For Orlando nightlife for adults, trade International Drive for the east side of town. Start with a tiki cocktail downtown, eat in Mills 50 or Audubon Park, then catch a band on Mills Avenue. Finish at Dancers Royale on East Colonial Drive, open until 2 AM every night.
Every address, hour and price below comes from each venue’s own website, checked in October 2026. Menus and schedules change, so confirm before you head out.
Your Downtown to East Colonial Route
Plan to start around 5 PM, pick one dinner stop, and keep rolling east toward Colonial Drive.
1. First Round: Aku Aku Tiki Bar, Downtown
Aku Aku pays tribute to 1960s Las Vegas tiki, with bamboo, thatch and carefully built rum drinks. It is one of the downtown Orlando bars that stays open until 2 AM, so it also works as a nightcap.
- Address: 431 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 4 PM to 2 AM; Sunday noon to 2 AM
- Price: see the cocktail menu on its website
2. Casual Dinner: Black Rooster Taqueria, Mills 50
Black Rooster makes tacos such as achiote pork slow roasted in banana leaf, plus guacamole made to order. It suits a quick, affordable dinner a few blocks from the music on Mills Avenue.
- Address: 1323 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
- Dinner hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5 PM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday 5 PM to 11 PM; Sunday 5 PM to 9 PM; closed Monday
- Price: tacos $4.20 to $4.99 each; guacamole $10
3. Ramen Dinner: Domu, Audubon Park
Domu makes its own noodles and serves ramen at East End Market, where it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2022. There are no reservations, so come early or catch happy hour, daily from 5 PM to 6:30 PM and all night Tuesday.
- Address: 3201 Corrine Dr, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32803
- Dinner hours: Sunday to Thursday 5 PM to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday 5 PM to 11 PM
- Price: ramen bowls $15.50 to $20
4. Live Music: Will’s Pub and Lil’ Indies, Mills 50
Will’s Pub keeps a busy calendar of live bands and tribute shows. Its sister bar, Lil’ Indies at 1036 N Mills Ave, hosts a jazz trio, country swing, DJs and a Tuesday jam, often with no cover.
- Address: 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
- Hours: open every day; Will’s Pub until 2 AM; Lil’ Indies 4 PM to 2 AM
- Price: cocktails $11 to $13; recent show tickets about $14 to $22
5. Sushi and Cocktails: Kabooki Sushi, East Colonial
Kabooki serves polished sushi and craft cocktails, including rolls topped with torched wagyu or scallops. It works as dinner or a weekend late bite, and it sits right on the way to your last stop.
- Address: 3122 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 5 PM to 10 PM; Thursday 5 PM to 11 PM; Friday and Saturday 5 PM to midnight
- Price: rolls $14 to $27; cocktails $16 to $17
Getting Around Orlando at Night
Downtown, Mills 50 and Audubon Park sit a short rideshare apart, so the car can stay home. If someone in your group drives, pick a designated driver before the first round.
Groups can request the Royale Sprinter van on the transportation page. Rides depend on availability, so request early. Ask about the pickup area and minimum group size when you book.
Driving to the club yourself? Dancers Royale has valet and free self parking on site.
Last Stop: Dancers Royale on East Colonial
Dancers Royale is an award winning gentlemen’s club at 5221 E Colonial Dr, open daily from 3 PM to 2 AM. It is an Exotic Dancer Awards Club of the Year honoree, run by the same owner since the mid 1990s.
Entry is 21 and over with valid photo ID, and the dress code is smart casual. Cover is free before 8 PM and $10 from 8 PM to 2 AM. Dances are $20, and there is no drink minimum.
Arrive early and you catch happy hour, daily from 3 PM to 8 PM with $5 calls, $4 domestics and $100 select bottles. For a bigger night, bottle service includes a VIP table raised by the stage. Credit cards are accepted, and there is an ATM on site.
Some nights feature games and special events; call to check, or browse the special events page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some things to do in Orlando at night for adults?
Book a ramen or sushi dinner, sip tiki cocktails downtown and catch live music on Mills Avenue. Then finish at Dancers Royale on East Colonial Drive, open daily until 2 AM for guests 21 and over.
Where is the nightlife in Orlando besides International Drive?
Locals head to downtown, Mills 50, Audubon Park and East Colonial Drive. Mills Avenue packs tacos, bars and live music into a few blocks. For east Orlando nightlife, Colonial Drive offers sushi at Kabooki and Dancers Royale at 5221 E Colonial Dr.
What time do bars close in Orlando?
Inside Orlando city limits, last call is 2 AM. Bars in the Downtown Entertainment Area need a city After Midnight Alcohol Sales Permit to serve between midnight and 2 AM. Dancers Royale stays open until 2 AM every night.
How do you get around Orlando at night?
Use rideshare between neighborhoods, or pick a designated driver before the first drink. Groups can request the Royale Sprinter van and should ask about pickup area and group size when booking. Dancers Royale also offers valet and free self parking.
What is open late on East Colonial Drive?
Dancers Royale at 5221 E Colonial Dr is open daily until 2 AM, with free cover before 8 PM and $10 after. Farther west, Kabooki Sushi at 3122 E Colonial Dr stays open until midnight Friday and Saturday.
How much does a night out on Orlando’s east side cost?
Tacos at Black Rooster run $4.20 to $4.99, and cocktails at Will’s Pub and Kabooki run $11 to $17. Recent Will’s Pub show tickets ran about $14 to $22. At Dancers Royale, cover is $10 after 8 PM and dances are $20.
