Death in the Afternoon, Mills
31 people recommendvia r/orlando23 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 14 threads.
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Death in the Afternoon on Mills Ave, mostly for classic cocktails. A few mention its absinthe, and a few advise booking ahead. Some note it sits near other Mills bars, one finds it easy for conversation, and another says its booths are not crowded.
Address
Death In The Afternoon, 930 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Classic cocktails, Absinthe
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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/_picture_me_rollin_ in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Also highly recommends it as a top pick outside downtown.
- Recommendsu/Forte_nss in r/orlando · Sep 2026taste
Recommends this absinthe bar for its cocktails and bites menu.
- Recommendsu/Dance_Monkee_Dance in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Offers this bar as a direct answer to the cocktail question.
- Recommendsu/Fantastic-Ad4948 in r/orlando · Feb 2026ambience
Has had several first dates there; booths and bar are not crowded, though booking ahead is advised.
- Recommendsu/motherofshorkie in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Also recommends it in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/null_F0X in r/orlando · Sep 2025
Calls it a classic cocktail bar they regularly enjoy.
- Recommendsu/radrax in r/orlando · Nov 2026
Recommends this bar, and advises reserving ahead for it and one other spot.
- Recommendsu/sunkissedinfl in r/orlando · Mar 2026ambience
Named as a similar calm-early option that is also recommended.
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- Recommendsu/Meissner73 in r/orlando · Jun 2025variety
Notes all-day Monday happy hour and an extensive classic cocktail and absinthe list.
- Recommendsu/urielxvi in r/orlando · Nov 2026taste
Says the spot's current garam masala and pho-inspired drinks are offbeat and great.
- Recommendsu/momasjuan in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Names it as a top pick alongside Quicksand.
- Recommendsu/duckhunt420 in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Recommended as a top cocktail bar, one of several located near each other.
- Recommendsu/YoResIpsa in r/orlando · May 2025
Included in a list of nearby spots suggested for a good evening, walkable from each other.
- Recommendsu/Sebasswithleg in r/orlando · Aug 2024variety
Points to this bar for having several mocktail options.
- Recommendsu/shocktopus89 in r/orlando · May 2026
Endorses it for cocktails and says they visit it themselves.
- Recommendsu/benito_camelas72 in r/orlando · Feb 2026ambience
Calls it pleasant and easy for conversation.
- Recommendsu/sher_bert in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Calls it an underrated option for cocktails.
- Recommendsu/armhat in r/orlando · May 2026
Simply names it as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Few-Grass2724 in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Gives a brief recommendation in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/Kinky_bastard_0304 in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Offers it as the alternative for those who do not like mead.
- Recommendsu/veryangrydragon in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Visited for the first time and recommends it; planning a return visit with a reservation.
- Recommendsu/Early-Cauliflower405 in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Adds it as a stop on the route and describes it as an absinthe bar.
- Recommendsu/Mobile-Ninja-2208 in r/orlando · Sep 2025taste
Names it as one of the best cocktail bars in its list.
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