The Independent Bar is a bar and dance club located in downtown Orlando. Music is provided by a DJ, and the club prides itself on playing timeless hits. You'll hear contemporary dance music as well as songs from the '80s and '90s. The club has three full-service bars and two dance floors, each with a separate DJ playing different genres of music.
There is outdoor seating on the sidewalk for guests who want to get some fresh air. The cover charge depends on the day of the week, and the club lets minors over the age of 18 in for certain events.
Independent Bar
68 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 839-0457
independentbar.net
Eye Spy is a dance club and bar located next door to the Independent Bar in downtown Orlando. The dress code is extremely casual and there is never a cover charge. Music is played by a DJ, and tends to be a mix of -70s, old school hip hop, glam, '80s and pop.
The club has a photobooth, but picture takers beware: a hidden camera broadcasts photobooth patrons on a TV to the rest of the club. A hidden room behind a bookcase features pinball, couches and a few pool tables.
Eye Spy
54 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-1599
myspace.com/eyespyorlando
Red Coconut Club is a dance club and lounge at Universal City Walk. You're in tourist country here, so expect to pay a little more for your libations. The decor is a mix of tiki, retro Vegas and Cuban: think chairs that look like bongo drums and wicker patio furniture.
The music is a mix of live music from the club's house band, the Herb Williams Band, and a DJ playing top 40 and contemporary hits. The club is open late seven nights a week, and there is always a cover charge. Dress code is casual chic, so try to avoid athletic clothes or ripped jeans. Admission is strictly 21 and up.
Red Coconut Club
6000 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 224-2425
redcoconutclub.com