Thee Grotto

Thee Grotto is a new venue in downtown Orlando. It’s located where Screamers was previously located. The club probably has the cleanest and most maintained restrooms in all the bars downtown. Thee Grotto is now a full liquor bar! Parking is much easier on the weekends but you can find spots with in the block on week nights. Parking is free on Orange Ave on the week nights. Check their Facebook for the latest updates on weekend nights. Thursdays are ladies night, and Fridays are Red Rum (Industrial, Ebm, Synthpop, Nu Wave, and Dark Electro)

Created by Eli Tobias from the Edge days, Thee Grotto is a hidden gem in downtown Orlando. Tucked away behind the Bank of America building, this space has hosted other bars but has now been renovated.
The atmosphere is great and I loved the hallway separating the main bar from the dance floor because it gave the place a really good flow. The blacklight, dark look is really perfect for getting even the shyest people to dance!
They are now full liquor and the bar staff is friendly and on top of things. I also love that this place is away from the heart of downtown so the clientele is there for a specific reason and not just tourists wandering off the main path. This really helps cut down on rude people who just want to make fun of the regulars.
Every night has different music, so be sure to check their Facebook for details.
The only downside to being so tucked away is that parking is limited in front of the building on State Lane and Orange Avenue. It would be nice to have closer parking lots or a valet for us ladies in heels but for now I’ll suck it up and walk because this place is so great!

Fun place hidden back behind the Bank of America building. The place was very clean (nice bathrooms, though apparently the men’s room is right next to the subwoofer, have fun with that guys).
I came here for a launch party of a new record label, Dynamix Records. The event featuring the amazing talent of Katrina Mena with her inspirational house music.
The bartender, Scotty, was very friendly. He introduced himself to us right off that bat. He kept our tabs straight.
We were the early birds to the event, so the place was not crowded. I picked up a little by midnight when we left but not too much. I hope they can fix that.