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City Walk
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Studios City Walk is a one stop shopping event for a group of
people with different sorts of tastes in nightlife and also a
great place for people who enjoy theme clubs. With a great
variety of the following clubs, you can't really go wrong:
Bob Marley's "A Tribute to Freedom":
(407) 224-2252
Music: Reggae
Atmosphere: One of the best places in Orlando to enjoy the
music of Bob Marley as well as other great raggae artists,
see the heritage, and taste the delectable cuisine of Jamaica.
This venue is frequested by many different patrons.
Age: 21 and up after 10 p.m.
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CityJazz:
(407) 224-2189
Music: Jazz
Atmosphere: A beautiful venue filled with jazz memorabilia
that a jazz enthusiast would kill for. Not to mention the
live jazz that is heard nightly. Great drinks, food, and fun.
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The Groove:
(407) 224-2165
Music: Dance featuring house, hip-hop, techno and alternative
music played by a DJ any time a special event isn't planned.
Atmosphere: Separate rooms throughout the club each having
their own style, give it more of a cozy, familiar feel to
it. Specialty drinks in each room giving them even more individual
appeal. A visit to the balcony on a busy night is always relaxing.
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Latin Quarter:
(407) 363-5922
Music: A generous mixture of salsa, raggae, merengue and calypso.
Atmosphere: A blend of all the different Latin American nations
with both the food and music to delight in. Also for your
indulgence there are Latin Dance instructors guide you through
the most delightful dance movements whether you’re a beginner
or a pro.
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Pat O'Briens:
(407) 224-2100
Music: Dueling Pianos
Atmosphere: Set up like it was airlifted straight from Bourbon
St. with a flaming fountain patio and Hurricane specialty
drinks. Featuring live entertainment as well as three separate
bar areas. Rowdy dueling-pianos bar, a jukebox bar and the
not so crazy patio.
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Downtown
Orlando & Church Street Station
. Downtown
Orlando offers and good selection of clubs making it easy for
almost anyone to find the venue of their choice and party until
the wee hours of the morning no matter their age or musical preferance.
Below you will find a brief listing of the most popular ones:
Bar Orlando:
25 South Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 649-8829
Good Nites: Thursday Night, Friday Night, Saturday Night
Music: Rock, Pop, and just a bit of Booty Music. Basically
Anything Loud.
Atmosphere: Generally packed and filled with energy you will
most likely find a 20-something crowd. Also following the
great tradition of the "Bar's" of each city you will find
female's dancing everywhere on top of the bars adding to the
excitement and entertainment. Great view of Orange Ave. from
the not so concentrated balcony.
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Barbarella:
68 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 839-0457
Good Nites: Retro Wednesday Night delivering '80's music,
Industrial music on Thursday nights Weekends tend to have
more current techno and dance beats
Music: A wide range of techno, dance, junge, industrial, alternative,
disco and the occasional hip-hop night.
Atmosphere: With the sporadic shows and two large dance floors,
as well as a huge patio you are sure to meet some new people
at this multi-national venue.
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Blue Room:
17 W. Pine St. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 423-2588
Open until 2 a.m. daily except Sundays when it closes at 9:30.
p.m.
Music: Orlando's DJ's spinning on the wheels on steel. A variety
of flavors.
Atmosphere: More of a casual clubbing experience where you
will find the chill college students and young adults.
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Cairo:
22 S.Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 422-3595
Good Nites: Thurs. Night delivers international music Sat.
and Sun. Night offers three different types of music in each
room....always packed. Sunday Night is referred to as "Visage"
where you can listen to more of an industrial flavor.
Music: Varies but on weekends each room has a different appeal.
The largest room on the first floor offers "high energy" dance
music, the second floor has a much smaller Disco room, and
on the rooftop there is always live reggae playing.
Atmosphere: Cairo is most definitely one of the most diverse
clubs in Orlando, even through your travels from one room
to the next makes it quite evident. It is most enjoyable when
you spend some time in each room, saving the rooftop for last
as it is a bit more relaxed and cooler.
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Chillers:
33 W. Church St. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 649-4270
Good Nites: Sundays offer live music.
Music: This venue normally has some great DJ's playing dance
music.
Atmosphere: Always lots of young people looking to have a
good time. They specialize in frozen drinks of many varieties.
