Tatiana’s guidebook to Lakeland Hot-Spots
Food scene
If you are looking for a great date night/special occasions dining venue, Nineteen61 is a great option. This upscale, Latin American cuisine won't disappoint and is located in Downtown Lakeland.
44 locals recommend
Nineteen61
215 E Main StIf you are looking for a great date night/special occasions dining venue, Nineteen61 is a great option. This upscale, Latin American cuisine won't disappoint and is located in Downtown Lakeland.
Looking for authentic Italian food or pizza? Palace Pizza offers a casual atmosphere and great food! Located in Downtown Lakeland.
31 locals recommend
Palace Pizza
114 S Kentucky AveLooking for authentic Italian food or pizza? Palace Pizza offers a casual atmosphere and great food! Located in Downtown Lakeland.
Burger 21 Lakeland
1601 Town Center DriveGreat Burgers, Great Shakes! Located in Town Center
Can't all agree on what type of food you want? The Joinery is the perfect solution. Many vendor provided options from Poke bowls, to BBQ, to Pizza! A great hang out environment along Lake Mirror.
34 locals recommend
The Joinery
640 E Main StCan't all agree on what type of food you want? The Joinery is the perfect solution. Many vendor provided options from Poke bowls, to BBQ, to Pizza! A great hang out environment along Lake Mirror.
Eclectic spot for gift shopping, treats, pastries, coffee, or a drink! The Poor Porker is a local gem.
12 locals recommend
The Poor Porker
801 E Main StEclectic spot for gift shopping, treats, pastries, coffee, or a drink! The Poor Porker is a local gem.
Jonesin' for an amazing steak? This is a spot you don't want to miss! If you are planning on going on the weekend, I highly recommend making a reservation.
18 locals recommend
Texas Cattle Company
735 E Main StJonesin' for an amazing steak? This is a spot you don't want to miss! If you are planning on going on the weekend, I highly recommend making a reservation.
Craft Food & Bar - with a nice outdoors space and extremely unique environment. This unique venue is eclectic and classy! Located just south of Dixieland area.
37 locals recommend
Cob & Pen
1221 Florida Ave SCraft Food & Bar - with a nice outdoors space and extremely unique environment. This unique venue is eclectic and classy! Located just south of Dixieland area.
Adorable place for fine dining or a drink! Often accompanied by live music and great outdoor seating. In a historic Lakeland home!
27 locals recommend
Patio850
850 S Tennessee AveAdorable place for fine dining or a drink! Often accompanied by live music and great outdoor seating. In a historic Lakeland home!
BEST PASTRIES you may EVER eat. Open Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. This is a place you MUST try while visiting Lakeland. Located in Dixieland area.
37 locals recommend
Born & Bread Bakehouse
1113 Florida Ave SBEST PASTRIES you may EVER eat. Open Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. This is a place you MUST try while visiting Lakeland. Located in Dixieland area.
Sightseeing
This beautiful park is exactly what Central Florida is about. Beautiful lakes, nature trails, a gun range, primitive camping, and fishing. This is one of my favorite outdoor spots in Lakeland. My husband and I got married here!
Saddle Creek Park
3716 Morgan Combee RdThis beautiful park is exactly what Central Florida is about. Beautiful lakes, nature trails, a gun range, primitive camping, and fishing. This is one of my favorite outdoor spots in Lakeland. My husband and I got married here!
Great Park for a Day with the family! There are many walking trails, picnic tables, and also a very nice playground.
10 locals recommend
Lake Parker Park
910 Granada StGreat Park for a Day with the family! There are many walking trails, picnic tables, and also a very nice playground.
Family Fun
Common Ground Playground
1000 E Edgewood DrFamily Fun! This is a great park nearby!
PICASSOZ
4636 Cleveland Heights BlvdWalk-In mosaic and pottery painting studio! Family fun, but also a great date idea.
Family Fun Center
4825 Florida Ave SGreat place for arcade games with kids, mini golf & laser tag!
Indoor trampoline and obstacles for lots of family fun!
6 locals recommend
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
3800 US Hwy 98 NIndoor trampoline and obstacles for lots of family fun!
Night Life
This is a great pub in downtown Lakeland! Lots of live music, pool, and a good time with friends!
13 locals recommend
Molly McHugh's Irish Pub
111 S Kentucky AveThis is a great pub in downtown Lakeland! Lots of live music, pool, and a good time with friends!
Classy, aesthetically designed - this bar offers some great cocktails and a laid back environment for a night on the town.
19 locals recommend
Revival
119 S Kentucky AveClassy, aesthetically designed - this bar offers some great cocktails and a laid back environment for a night on the town.
Fun retro drink & play bar! Largest retro arcade bar in Lakeland! Grab a drink and be a Pinball Wizard.
Galaxy Bar Lakeland
Fun retro drink & play bar! Largest retro arcade bar in Lakeland! Grab a drink and be a Pinball Wizard.
This place is a GREAT place for groups or a date day/night! Throw some axes and grab a coffee or drink! Staff is very friendly. Located in Downtown Lakeland. (Although this is in the night life category - it is open during the day as well and would be a super fun family event with older children!)
10 locals recommend
Ax-Caliber Axe Venue and Coffee House
204 East Orange StreetThis place is a GREAT place for groups or a date day/night! Throw some axes and grab a coffee or drink! Staff is very friendly. Located in Downtown Lakeland. (Although this is in the night life category - it is open during the day as well and would be a super fun family event with older children!)
Frequenting Live Music - this Jazz-y feeling piano bar is a nice local hole in the wall! Located in Dixieland.
8 locals recommend
The Pink Piano - Live Music Wed. thru Sat. Available For Private & Special events Sun. thru Tues.
1015 Florida Ave SFrequenting Live Music - this Jazz-y feeling piano bar is a nice local hole in the wall! Located in Dixieland.
Check out this event venue and bar to see the latest on events and live music.
7 locals recommend
Union Hall
1023 Florida Ave SCheck out this event venue and bar to see the latest on events and live music.
Check out Federal Bar in Downtown Lakeland! https://federalbarlakeland.com/
10 locals recommend
Federal Bar Lakeland
124 S Tennessee AveCheck out Federal Bar in Downtown Lakeland! https://federalbarlakeland.com/
Coffee & Tea
Cute Tea cafe! Acai bowls, and a wide variety of teas, including boba tea are among this spots local favorites.
Tea Largo Beverage Co.
4632 Cleveland Heights BlvdCute Tea cafe! Acai bowls, and a wide variety of teas, including boba tea are among this spots local favorites.
Mitchell's Coffee House
235 N Kentucky AveGreat Local Coffee shop downtown!
City advice
Don't miss
Lakeland Farmers Market in Downtown Lakeland
Every Saturday along Kentucky Ave in Downtown Lakeland from 8am-2pm