Hanson's Shoe Repair, Downtown
16 people recommendvia r/orlando17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Hanson's Shoe Repair, a speakeasy-style downtown bar, and several praise its cocktails. Some say entry needs a password found on social media, a couple describe it as laid-back, and a couple say it is small. One commenter says its drinks are not as good as Bauhaus's.
Address
Hanson's Shoe Repair, 27 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Known for
- Cocktails, Speakeasy setting
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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/electricdemon in r/orlando · Jan 2024
Names Hanson's as a top cocktail bar pick.
- Recommendsu/PandemicPander in r/orlando · Feb 2025
Names this speakeasy-style spot as an answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/eatmyasserole in r/orlando · Sep 2026
Their group visited recently and liked it, though it fits few people.
- Recommendsu/jbcgop in r/orlando · Jan 2024
Lists Hanson's Shoe Repair among downtown options worth looking up.
- Recommendsu/Submersed in r/orlando · Mar 2024taste
Describes a small upstairs speakeasy with excellent drinks; says entry needs a password found on Twitter.
- Recommendsu/theamazinggob in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Calls Hansons the clear winner for this question.
- Recommendsu/Kinky_bastard_0304 in r/orlando · May 2025
Included in a short list of places recommended for an evening out.
- Recommendsu/hailscience12345 in r/orlando · Nov 2026
Calls this downtown spot great and says to look up the entry code on social media.
Show all 17 cited comments
- Recommendsu/I-Can-Make-You-Smile in r/orlando · Mar 2026ambience
Has visited it while exploring speakeasies; finds the unhurried, laid-back feel ideal.
- Recommendsu/Educational-Peace919 in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Recommends Hanson's with a bare one-word name.
- Recommendsu/clog_bomb in r/orlando · Mar 2025ambience
Recommended as a speakeasy-style option for a different vibe.
- Mixedu/Fantastic-Ad4948 in r/orlando · Jan 2024taste
Says Hanson's drinks are not as good as those at Bauhaus.
- Recommendsu/keefreef407 in r/orlando · Sep 2026
Loves it from several visits, but has not seen live music on those trips.
- Recommendsu/__Akai__ in r/orlando · Aug 2026taste
Says the cocktails are among the best they've had and suggests ordering a house signature drink.
- Recommendsu/duckhunt420 in r/orlando · Dec 2025taste
Says a cocktail from this place ranks among their all-time favorites.
- Recommendsu/avanillakilla in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Says they like this place more than Mathers and otherwise agrees with the parent's list.
- Recommendsu/yawnstack in r/orlando · Aug 2024ambience
Suggests Hanson's downtown, recalling a past visit that felt relaxed.
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