25 classic Orlando-area dive bars everyone should grab a drink at

By on Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 4:41 pm

Orlando is constantly being updated with glitzy new eateries and hangout spots, but that doesn't mean we should forget about our humble homegrown classics. That's why we're highlighting some of the most loved dive bars around town.

And you've got lots to choose from — there's karaoke halls, billiard hotspots, sports bars and plenty more places to grab a cheap beer and a good time. Here are 25 classic dive bars essential to the Orlando experience. 
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Burton's Thornton Park 801 E Washington St., Orlando Even among the high-end bungalows and shops of Thornton Park, Burton's remains unapologetically itself: the kind of place to go when you really just want a High Life.
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Burton's Thornton Park

801 E Washington St., Orlando
Even among the high-end bungalows and shops of Thornton Park, Burton's remains unapologetically itself: the kind of place to go when you really just want a High Life.
Big Daddy's 3001 Corrine Drive, Orlando Every city on Earth has a dive bar called Big Daddy's. If your city has only one dive bar, chances are it's called Big Daddy's. Orlando's take on this time-honored tradition sets itself apart by being the spot for screaming karaoke at people who are just trying to play pool.
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Big Daddy's

3001 Corrine Drive, Orlando
Every city on Earth has a dive bar called Big Daddy's. If your city has only one dive bar, chances are it's called Big Daddy's. Orlando's take on this time-honored tradition sets itself apart by being the spot for screaming karaoke at people who are just trying to play pool.
Bull & Bush 2408 E Robinson St., Orlando Boasting itself at Orlando's best (and oldest – open since 1987!) English pub, Bull & Bush is a traditional pub offering comfort eats and plenty of pints, as well as quiz and comedy nights.
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Bull & Bush

2408 E Robinson St., Orlando
Boasting itself at Orlando's best (and oldest – open since 1987!) English pub, Bull & Bush is a traditional pub offering comfort eats and plenty of pints, as well as quiz and comedy nights.
Sportstown 2414 E. Robinson St., Orlando Sportstown is an old school spot, complete with billiards, skee ball, darts and other classic arcade games, plus an all-American menu and extensive beer selection.
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Sportstown

2414 E. Robinson St., Orlando
Sportstown is an old school spot, complete with billiards, skee ball, darts and other classic arcade games, plus an all-American menu and extensive beer selection.
Bar One Orlando 1516 McCoy Rd., Orlando Bar One has the spirit of a dive bar and the patio of a family-forward brewery. And it definitely doesn't hurt that you can ask for a cocktail without being ushered out.
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Bar One Orlando

1516 McCoy Rd., Orlando
Bar One has the spirit of a dive bar and the patio of a family-forward brewery. And it definitely doesn't hurt that you can ask for a cocktail without being ushered out.
Jerry's Nice and Easy 5470 Hoffner Ave., Orlando It's hard to find a good photo of the inside of Jerry's which is always a very good sign for a dive bar. This spot offers pool, karaoke and bar foods.
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Jerry's Nice and Easy

5470 Hoffner Ave., Orlando
It's hard to find a good photo of the inside of Jerry's which is always a very good sign for a dive bar. This spot offers pool, karaoke and bar foods.
Conrad's Shanty 1205 N Mills Ave., Orlando This Mills Irish bar is home to no shortage of fun drinks and chill vibes. Come for the cheap beer, stay for the live music.
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Conrad's Shanty

1205 N Mills Ave., Orlando
This Mills Irish bar is home to no shortage of fun drinks and chill vibes. Come for the cheap beer, stay for the live music.
O’Shucks Pub & Karaoke Bar 7467 International Drive, Orlando ”Karaoke every freakin' night.” And they mean it. Sing it out any day of the week starting at 9 p.m. at this hometown dive.
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O’Shucks Pub & Karaoke Bar

7467 International Drive, Orlando
”Karaoke every freakin' night.” And they mean it. Sing it out any day of the week starting at 9 p.m. at this hometown dive.
Casey's On Central 50 E Central Blvd., Orlando There's always some sort of live music playing in this memorabilia-decked hole-in-the-wall. Venture into downtown after hours and see why Casey's has been a hit since 1998.
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Casey's On Central

50 E Central Blvd., Orlando
There's always some sort of live music playing in this memorabilia-decked hole-in-the-wall. Venture into downtown after hours and see why Casey's has been a hit since 1998.
Will's Pub 1042 N Mills Ave., Orlando You can't list Orlando dives without Will's. This punky dive has been bringing heavy hitters and heavy pours to Mills for more than two decades, and it remains an ideal hometown destination. Grab a brew, take your turn in the photo booth and catch some homegrown live music – from big-name touring acts to up-and-coming young artists.
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Will's Pub

1042 N Mills Ave., Orlando
You can't list Orlando dives without Will's. This punky dive has been bringing heavy hitters and heavy pours to Mills for more than two decades, and it remains an ideal hometown destination. Grab a brew, take your turn in the photo booth and catch some homegrown live music – from big-name touring acts to up-and-coming young artists.
Wally's Bar and Liquors 1001 N Mills Ave., Orlando Wally's has more than once brought home the title of best dive bar in Orlando, according to Orlando Weekly readers. There's a full bar, patio, darts annndd its very own liquor store. Everything a nightspot needs to supply a good time.
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Wally's Bar and Liquors

