Mather's, Downtown
32 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
Mather's is a speakeasy-style bar downtown that most commenters recommend, and a few praise its cocktails. Some mention happy hour, a couple say it is usually busy so seats can be hard to get, and a couple say it shares a building with Phoenix Jazz Club. One commenter says it has become less classy since it dropped its dress code, and one calls it pricey.
Address
Mathers Social Gathering, 3 Phoenix Building, 30 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
At a glance
- Best for
- Cocktails
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Cocktails, Speakeasy style 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.
- Caveatu/Dupleganger7 in r/orlando · Aug 2024price
Describes it as a pricey speakeasy styled with old-fashioned decor.
- Recommendsu/where-ya-been-loca in r/orlando · Mar 2026
Lists this downtown spot among the places suggested.
- Recommendsu/Hot-Support-1793 in r/orlando · Aug 2024value
Calls it the most reasonable of the listed spots, though only worth it at happy hour.
- Recommendsu/clog_bomb in r/orlando · May 2025
Located upstairs from Phoenix Jazz Club and described as similar to it.
- Recommendsu/jbcgop in r/orlando · Jan 2024
Lists Mathers among downtown options worth looking up.
- Recommendsu/HungManSon in r/orlando · Feb 2025
Recommends Mathers as the pick for downtown Orlando.
- Recommendsu/Submersed in r/orlando · Mar 2024ambience
Recommends it for classy speakeasy-style cocktails and a nice setting, but says seats are very hard to get.
- Recommendsu/steebulee in r/orlando · Aug 2024
Says they're also a fan of Mathers.
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- Recommendsu/sideoftheham in r/orlando · Feb 2024
Names Mathers Social Gathering as a suggestion in reply to the request for bars.
- Recommendsu/BoliverTShagnasty in r/orlando · Mar 2026
Suggests this downtown spot as one to enjoy.
- Recommendsu/MVPPB5 in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Suggests it for a more social night rather than a rowdy one.
- Recommendsu/Tardypop1 in r/orlando · Nov 2026
Says sitting at the bar there is a safe bet.
- Recommendsu/Choice-Link2599 in r/orlando · Apr 2026
Gives this downtown spot as a direct answer for a drinks meetup.
- Recommendsu/sunkissedinfl in r/orlando · Aug 2026ambience
Named as a relaxed downtown choice rather than a club-style place.
- Recommendsu/lakeoceanpond in r/orlando · Jul 2025
Hasn't visited in years but fondly recalls past visits to Mathers.
- Recommendsu/Humble-Sir8215 in r/orlando · Aug 2026
Commenter says it is consistently good.
- Recommendsu/eatmyasserole in r/orlando · May 2025ambience
Says this place has a vintage, romantic vibe.
- Recommendsu/GatorSe7en in r/orlando · Jan 2024price
Praises the happy hour pricing.
- Recommendsu/puffin237 in r/orlando · Nov 2025service
Went there through two pregnancies; mocktails were available on request and the vibe let them dance.
- Recommendsu/InfoStuffOrl in r/orlando · Aug 2026
Included as a stop on a suggested downtown route.
- Recommendsu/6307421580 in r/orlando · Mar 2026
Named as a lounge-style answer; the commenter says it shares a building with Phoenix Jazz Club.
- Recommendsu/M0FB in r/orlando · Mar 2026
Says it is the one place they always make a point of visiting whenever nearby.
- Recommendsu/MouseRat_AD in r/orlando · May 2025
Calls it a good first stop for cocktails.
- Mixedu/Drodriguez164 in r/orlando · Mar 2024ambience
Says it used to be classy with a dress code but is more open now; still above most bars.
- Recommendsu/MummyDust98 in r/orlando · Jan 2024taste
Loves the place and calls its Strawberry Fields drink excellent.
- Recommendsu/matteosaurus in r/orlando · Aug 2025ambience
Went there; says the themed space can be booked for groups and is usually busy and lively.
- Recommendsu/Even_Preference2115 in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Suggests it for ages 28 to 35.
- Mixedu/PaxMax1 in r/orlando · May 2025ambience
Says it looks like the vibe they want, but it is closed on the day they need.
- Recommendsu/th3thrilld3m0n in r/orlando · Aug 2024value
Says they thoroughly enjoy Mathers and suggests coming for its cocktail hour.
- Recommendsu/DistinctOpportunity4 in r/orlando · Mar 2024
Simply agrees with the parent list naming this bar.
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