The Velvet Bar

Party like a rock star at the Velvet Bar, where the Hard Rock's ubiquitous memorabilia makes for great conversation starters and a daily happy hour from 5 - 7 p.m. doesn't hurt, either. Sink into sumptuous zebra-print upholstery or grab a chair on the veranda for people watching as you overlook the resort pool. This is living. It's near-monthly Velvet Sessions event, billed as "Orlando's only rock n' roll cocktail party," would be worth the $29 online price (it's $35 at the door) if only for the free specialty cocktails – each event is themed – and finger food from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. On top of all that, you get a rock show.