Thee Grotto

Fans of electronic dance music – especially longtime Orlando residents who remember this club's first incarnation in the way-back – were happy to see a redux of Thee Grotto open as 2013 rang anew. With the first round of reports in, it appears no one is disappointed. With two generous rooms – DJs spin in the back, patrons can chill, chat and drink up front – there's room to breathe. Right about here is where it should probably be noted that smoking is permitted. Casual dress is the order of the day, for both patrons and go-go dancers, and some interesting aquariums and other featured creatures (glow-in-the-dark scorpions, anyone?) round out the visuals. Bands, art installations, special nights and other types of performers are in the works as this new "old" club begins to make a name and carve a niche in the new millennium.