Company Holiday Party Venue in Orlando: A Celebration Your Team Deserves
The end of the year is supposed to be a time for celebration. Your team has worked hard, pushed through deadlines, hit goals, and kept things running all year long. They deserve a holiday party that is actually fun. Not a lukewarm buffet in a beige hotel conference room. Not a cash bar with three options and a playlist from 2010. Not an event that people attend out of obligation and leave as soon as they politely can.
Your team deserves Pour Choice Taphouse.
Located at 1225 N Mills Ave in Orlando's vibrant Mills 50 District, Pour Choice Taphouse is the most unique and memorable venue for a company holiday party in the Orlando area. We feature 50 rotating self-pour taps of craft beer, hard seltzer, cider, and cocktails on tap, plus a full liquor bar with bartenders. Our RFID wristband system lets every guest pour their own drinks and pay by the ounce. You can bring your own food or hire any caterer you want. We have space for a DJ or live music, and we can help you secure talent if needed. We accommodate up to 91 people inside with a large outdoor space for even bigger groups. And a large shared parking lot and free street parking are available right outside.
This is a holiday party that your employees will actually look forward to, talk about during it, and remember long after the decorations come down.
Why Your Company Holiday Party Belongs at Pour Choice
A unique, fun, and stress-free alternative to the typical corporate holiday event.
A Unique Celebration
Let's face it: most company holiday parties are forgettable. A self-pour taphouse with 50 rotating taps changes that completely. Your team gets to explore craft beers, hard seltzers, ciders, and cocktails on tap at their own pace. It is interactive, fun, and unlike any holiday party they have been to before.
BYO Holiday Catering
Bring your own food or hire any caterer you want. Set up a holiday-themed spread, order from your favorite local restaurants, arrange for festive desserts, or keep it casual with pizza and appetizers. You choose the food, the caterer, and the budget. No mandatory venue catering.
DJ and Music Space
We have space for a DJ or live music, and we can help you secure talent if needed. Play holiday classics, set up a curated playlist, or bring in a live performer. The right music transforms a good party into a great one, and we give you the space to make it happen.
Full Liquor Bar
Not everyone on your team will want to pour their own beer, and that is totally fine. Our full liquor bar is staffed by bartenders who can mix holiday cocktails, pour wine, and serve any spirit your guests request. Between the 50 taps and the full bar, every taste is covered.
Private and Semi-Private Options
Whether you want the entire venue for your team or a reserved section in a lively taphouse, we have you covered. Full venue buyouts accommodate up to 91 guests inside plus outdoor space. Semi-private setups work perfectly for smaller teams or departments.
Multiple HDTVs
Use our multiple HDTVs to display company year-in-review slideshows, employee recognition highlights, holiday graphics, team photos, or festive visuals. It is a simple touch that makes the event feel polished and personal.
Ditch the Hotel Ballroom: Why Pour Choice Is the Better Holiday Party Venue
Every year, companies across Orlando go through the same cycle. Someone in HR or on the social committee gets tasked with planning the holiday party. They call a few hotels. They get quotes with per-person minimums, limited drink packages, and a choice between chicken or fish. The budget gets stretched. The event ends up in a bland ballroom with fluorescent lighting and a DJ playing the same songs everyone has heard a thousand times. People show up, eat dinner, make small talk, and leave within two hours.
There is a better way.
Pour Choice Taphouse offers everything a hotel ballroom cannot: a genuinely fun, interactive experience that gets people out of their seats and actually enjoying themselves. Here is how we compare to the typical hotel holiday party.
The Typical Hotel Ballroom
- Generic space that looks the same for every event
- Set catering menu with limited options
- Per-person food and drink minimums
- Guests sit at assigned tables and stay there
- Limited drink selection (usually beer, wine, and rail cocktails)
- Minimal atmosphere or personality
- Guests leave early
Pour Choice Taphouse
- A unique taphouse with 50 self-pour taps and full bar
- Bring your own food or hire any caterer you want
- Full flexibility on food budget and menu
- Guests explore, mingle, and pour their own drinks
- 50 rotating taps (craft beer, seltzer, cider, cocktails) plus full bar
- Vibrant atmosphere in the Mills 50 District
- Guests do not want to leave
The difference is night and day. A holiday party at Pour Choice is an experience, not just an event. Your employees get to do something genuinely fun and different. They walk around, explore the taps, try new drinks, share their favorites with coworkers, and have the kind of real, relaxed conversations that build team chemistry. The self-pour format is a built-in activity that keeps the energy high and eliminates the awkward standing-around-with-nothing-to-do problem that plagues traditional holiday parties.
