The Orlando Event Venue Built for a Party Atmosphere
Some events need more than just a place to gather. They need energy, atmosphere, and music that gets people on their feet. Whether you are planning a birthday blowout, a corporate celebration, a holiday party, or a bachelor or bachelorette night out, the right entertainment transforms a good event into an unforgettable one.
Pour Choice Taphouse in Orlando's Mills 50 District is built for exactly this kind of event. We have the space and setup for DJs and live bands, and if you need help finding the right talent, we can help secure musicians or DJs for your event. Combine live music or a DJ with 50 rotating self-pour taps of craft beer, hard seltzer, cider, and cocktails on tap, plus a full liquor bar, and you have a party experience that no other Orlando venue can match.
Our venue offers both indoor and outdoor space, multiple HDTVs that can display visuals or custom content, and a capacity of 91 guests inside with a large outdoor area for bigger events. The self-pour tap system gives your guests a built-in interactive experience, and the combination of music, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere creates the kind of event that people will be talking about long after it ends.
Why Music Events Work So Well at Pour Choice
Most bars in Orlando were not designed with private entertainment in mind. They might have a jukebox or play background music, but they do not have the space, the setup, or the flexibility to let you bring a DJ or live band to your event. You end up choosing between a dedicated music venue (which is expensive and focused on the performance, not your private event) or a bar that simply cannot deliver the party atmosphere you want.
Pour Choice Taphouse sits in the sweet spot. We have the space and infrastructure to support a DJ booth or a live music setup, and we also have the drinks, the atmosphere, and the flexibility to make your event everything you want it to be. You get the party atmosphere of a music venue with the intimacy and customization of a private event space.
Entertainment Options at Pour Choice Taphouse
Whether you want a high-energy dance party with a professional DJ, a laid-back evening with a live acoustic act, or something in between, Pour Choice has the space and flexibility to make it happen. Here is what we offer for entertainment at your event.
DJ Events
We have the space for a full DJ setup, including room for decks, speakers, and lighting. Whether you bring your own DJ or need help finding one, the venue is ready to support a professional DJ performance for your event.
Live Bands
Pour Choice has room for live band performances, making it a great choice for events that want the energy and authenticity of live music. From acoustic duos to full bands, the space can accommodate various setups.
Solo Artists and Acoustic Acts
For events with a more relaxed vibe, a solo musician or acoustic act provides the perfect soundtrack. Great for networking mixers, corporate happy hours, and intimate celebrations where music enhances rather than dominates.
Visual Displays on HDTVs
Multiple HDTVs throughout the venue can display DJ visuals, music videos, event slideshows, company branding, or custom content. This adds a visual dimension to your music event and enhances the overall atmosphere.
Talent Booking Assistance
Not sure where to find a DJ or band? We can help you secure talent for your event. Tell us the vibe you are going for and we will connect you with the right entertainment to match your vision.
Indoor and Outdoor Options
Music events at Pour Choice can take advantage of both our indoor space (up to 91 guests) and our large outdoor area. Outdoor events with a DJ are especially popular for creating a festival-like atmosphere.
Events That Come Alive with Music
Live music and DJs are not just for concerts and clubs. Almost any event is better with the right soundtrack, and Pour Choice Taphouse gives you the space and flexibility to add professional entertainment to any gathering. Here are some of the events that groups love to pair with music at our venue.
Birthday Parties with a DJ
A birthday party at Pour Choice with a DJ is the ultimate celebration. Your guests can dance, explore the 50 self-pour taps, and enjoy a high-energy atmosphere that feels like a real party, not just a gathering at a bar. The DJ keeps the energy up all night, and the self-pour taps mean nobody has to wait in line for a drink when their favorite song comes on.
This setup works for any age, from 21st birthdays to 50th celebrations and beyond. The DJ can curate the playlist to match the guest of honor's taste, play party games and requests, and create the kind of birthday experience that people remember for years.
Corporate Events and Company Parties
Corporate events do not have to be boring. Adding a DJ or live music to your company happy hour, team celebration, or holiday party instantly elevates the experience. A live acoustic act during a networking mixer creates sophisticated background ambiance, while a DJ at a holiday party gets everyone out of their seats and onto the dance floor.
Pour Choice is especially well suited for corporate music events because the self-pour tap system gives guests something fun and interactive to do between songs, during transitions, or while they are catching up with colleagues. The combination of music and self-pour taps creates a dynamic, engaging atmosphere that keeps your team entertained all evening.
