The Wellborn is an old Florida-style mansion, located in downtown Orlando on Lake Lucerne, serving craft cocktails and tapas. It’s right in the middle of some of Orlando’s oldest buildings!
To it’s left, a charming Art Deco styled 20-room hotel. It’s Orlando’s oldest documented residence! To the right is the I.W. Phillips House, built in 1917. Being on The Wellborn property is like stepping into a charming postcard from the past!
The Wellborn’s courtyard is the perfect place to relax and feel like you’re on vacation! This courtyard setting is lined with Canary Island palms, banana trees, azaleas, magnolias, impatiens, birds-of-paradise, periwinkle, and giant ligustrum. This lush landscape is one of Orlando’s best outdoor spaces to have a bite or cocktail!
The Wellborn is open Sat. 11am-1am, Sun. 11am-5pm, Tues-Thurs. 5pm-12am, & Fri. 5pm-1am. (Happy Hour T-F 5pm-7pm)
They also have a Sunday brunch with $25 Mimosa flights and live music! Seating is available first come, first serve. To order food and drinks you must scan the QR code & pay from your phone. And a runner will bring the items as they are ready! Click here to see their menus.
If you’re not up for outdoor seating…head inside the mansion and grab a seat at the bar or in one of their many nooks. Prepare to feel like you’re a guest in someones home while lounging on a couch or sitting at a dining room table.
My most recent visit we sat at The Wellborn’s upstairs bar…Here’s what we got:
Those sliders were so juicy and delicious! I would go back just for those….sooooo good! And if you like Matcha, you must try the Matcha Martini! Everything was prepared well and the cocktails were balanced and presented beautifully.
This is definitely an Orlando hidden gem and is worth a visit. I’m planning to go back soon and experience their Sunday brunch! I’ll keep you posted when I do!
The Wellborn Parking Guide
Since this is located in the downtown area, parking can be a bit of an issue (if it’s crowded). So be prepared!
Parking in the lot behind the Wellborn is PROHIBITED. Violators will be towed. Parking is available in the following areas:
• Any area that says “Wellborn Guest Parking”
• On Lucerne, in front of the Wellborn Hotel. Please do not double park or park in the roundabout; you will be towed.
• In the parking garage, located on Delany. Available after 5 pm Tuesday-Friday and all day Saturday & Sunday.
This is a charming and eclectic place and would be a perfect place to take out-of-town guests or a romantic date. It’s a little bit of whimsy in Orlando’s downtown area… If you’re interested in more unique spots in and around Orlando, you need to read this article!
So start making your plans and as always, thanks for reading!
Xx Autumn
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Sounds lovely!