Best place for a good night out

[a_hobden]

My friend and I will be in orlando for 2wks in may next yr and it will be the first time that we will be both over 21 . Apart from pleasure island and city walk, Were are the best places to go on a night, Pub clubs etc.....

 

[MattM]

I would go to downtown Orlando. Its an area not a lot of tourists go to but its really starting to grow into a destination. There are some great bars/clubs/pubs down there. You'll also get to see a part of Orlando most tourists dont. Enjoy your trip.

 

[travelin' tigger]

My friend and I will be in orlando for 2wks in may next yr and it will be the first time that we will be both over 21 . Apart from pleasure island and city walk, Were are the best places to go on a night, Pub clubs etc.....

I recommend Jellyrolls on the Boardwalk. It's a dueling piano bar (21 and over) and ALOT of FUN!!

 

[a_hobden]

Thanks for the idea so far guys!!!

 

[dep7418]

I recommend Jellyrolls on the Boardwalk. It's a dueling piano bar (21 and over) and ALOT of FUN!!

Any covercharge at Jellyrols or Atlantic Dance Hall? Also, I have noticed some posts about an additional 5 nights at PI for 5 bucks but they were from January 06. We will be there in Jan 08. Does anyone know if they still do the additional nights for 5 bucks?

My wife and I are Mid 30's and will be in Disney without the kids. We plan on doing epcot one day, but the rest of the week is up in the air. We plan on going out nights (House of Blues, maybe citywalk, etc) and just "bumming around" !! Cant wait!!!

 

[travelin' tigger]

Any covercharge at Jellyrols or Atlantic Dance Hall? Also, I have noticed some posts about an additional 5 nights at PI for 5 bucks but they were from January 06. We will be there in Jan 08. Does anyone know if they still do the additional nights for 5 bucks?

My wife and I are Mid 30's and will be in Disney without the kids. We plan on doing epcot one day, but the rest of the week is up in the air. We plan on going out nights (House of Blues, maybe citywalk, etc) and just "bumming around" !! Cant wait!!!

Can't answer your questions about PI...

Atlantic Dance Hall has no cover, but there isn't usually too much action there anyway. Here's a thread from a few weeks back...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1593506

Jellyrolls has a $10 cover charge and in my opinion, worth every penny. If it's a weeknight (other than Tues.) usually I'll catch Illuminations, then head to Jellyrolls. Tues, Fri and Sat tend to be more crowded so I'll get there earlier if I want a good seat.

Enjoy your trip!!

 

[kerrynic78]

My DH and I love Howl at the Moon on International Drive, and Blue Martini at the Mall of Millenia. Howl at the Moon is a dueling piano bar and the crowd is always so energetic and so much fun. The atmosphere there is pretty crazy! It is similar to Jellyrolls but we really prefer Howl at the Moon.

The Blue Martini is a great bar/nightclub and I don't feel it is touristy at all. It is mostly young, professional locals looking to unwind. It is kind of upscale (most people are dressed very nice) but it is so much fun and the martinis are amazing!

Have a great time!

 

[Jason71]

Howl at the Moon is a dueling piano bar and the crowd is always so energetic and so much fun. The atmosphere there is pretty crazy! It is similar to Jellyrolls but we really prefer Howl at the Moon.

I'm a fan of both Jelly Rolls and Howl. Howl is definitely the rowdier and raunchier of the two--the curse words fly and the bar staff isn't shy about flaunting what the good Lord gave them. Cover varies, generally $5 on weeknights (or free if you arrive early enough), $10 weekends.

The Blue Martini is a great bar/nightclub and I don't feel it is touristy at all. It is mostly young, professional locals looking to unwind. It is kind of upscale (most people are dressed very nice) but it is so much fun and the martinis are amazing!

Most people are dressed nice because there is a fairly strict dress code. Honestly I don't know that "young" is the first word I'd use to describe the crowd--well, maybe the trophy wives--but it is very upscale. Usually a cover as well, I think $5.

For a more relaxed and affordable experience with people your own age, consider the Alehouse, at 535 and Palm Parkway. More of a restaurant during the day, it becomes more of a pub as the night wears on, with music and a ton of people in their 20s (mostly WDW cast members and College Program interns). No cover, cheap drinks.

 

[DaddyDon]

For a more relaxed and affordable experience with people your own age, consider the Alehouse, at 535 and Palm Parkway. More of a restaurant during the day, it becomes more of a pub as the night wears on, with music and a ton of people in their 20s (mostly WDW cast members and College Program interns). No cover, cheap drinks.

I have to second the Orlando Ale Hose!Great Food Great Drinks at a good price!

 

[dep7418]

Thanks a bunch for all the ideas! We will have to try Howl at the Moon for sure, especially since we are staying just south on I-Drive at the Grande Vista...

Hopefully we can survive and stay up a few nights!! At our age it's getting tough to do!!

 

[DaddyDon]

Thanks a bunch for all the ideas! We will have to try Howl at the Moon for sure, especially since we are staying just south on I-Drive at the Grande Vista...

Hopefully we can survive and stay up a few nights!! At our age it's getting tough to do!!

Wait till your in your late 40's
P.s. what was the secret of going alone without kids????????I can only dream.........Oooppps i'm sorry my wife just informed i was just a big kid.

 

[kerrynic78]

Most people are dressed nice because there is a fairly strict dress code. Honestly I don't know that "young" is the first word I'd use to describe the crowd--well, maybe the trophy wives--but it is very upscale. Usually a cover as well, I think $5.

I go with a bunch of friends on "Ladies Night" and the crowd is actually pretty young.

 

[Jason71]

I go with a bunch of friends on "Ladies Night" and the crowd is actually pretty young.

Which night is that? Every time I've been it seems like 40+, but it could be a fun place with more of a, say, 25-35 year-old crowd. Would definitely give it a try.

 

[LAS2AMS]

It's allegedly a seasonal offer, but it's been offered every time of year I've been there (including last night). Outside of 8-Trax the clubs were dead during the week (as they were in mid-August, mid-September and early June).

Tip: walk over to the Hilton and get your PI tickets for $18.50 including tax, which is a savings of a few dollars.

We will be there in Jan 08. Does anyone know if they still do the additional nights for 5 bucks?