Magnolia

Go here and ask for Kenny, Ray, Patrick, Devyn, Michelle, Kate or whoever else is working and don’t tell them that you read this review because either way they will treat you like you’re their favorite regular of all time because this bar is the best! The staff is the best! The beer selection is the best! The music selection is the best! And clearly I’m a fan but part of the reason is because this bar is the best. Go the the best and be the best. The best!

I’m here now getting twisted. And i’ll be back numerous times in the future cause this is one of the best drinking spots downtown. Cant lose here. Wed night old school hip hop 5 thumbs up!

You order 3 drinks and one of them is a water but the water never comes… seriously??? You ask multiple times but no go on the water. This place is a joke!

Definitely one of the more chill places in downtown Orlando. Expect a more relaxed crowd, good drinks, and just enough music to keep the place going without having to yell. The upstairs (White Tiger) is a smaller place with a smaller bar, a few tvs, and a pool table. They’ll make any cocktail you want (try the magnolia), but there are only bottled beers. Downstairs has more of a variety of beer, and some drafts too.
Love this place, especially when all of downtown gets full of douchebags, this place sure is a safe haven.

Excellent staff. Best atmosphere. Amazing art work. They always have what I want. The upstairs is amazing and the whole bar is super clean. Highly recommended for a great local spot.

I’ve always really liked this place but I went in there today and sat at the bar for ten minutes without being served. It wasn’t busy at all and he even looked at us twice while continuing to talk to other people at the bar. I was really disappointed and if I ever see that bartender working again, I’ll be walking right back out the door like I did today.

My favorite bar in Downtown Orlando. The owner and staff are phenomenal ! There’s nothing more refreshing than a cocktail made with fresh squeezed grapefruit or orange juice. The vibe is grown and sexy with a sports bar feel on Sunday’s during football season.

One of my favorite bars downtown. Always amazing service (ESP Kenny) and specials.

This bar was ok

Dropped in here solely based on a friends’ regular check-​ins, figuring if he liked it that much it would be worth checking out, and it was. Unpretentious spot great for hanging out with friends — with strong drinks, generous shots and yes, thank you baby Jebus, it’s smoke-​free! (Oh, and excellent art selections if you like Star Wars, V for Vendetta and/​or naked chicks. And, come on, who doesn’t?)

Probably my new favorite downtown orlando bar. Great drinks but more importantly always seems to be a decent eclectic crowd when I’ve been there with equally eclectic music.

Been coming here since it opened, and I still love this place!
Laid back environment, friendly staff, and very good drinks (full bar and craft beers). They have about 4 or 5 tvs that usually have sports on them, muted. And it’s a great meeting spot before getting the night started.
They guy who opened this place bar-​tended at a place right around the corner, and he was literally the only bartender who gave me prompt service. Most of the other bartenders there either looked over me or just weren’t paying attention to tending the bar. He brought that same prompt service to The Magnolia and it’s evidenced in the other bartenders
Another plus, the music matches their laid-​back vibe. A lot of classic music everyone can reminisce to ranging from hip-​hop to pop.

Stiff drinks for a fair price and good music. The staff is awesome, and I would have given it five stars but one night the bartender who looks like Chris Duhon from the NBA made me the worst shot I’ve ever had in my life.

Great vibe, great craft beer selection, and great service add up to a great experience at Magnolia. Whether you’re just popping in for a pint pre-​dinner, or stopping by after you’ve eaten, Magnolia is the perfect spot to meet up with friends. Long massive bar that goes on for days is great for people watching. Make sure you ask your bartender to let you play «Shut the Box»…it’s addicting!
Overall…clean, friendly, solid people and solid libations. 2 thumbs up!

Great, clean, smoke-​free bar in Downtown Orlando.
I was surprised to wander into magnolia and smell a scent that can only be described as sterile. While my fellow patrons mentioned the scent as an oddity, I actually embraced it. A clean bar downtown? Heck yeah!
I stood by the bar for only a minute before a bartender helped me pick a drink. All I knew is that I wanted a vodka-​based drink (Tito’s in this case). The gentleman behind the bar suggested their freshly-​squeezed grapefruit juice with Tito’s and salt on the rim of the glass. I went with that (minus the salt), And watched him squeeze the juice out of a fresh grapefruit with delight! Sure– this was no fancy drink, but by golly it was strong and the acidity of the grapefruit made it very pleasant (particularly to a gal who’s not a huge fan of liquor…).
I’d definitely return, and only somewhat because of the Hans Solo mural in what appears to be a freezer door.

Amazing place. Great service. Beautifully decorated. I agree with past reviews that this is exactly what downtown Orlando needed. I live in the area and it’s my favorite spot to grab a drink. I recommend getting their signature drink The Magnolia. Go here, it doesn’t disappoint.

One of the worst playlists in town, and overpriced drinks.
This place will be open forever though, just don’t ever ask me to go back please!
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I hope to see u guys next time with good service…

Totally love this bar. Super clean, good selection of drinks, smoke free, Great vive. Bartender is prompt and pours good drinks. Good music. Check this place out!

Magnolia is exactly what downtown Orlando was in desperate need of… A laid back SMOKE FREE (hallelujah!!!) joint to drink good beer and shoot the shit with badass bartenders. I can’t even describe to you how excited I am that finally, one of my favorite watering holes isn’t going to make me be subjected to someone else’s disgusting habit and have to go home and wash my hair 5 times. Anyways, If you’re into local art, you’ll be excited to see the look of this place. Not giving anything away, you just gotta come check it for yourself. Oh, and their beer cooler door might possibly be the «coolest» I’ve ever seen.
The last Sunday of every month they hold a «best dish» contest to win a bar tab. How cool is that?! I haven’t been able to attend yet, but I’ve heard it’s been nothing but great eats and fun times. Thursdays they do live music… but not the run of the mill-​super loud-​full of Journey cover songs– live music. Instead, they have ridiculously talented musicians playing soulful jazz that will make you want to grab a lady friend or handsome fella and dance… Or something like that. Anyways, it’s damn good and I suggest everyone plans to spend at LEAST one Thursday of your life experiencing this eargasm.
Without being gimmicky, they have a few craft cocktails; this includes their signature drink, aptly named the «magnolia», which is a grapefruit beer based vodka drink that is a lot more potent than you’d think. They also constantly have a killer selection of craft beers and are constantly rotating some of their taps.
The guys and gals that work there are cream of the crop. Come for the drinks, stay for the company. You won’t have a bad time here.

My husband and I literally just stumbled upon Magnolia. We were walking down Magnolia Ave trying to figure out where we wanted to watch the football games on a Sunday afternoon. We noticed Magnolia had several games playing on large flat screen TVs so we walked on in. The inside is very nicely decorated, and I could see myself sitting here after work or on Saturday evenings and having a more upscale experience than the Sunday football game experience. Magnolia also has a decent selection of beer. Craft beer lovers you will find something worth drinking here.
Another perk about Magnolia is the awesome bartender. We recognized him from a bar he previously worked at and and my husband and I remembered how friendly he was then. He is the type of bartender who makes you feel honestly welcomed. He gave me samples of different beers to try and even taught my husband and I how to play some game they keep behind the bar. We were also told that they are expanding Magnolia. They are planning on adding outdoor seating and fixing up the upstairs into another bar. I can’t wait to come back for the new improvements!