Holiday Parties
Holiday parties deserve to feel special, and music is one of the best ways to create that festive atmosphere. A DJ playing holiday favorites mixed with dance hits turns your company or friend group holiday party into the event of the season. Add in the fact that you can bring your own food or hire any caterer you want, and you have complete control over the entire experience.
Pour Choice Taphouse is a popular choice for holiday parties because it offers everything in one place: a unique drink experience with 50 self-pour taps, a full liquor bar, space for a DJ or live band, multiple HDTVs for displaying holiday content, and the flexibility to bring your own food. It is everything you need for a memorable holiday celebration without the complexity of coordinating multiple vendors at a traditional event venue.
Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
If you are planning a bachelor or bachelorette party in Orlando, a night at Pour Choice with a DJ is the perfect starting point or the main event. The combination of self-pour taps, a full bar, music, and a vibrant atmosphere creates the kind of party night that wedding parties dream about.
The space works well for groups that want to dance, mingle, and celebrate without the pretension and expense of a nightclub. You get the party atmosphere with the personal touch of a private or semi-private event, and the self-pour taps add a fun, interactive element that nightclubs simply cannot offer.
Music + Self-Pour Taps = The Ultimate Party
The combination of live music or a DJ with 50 self-pour taps creates something special. Guests dance, pour, explore new drinks, and socialize in a way that feels organic and fun. There is no awkward standing around waiting for the bar. There is no limited drink menu. Just great music, amazing drinks, and an atmosphere that keeps the energy going all night.
Engagement Parties and Milestone Celebrations
For engagement parties, graduation celebrations, retirement parties, and other milestone events, live music adds a layer of elegance and emotion that background speakers simply cannot match. A live musician can play meaningful songs, the couple's favorites, or celebratory classics that make the moment feel truly special.
At Pour Choice, you can pair a solo acoustic artist or a small ensemble with the self-pour tap experience and your own food to create a celebration that is both personal and unforgettable. The Mills 50 District location adds to the vibe, putting your event in one of Orlando's most vibrant and accessible neighborhoods.
The Drink Experience at Your Music Event
50 Self-Pour Taps
The self-pour tap wall at Pour Choice Taphouse is the perfect complement to a music event. With 50 rotating taps featuring craft beer, hard seltzer, cider, and cocktails on tap, your guests can explore at their own pace without missing a beat. The RFID wristband system means no waiting in line, no flagging down a bartender during the best song of the night, and no drink tickets to keep track of.
Guests pour their own drinks and pay by the ounce. They can try a small sample of something new or fill up on their favorite. The variety ensures that every guest, from the craft beer enthusiast to the seltzer lover to the cocktail fan, finds exactly what they want. And because the taps are self-service, the drink experience becomes part of the entertainment, not a distraction from it.
Full Liquor Bar
In addition to the self-pour taps, Pour Choice has a full liquor bar with experienced bartenders. Guests who prefer a classic cocktail, a glass of wine, or a specific spirit can order from the bar while everyone else explores the taps. This dual approach means your music event has something for every taste and every preference.
The Venue Setup
Indoor Space
The indoor space at Pour Choice accommodates up to 91 guests and features the self-pour tap wall, the full bar, comfortable seating, and multiple HDTVs. For DJ events, the indoor layout creates an intimate, high-energy atmosphere where guests are close to the music and the drinks. The HDTVs can display DJ visuals, lighting effects, or custom content to enhance the experience.
Outdoor Space
The large outdoor space at Pour Choice opens up additional room for bigger events and creates a different kind of atmosphere. Outdoor DJ events have a more open, festival-like feel, and the Florida weather makes outdoor music events possible for much of the year. For events that want the best of both worlds, guests can move freely between the indoor and outdoor areas.
BYO Food
Guests can bring their own food or hire any caterer they want for events at Pour Choice. This means you can focus your budget and energy on the music and drinks, knowing that the food situation is entirely in your hands. Bring a food truck, order delivery, or set up a catered buffet. The choice is yours.
Planning a Music Event at Pour Choice: What to Know
Whether this is your first time planning an event with live entertainment or you have organized dozens, here are some helpful details about hosting a music event at Pour Choice Taphouse.
Bring Your Own Entertainment or Let Us Help
You have two options for entertainment at your event. You can bring your own DJ, band, or musician, or you can ask us to help secure talent for you. If you have a favorite DJ or a band you have been wanting to book, bring them. If you are not sure where to start, tell us the vibe you are going for and we will help connect you with the right talent.
This flexibility is important because it means you are never limited by a venue's approved vendor list or forced to use entertainment you are not excited about. Your event, your music, your way.
