The Improv Comedy Theater and Restaurant is an Orlando staple. The national theater chain has launched the careers of luminaries like Robin Williams and David Spade. In Orlando, you can see local comedians and performers as they look to join the ranks of some of the best jokesters of all time. After you’re seated a waiter will to come to your table to serve dinner and drinks before the show begins. Tickets for each show can be purchased online and guests 21 and up are permitted.
When you think of Orlando, nightclubs probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Or at least they’re at least second, after its many, many rollercoaster-filled theme parks. But we’re here to tell you that this city does in fact have a nightlife scene, and it’s poppin’.
Most of the action happens downtown, on Orange Avenue and Church Street, where you can bar hop without ever having to hail an uber. But there’s spots all over the city, and we’ve rounded up the very best below. Most of these are 21 and up, but if you fancy a drink with the kids in tow, don’t forget Walt Disney World has an entertainment district. Here are the best nightlife spots in Orlando right now.
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This guide was written by Megan duBois, a writer based in Orlando. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.