1001 N Mills Ave., Orlando
Wally's has more than once brought home the title of best dive bar in Orlando, according to Orlando Weekly readers. There's a full bar, patio, darts annndd its very own liquor store. Everything a nightspot needs to supply a good time.
District Dive 2401 E South St., Orlando While this LGBTQ+ dive bar opened up behind many others on this list, it's no less loved. Just to really drive it all home, they put the word "dive" right there in their name, to really show us they mean business in the realm of the dive bar world. There's pool tables, dart boards and tons of cheap drinks.
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District Dive

2401 E South St., Orlando
While this LGBTQ+ dive bar opened up behind many others on this list, it's no less loved. Just to really drive it all home, they put the word "dive" right there in their name, to really show us they mean business in the realm of the dive bar world. There's pool tables, dart boards and tons of cheap drinks.
CAPTION Stagger Inn 100 E Central Blvd., Orlando Orlando might not be a hotspot for country music, but its propensity to pull folks from the piney woods of Central Florida is undeniable. They need somewhere to drink and Stagger Inn fits the bill quite nicely.
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Stagger Inn

100 E Central Blvd., Orlando
Orlando might not be a hotspot for country music, but its propensity to pull folks from the piney woods of Central Florida is undeniable. They need somewhere to drink and Stagger Inn fits the bill quite nicely.
Grumpy's Underground 1018 N Mills Ave., Orlando This haven for live music and late-night vegan food has kept its corner of Mills humming for years. Guests can catch a show, grab a beer and soak up all the bona fide hole-in-the-wall Orlando vibes.
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Grumpy's Underground

1018 N Mills Ave., Orlando
This haven for live music and late-night vegan food has kept its corner of Mills humming for years. Guests can catch a show, grab a beer and soak up all the bona fide hole-in-the-wall Orlando vibes.
Nora’s Sugar Shack 636 Virginia Drive, Orlando This cozy wine and cigar shop doubles as a locals' lounge, all opened up by owner Nora Brooker. Enjoy a cigar in the designated cigar room or hang around the patio for the good vibes.
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Nora’s Sugar Shack

636 Virginia Drive, Orlando
This cozy wine and cigar shop doubles as a locals' lounge, all opened up by owner Nora Brooker. Enjoy a cigar in the designated cigar room or hang around the patio for the good vibes.
The Lucky Lure 1427 N Orange Ave., Orlando The Lucky Lure is an open-air Orlando bar with a fish camp vibe and views of Lake Ivanhoe. They offer a changing beer list, pool tables, and yes, the spot is dog-friendly.
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The Lucky Lure

1427 N Orange Ave., Orlando
The Lucky Lure is an open-air Orlando bar with a fish camp vibe and views of Lake Ivanhoe. They offer a changing beer list, pool tables, and yes, the spot is dog-friendly.
Uncle Lou's 1016 N Mills Ave., Orlando Completing the trifecta of Mills music dives, Uncle Lou's has long been a spot for the down and out to get a drink and take in a live show. It gets loud in this hole-in-the-wall bar and live venue.
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Uncle Lou's

1016 N Mills Ave., Orlando
Completing the trifecta of Mills music dives, Uncle Lou's has long been a spot for the down and out to get a drink and take in a live show. It gets loud in this hole-in-the-wall bar and live venue.
Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub 7032 International Drive, Orlando The “oldest and only Irish owned pub on I-Drive" offers traditional food, imported beers, live music, pool and no shortage of screens displaying the game of the night. For this year's big green day, Lucky Leprechaun will open its doors at 11 a.m. to start the day with performances from the Irish Dance Academy, Disney's Reedy Creek Fire Department on pipes and drums, an acoustic set from Steve Brannon and authentic Irish eats (and no cover charge).
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Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub

7032 International Drive, Orlando
The “oldest and only Irish owned pub on I-Drive" offers traditional food, imported beers, live music, pool and no shortage of screens displaying the game of the night. For this year's big green day, Lucky Leprechaun will open its doors at 11 a.m. to start the day with performances from the Irish Dance Academy, Disney's Reedy Creek Fire Department on pipes and drums, an acoustic set from Steve Brannon and authentic Irish eats (and no cover charge).
Sly Fox 63 N Orange Ave., Orlando Another downtown Orlando staple, this pub is known as the home of the City Beautiful's emo night and a hotspot for vegan hot dogs.
Photo via Sly Fox Pub/Instagram

Sly Fox

63 N Orange Ave., Orlando
Another downtown Orlando staple, this pub is known as the home of the City Beautiful's emo night and a hotspot for vegan hot dogs.
Cheers 6923 Municipal Drive, Orlando They probably don't know your name at this Orlando bar. But you might not either if the cheap pitchers have anything to say about it.
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Cheers

6923 Municipal Drive, Orlando
They probably don't know your name at this Orlando bar. But you might not either if the cheap pitchers have anything to say about it.
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