The 20 most over-the-top themed bars in Orlando, right now

Mathers Social Gathering

30 S. Magnolia Ave., 407-250-5005
From the comfortable leather armchairs to the polished bookcases, it is easy to feel like you took a time machine back a couple decades at this downtown cocktail lounge. Just know two things, expect stiff drinks and there’s a dress code. So leave the sneakers at home.

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Celine Orlando

22 S. Magnolia Ave, 407-801-7005
The largest rooftop bar in downtown Orlando belongs to Celine. This new comer has a lot going for it and might be one of the best open spaces in down town.

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The Edison

1570 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, 407-560-9288
The Edison is an industrial gothic-themed restaurant, set inside an abandoned power plant. Charge up on any of their classic takes on American cuisine, or maybe just try one of the signature hand crafted cocktails. After 10 p.m. The Edison turns into an Adults-only cabaret, so leave the kiddies at home and bring the knee-high stockings.

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IceBar

8967 International Drive, 407-351-0361
It’s Florida, and the heat follows you everywhere. Well, almost everywhere except the Icebar Orlando. Drinking away the chill as you sit around everything that is ice. Parkas and gloves will be provided, and shorts are strongly discouraged. (even if you’re from Boston)

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Aku Aku Tiki Bar

431 E. Central Blvd., 407-839-0080
Aku Aku is not your average tiki bar. The bar is a replicate of a 1950s Hawaiian Bar that would make Lilo & Stitch feel at home.

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Ace Cafe Orlando

100 W. Livingston Street, 407-996-6686
Biker bars are always fun. The road hogs of yesteryear would be proud of this motor cafe featuring a menu reminisce of an old countryside diner. Leather jackets are encouraged.

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The Treehouse

68 E. Pine St., 407-205-2062
The green door on Pine Street leads to a treehouse-themed loft. This is always a fun stop on your weekend barhop.

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Frosty’s Christmastime Lounge

50 E. Central Blvd., 407-969-0911
It is December year-around at this holiday-themed bar, minus the Christmas music. This cozy cabin-esque bar is lined with snow-frosted windows and even has craft snow-cone cocktails. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Orlando.

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Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille

110 W. Church St.; 321-319-0600
Drag shows and brunch go hand in hand, well at least at Hamburger Mary’s. Drag queens walk around the bar spreading laughs and entertainment, as you enjoy your food. This place is always an experience.

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Hanson’s Shoe Repair

27 E. Pine St., 407-476-9446
Hanson’s Shoe Repair does not play with their speakeasy theme. You have to call ahead to get a password because only a certain amount of people are allowed in the establishment. They even lack vodka because it wasn’t around during the Prohibition era. Yep. They really stick to it.

Photo via Hanson’s Shoe Repair/Facebook

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Disney Springs Marketplace, Lake Buena Vista, 407- 939-6244
The bar is built in the theme of an old airplane hangar, and named after Jock Lindsey, Indiana Jones personal pilot or sorts. The adventure-theme drinks should be enough to keep you there through the flight. The Fountain of Youth is a fan favorite.

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Joysticks

69 East Pine, 2nd Floor, 407-613-5007
Joysticks is a throwback to simpler times with simpler games. Enjoy a couple games of Pac-Man with an adult beverage that your parents probably did not allow you to drink back in the day.

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Stigma

17 S Orange Ave, 407-615-6926
Stigma has a lot going on, you can take a pole dancing class, get a tattoo, and enjoy a whiskey sour all under one roof. It’s the perfect place to start, spend, or end a night in Orlando. Just stay away from the drunk tattoo ideas.

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Sideshow

15 N. Orange Ave.; 407-420-1515
Wall Street’s crown jewel is a crown prince of clowning. The carnivalesque environment isn’t something that you see every day. The Sideshow is in town, and the freaks are out every weekend downtown.

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Mango’s Tropical Cafe

8126 International Drive; 407-673-4422
Ocean Drive in Miami isn’t the only place you can find this alluring dinner show, now it’s in the 407, right off I-Drive. After the show, you can grab a drink, hop on the dance floor and attempt to re-enact some of those moves you saw on stage. Just don’t break anything.

Photo via Mango’s Cafe/Facebook

Lion’s Pride

123 W. Church St., 407-203-4099
It’s a new day in Orlando and soccer is king. The Orlando Magic has been supplanted by the Orlando Lions and the Lion’s Pride bar is where all the soccer-loving people go to enjoy the games when they can’t make it into the stadium. I would bring ear plugs because it gets rowdy in there.

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Player 1

8562 Palm Parkway, 407-504-7521
Geek out at Player 1, where you can enjoy a cocktail and complementary arcade games simultaneously. But fair warning, they only serve mead, sake, and craft beers here. No liquor or cheap beer like Bud Light, sadly.

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Gods & Monsters Vault 5421

5421 International Dr., 407-270-6273
Gods & Monsters is a comic book store with a secret. In Vault 5421, you can fuel up on a wide array of array of beer, ciders, wines, meads, and mixed drinks. The bar is only open on Wednesday and the weekends. It’s thirsty work being a comic book nerd.

Photo via God & Monsters

Rock & Brews

6897 South Semoran Blvd, 407-367-2840
The brainchild of rock and roll promoter Dave Furano, Rock and Brews is a bar based in great music and better beer. Check out the Rockin’ House Margarita which is a fan favorite among the regulars.

Photo via Rock & Brew’s Orlando/Facebook

Shark Bar inside the T-Rex Cafe

1676 E. Buena Vista Drive
The bar itself is next level unique with a huge saltwater fish tank tucked under the arms of a giant octopus. Scuba gear isn't necessary.

Photo via Rob Bartlett