The Casual Late Night After a Formal Reception
A lot of Orlando weddings end at a hotel when the DJ’s contract does. The people who still want a drink need a second room that is not another ballroom. A wedding after party at Pour Choice Taphouse is that room: casual, late, and already set up as a bar.
Friday and Saturday we run until 2 AM. Wednesday and Thursday close at midnight. Sunday closes at 10 PM. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events. Indoor capacity is about 91, patio about 20 to 30.
Bring late-night food or walk it from nearby restaurants. 21 and older. Large on-site parking lot at 1225 N Mills Ave.
See our space
The bar, tap wall, photo wall, lounge, and Mills 50 seating at Pour Choice Taphouse in Orlando.
Why After-Parties Work Better at a Taphouse
No second reception. Just drinks, a patio, and the people who were not ready to go home.
Late Hours on Weekend Wedding Nights
Friday and Saturday until 2 AM give you a real after-party window once a 10 PM reception ends. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events.
Casual on Purpose
Guests can loosen the tie, pour what they want, and skip another plated dessert. This is not a second ceremony.
Self-Pour for a Mixed Wedding Party
College friends, coworkers, and cousins do not drink alike. Fifty taps plus a full bar covers that without a hosted-bar argument.
BYO Late Bites
Bring pizza, sliders, or leftover reception trays if your caterer allows it. Walkable Mills 50 food is next door and down the block.
Private After 8 PM
If you want the whole taphouse after the reception, request a quote with your date and guest count and we will confirm the details.
Parking After a Long Day
Guests can rideshare or drive to the lot at 1225 N Mills Ave instead of staying trapped at the hotel bar.
Who This Wedding After Party Venue Is For
Book this when the reception is formal and you still want a casual late after-party in Orlando. It works for hotel weddings downtown, ceremonies in Winter Park, and receptions that lose the room at a hard end time.
If you also need a Friday welcome night, see wedding welcome parties. Rehearsal dinners live on their own page. DJ-forward nights can lean on live music and DJ space.
Hotel Bar After-Party
- Same carpet as the reception
- Limited taps and a tired bartender
- Guests in cocktail attire with nowhere to go
Pour Choice After-Party
- A different room and a different energy
- 50 self-pour taps plus a full bar
- Patio overflow and an on-site lot
21 and older only. If the after-party list includes minors, keep it at the hotel.
How to Plan a Wedding After Party at Pour Choice
Planning is straightforward. Semi-private sections reserve part of the main bar. Request a quote with your date and guest count and we will confirm the details. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events.
Step 1: Tell us when the reception ends
We need a start time, not just a date. Friday and Saturday after-parties can run toward 2 AM. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events.
Step 2: Decide if the after-party should be private
Semi-private means a reserved section with the public still in the bar . A full buyout keeps only wedding guests in the room.
Step 3: Share your date and headcount if Friday is your night
Request a quote with your date and guest count and we will confirm the details.
Step 4: Plan a simple food landing
Late-night trays or a walk to nearby restaurants. Tell guests about the lot at 1225 N Mills Ave.
After-party timing matters
A reception that ends at 10 PM on Friday or Saturday is the sweet spot. Send both venues and the bus or rideshare plan if you have one.
Let the Formal Part Stay Formal
The after-party should not compete with the reception. No grand entrance. No second first dance unless you want it. People pour, hug the guests they barely talked to at dinner, and stay as late as the hours allow.
Self-pour helps when the wedding party arrives in waves. Early arrivals are not stuck waiting for a bartender to catch up. Late arrivals still get the full tap list.
If you want a DJ after midnight, say so. If you want it quieter than the reception, say that too. We would rather match the couple than assume every after-party is a rave.
Bring Your Own Food. Bring Any Caterer.
After-party food should be late-night and easy: pizza, sliders, or leftover reception trays if your caterer allows it. Walkable Mills 50 restaurants are listed on our food page.
After-Party Size and Privacy
Wedding-party only (10 to 30)
Semi-private section of the main bar. Public still in the room. Request a quote with your date and guest count and we will confirm the details.
Open after-party list (30 to 91)
A larger reserved area or a full indoor buyout. Patio adds about 20 to 30 if the night is warm and people want air.
Fully private after-party
The whole taphouse. Request a quote with your date and guest count and we will confirm the details. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events.
Important: Private buyouts are available 7 days a week. Semi-private means a section of the main bar with the public still in the room. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are not open to the public. Always inquire so we can confirm the right setup.
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 a short trip from downtown Orlando.
Guests park in the large on-site parking lot at 1225 N Mills Ave. Nearby street parking is also available.
Order from nearby Mills 50 restaurants online or walk food over. There is a large on-site parking lot. See Pop Thai next door, Hawkers, and Pigzza on our food page.
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- 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
Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events. Request a quote with your date and guest count and we will confirm the details.
Monday and Tuesday Private Events
Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events. If you have a specific date in mind, include it in your inquiry and we will confirm availability. Open to the public Wednesday to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are for private events.