How to Plan Your Company Holiday Party at Pour Choice Taphouse
Planning a company holiday party does not have to be stressful. At Pour Choice Taphouse, we make the process easy and give you the flexibility to create exactly the celebration you want. Here is a step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Book Early
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year for event bookings, and the best dates fill up fast. We strongly recommend reaching out as early as possible to secure your preferred date. Fill out the inquiry form on this page and our team will get back to you within 24 hours. Even if you are still in the early planning stages, it is worth getting on the calendar so you do not miss out.
Step 2: Choose Your Setup
Pour Choice offers both private and semi-private event options. For companies that want the entire venue to themselves, a full venue buyout gives you exclusive use of the indoor space (up to 91 guests) and the large outdoor area. For smaller teams or departments, a semi-private reservation gives your group a dedicated section while the rest of the taphouse stays open. We will work with you to figure out the best configuration for your group size and the kind of party you want to throw.
Step 3: Plan the Food
This is where Pour Choice really shines compared to traditional holiday party venues. You can bring your own food or hire any caterer you want. Here are some popular options for company holiday parties:
- Holiday-themed catering. Hire a local caterer to set up a festive spread with seasonal favorites. Think carved turkey sliders, holiday appetizers, and warm comfort food.
- Dessert tables. Set up a holiday dessert bar with cookies, pies, cupcakes, and seasonal treats. Pair it with the self-pour taps for a sweet and savory combination.
- Local restaurant favorites. Order from some of the best restaurants in Orlando and the Mills 50 District. Support local businesses while feeding your team something delicious.
- Food trucks. A food truck parked outside adds a fun, casual element to the party. Many food trucks offer holiday-themed menus during the season.
- Pizza and casual bites. Not every holiday party needs a formal spread. Sometimes great pizza, wings, and a pile of appetizers is exactly the right vibe for your team.
- Potluck style. Some companies love a potluck. Bring it all to Pour Choice and set up a spread alongside the taps. It adds a personal, community feel to the celebration.
The freedom to choose your own food means you can match the catering to your company culture, your team's preferences, and your budget. No one-size-fits-all menus. No per-person minimums. Just the food your team actually wants to eat.
Step 4: Set the Mood with Music
A great holiday party needs great music. Pour Choice has space for a DJ or live music, and we can help you secure talent if needed. Whether you want a DJ spinning holiday classics and dance hits, a live acoustic performer for a more relaxed atmosphere, or simply a curated holiday playlist through the venue's sound system, we can accommodate your vision. Music sets the tone for the evening, and having the space and flexibility to do it right makes a huge difference.
Step 5: Use the TVs to Personalize the Party
Our multiple HDTVs are a great way to add a personal touch to your holiday party. Display a year-in-review slideshow with team highlights, project milestones, and fun office moments. Put up holiday graphics or festive visuals to enhance the atmosphere. Show employee recognition or awards throughout the evening. Display your company logo and a "Happy Holidays from [Your Company]" message. These small details make the party feel thoughtful and intentional, and they give people something to gather around and talk about.
Step 6: Show Up and Celebrate
On the night of your party, everything is set. The food is arranged, the TVs are showing your content, the music is playing, and the 50 taps are ready to go. Your team arrives, gets their RFID wristbands, and the celebration begins. People explore the taps, pour their favorites, grab food, mingle with coworkers from different departments, and actually enjoy themselves. The full liquor bar handles anyone who wants a cocktail or glass of wine. The DJ keeps the energy going. And you get to relax, join the fun, and know that you planned a holiday party people will genuinely remember.
Book Early for the Holiday Season
Holiday party dates fill up quickly, especially Fridays and Saturdays in November and December. If you are thinking about hosting your company holiday party at Pour Choice Taphouse, we recommend reaching out as early as possible. Submit the inquiry form below to get the conversation started. There is no commitment required, and our team will respond within 24 hours.
Self-Pour Taps: A Built-In Holiday Party Activity
One of the biggest challenges with company holiday parties is keeping people engaged and having fun. At a sit-down dinner, the energy tends to peak during the meal and then drop off. People finish eating, check their phones, and start making their exit. At a cocktail-style party, guests stand in clusters and rarely venture beyond their immediate social circle.
The self-pour taps at Pour Choice Taphouse solve both of those problems.
The Taps Keep People Moving
With 50 rotating taps spread throughout the venue, your team members are naturally encouraged to walk around, explore, and discover new drinks. Instead of sitting in one spot all evening, people are moving through the space, standing at the tap wall with colleagues from different teams, and having spontaneous conversations that would never happen at a traditional party. This movement creates energy and keeps the celebration feeling lively from start to finish.
