Lil' Indies, Mills 50
35 people recommendvia r/orlando30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 23 threads.
What people say, in short
Lil' Indies on Mills Ave is recommended by most who mention it, and many praise its cocktails and its live music or DJ nights. Some note it sits next door to Will's Pub, and some call it a calm place to step away from a loud show. Some say it can make nonalcoholic drinks on request. One says its cocktails beat the ones next door, and one says its vibe did not suit a date.
Address
Lil Indies, 1036 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails, Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Live music, Nonalcoholic drinks on request
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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/helloimflag in r/orlando · Jul 2024
Names this as another Mills Ave bar they like.
- Recommendsu/monkeactual in r/orlando · Aug 2026ambience
Cocktail spot doubling as a music venue; commenter says it has a great atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Election2523 in r/orlando · Aug 2024ambience
Says the bar's music varies by night and it can make nonalcoholic drinks on request.
- Recommendsu/Pretend_Rutabaga_636 in r/orlando · Nov 2026ambience
Calls Lil Indies a favourite craft cocktail bar, with quirky homey decor and some live music.
- Recommendsu/prok0 in r/orlando · Aug 2026
Recommends this spot for drinks as part of a dinner-and-drinks plan.
- Recommendsu/blueshirt21 in r/orlando · Dec 2024
Agrees with the parent and says they really love Lil Indies.
- Recommendsu/gimme_datt in r/orlando · Nov 2026taste
Names Lil Indies as a favourite and points to one of its martinis made with feta.
- Recommendsu/Gen_JohnsonJameson in r/orlando · Feb 2026
Calls it cool and thinks it is the stronger pick over The Imperial.
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- Recommendsu/jdbabe10 in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Big fan who praises its atmosphere and craft cocktails.
- Recommendsu/InNeedOfVacation in r/orlando · Nov 2025service
On a visit with a non-drinking friend, got a custom off-menu soda.
- Recommendsu/JulianPlenti in r/orlando · Aug 2024
Agrees that the Lil Indies suggestion is the answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/savviesque in r/orlando · Sep 2026ambience
Suggests stepping next door to Lil Indies to chill out if the show gets too wild.
- Recommendsu/BuckJerasee in r/orlando · Jul 2026
Listed as a cocktail-focused pick in the Mills 50 and Ivanhoe area.
- Recommendsu/The-Duke-Of-Earth in r/orlando · Mar 2025
Added by edit as another Mills 50 recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Super_Meng in r/orlando · Apr 2024taste
Says it may host Wednesday jazz nights and calls it possibly their favorite bar, praising the cocktails.
- Recommendsu/paranoidtransdroid in r/orlando · Aug 2026ambience
Sits on the same property as Will's Pub; commenter says there is always something going on.
- Recommendsu/Make_safe_for_work in r/orlando · Sep 2025ambience
Recommends it for a live music night, praising the cocktail menu and good vibes.
- Recommendsu/MonteverdiOnyx in r/orlando · Dec 2024ambience
Recommends Lil Indies for those who like small venues with good music.
- Recommendsu/Impressionist_Canary in r/orlando · Aug 2026
Calls the parent's drinks list top tier, which includes this spot.
- Recommendsu/distrubinglyfamiliar in r/orlando · Aug 2026
Named as a drinks stop next to another pub, with dinner across the street.
- Recommendsu/Meissner73 in r/orlando · Jun 2025
Says Lil Indies fits the criteria and is on or near Mills.
- Recommendsu/cjr71244 in r/orlando · Nov 2026
Agrees with the Friday DJ night there; says it is always fun and tends to peak later.
- Recommendsu/Tweezus96 in r/orlando · Jul 2024
Backs the suggestion of this bar.
- Recommendsu/flfreak in r/orlando · Sep 2026ambience
Gives directions to Lil Indies via the patio as an escape if things get overwhelming; calls it very chill.
- Mixedu/SolidBlackGator in r/orlando · Aug 2024ambience
Goes there often but thinks its vibe does not suit this date.
- Recommendsu/Were_So_Hip in r/orlando · Mar 2024ambience
Says it often has funk or jazz on Tuesdays and suits winding down late; drinks are great, though not a budget stop.
- Recommendsu/sher_bert in r/orlando · Dec 2025
Calls it their all-time favorite cocktail bar.
- Mixedu/wasappi in r/orlando · Mar 2025ambience
Lumped with Mills 50 spots where crowds stick to separate groups.
- Recommendsu/itsatwisttt in r/orlando · Jul 2024
Agrees with the parent recommendation and says they will enjoy it.
- Recommendsu/WineWhiskeySong in r/orlando · Jan 2024
Names Lil Indies as the direct pick for bars in the Mills 50 area.
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