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EXPLORE | | | | | | | Bob Marley: A Tribute to Freedom6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-224-2262 | | | | | Description: UNIVERSAL. Want to get into that island frame of mind? Then you definitely need to get yourself over to this cool Jamaican-themed nightspot, famous for its great reggae rhythms and terrific food. Grab a seat in the courtyard area, order a rum drink or Red Stripe and let Bob take care of the rest. At some point, you'll want to tour the inside of the club and check out all of the Marley memorabilia hanging on the walls. 21 and up after 9pm.
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| 1498 E Buena Vista Dr
Lake Buena Vista,
FL
32830
407-828-0999 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN DISNEY ®. When pop star Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio, opened this sizzling club in Orlando, they brought an interesting mix of South Beach hippness and Old Havana tradition to Central Florida. This Cuban nightspot, one of the coolest places in Orlando to dance the night away, features a Desi Arnaz impersonator, tropical décor and Havana-inspired murals, authentic Cuban lunch and dinner offerings and, of course, terrific live Latin dance rhythms. Reservations accepted for groups of 7 or more.
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| 6000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-224-2189 | | | | | Description: UNIVERSAL. Looking for great live jazz? Look no further than Universal's own CityJazz, located at the Plaza. Highlights of any visit here must include a walk through the Downbeat Jazz Hall of Fame, where you can see various and sundry pictures and memorabilia dedicated to the likes of Thelonious Monk, Glen Miller, and Ella Fitzgerald. Once you've walked down this jazz memory lane, find yourself a seat in the cool main seated area and take in the smooth sounds of the latest jazz phenoms. CityJazz also features full bar and a tapas menu. Cover charge is cash only.
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| 6050 Universal Blvd
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-351-5483 | | | | | Description: UNIVERSAL. Located at Universal's CityWalk, this live concert venue boasts tremendous appeal. Modeled after the Roman coliseum, the dramatic structure seats 2000, features six bars and adjoins the legendary Hard Rock Café. Artists from far and near grace the stage, and past performers include Willie Nelson, Pink, Indigo Girls and Barenaked Ladies.
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| 2101 EPCOT Resort Blvd
Lake Buena Vista,
FL
32830-8407
407-560-8770 | | | | | Description: EPCOT ®. Located at the EPCOT ® Resort, this piano lounge offers a relaxing way to end a long day of sightseeing and thrill riding. The musicians here are well trained and know every song imaginable, from the "Let it Be" to "Purple Rain," but are at their best when they are vying against one another in their own rendition of "Dueling Pianos." Of course, since the place is intimate and seating can be at a premium at times, make sure you get here early if you want to grab a table. Full bar.
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| Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando,
FL
32819
407-224-2155 | | | | | Description: UNIVERSAL. Looking for a colorful, high-spirited spot to kick back? The atmosphere at this bar and restaurant is hard to beat! Each night a live band plays Caribbean-inspired tunes, rock and top 40. Prior to showtime, Buffett's played all day, and he also makes several video "appearances." With the help of a few margaritas, the decor complete with fishing rods attached to booths transports you to the carefree tropics. The menu offers a wide range of island-inspired fare such as lobster and shrimp salad, the famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and Cuban meatloaf.
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| 6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando,
FL
32819-7640
407-224-2806 | | | | | Description: UNIVERSAL. This fun dance club, located in Universal's Citywalk offers the style and spice of Latin American food, music and dance. The Latin Quarter features a flashy repertoire of live acts from traditional Peruvian bands and calypso acts to more mainstream Latin rockers and reggae groovers. This is a great place for both novices and "seasoned" pros to showcase their talents from the merengue and salsa to the cha-cha and waltz on the tropically themed dance floor. Should you get a little hungry or thirsty from all the activity, never fear: the Latin Quarter offers a full bar and a great menu. Comfortable dancing shoes are a must! Diners receive free admission to the club.
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| 110 S Orlando Ave
Winter Park,
FL
32789
407-647-1166 | | | | | Description: WINTER PARK. Its setting is surreal: Red Fox, attached to the Best Western Mt. Vernon Inn, looks like an unsavory dive from the outside. But once inside, you're transported to a small, smoky club room, all dark wood and deep-red wallpaper. Its claims to fame include stiff drinks, a frisky set of geriatric regulars, and a dear pair of lounge singers who perform five nights a week.
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| Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge26 Wall St
Orlando,
FL
32801
407-481-1199 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Located on a quaint pedestrian street downtown, this exotic, Polynesian-themed lounge features a dark wood interior adorned with tiki torches and world art. Crowds flock to the bar for popular island cocktails, and while space indoors is often tight, the outdoor patio offers a more relaxed atmosphere. Most evenings, live performers keep the place jamming with reggae, lounge and surf rock.
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