A new school year is about a month in, and if you're like many college students across Orlando that refreshed feeling from your summer break is beginning to wane. Let's be honest, that start-of-the-semester ambition has about the same shelf life as a carton of milk; it spoils within a couple weeks. Before long, the exhausting pressure of presentations and term papers makes everything feel like a chore--even figuring out which bar you and your friends should stumble out of this weekend. Or Wednesday night (no judgment).
Being slightly familiar with the college bar scene myself, I've taken the liberty of compiling a guide to help you navigate through the myriad of options available to find the best bar to suit your mood and ensure every dollar and brain cell spent is worthwhile (as long as you're 21-and-up, of course).
What You're Looking For:
The staple college bars that will surely hold familiar faces, potential hook-ups, and cheap (perhaps even free) drinks.
What You're Looking For:
Simply put, something different. If you find that you’ve graduated from the traditional college bar scene and you’re ready to expand your nightlife horizons, these great local spots aren’t likely to disappoint.
What You're Looking For:
A great place to shake your ass and meet new people. If you’re in college, particularly at UCF, Full Sail, or Valencia, you might find yourself growing tired of the east-Orlando bar selection. But don’t fret; the beauty of Orlando is that it’s big enough to host a variety of nightlife circuits, yet small enough to make them all accessible. If you want the option to cover a lot of different places in one night, grab a designated driver and head downtown.
