+ WINE & Spirits
6Happy Hour
Hotspots When it’s time to grab a drink and a snack, head to some of the area’s top happy
hour locations. These are some of our favorites.
There’s nothing better than a
relaxing happy hour after a
long work day. We’ve got you
covered when it comes to where to
go. Grab some friends, a drink and
a bite to eat at some of our favorite
happy hour hotspots. Cheers!
Bar Louie
Where: International Drive and Winter
Park
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday
through Friday
Specials: $3.50 draft beers, $4.50 wines
by the glass, $5.50 signature martinis and
50% off flatbreads and select appetizers
Why we love it: This classic happy hour
cannot go unnoticed due to its amazing
price point. There are many exciting attractions
to enjoy once happy hour ends
at the International Drive location and
plenty of shopping opportunities near
the Winter Park location.
Big Fin Seafood Kitchen
Where: Dellagio
When: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday
& 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Specials: $4 beers, $7 wines, martinis
and cocktails as well as discounted appetizers
and entrees
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Why we like it: Not only is this happy
hour location a great one (you’re surrounded
by other restaurants with
amazing happy hours if you want to
hop around), but the menu has a huge
variety.
Bulla Gastrobar
Where: Winter Park
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Sunday
Specials: $5-$8 tapas and $14-$18
cheese boards (food at bar only)
and 50% off house wine, beer and
liquor
Why we like it: Inspired by Spain’s
tapas scene, the gastropub offers
small bites for a small price seven
days a week. The fact that happy
hour is extended into the weekend
is a huge draw.
Seasons 52
Where: Restaurant Row
When: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday
through Friday
Specials: $4 beers, $5 small plates,
$6 wines, $7 specialty cocktails
Why we love it: You will find a
large variety of items to sip and savor,
and one of the offerings is just
too good to pass up. You can get
one glass of wine and a full-sized
flatbread for just $12.
Stubborn Mule
Where: Thornton Park
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
& 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday
Specials: $5 draft beers and wine,
$6 signature cocktails and mules, $5
select appetizers
Why we like it:With one of the best
mule selections in Orlando, you will
find something for every taste. Since
the price is right for happy hour, it’s
the best time to taste test.
Vines Grille
Where: Restaurant Row
When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day
of the week
Specials: 50% off premium wines
and champagne by the glass, $6-8
martinis and cocktails, specially
priced food selection
Why we love it: Happy hour every
day is a great start! The patio lounge,
complete with comfy couches and
fans to beat the heat, is the best place
to enjoy it.
By Natasha Boschetti