Independent Bar

11/04/05

Very Chill Place To Be

by raggdoll at Citysearch

My friends and I decided to try a new club the other night and we chose I-Bar, and I am incredibly happy that we did. I instantly felt at home there, the atmosphere was amazing. If you chose to dance, you're on a packed floor, with a ton of laid-back, stylish people. But if you just want to relax, the booths are perfect. The crowd is wonderful, the wait time at the bar is a bit long, but that doesn't even matter when you're around great company. This will be where I go from now on!

• Pros: Incredible Atmosphere, Great Music, No Cover
• Cons: Wait Time at Bar, No

11/28/08

violent violent violent

by JNissenbaum at Citysearch

I mean i know tabu is next door but Jeez!.. everytime I go theres a drunk ffat girl pulling someones hair. a friend gettting thrown down the stairs or bouncers beating someone down I dont know whos at fault..but ive never seen anything like it....but i will say this..im a gay guy, im sure I could go there and makeout with a guy and nobody would care....ive even been asked out:O)...so i guess if you love morrissey and siouxsie then you have to be pretty open minded. and btw theres a door guy there i wouldnt mind making out with for the rest of my life ( freaking beautiful!)

• Pros: good music, hot door guys, great place to dance
• Cons: CHANGE THE MUSIC UP!! STOP WEARING OUT THE SAME ten 80's SONGSbartenders are jerks, bouncers are violent and cwowd is somewhat low class

Vinyl vamps, spiked-hair types and hipsters alike dance to 80s alternative bands and indie tunes in this smoky old-school hangout.

by Sandra Carr at Citysearch

In Short
New wavers and indie hipsters shimmy and shake on the massive dance floor underneath angels hanging from the ceiling and to videos playing on the numerous TV monitors at this bi-level, downtown Orlando landmark. The party continues on the outdoor patio where patrons ogle at passersby or hangout at one of three bars. Others sit back and sip cheap drinks in cozy booths while listening to the tunes from yesteryear and today.

05/05/08

A Childish, Nasty Snake-Pit. Avoid It.

by Truthblade at Citysearch

Avoid this place. People come to the Independent Bar because they think it will be this "breath of fresh air" from the "meaner" and "less fun", more "mainstream" clubs, but the truth is actually the opposite... The Independent Bar is actually much, much worse than those places.

The staff at the Independent Bar is incredibly conceited and mean-spirited, and the owner thinks their openly malicious, predatory, and unfair behavior is "cute"... when he's told about it, he just smirks in a delighted, amused way. These people are way too full of themselves, and they need to lose A LOT of business because of it.

The Independent Bar has this great reputation which is totally due to the quality of the music and the "wall o' video screens" but that's not enough to make up for the overall sheer mean-spiritedness of the place. The staff has great fun randomly picking people who seem "not mean", "not good-looking", or "not in fashion" enough for the place, and then they just have a field day treating you like dog waste. Even at the Viper Room in Los Angeles they're not like this.

Over time, the Independent Bar has managed to drive away everybody but the most conceited and lousy people in Orlando. It might seem bizarre, but the people are actually much more fun and approachable in the other, more "mainstream" clubs in Orlando.

And there you have it. Go somewhere else to have fun... You'll be glad you did.

• Pros: Good music
• Cons: Horrible, lousy staff and clientele

03/12/08

Totally worth being tired on Thursday!!!

by FoShoYo at Citysearch

If you're like me, you have a professional day job and week nights are really hard. I decided to take the chance and go to Wave Pop last Wednesday, promising myself 2 beers and in bed by 12:30am.

Yeah, no, I was there all night! It was non stop dancing and an amazing time! I was so thrilled! It is the most fun I have had downtown in a long time! It's Ibar Thursday& Fridays meet Saturdays, but better! Sitting at the bar you see people get really excited and run out on the dance floor, then come back and then get really excited again. It really is a great time!

The bartenders are awesome as always! I read some other reviews that there was a long wait at the bar, there are 3 bars and I never had trouble at any of them, but if the back bar gets busy, pick another, not hard.

All and all it was great! A good mixed crowd, a little something for everyone! I can't wait to go back!

• Pros: Best Music around, fun crowd, hot bartenders, good drink specials

03/05/08

Want Fun?!?! New Wednesday night spot!

by pthocket21 at Citysearch

Wednesdays have never been a favorite for me downtown until last week. I heard about wave pop at Ibar and it was great! The music was amazing and kept me dancing all night long!!! Try it out..It's the perfect combo...awesome music + cheap Drinks + amazing bartenders= One of the best nights around!!!! Its the perfect mid week pick me up!!!!

03/05/08

New Memories!

by Nippleonia at Citysearch

I have been going to I-Bar for years now and typically only get out on the weekends until I heard about their new night on Wednesday. I went for the first time last week and it was FREEZING! But I can say that I danced soooo much that night it didnt matter how cold it was outside. I had so much fun and people are so fun to hang out with. The music is great and totally keeps you pumped. Even the bartenders are HOT!!!

• Pros: Parking, Smoking, Safe, Service, Drinks

03/05/08

Cool new night!

by Playahatin at Citysearch

I just found out about this new night on Wed called WavePop. Its pretty cool. The music was really good. A ton of electro and the DJ even played some Snoop Dogg and Kayne! I danced all night! Even though it was cold out, there was still a good crowd. Good vibes. I would def go again!

• Pros: Music, free cover
• Cons: None!

03/04/08

Best Wednesday Nite EVER!

by Jabadoo79 at Citysearch

IBar's WavePop on Wednesday's is the most fun I have had in a very long time. They have the best bartenders, drink specials, and most importantly MUSIC. You should definitely check it out. There isn't another place like it in Orlando.

• Pros: Video Screen, Drink Specials, Staff
• Cons: Bathrooms

03/04/08

Best Underground Indie Dance Night!

by Sidney78 at Citysearch

Wednesday at I-Bar is where it's at in downtown Orlando. Independent Bar continues to lead the pack for the musically hip! They play everything from dirty electro, underground electro, gritty pop mixed with some Duran Duran and Morrissey and exclusive videos I've never seen! The video wall is Amazing! There was no cover charge, hot bartenders and cheap drinks! I can't wait to go again this Wed!

• Pros: Music and videos, drinks and staff
• Cons: Bathrooms

03/06/06

A Blast!

by lorrainia at Citysearch

This is simply the best. I'm not a huge club-goer; I hate the all the groping and cheep feel sessions the guys in most bars do... At least here I get more respect. The Bar-tenders all rock, the music is always choice and if you don't feel like dancing or standing, there are boothes in the first floor (dance area) and a few couches upstairs.

Don't know how to dance? No prob. Once the dance floor gets packed, no one will know the difference.. everyone's having too much fun to care :)

If you haven't gone, try it at least once! You will love it ;) GO ON THURSDAYS :)

• Pros: Inexpensive, Garage Parking Nearby, Chill atmosphere
• Cons: Sometimes crowded