The Matador

Orlando has more than a few venues for quality cocktails. The Matador is one of them. Its off-the-path Ivanhoe location is a plus. Its plush, inviting interior – warm and well-worn, just like the velvety upholstery – is another. Creative, talented barkeeps tick another box, as does its dog-friendly patio. Come on the early side and converse with the bartenders as they mix up your mule or old fashioned – or perhaps create something altogether new. Shoot a few games of stick. Underneath the vintage furniture and trendy pours, the Matador has a "friendly local dive" quality – and that may be precisely what makes it more magnetic than some of the other venues offering a similar craft-cocktail experience