The Matador

Cocktail bar · Lake Formosa

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"It’s the spot for bullfighting vampires to get their drink on, though those with a penchant for enjoying spirited beverages in dimly lit parlors will find this Ivanhoe Village haunt just as appealing. The Matador is the quintessential neighborhood bar with its easygoing mien, but that’s not to say it doesn’t get a bit raucous come the stroke of midnight. Patrons often pour out onto the patio sipping their gin and tonics and Torontos for all of Virginia Drive to see." - Faiyaz Kara

Orlando’s 18 Essential Cocktail Bars

724 Virginia Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 Get directions

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