Hard Rock Live

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Hard Rock Live beside the Hard Rock Cafe at Universal CityWalk pairs arena scale sound and lighting with sightlines guests describe as close from almost anywhere, including balcony stools near the stage. Memorabilia greets you at the entry and the room hosts concerts and stand up with a club like intimacy. Guests call it a world class venue for viewing a favorite band.

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Hard Rock Cafe Orlando

American · Universal CityWalk · $$

Guests call it the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe, at Universal CityWalk, walls covered in guitars, tour jackets and memorabilia in every corner.

6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

The Social

Nightlife & music · Downtown · $$

A small brick-walled room on North Orange Avenue where indie bands play close enough to lock eyes with.

54 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

The Beacham & The Social

Nightlife & music · Downtown · $$$

On Orange Avenue, this century-old vaudeville theater still runs on live music, balcony sightlines and LED walls, historic and electric.

46 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Margaritaville (CityWalk)

Latin & Caribbean · Universal CityWalk · $$

Full island escapism at Universal CityWalk, with kitschy tropical decor and seating sections inside and out to wander.

6000 Universal Studios Plaza Ste 704, Orlando, FL 32819

Five Guys (CityWalk)

Burgers & sandwiches · Universal CityWalk · $

On the upper level of Universal CityWalk, burgers stacked to order with hand-cut fries piled high in the cup.

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Wall Street Plaza

Nightlife & music · Downtown · $$

One downtown block holds the whole crawl: eight bars and patios that, on a big night, turn into a single street party.

25 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801

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Hard Rock Cafe Orlando

American · Theme Restaurant · $$

Guests call it the world's largest Hard Rock Cafe, at Universal CityWalk, walls covered in guitars, tour jackets and memorabilia in every corner.

6050 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Seafood · $

At Universal CityWalk, full movie theme with trivia at the table and a room guests say makes you feel like you are in the film.

6000 Universal Blvd Ste 735, Orlando, FL 32819

Cold Stone Creamery

Sweets · Ice Cream · $

At Universal CityWalk, mix-ins fold into ice cream on a frozen granite slab, built to order at the counter.

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

Burgers & sandwiches · Burgers · $$

At Universal CityWalk, the burgushi idea: sushi rolls built from cheeseburger fixings, fresh tuna rolls and a bento box sampling both worlds.

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen

American · Theme Restaurant · $$

A steampunk chocolate factory at CityWalk, all brass, gears and towering smokestacks, built on chocolate in every course.

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819-7611

Voodoo Doughnut

Bakeries · Bakery · $

At Universal CityWalk, pink-box spectacle and over-the-top novelty, with a revolving display of donuts guests call ridiculous.

Voodoo Doughnut, 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819