all really high caliber. I think they got rid of the problematic staff mentioned in reviews from 6-9 months prior.

Anyway, I had the Tiki Punch and the signature Volcano Bay Cocktail (forget the name). The Tiki Punch was better, and less sweet which I appreciated. The glass is reusable at the bar for about a $3 discount on your next drink. The views from here are amazing, and with the shade is the perfect place to stop for a drink and even bring your food from the nearby counter service restaurant and eat!“

“What can I say, I’ve been here quite a few times. Today was my favorite time ever being here actually. I decided to let whatever server I got, choose everything I ate. And Aurora did not disappoint. I asked her about seafood and she told me why the lobster tacos might be the way to go. She talked about flavor balancing between different menu items and tried to explain to me all the showcasing of the different seafood and how it worked for flavor profiles. I asked her about side dishes to go with it. She told me all the standard side dishes and she saw that I was not over excited by any of the offerings and she suggested maybe the premium truffle ranch potatoes might be what I’m looking for. She was not wrong on any of it. Lobster was cooked to perfection and all of the items placed on that taco belong there. She was right the balance was there. I was surprised when I got the fries. I thought it was going to be drenched and something, but it wasn’t. But I tasted the truffle and the ranch and the sauce and the side was perfect next to those crispy fries. I did not want to jinx myself so I had her decide my dessert unknown to her what I was doing. She chose the pistachio bread pudding. Not something I would ever get. It was delicious. I’m not going to lie. My only complaint is it needs more ice cream because it is so decadent and rich. Just get an extra side dish of more ice cream, you’ll thank me. Aurora you are a great server and I hope RusTeak knows it. Thank you for making tonight epic for me. I am stuffed and happy.“

“This weekend, consistently, the Swizzle Lounge at Cabana Bay really impressed me with the bartender’s skills. Cody's cocktails were PERFECT—clean, balanced, and clearly made with intention. His Mojitos are delicious!! In fact, the best i've ever had (im 41 yrs old...). Nothing was overpowering, and everything came together just right. It’s rare to find someone who consistently nails that level of precision. Great service to match. Easily one of the best bar experiences I’ve had in a while. Thank you so much Cody! ⭐️Amazing ⭐️“

“The service is good and people is amazing, Nicolás is the Best server at the area and Rafa the Best food runner and Jordan is the Best doing bussing . Really recommended to go have a great time with family. Nachos and cuban sándwich is the Best of the menú“

“I came with my friend Tim, and Mary was our server. She was fantastic! Super friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. She checked in at the right times and had a great attitude that made the experience even better.

The service really stood out thanks to Mary. We had a great time and I’ll definitely have Tim bring me back when I’m in town.“

“We thought that the crepes here were pretty good. Prices are expensive however the ambience is really nice and it was a good experience being here at the park and eating the food. Downside for this particular dish is the fruit has honey on it. I was just expecting to have normal fruit. It does come with a Harry Potter themed drink.“

“Very welcome and friendly manager and servers. The food was super italiono delicious. 👍🏻 from Thai fellows here.“

“I had lunch at the bond themed restaurant in July 2024. I ate there yesterday and had the same burger. It definitely wasn’t as good as it was last time I was there. The first time I ate there I thought it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. This time It was average or below. Burger paddy was smaller and overdone. Next time I go to Dezerland I will go to Ford’s Garage, it’s about a mile away and they have great burgers.“

“Thanks Erick for the friendly service and great cocktails.“

“Just had dinner and some drinks here, I will speak specifically about my experience as obviously consistency is the most difficult factor to maintain in the restaurant business.

My server was Chris, he exceeded my expectations, was just the right amount of interaction. Never bothered me needlessly and was a high effort employee, keep it up, it will lead you to success in your life. Always give your best effort to every one of your customers. Regardless of how you feel, each customer is owed your best ability and effort. With so many low-effort, unmotivated servers at restaurants these days, it was nice to see.

I ordered essentially all Korean food and it was authentic and delicious. The kalbi was actually a much better cut of meat than you typically find in Korean restaurants at this price point. Marbled and so tender. Drinks were on point. I wasn’t expecting it to be this good. Prices were very reasonable. I will definitely come back.“

“Great pool and great food! ( no kid friendly food)“

“This place was soooo good. The service. The music. The excellent trainer training the new hire. Came here for my girlfriend birthday and they have her a waterfall shot of tequila which she loved.“

“Stopped by the Tiger Bar for a couple of drinks before our dinner at Bar Helios. Our bartender was awesome, forget her name but she is from Portsmouth, Virginia. Got the Dalgona Khaoson Road and Chengdu Dream cocktails, both with well-balanced, unique, beautiful, and delicious! Particularly enjoyed the coffee boba and Dalgona coffee foam in the Khaoson Road and the tiki vibe to the Chengdu Dream.“

“Nice venue. and nobody pushing, shoving, fighting,etc. very big spacing. Bathrooms are clean. Just need more bartenders. Had to wait longer then I should.“

“We just had the best experience. Our server Cole was amazing. He was so friendly and helpful. Our food came out quickly and everything was delicious. My husband had the chicken Alfredo. He really enjoyed it. I had the Salmon Ceasar Salad. It was great as well. My son had the cheeseburger and said it was really good. I will definitely be returning.“