Howl At The Moon: Orlando’s BEST Dance Party Destination!!
Live music, dueling pianos, endless dancing, and larger-than-life drinks – Howl At The Moon Orlando promises all of this and more!
Located on International Drive in the southern part of Orlando, Howl At The Moon is a piano bar with a reputation for hosting the wildest dance parties in the area. Open six nights a week (with live music every night!), the bar’s musicians are known for interacting with guests as they play the latest and greatest party anthems and dance hits.
If you’re looking to let loose, sing along, dance, and maybe even make an appearance on stage, then Howl At The Moon is the perfect destination for you!
On top of their nightly musical escapades, Howl At The Moon also hosts a variety of events and seasonal parties that add an additional touch of excitement to their already lively atmosphere. From Halloween Costume Parties to Neon Nights, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and 90’s Dress Up Nights, there’s always something going on at this one-of-a-kind piano bar!
A Howling Good Time
Offering the ultimate party experience, Howl At The Moon is a concert venue, dance club, and piano bar all rolled into one!
With a focus on live music, the performers go above and beyond to keep everyone jumping on the dance floor as they play the top songs from the ’80s, ’90s, and beyond. And the best part is, you can request your favorite songs! In fact, the majority of the music they play is by request from audience members! No matter what genre of music you’re looking for, the musicians will be able to accommodate you.
While the pianos are, of course, the main attraction on stage, the musicians can – and do -play guitars, drums, and even trumpets. This means you can request just about any song you can think of, and they’ll start jamming!
In addition to the dance floor (which is undoubtedly the place to be!), the bar also has several high-top tables set up for those who prefer to sit back and simply listen. These tables provide a slightly mellow escape from the dance floor but still allow you to watch all the action as it unfolds on stage.
However, we ought to warn you: these tables fill up quickly (especially on the weekends!), so it’s always best to make reservations ahead of time. You can easily reserve a table through Howl At The Moon’s website!
Jazzy Drinks
In addition to their music, Howl At The Moon’s other claim to fame is their flavorfully delicious drink menu, which includes some of the largest adult beverages you can find in the Orlando area!
Offering a variety of cocktails, shots, beers, and the bar’s famously large bucket drinks (more on this below, don’t worry!), there’s something to satisfy everyone at this one-of-a-kind bar.
Buckets of Booze
The most popular item at the bar is, without a doubt, their “Buckets of Booze.”
These special Howl At The Moon buckets are 86 ounces and come filled with a combination of six different cocktails topped with a variety of fresh fruit.
Perfect for your group outings, the buckets come in twelve different flavors for you to choose from. While they all sound delicious, our recommendation is to give the bar’s namesake bucket a try. Filled with SKYY Vodka, pineapple juice, watermelon puree, lemon-lime soda, sweet and sour, and grenadine, the Howlin’ Punch Bucket comes topped with slices of lemon and lime.
Another favorite is the Hurricane Bucket, which features three different types of rum, all mixed together with orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. And for those looking for something extra fruity, there’s also the Fruit Roll-Up Bucket, which comes with two types of vodka (Georgia peach and Honeycrisp apple – a perfect mixture if you ask us), combined with soda water, melon liqueur, and cherries.
In addition to this, the bar also has a special bucket of booze that was created to support the fight against breast cancer. Featuring vodka, rum, and fusion liqueur, the Pink Paradise Bucket is mixed with pineapple and cranberry juice and is topped with cherries and orange slices. A portion of all the proceeds from this bucket is donated to the Open Arms Foundation Breast Cancer Outreach Fund, which aims to provide free mammograms to women in need.
Colorful Cocktails
If you prefer something a little smaller, the bar also offers regular-sized cocktails that are just as delicious as their buckets of booze. With so many fun flavors to choose from, it can be hard to pick just one!
Although, if we had to make a recommendation, we would suggest giving the Funky Monkey a try. Featuring coconut rum, banana liqueur, and pineapple juice, this tropical cocktail definitely gives us beach vibes!
Another great option, if you happen to need a pick-me-up or a boost of energy, is the Trash Can (don’t worry, it’s a drink, not an actual trash can!). Offering a mix of Red Bull, vodka, gin, rum, and blue curacao, this invigorating drink is sure to wake you up!
And for those looking for something a bit different and more on the adventurous side, there’s the Peanut Butter Old Fashioned, which combines bourbon, syrup, and chocolate bitters with (you guessed it) peanut butter whiskey – it’s sure to be unlike anything else you’ve tasted!
Sure-Fire Shots
In addition to their delectable adult beverages, Howl at the Moon also offers a variety of alcoholic shots.
They have the traditional shots of tequila, whiskey, rum, etc., that you’d typically find at any bar, as well as unique one-of-a-kind shots concocted using a variety of ingredients.
Some of these popular craft shots include Strawberry Shortcake – a combination of whipped vodka, strawberry puree, and whipped cream; Bubblegum Bomb – a mix of rum, grenadine, and watermelon flavored Red Bull; Gummy Bear – a blend of vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda; and Cinnamon Toast – a fusion of Rumchata liqueur and Fireball cinnamon whiskey.
With over ten different shot creations to choose from, you’re sure to find one that delights your senses!
Host Your Own Howl At The Moon Event
If you’d like to take advantage of all Howl At The Moon has to offer and are interested in throwing your own “howling” event, all you need to do is fill out an online request form!
Howl At The Moon is able to host a variety of celebrations, including birthday parties, anniversary parties, bachelor parties, and bachelorette parties. With these celebrations, you are guaranteed free admissions into the bar, group seating, stage call downs, or shout-outs during the show, as well as complimentary drinks!
It’s even possible to win a Happy Hour Party for you and 100 of your friends (yes – you read that right, you can bring up to 100 people with you!). All you need to do is complete an online form to be entered into the drawing. Winners will receive free admissions into the bar, exclusive drink specials, and VIP treatment.
Whether you come for the incredibly large drinks, the lively music, or the thriving dance floor, you’re sure to have an incredible time at Howl At The Moon. After all, this piano bar is one of the hottest destinations in Orlando!
Just remember to keep the bar’s famous motto in mind – “howl loudly and drink responsibly” – and it’s sure to be a night that you’ll never forget!
Have you ever been to Howl at the Moon? If so, did you try one of their buckets of booze? Share all the details in the comments below!
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