Best & Cool Bars in Apopka

"One of the biggest surprises during the pandemic was Dovecote Brasserie chef Clay Miller leaving the restaurant he founded (and partially owned) to become executive chef of the Ravenous Pig. It’s a powerhouse move for the powerhouse Winter Park stalwart, but even before Miller’s arrival, the Pig impressed with their stellar curbside conduct and equally astral Southern-tinged fare. Of note are its convenient curbside “dinners for two” offering everything from prime rib and Nashville hot chicken to shrimp and grits and short-rib tacos."

"This restaurant is a James Beard Award Nominee that sources local ingredients. The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park is 7 miles from the heart of Orlando. Husband and wife, James and Julie Petrakis opened the restaurant in 2007."

"No surprise one of the city’s best restaurants would serve one of the city’s best brunches every weekend from 11 a.m."

"The Boheme is a stylish and sophisticated spot on Orange Avenue that boasts an elegant setting with original artworks and modern décor for an upscale breakfast experience. The swanky eatery draws a crowd for early morning coffee and pastries, and long, languid mimosa and Bloody Mary-infused Sunday jazz brunches. The Grand Bohemian Sunday Brunch is a must with a delectable array of mouthwatering choices, including specialty chef’s stations, a la carte side items, and unlimited mimosas."

"Hotel: a delicious word that conjures crisp sheets, sleeping in, vacation. "Brunch" is another sleep-in kind of word. And when the accommodations in question are as top-tier as the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, then you know the brunch â€" in this case a Jazz Brunch at its acclaimed Boheme restaurant â€" is going to be something truly exceptional."

"Located at Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown Orlando, The Boheme is hosting an Easter Champagne Jazz Brunch with a wide range of entrees, gourmet family-style dishes, and tableside options, plus desserts and unlimited mimosas, coffee, tea, and sodas. Pricing: $74 per person. For more information visit website."

"Prato is an upscale enough venue in which to celebrate a landmark anniversary or well-deserved promotion but also casual enough to bring the (well-behaved, please) kids for some wonderfully crispy pizza from the wood-burning oven and sandwiches like the BLT panini or the excellent heirloom eggplant version. Exposed brick, twinkly lights and some patio seating on Park Avenue give the place a cosmopolitan feel. Prato's menu pulls on classic Italian for inspiration but pays due diligence to culinary evolution, allowing for creativity and some turns that might surprise you."

"Orlando's Winter Park neighborhood has become the center of the culinary scene in the city. One mainstay that always has people lining up is Prato. Each of the Italian dishes on the menu has a modern twist."

"Don't use the word hipster to describe this place,' says Tess, the server. She prefers 'weirdo eclectic.' Whatever you call it, you get the picture. This, er, hipster-hippie hangout has folks hiding behind..."

"This popular restaurant in downtown Orlando is hailed for its creative New American dishes and drinks. As its name suggests, no visit is complete without trying one of the signature mule cocktails, of which there are 9 different variations. Owned and operated by graduates from The Culinary Institute of America, this fun restaurant partners with local farmers, fisheries and small businesses to create its fresh and inventive meals."

"If we had a 10Best Neighborhoods for day drinking and eating list the areas around Thornton Park would certainly make the roster. And with its outdoor seating (and rustic-modern interior) the Stubborn Mule would get a mention. Brunch sort of screams "let's sit outside," as well, and so it would get a double-tap."

"Wall St. Plaza's best kept secret is also one of the most intimate bars in Orlando. But be ready, a visit to The Hen House is always full of surprises."

"Situated in downtown Orlando, this bar feels like a little forest and you feel like a forest man inside it. The inside decoration of the bar is mostly wooden in nature and many decoration pieces are made up of woods. The tables and the bar counter are beautifully crafted pieces of trees."

