Lakeland · Polk County, FL

Nightlife in Lakeland

Scout analyzed 84 Lakeland places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

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Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

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Downtown

5 matching spots

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Downtown

Revival

Revival is a good spot for evening cocktails or a nightcap, lasting about 1.5 hours. Expect to spend $15-40 per person on drinks and light bites.

CocktailsFoodRelaxed

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Jessie's

Jessie's is a bar that often features live music, good for an evening out with friends or a date. Expect to spend $15-40 per person on drinks over 1.5-2 hours, potentially more if there's an event.

CocktailsLive musicRelaxed

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Molly McHugh's Irish Pub

Molly McHugh's is a low-key Irish pub, good for an evening of drinks, pub food, and live music, potentially pairing with a dinner beforehand. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person over a couple of hours.

CocktailsFoodLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Nineteen61

Nineteen61 is a good choice for a dinner out, offering Latin American cuisine in an upscale setting. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-$100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap is suitable for a casual evening out, offering drinks, food, and entertainment. It works well as a standalone outing or as a lively stop before or after another activity, typically costing $15-40 per person for a visit of 1.5 to 2 hours.

FoodCocktailsSports

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

Downtown

Lakeland Loft

Lakeland Loft is ideal for an evening out, offering a refined atmosphere with live jazz, cigars, and a selection of spirits. Plan to spend 1-2 hours and $30-75 per person for drinks and potentially a light bite.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown

Linksters Tap Room - Lakeland

This local bar is good for catching a game or a casual evening drink with friends, expecting to spend about 1.5-3 hours and $15-40 per person on drinks and bar food. It pairs well with a downtown dinner or a late-night outing.

CocktailsSportsFood

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking