Orlando's 20 best places to drink in a bathing suit

The Waterfront

4201 S Orange Ave, 407-866-0468
Located on Lake Jennie Jewel, The Waterfront really can’t get much closer to the water without getting wet. This place gives the beachside feel, without any of the salt water. They have a wide range of menu items and a few frozen drinks worth trying. Live music also isn’t uncommon at this location and they are always hosting aquatic events.

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Aquatica

5800 Water Play Way, 407-545-5550
Aquatica by SeaWorld is arguably one of the best waterparks in the Orlando area. They have a ton of slides and as far as amusement parks go in Florida go they are reasonably priced. Besides, if waterslides aren’t your thing a cool beverage and the lazy river is always an option.

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Falls Pool Bar & Grill

8701 World Center Dr, 407-239-4200
Falls Pool Bar & Grill is a year-round vacation destination as it sits by the World Center Marriott pool, which features a waterfall. At night, you can sit by the fire pits, and if you’re a guest you can enjoy the complimentary laser light show. The state-of-the-art digital graphics, in combination with synchronized music, is a good way to close out a night by the water.

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Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill

9840 International Drive, 407-996-9840
Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill, located at the Rosen Centre, serves Caribbean-Cuban infused cuisine. You don’t have to be a guest to make use of the facilities but, you’ll better understand why people choose to stay at the Rosen Centre after taking advantage of the outdoor pool and hot tub.

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Coconuts Poolside Bar & Grill

9801 International Drive, 407-284-1234
Coconuts is a poolside bar located at the Hyatt Regency that serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a small list of food options including sandwiches and dessert. You don’t have to be a guest to eat, but you do if you want to swim. Guests at the hotel have the option of ordering from Coconuts without even leaving their poolside lounge chairs.

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PB&G at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort

10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, 1-407-313-6868
On a platform suspended over a lake, PB&G offers a considerable list of wines, cocktails, and even a few craft beers. It’s located poolside, but you have to be a hotel guest to swim. The pool itself isn’t as family-friendly--that’s right, no kids allowed--and it has a jacuzzi and underwater audio.

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Tropics Pool Bar And Grill

6001 Destination Pkwy, 407-313-4300
If you’re a guest at the Hilton, you can kick and back and enjoy cocktails by the pool. Tropics has bar and table seating, but you can also receive service while poolside or in any of the cabanas, which are available for rent. The pool gives you the best of both worlds, as it’s zero entry--so you can enter like you’re walking into the ocean--and has a winding water slide.

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The Breakers Ocean Front Restaurant & Lounge

518 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach, 386-428-2019
The Breakers offers an impressive 17 different types of burgers. If burgers aren’t your thing, there’s plenty of seafood options. A great place to stop for a bite and some drinks after hitting the white sandy beaches, you’ll recognize Breakers by its famous pink building. Happy hour runs from 4 p.m. -7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Eaton’s Beach Sandbar & Steam Shack

15790 SE 134th Ave., Weirsdale, 352-812-5007
An excellent option for those who go to the beach and think “ehh too salty,” Eaton’s Beach Sandbar & Steamshack is on the fresh, salt free waters of Lake Weir. In addition to serving up cajun seafood steam pots, Eaton’s offers, kayak, paddle board, jet ski, water bike and pontoon boat rentals.

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

1145 East Buena Vista Blvd., 407-560-4120
True to the Disney M.O. Typhoon Lagoon aims to create an immersive and one of a kind experience, an experience that starts at $69 a day and includes 6 water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and Joffery’s Coffee’s mini doughnuts with chocolate, white chocolate and raspberry dipping sauces.

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The Beach Bucket Oceanside Bar & Grill

867 S Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach, 386-308-1134
Diners at the Beach Bucket can enjoy the sights and sounds of Daytona and Ormond Beaches with prime oceanside seating. There is street parking and a designated parking lot for restaurant goers. Connected to the South side of Oceans East Resort, the Beach Bucket hosts live music on Wednesdays and the weekends, providing entertainment for the whole family.

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Beach Shack

1 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, 321-783-2250
It’s not easy being the standard for local honky tonks, dive bars, or surf houses but Beach Shack in Cocoa makes it look that way. While Beach Shack does not offer food it is admired by locals and out-of-towners, or “shoobies,” for dishing up cold drinks, live music and a front row seat for the beach.

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Smyrna Dunes Park

2995 N Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach, 386-424-2935
At Smyrna Dunes Park, you can sail, swim, and stroll to observe nature without worrying about disturbing the wildlife. The park contains two miles of elevated walkways, picnic areas, pavilions, and an observation tower that were all built to protect the sand dunes while allowing visitors to navigate through them. Admission is $10 per vehicle, and pets are allowed, but only on leashes. Not to mention, open containers are allowed in the park.

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Ginnie Springs

7300 NE Ginnie Springs Road, High Springs, 386-454-7188
Ginnie Springs, one of the clearest springs in Florida. In addition to swimming, visitors can go tubing, snorkeling, picnicking, kayaking, and even cave diving. Camping, including overnight cottage rental, is also available. Alcohol is allowed, but excessive consumption is prohibited.

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The Golden Lion Cafe

501 N Oceanshore Blvd. (A1A), Flagler Beach, 386-439-3004
The Golden Lion Cafe boasts rooftop seating at its oceanside location along with live music practically every day of the week. Happy hour is from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. and deals like $4 margaritas, along with beer and wine options, sweeten the scene. Flagler’s only raw bar sets The Golden Lion Cafe apart from other beachside restaurants.

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Volcano Bay

6000 Universal Blvd, 407-363-8000
Volcano Bay was Universal’s response to everybody else having a waterpark except for them. It’s one of the newest parks in Orlando and hard to miss since they essentially built a mountain in the middle of it. Besides, who wants to go to Harry Potter World when it’s 100 degrees out?

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Coconuts On the Beach

2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, 321-784-1422
Coconuts features a large outdoor tiki deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and daily live music performances. At night, there are drink specials and even opportunities to catch the ships coming and going out of Port Canaveral. The restaurant has a full menu, and Happy Hour for appetizers from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays.

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Redington Beach

Redington Beach
Located in the district of Tampa, Redington beach offers a little bit of the city right on the water. No need to worry about waves spilling your drink here, just smooth water and plenty of sand and sun.

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Siesta Beach

948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, 941-861-5000
If the white sand beaches and flat water aren’t enough to convince you that this is the perfect place to relax, being able to do it with a drink in your hand definitely will. This is one of the perfect places to sit in the sun, dig your feet in the sand and enjoy the art of simply doing nothing.

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Flagler Beach

2444 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach
Located on Florida’s east coast, Flagler Beach offers surf with the ability to have an open container. Besides, there is really nothing better after paddling all day and getting pounded by wave than a cold drink next to the ocean.

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