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Orlando / Central Florida

Central Florida

Central Florida does immersion better than anywhere else in the state: synchronized kinetic effects at Trader Sam's, mid-century historical accuracy in Sanford, and a Caribbean rum sanctuary pouring from a hundred-plus bottles with table-side masterclasses.

We are not gathering here yet. Phase I is Northeast Florida, and the next market opens when there is an Organizer to run it and a room worth booking every month. Everything below is scouting, not a schedule - join free and tell us this is your market, because that is how we decide where to go next.

Founding Organizer wanted

Become the Founding Organizer for Central Florida

Central Florida opens once someone local is ready to run it. If you know the rooms here and want to host the first Mixer, apply to be its Founding Organizer.

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Tiki & tropical bars

10 rooms worth crossing the region for, picked by Rum & Thatch. A curated list, not a directory: no venue here is a sponsor, and none of them is claimed as a partner.

  • Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

    Lake Buena Vista

    Immersive Themed Speakeasy

    High-budget, synchronized kinetic environmental and lighting effects.

  • Permanent Vacation

    Maitland

    Immersive Speakeasy

    Sophisticated mist and atmospheric styling, exclusive custom artist mugs.

  • Suffering Bastard

    Sanford

    Mid-Century Speakeasy

    Flawless historical accuracy, scratch-made syrups, elite headhunter mugs.

  • Aku Aku Tiki Bar

    Orlando

    Retro Mid-Century Lounge

    Intimate 1960s lounge vibe featuring legendary off-menu cult classics.

  • Roka Hula

    Orlando

    Modern Asian Speakeasy

    Upscale, sleek Pan-Asian design paired with tailored, bespoke mixology.

  • Strong Water Tavern

    Orlando

    Caribbean Rum Sanctuary

    Over 100 rare global rums, table-side masterclasses, and curated tasting flights.

  • Maya SpeakTiki

    Winter Garden

    Modern Fusion Speakeasy

    Seamless blending of Polynesian aesthetics with premium agave and rum adaptations.

  • Tiki Social at Croc's

    ChampionsGate

    Immersive Resort Lounge

    Exclusive partnership featuring authentic historical recipes by Jeff "Beachbum" Berry.

  • Tambu Lounge

    Orlando

    Historic Resort Lounge

    Classic 1970s open atmosphere famous for its iconic whole-pineapple cocktail service.

  • Aloha Beautiful

    Orlando

    Tropical Karaoke Lounge

    Downtown vintage tropical aesthetic, moody lighting, and a dedicated house tiki menu.

Cigar lounges

Ember Nights country: low light, leather chairs, and conversation that outlasts the ash. No cigar required — plenty of members come for the rum on the shelf and the company.

We haven’t scouted the lounges here yet. Ember Nights land in a market once someone has actually sat in the room, so this list stays empty until then.

Membership is free and strictly 21+. Join now and you'll hear the moment Central Florida opens.

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