Visual Enhancements with HDTVs
Multiple HDTVs throughout the venue can be used to display DJ visuals, music videos, event slideshows, company logos, photo montages, or any other visual content that adds to the atmosphere. For corporate events, this is a great way to incorporate branding. For birthday parties, you can display photos of the guest of honor. For holiday parties, festive visuals set the mood perfectly.
Capacity and Space
Pour Choice Taphouse can accommodate up to 91 guests inside, with additional room in the large outdoor space. For music events, the layout naturally creates distinct zones: a dance area near the DJ or band, a social area near the taps and bar, and overflow space in the outdoor area. This zoning works well because it gives guests options. Those who want to dance can dance. Those who want to talk and pour drinks can do so without shouting over the music.
Hours and Availability
Pour Choice Taphouse is open Wednesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Friday from 5 PM to 2 AM, Saturday from 12 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 10 PM. Friday and Saturday nights are the most popular times for music events, but weeknight events can also work well and may offer more flexibility. Contact us to discuss timing and availability for your event.
Free Parking
Pour Choice offers a large shared parking lot plus free street parking near the venue, making it easy for your guests to arrive without worrying about parking fees or garages. The Mills 50 District location at 1225 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 is also close to Ivanhoe Village and downtown Orlando, so guests coming from anywhere in the city will find it easy to reach.
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.
What Makes Pour Choice Different from Other Music Venues in Orlando
Orlando has no shortage of bars and music venues, but Pour Choice Taphouse offers a combination of features that you will not find anywhere else. Here is what sets us apart for music events.
- Self-pour technology. No other music venue in Orlando has 50 self-pour taps. Your guests can explore craft beer, hard seltzer, cider, and cocktails on tap at their own pace using RFID wristbands. This interactive drink experience is the ultimate complement to live music or a DJ.
- Full liquor bar. In addition to the self-pour taps, our full bar with experienced bartenders ensures that every guest gets exactly what they want, whether that is a craft cocktail, a glass of wine, or a specific spirit.
- BYO food policy. You can bring your own food, hire any caterer, order delivery, or bring a food truck. No other music venue in Orlando gives you this kind of flexibility with food.
- Talent booking assistance. We can help you find and secure the right DJ or live music act for your event. You do not have to figure it out on your own.
- Multiple HDTVs. Display DJ visuals, music videos, event content, or custom graphics on screens throughout the venue.
- Private and semi-private options. Host your music event as a private venue buyout or a semi-private gathering. The space is flexible enough to accommodate both.
- Indoor and outdoor space. Up to 91 guests inside, plus a large outdoor area. Your music event can expand into the outdoor space for a bigger, more open atmosphere.
- Mills 50 District location. Located at 1225 N Mills Ave in one of Orlando's most vibrant neighborhoods, with a large shared parking lot, free street parking, and easy access from downtown.
"We brought a DJ for our company holiday party and it was the best event we have ever hosted. Everyone loved the self-pour taps, the music was amazing, and we brought our own catering so the food was exactly what we wanted. Pour Choice made the whole thing easy."
Live Music & DJ Event FAQs
Yes. Pour Choice Taphouse has the space and setup for DJs and live bands. You can bring your own entertainment, or we can help you find and secure the right talent for your event. Just let us know what you are looking for when you submit your inquiry.
Yes. If you need help finding a DJ or live band, we can help secure talent for your event. Tell us the style of music and the atmosphere you are going for and we will connect you with the right entertainment.
Yes. Pour Choice Taphouse has dedicated space for DJ setups and live band performances. The venue supports both indoor and outdoor entertainment setups, and the layout naturally creates a performance area, a social area, and space near the self-pour taps.
Yes. Multiple HDTVs throughout the venue can display DJ visuals, music videos, event slideshows, company branding, photo montages, or custom content. This adds a visual dimension to your event and enhances the overall atmosphere.
Pour Choice Taphouse can accommodate up to 91 guests inside, and there is also a large outdoor space for bigger events. Both the indoor and outdoor areas work well for events with live music or a DJ.
Yes. Guests can bring their own food or hire any caterer they want for events at Pour Choice Taphouse. You can bring food trucks, order delivery from any restaurant, or set up a catered buffet. We handle all the drinks with 50 self-pour taps and a full liquor bar.
Pour Choice has 50 rotating self-pour taps featuring craft beer, hard seltzer, cider, and cocktails on tap. There is also a full liquor bar with experienced bartenders. Guests use RFID wristbands and pay by the ounce at the self-pour taps, so everyone can explore at their own pace.
Pour Choice Taphouse is located at 1225 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, in the Mills 50 District. A large shared parking lot and free street parking are available, and the venue is close to Ivanhoe Village and downtown Orlando.
📅 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.