Lakeland
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, roughly midway between Tampa and Orlando and home to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Florida Southern College campus, has a sizable bar scene - BarFinder lists 113 venues here, led by classic bars and sports bars, with a real cluster of pubs, nightclubs, and lounges behind them. Local spots like The Wine Garden and Rico's Place reflect a scene with real local variety beyond its usual reputation as a Tampa-Orlando drive-through stop.