You must try one!
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"The Club" at Firestone:
578 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 872-0066
Good Nites: Gothic Industrial Night on Mon.
"The Palace" featuring DJ's Prostyle and Nasty of 102 Jams
a local Hip Hop, Rap, R&B, Old Skool Station on Tues.
"Club Caliente" Orlando's Hottest Latin Night on Friday's
featuring DJ Paulie
"Gay Night" Saturday always offers dance music to groove to.
"New York, NY" every Sunday with Vic the Latino from local
radio station 95.3Party.
Atmosphere: Definitely one of Orlando's more seasoned clubs
with the setting of a mutli-level New York style club. Features
the "Glass Chamber" with Happy Hour daily from 4-9 p.m. Every
Night brings a different crowd all with the same intentions
- of enjoying themselves.
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Crowbar:
23 S. Court Ave. Orlando, FL
(407) 423-3961
Good Nites: Sat. Night features Danny Jordan playing the saxophone
with his entourage behind him in the upstairs room
Music: Live jazz and blues
Atmosphere: Casual place to here great jazz with a wide span
of age groups.
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8 Seconds
100 W. Livingston St. Orlando, FL
(407) 839-4800 or (407) 839-0013
Good Nites: Wed. Night. Friday Night offers dancing lessons
as well as a live band Sat. Night you can watch live professional
bull riding and also a live band
Music: Country of course...both old and new.
Atmosphere: "Non-stop entertainment" that is "wholesome and
fun" with a true Country setting. Always great food and great
drink specials and great people of varied ages.
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Fat Tuesday:
41 W. Church St. Orlando, FL
(407) 843-5825
Good Nites: Each Tues. at 6 p.m. there is cajun crawfish
Atmosphere: Orlando's own little Louisiana. Not enough time
to make it to Bourbon St, then this is the closest thing in
downtown Orlando.
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Howl at the Moon Saloon:
55 W. Church St. Orlando, FL
(407) 841-4695
Music: Dual piano players who are interactive with the audience
Atmosphere: A beautiful dark wood interior that makes the
floor, bar, and even the stage so very unique. You'll find
people of all ages there laughing and enjoying the show that
the staff as well as the patrons put on.
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Icon:
20 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
407-649-6496
Good Nites: Tues. Night with local d.j. Baby Anne, Sat. Night
hosted by 95.3Party local radio station
Music: Techno and house music spotlighting the music of local
DJ's
Atmosphere: Very original, unique, not like any other club
in Orlando with dancers hanging from ropes to entertain and
enlighten. One of Orlando's busiest nightspot's. The dance
floor is always packed by the height of the evening.
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Kit Kat Club:
Wall Street Plaza, Orlando, FL
(407) 422-6990
Good Nites: Every other Sat. Jazz is played in the back room.
Music: Basically Rock&Roll
Atmosphere: The Hippest Billiard Hall/Hangout/Bar that you'll
find in Orlando with trendy people and funky clothes and music
on the jukebox. Eccentric, yet relaxing....fun, yet unusual.
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Knock Knock:
50 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL
(407) 999-7739
Music: You never know what to expect until you get there.
Anything from industrial, punk, metal, house, to even jazzy
pop.
Atmosphere: Funky furniture...all kinds of sofas and stool's
and booths that can be sat on for hours to enjoy the eccentricity
of this wild venue. The lights and great positioning of the
DJ booth high up above you make your visit here even more
interesting.
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Roxy Night Club:
740 Bennett Rd. Orlando, FL
(407) 898-4004
Good Nites: Fight Night every Mon. where live boxing takes
place (21&up) Salsa / Merengue each Wed. (21&up)
"On the Rox" Sat. nights (21&up) All Ages on Sun.
nights (14-20)
Music: Depending on the floor, but mainly top 40, contemporary
house, techno, and retro disco.
Atmosphere: Each evening is something of a different kind,
"On the Rox" is meant to be an 'upscale' night. Because
of the two separate rooms there is some diversity within the
club even nightly. It's strictly Dress to Impress at the Rox.
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Sak Comedy Club:
45 E. Church St. Orlando, FL
(407) 648-0001
Good Nites: Tues.-Sat. Nights
Category: Improvisational comedy shows
Atmosphere: An all ages affair that is clean, funny, and affordable.
