what clubs/bars are closing down in orlando
Here’s the current downtown Orlando nightlife rundown: The biggest recent closures are The Attic Nightclub , Cocktails & Screams, and earlier closures like Tanqueray’s , Dapper Duck Bar , HighT , 1UP Orlando , and several Church Street venues.
Recent closings
- The Attic Nightclub closed in late May/early June 2026 after 16 years downtown.
- The Treehouse was mentioned alongside The Attic in reporting as another closing/nightlife shutdown tied to the same downtown building, though one article noted it was not fully clear at the time whether it was closing too.
- Cocktails & Screams is closing after 6 years downtown.
- Tanqueray’s announced a closure after nearly 37 years.
Earlier wave
- In late 2024 and 2025, several downtown venues shut down, including Cahoots , Chillers , High Tide , Irish Shannon’s , Ember , HighT , and 1UP Orlando.
- Dapper Duck Bar also closed after 9 years on Orange Avenue.
Why this keeps happening
Reporting points to a mix of rising operating costs, lower foot traffic, and downtown nightlife regulations/fees , especially the after-midnight alcohol sales permit costs.
What this means
The pattern looks less like isolated one-off closures and more like a broader downtown nightlife squeeze. Several outlets describe it as an ongoing wave of shutdowns rather than a single bad month.
Quick list
| Venue | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Attic Nightclub | Closed | Closed after 16 years downtown. |
| Cocktails & Screams | Closing/closed announcement | Horror-themed bar closing after 6 years. |
| Tanqueray’s | Closed | Nearly 37-year run ended. |
| Dapper Duck Bar | Closed | Closed after 9 years. |
| HighT | Closed | Part of the 2025 downtown shutdown wave. |
| 1UP Orlando | Closed | Part of the 2025 downtown shutdown wave. |