Nightlife in Lake Mary

In addition to bringing people together to unwind over drinks, World of Beer - Port Orange strives to enlighten every guest with knowledge about what they're drinking. Every bartender at World of Beer is a graduate of rigorous Beer School, where the curriculum details the inner workings of IPAs, barley wines, stouts, and other forms of brewing. Only upon graduation—or if their father builds a new wing—are staffers deemed fit to occupy the space between the shellacked bar the exposed brick wall behind it.

Dozens of taps jut out from the wall, waiting to spill draft craft beers at the flick of a wrist. Kegs hail from distant lands such as Germany, England, and Belgium as well as all across the United States, and the sudsy selections are ever changing. Walls of coolers hold six shelves of bottled beers that cater to those with pen pals on distant islands, and red and white wines are also offered on the premises.

At The Finer Taste Wine & Beer Emporium, Italian-made wine-dispensing machines distribute 100-plus wines gathered from all corners of the globe. Stations for red and white wines or premium products stand ready to pour 1-ounce, half-glass, or full-glass pours with each fill-up. After thanking their dispenser in fluent Italian, patrons can return to their spot—either at a pub table, in the lounge, or outside on the covered patio, where pets are welcome, and where live entertainment can be heard every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. Gourmet tapas anchor a finger-friendly food menu, and more than 30 craft beers offer a tasty alternative to wine.

Lucky’s, a hybrid restaurant and fun-center, marries burgers, salads, and sandwiches with games such as bowling and billiards. Guests can eat their fill of entrees that include Cajun rib-eye steak and pan-seared shrimp while flinging orbs down 14 polished lanes. During bowling games the alley’s sound and lighting system evokes a dance-club vibe while a Qubica AMF scoring system keeps track of strikes and splits, enabling players to leave their CPAs at home.

Next to the bowling alley, more than 50 redemption, video, and novelty games challenge guests and include Lazer Frenzy, an interactive maze of light beams like the ones that guard a bank’s best ballpoint pens. Game credits earn prizes such as Legos, Nerf toys, and even Xbox 360s. Lucky’s keeps their atmosphere lively late into the night by hosting lounge events such as Karaoke Wednesdays and by having DJs spin on the weekend.

The menu at Tanner’s Pub celebrates bar food from all over the world with a mix of traditional American comfort food and English pub grub. Classic dishes with upscale twists include bacon-wrapped filet mignon and crab penne with asparagus and white-wine sauce.