The comedians have all been working for Sak for quite a while
and if you like comedy then you won't be dissapointed. Good
for children, or a group outing.
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Sapphire Supper Club:
54 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-1419
Good Nights: Each evening a different live act plays bringing
a completely diverse crowd to the venue.
Music: International. Always something different
Atmosphere: If your looking for a DJ to play popular hit after
hit, then this isn't the place for you, instead you will find
a unique aray of local, national, well known, or even first
timers on the stage that will really make you feel like your
part of the show.
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Sloppy Joe's:
41 W. Church St. Orlando, FL
(407) 843-5825
Music: Local DJ's providing alternative and dance music; live
local bands doing cover's
Atmosphere: Just as Fat Tuesday's is the quick Orlando solution
to not having time to go to New Orleans, so is Sloppy Joe's
for not having time to go to Key West. Most definitely a casual
affair.
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Terror on Church Street:
135 S. Orange Ave.
Category: Hauted House (to the max) Not for the weak at heart.
Atmosphere: Creepy, Scary, Blood-racing fun! Although this
is meant to be for ghosts of all ages I would be careful in
who I took with me because it's really something else. If
you're a fan of horror and scare, it's a must see.
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Ybor's Martini Bar:
41 W. Church St. Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 843-5825 Ext. 315
Good Nites: Cigar tasting and buffet every 1st Wednesday of
the month
Music: Pre-recorded Music
Atmosphere: The epitome of adult sophistication. Classy, Comfortable,
and Pleasureable. Their forte is in creating martinis of all
kinds. You'll find young, local professionals of all sorts
as well.
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Zuma Beach Club:
46 N. Orange Ave. Orlando FL 32801
(407) 648-8363
Good Nites: Wed. Night not only features the corny contests
to win free entry outside, but also features a Wet T-Shirt
Contest that anyone (female) may participate in on the main
floor.
Music: More Commercially oriented music such as Pop and Booty
Atmosphere: Designed to be a Spring Break/Frat Party ensemble.
The Staff is dressed appropriately in Bikini's and Swimming
Trunks, not forgetting the Lifeguard whistles that are blown
frequently during the course of the evening to encourage the
crowd.
Dress Code: Anything Goes...although you won't find people
wearing too much more than you would find people wearing at
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Downtown
Disney - Pleasure Island
. Pleasure
Island with the same convenience as Universal Citywalk has an
array of different venues all in one area so that you may find
something for everyone. One of the larger differences of the two
is that while at Universal Citywalk you only pay entrance to the
places you visit, at Pleasure Island one lump sum is charged which
allows you access to one or as many places as you would like to
go to. If you do decide to visit this complex your club choices
stem from the following listing of just a few of the many:
BET Soundstage Club:
(407) 934-7781
Music: Hip-Hop, R&B, Raggae and Jazz
Atmosphere: The glass exterior, multiple floors and video
camera make this venue have a new age feel to it. If you come
at just the right time you might be able to take part in the
occasional live broadcasts from the soundstage directly on
to the BET Network.
Age: 21 and up after 10 p.m.
Good Nights: Old School with Jimmy Jams each Sunday
Raggae Mondays
Local Talent Showcase each Tuesday
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Mannequins:
(407) 934-7781
Music: Dance, techno, house, urban street music, as well as
other electronic music.
Atmosphere: You'll love the music as well as the three levels
featuring the rotating dance floor on the bottom. It's a total
party atmosphere.
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Rock and Roll Beach Club:
(407) 934-7781
Music: A complete mixture of each decade's contribution to
rock'n'roll beginning from the '50s all the way to the present.
Atmosphere: Once you visit you will see that it is possible
to have a casual and relaxed, yet party scene all in one.
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8Trax:
(407) 934-7781
Music: 70s Retro Dance.
Atmosphere: The disco ball 70s set-up is great if you want
to re-live the past or see how things used to be. The colorful
decor along with the music will really take you back.
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Pleasure Island Jazz Company:
(407) 934-7781
Music: Whether smooth or turbulent, it's strictly hazz here.
Atmosphere: With the combination of live vocal and instrumental
musicians, you will feel that you've been given a tremendous
choice.
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