It Is the Ultimate Icebreaker
Every company has employees who do not know each other well, whether they are new hires, remote workers, or people from different departments. At a traditional holiday party, these folks often end up standing alone or clinging to the one person they know. The self-pour taps change that dynamic. When two people are standing next to each other at a tap, pouring from the same selection and reacting to the flavor, conversation starts naturally. "Have you tried this one yet?" is all it takes. The taps give everyone a shared experience and a built-in reason to interact.
Everyone Gets What They Want
Your team is diverse, and their drink preferences are too. The 50 rotating taps include craft beer, hard seltzer, cider, and cocktails on tap, covering a wide range of tastes. The RFID wristband system lets everyone pay by the ounce, so guests can sample small pours of anything that looks interesting or fill up on a favorite. And the full liquor bar with bartenders is always available for anyone who prefers a classic cocktail, wine, or a specific spirit. With this combination, literally every person at your party can find something they love.
It Makes Your Party Unique
When your employees tell their friends and family about the company holiday party, you want them to say something more interesting than "It was fine. We had dinner at a hotel." At Pour Choice, they will be talking about how they got to pour their own drinks from 50 different taps, how they discovered a new craft beer they loved, how they had a blast exploring the tap wall with coworkers. The self-pour experience gives your party a story, and that story is what turns a routine company event into something people genuinely look forward to every year.
Bring Your Own Food. Bring Any Caterer.
You are never locked into a set menu or an overpriced catering package. Bring a food truck, order trays from your favorite restaurant, set up a taco bar, or hire a professional caterer. The food is entirely your call, and that flexibility is one of the biggest reasons groups choose Pour Choice for their events.
Holiday Parties for Companies of All Sizes
Whether your company has 15 employees or 91 (or more), Pour Choice Taphouse can accommodate your holiday celebration. Our flexible space options make it easy to scale the party to your group size.
Small Teams (10 to 30 Guests)
For smaller teams, a semi-private reservation is the perfect setup. Your group gets a reserved section of the taphouse with easy access to all 50 taps and the full bar. The energy of a lively taphouse adds to the festive atmosphere, and your team can enjoy the self-pour experience without feeling like they are rattling around in a too-large venue. This is a great option for individual departments, small businesses, startup teams, or close-knit offices.
Mid-Size Companies (30 to 60 Guests)
A mid-size holiday party at Pour Choice hits the sweet spot. You have enough people to fill the space with energy and conversation, and the self-pour taps ensure no one is waiting in line for a drink. A semi-private setup or a partial venue reservation works well, giving your group plenty of room to spread out while keeping the party feeling full and vibrant.
Large Companies (60 to 91+ Guests)
For larger groups, a full venue buyout gives your company exclusive use of the entire indoor space (up to 91 guests) plus the large outdoor area. This is the ultimate company holiday party setup. You have complete control over the music, the TVs, the layout, and the atmosphere. Every tap, every screen, and every corner of the venue is dedicated to your celebration. For companies with more than 91 employees, the outdoor space adds significant additional capacity.
Multi-Department Celebrations
Some companies prefer to celebrate by department rather than throwing one massive party. Pour Choice is well-suited for this approach too. Different departments can book on different nights throughout the holiday season, giving each team a more intimate celebration where everyone gets to interact. The flexible booking options and straightforward planning process make it easy to organize multiple events.
Location, Parking, and Getting Here
Pour Choice Taphouse is located at 1225 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, in the heart of the Mills 50 District. We are near Ivanhoe Village and just a short trip from downtown Orlando. For employees coming from offices across the Orlando metro area, our location is convenient and easy to reach.
A large shared parking lot and free street parking are available near the venue. For larger groups or employees who prefer rideshare, our address is simple to find and well-known in the area.
The Mills 50 District is one of Orlando's most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods. Hosting your holiday party here gives your team a chance to experience a part of the city that feels energetic, creative, and distinctly Orlando. It is a far cry from the generic hotel strip, and that sense of place makes the evening more memorable.
Hours
- Wednesday and Thursday: 5 PM to 12 AM
- Friday: 5 PM to 2 AM
- Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
- Sunday: 12 PM to 10 PM
Happy Hour: Wednesday through Friday, 5 to 7 PM
For private holiday events and full venue buyouts, we can discuss timing that works best for your company. Many groups prefer Friday or Saturday evenings during the holiday season, but weeknight parties are a great option too.
📅 Need a Day We Are Normally Closed?
Pour Choice Taphouse is typically open Wednesday through Sunday, but we will open on Monday or Tuesday for private events if your group needs it. If you have a specific date in mind that falls outside our regular hours, just let us know in your inquiry and we will make it work.
