Burton's, Thornton Park
26 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/orlando29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Burton's in Thornton Park, and a few call it a dive bar, though one says it is no longer one. A couple mention its pool tables. One describes a busy neighborhood bar and another suggests ending the night there for friendly regulars. One commenter mentions TVs, a jukebox and heavy pours, it is also described as rowdy at times, and one says the draft beer has come out flat.
Address
Burton's Thornton Park, 801 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Pool tables
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Burton's, Thornton Park, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/AssKoala in r/orlando · Jul 2024
Calls Burtons fantastic.
- Recommendsu/StupidOpinionRobot in r/orlando · May 2026
Lists Burton's among dive bars covering the bases.
- Recommendsu/Norklin in r/orlando · May 2026
Recommends Burton's for TVs, jukebox, pool and heavy pours.
- Recommendsu/megaman3000 in r/orlando · Jan 2025ambience
Recommends it for pool tables and darts.
- Recommendsu/whatssomaybe in r/orlando · Sep 2024ambience
Lists it among the inclusive Thornton Park spots, saying the whole area is welcoming.
- Recommendsu/wtfwtfwtfwtf2022 in r/orlando · Apr 2025
Says it's good, naming Burton's and The Classic together.
- Recommendsu/12cats in r/orlando · Nov 2025ambience
Describes it as a busy neighborhood bar; visited on a recent Tuesday and enjoyed the night.
- Recommendsu/C-Jiggy in r/orlando · Dec 2025ambience
Suggests ending the night there for friendly regulars and very cold High Life.
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- Recommendsu/Szimplacurt in r/orlando · Jul 2024ambience
Had fun there during a Magic playoff run but rarely spends time there now.
- Recommendsu/layk47shawtyyy in r/orlando · Sep 2026
Named among the usual starting-point bars for the night out.
- Recommendsu/harry_manback- in r/orlando · May 2026
Names Burton's when asked for the best dive bars in Orlando.
- Recommendsu/Massive_Draft_8139 in r/orlando · Sep 2026
Lists Burtons as a suggestion for the bar request.
- Mixedu/Humble-Sir8215 in r/orlando · Aug 2026ambience
Thornton Park spot; commenter says it can get rowdy at times.
- Recommendsu/eikelmann in r/orlando · Nov 2026
Suggests Burton's as one of two options for the solo night out.
- Recommendsu/sunkissedinfl in r/orlando · May 2026service
Singles out this bar as the place for bartending, in a list of bars.
- Recommendsu/z-eldapin in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Agrees with the parent's suggestions, calling them helpful; no separate detail on this place.
- Recommendsu/Shykoh in r/orlando · Apr 2025
Simply agrees with the Burton's/The Classic pick.
- Caveatu/JurassicaPark24 in r/orlando · Feb 2025consistency
Says draft beer there has come out flat every time they ordered it.
- Caveatu/southernshowgirl in r/orlando · May 2026ambience
Says Burton's isn't a dive bar anymore.
- Recommendsu/UCFUoLUMN in r/orlando · May 2026ambience
Says it's still pretty divey.
- Recommendsu/DrRazmataz in r/orlando · Jun 2025
Says it is a very good place and they miss having lived close by.
- Recommendsu/McCardboard in r/orlando · Apr 2025
Recommends the Thornton Park pick, under both of its names.
- Recommendsu/smorgasbrd in r/orlando · Jan 2025
Tentatively suggests Burtons as an option, depending on the asker's spot downtown.
- Recommendsu/Even_Preference2115 in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Lists it as a more fun option for guests who already tried the other named spots.
- Recommendsu/jsmithx__ in r/orlando · May 2026
Ranks Burton's second favorite.
- Recommendsu/HistorianDue2655 in r/orlando · Nov 2025ambience
Recommends Burton's as an extra stop before or after games; says it gets lively too, close by.
- Recommendsu/idathemann in r/orlando · Mar 2025
Listed among Thornton Park picks all on one block.
- Recommendsu/DistinctOpportunity4 in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Simply agrees with the parent list naming this bar.
- Recommendsu/jeffkreger in r/orlando · Feb 2025
Admits it isn't traditional but ranks it the best option in Thornton Park.
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