Central Florida vacations - Things to do in Central Florida

Nightlife

Breweries, Bars & Live Music

Central Florida’s Polk County offers an abundance of options for those looking to enjoy a pint of beer or glass of wine, and live music. Our downtowns can be the perfect gathering place to meet up with friends, or make new ones. One lakeside brewery offers a spectacular view at sunset.

bars & breweries

Stay up to date with our facebook! Give us a like.

Enjoy a pint of beer or a martini when you visit a microbrewery, cocktail bar or live music venue check out our bars & breweries in Central Florida!

Welcome to Polk County, Florida’s Sweetest Spot for epic outdoor adventures, incredible eats and Sunshine State attractions! Here, you can experience the best that Lakeland and Winter Haven have to offer while escaping the crowds found in larger cities. From wide open spaces to exhilarating thrill rides at nearby theme parks, we have it all. Let us help you plan a Central Florida vacation.

A Central Florida vacation gives visitors a chance to unpack once and see it all in Florida’s Sweetest Spot. Here you’ll find things to do in Central Florida, including major theme parks, citrus grove and farm tours, historic landmarks, and ways to cruise Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes.

Plan A Trip

tap wall at Swan Brewing in Lakeland, FL

Swan Brewing features 30 taps of craft beer, live music and food trucks. The brewery…

Address: 115 W Pine St
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-703-0472

LEARN MORE

The Poor Porker

Beignets and tacos and beer, oh my! A mix of food trucks, shabby chic and…

Address: 801 E Main St
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-712-3740

LEARN MORE

Front Page Brewing Co.

Front Page Brewing Co. is a craft brewery in historic downtown Bartow. Located in the…

Address: 190 S Florida Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: 863-537-7249

LEARN MORE

Revival Bar

3 people sitting around a coffee table at Revival in Lakeland, FL. Shelved filled with books on side wall. Bar in background.

Revival is a homey, welcoming craft cocktail bar in downtown Lakeland. Visitors will enjoy inventive…

Address: 119 S Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-606-6090

LEARN MORE

Ave Bar by Arabellas

man and woman with cocktails sitting at bar inside Ave Bar in Winter Haven, FL

Ave Bar by Arabellas is adjacent to the fine dining restaurant in downtown Winter Haven.…

Address: 340 W Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880

LEARN MORE

Brew Hub

Brew Hub is a craft beer brewing and packaging facility in Lakeland. The tasting room…

Address: 3900 S Frontage Rd
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-698-7600

LEARN MORE

Craft + Kitchen

Craft + Kitchen is a craft beer bar and eatery in Lakeland. Formerly, Beer Revolution,…

Address: 3234 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-455-9555

LEARN MORE

Rec Room Lakeland

Rec Room Lakeland is a family-friendly bar with arcade games, video games, skee-ball and more.

Address: 202 N Massachusetts Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-213-4073

LEARN MORE

Union Hall

Union Hall is a live music venue in Lakeland. Enjoy the talents of local artists…

Address: 1023 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-288-0372

LEARN MORE

LEARN & DISCOVER

Spend a Weekend in Lakeland

See how much fun you’ll have when plan a weekend in Lakeland, FL. Tour the world’s largest collection of Frank...

See Details

Blueberry U-Pick Season

Picking blueberries at a local farm is way more fun than picking up a small plastic container of blueberries in...

See Details

R.L. Alexander, 'Procession of the Swan Queen,' Oil on panel, 2021 Mayfaire by-the-Lake Featured Image

Top 5 Things To Do Before & After Mayfaire by-the-Lake

Polk Museum of Art’s annual Mayfaire by-the-Lake fine art festival is a great reason to plan a weekend getaway to...

See Details

2 kids on roller coaster during LEGOLAND Florida Piratefest Weekend

Top 10 Reasons to Visit LEGOLAND Florida in 2021

In honor of LEGOLAND Florida Resort celebrating it’s 10th birthday in 2021, we’re giving you the top 10 reasons to...

See Details

Family taking selfie in front of LEGO Movie World

6 Great Reasons to Spend a Weekend in Winter Haven

Ready to book a family-friendly weekend getaway? Here’s a list of 6 exceptionally fun things to during weekend in Winter...

See Details

2 women on paddleboards during tour with Paddleboard Winter Haven

50+ Ways to Experience Lakeland & Winter Haven

Here’s an easy way to plan your next trip to Central Florida – 50+ Ways to Experience Lakeland & Winter...

See Details

LEGO Globe at PLANET LEGOLAND at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven, FL

Re-Imagine & Rebuild the World at PLANET LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort in Winter Haven has introduced a world with no rules just pure creativity… PLANET LEGOLAND® opening April...

See Details

Most Instagram-Worthy Places in Central Florida

Trip planning on Instagram is definitely a thing and we love finding new places to take pictures at Central Florida,...

See Details

Exterior of 3-story Wonder House in Bartow, FL

Historic Central Florida Sites That Everyone Should See

Whether you’re just visiting the area or a lifelong resident of Polk County, there is so much history in and...

See Details

Two dogs and owner hiking at lake kissimmee state park

Dog Friendly Spots in Central Florida

We understand that your pets are just as important as your human family members. So we created a list of...

See Details

Nightlife

bars & breweries

Swan Brewing

The Poor Porker

Front Page Brewing Co.

Revival Bar

Ave Bar by Arabellas

Brew Hub

Craft + Kitchen

Rec Room Lakeland

Union Hall

LEARN & DISCOVER

Spend a Weekend in Lakeland

Blueberry U-Pick Season

Top 5 Things To Do Before & After Mayfaire by-the-Lake

Top 10 Reasons to Visit LEGOLAND Florida in 2021

6 Great Reasons to Spend a Weekend in Winter Haven

50+ Ways to Experience Lakeland & Winter Haven

Re-Imagine & Rebuild the World at PLANET LEGOLAND

Most Instagram-Worthy Places in Central Florida

Historic Central Florida Sites That Everyone Should See

Dog Friendly Spots in Central Florida

Subscribe to

EMAIL LIST