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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 the waitlist and tell us this is your market, because that is how we decide where to go next.

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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Central Florida Tiki Bars & Cigar Lounges · Rum & Thatch