"A short stroll from the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Artisan’s Table is a favorite with the pre-theater crowd but also with in-the-know locals who head straight to the bar for all-day happy hour featuring $5 cocktails. Artisan’s short rib and brisket burger — slathered with bacon marmalade — is available at lunch and dinner, as are vegetarian-friendly dishes, including the Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms. Photo courtesy of Roberto Gonzalez"

"Address: 22 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801Hours: Mon-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-2am, Sat 9am-2am, Sun 9am-10pmPhone: (407) 730-7499Website: http://www.artisanstableorlando.com/. Credit: Yelp User Amanda M. – Pumpkin Butterscotch Latte"

"Chow down on the likes of a breakfast bowl of eggs and grits, or opt for steel-cut oats with agave and an organic smoothie at this under-the-radar locavore favorite offering an ever-changing and eclectic menu...."

"With room for perhaps 30 patrons at a time in its cozy and beautifully restored nook, which boasts a lovely enclosed patch of rooftop for outdoor imbibing, occasional live music and (va-va-voom) burlesque, it's a space that back in the late 1800s was, in fact, an actual cobbler's shop. These days, Hanson's Shoe Repair is a modern-day speakeasy in a romantic upstairs enclave on Pine Street. Call a number and they'll text you a password if they've got space."

"Shopping Downtown Orlando. Housed in another historic setting – completed in the 1880s, the building might just be the oldest in downtown Orlando – Hanson's Shoe Repair serves craft cocktails inside and outside on the patio. Be warned: You will need the daily password to enter, but it can be acquired through social media, or by calling or texting the bar."

"Situated at Downtown Orlando, the bar resides in one of the oldest building of the city. This building was used as a shoe repair shop in the past and converted to a bar in later stages. Everyone is not allowed to enter the bar."

"480 South Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Suite 1020, Longwood, FL 32750. Hourglass Brewing | Founded in 2012 with the goal of making “world-class beer,” Hourglass Brewing features a spacious and lively 240-seat taproom decorated with “geek culture” and the works of talented local artists. The “oldest brewery in Longwood” also offers tours, a dog-friendly patio, and occasional onsite food trucks."

"Hourglass brewing is one of the breweries in Orlando with two locations, one in district and one in Longwood just outside Orlando. The mission of the brewery is to use local and exotic ingredients to make unique brews. This family owned brewery opened in 2012, tries to use natural ingredients in their beers."

"This family-owned brewery in Longwood is stocked with video games, board games, cornhole boards, and beer (of course). They have another location in the heart of the Hourglass District. Both have a wide selection of drinks with 40 beers on tap."

"Of all the Orlando breweries, Ten10 Brewing Co. definitely has one of the best reputations. It has been around for a while now and is known for its diverse selection of brews. The taproom is a cozy spot in the Mills 50 District where you can drink, eat and often enjoy live music."

"This local brewery has a relaxed, modern vibe you’re guaranteed to enjoy. They offer housemade craft beer, bar snacks, and sandwiches. It’s the perfect place for beer and food lovers."

"Culver's, a member of the chain located at 11978 Narcoossee Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fast-food spot, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 42 reviews."

"Second time I've come to this restaurant and most of the employees are on there phones, not paying attention to customers, both times I've came..."

"Another Orlando staple has got to be the Greenery Creamery, Orlando’s little ice cream boutique!. The Greenery Creamery is Orlando’s first artisanal ice cream shop that is proud to serve traditional dairy and plant-based ice cream made from fresh, organic, and natural ingredients. Their first location is right in the heart of Thorton Park near Lake Eola, and it was such a success that they opened up another shop in downtown Sanford in Henry’s Dept Culinary Collective Food Hall!"

"Orlando’s first-ever artisanal ice cream boutique is conveniently located in Downtown Orlando. The ice cream here is 100% organic and fresh, without an additive, artificial flavouring or thickener in sight. Traditional dairy ice cream is made with locally sourced cream from grass-fed Orlando cows, while vegans can take their pick from coconut, peanut butter, sunflower butter, almond or soy bases."

"The Greenery Creamery offers both vegan and regular ice cream. Their flavors are always changing but in the past they have had flavors such as cardamon rose, lavender honey, pineapple tamarind, black ash coconut, and more."