Drinks & Venues Around the World

Guides, hidden gems, and drink discoveries from theme parks and beyond.

Best Six Bars inside Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando Resort

From Finnegan's Irish pub to the Wizarding World's Hog's Head Pub — six standout bars across Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

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CityWalk Orlando nightlife

Three Hidden Gems in CityWalk Orlando

A Steampunk chocolate-cocktail bar, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a shape-shifting tiki lounge — three CityWalk spots worth seeking out.

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20+ Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Universal Resort in Orlando

Butterbeer, colour-changing prism-powder mocktails, and dedicated zero-proof menus across every corner of Universal Orlando.

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The Whiskey gastropub

The Whiskey — Gourmet Burgers, Craft Cocktails & Rock 'n' Roll on Restaurant Row

A 1,000-bottle whiskey library, gourmet burgers, and live music seven nights a week on Orlando's Restaurant Row.

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Bar 17 Bistro rooftop lounge

Bar 17 Bistro at Universal's Aventura Hotel

A 17th-floor rooftop lounge with 360-degree park views and a Korean-inspired street food menu.

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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel bar

Bars at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Three Italian Riviera-inspired watering holes around the Harbor Piazza — Trattoria del Porto, The Thirsty Fish, and Bice Ristorante.

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Bar Helios rooftop cocktail with Epic Universe view

Bar Helios — Rooftop Views & Craft Cocktails at Universal Helios Grand Hotel

Sweeping views of Epic Universe, a celestial dome ceiling, and house-made cordial cocktails atop Universal's newest hotel.

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Burning Blade Tavern monster trophy wall

Burning Blade Tavern — Monster Hunters & Fire Shows in Dark Universe

A monster hunters' pub with a flaming windmill show, mounted trophies, and theatrical test-tube cocktails.

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Mead served at Mead Hall on Isle of Berk

Mead Hall — Viking Feasts & Real Mead on Isle of Berk

A towering Viking mead hall in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, with hearty Nordic fare and authentic honey mead.

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Cocktail at The Plastered Owl in Celestial Park

The Plastered Owl — Cozy Lounge & Live Music in Celestial Park

A whimsical treehouse lounge with live acoustic music, creative cocktails, and cosmic barbecue.

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