Downtown Update: What's New?

Jumping around downtown to show you what's new and what's coming.  Embassy Irish Bar has opened at the southwest corner of Orange Avenue and Central Blvd in a space formerly occupied by Banco Popular. Music was playing but I didn't see any DJ. Because we need another Irish bar.

At the same intersection but on the southeast corner, no signs yet to indicate that a Taco Bell Cantina is coming to where club 1 South used to operate. It's a Taco Bell but with beer and wine. There's no shortage of taco places downtown either so the competition will be stiff.

By now you're familiar with Frosty's Christmastime Lounge where Christmas is celebrated every night year-round. Well this space at 39 W. Pine Street will soon be home to Cocktails & Screams where Halloween will be celebrated year-round! The location has been home to a dozen or more venues over the years but this one sounds like it might have more staying power!

The sign outside McQueens Social Lounge still reports a Spring 2019 opening but we're told they're supposedly opening this week. Another second floor venue,this one located above Bullitt Bar on East Pine Street, it supposedly will be a House music club. Now that's good news!

 Lastly, a Pokémon-themed popup bar is coming to Orlando in October but it will exist for only two days (October 26-27). There will be DJ's playing and admission will include a burger and drink. The location remains a secret. Stay tuned to the Blog for details.