Hanks

Hanks is a dump. But the kind of dump that knows it's a dump and doesn't seem to mind. The clientele is not Harvard educated and you won't find any tweed jackets. It's a shack that serves beer and wine. The patio (really where is the concrete or pavers?) is really just a large outdoors. There is no landscape, save one small palmetto bush that serves as a cover for what has made the bar infamous. This bar should be on every gay bar trash tour. It has been on our trash tour for years. A Trash Tour, is when you get your buds together to go to every gay beer and wine only place in town. Hanks is rarely crowded. Two pool tables and the juke box has a little bit of everything. I have never experienced the problems or pleasure they speak of in the bathrooms there, but the patio may have that to offer if there are enough people there who are interested. I would call it a Levi bar more than a leather bar, but you could wear either and fit in. It's a cruise bar for sure. One of only a few in Orlando.

Love this place. No attitude or drama like most places in Orlando. Low prices on the drinks, no cover. www.hanksorlando.com

My friend Jeff took me to Hanks for my first visit. It was a GREAT time. The folks are all friendly. Drinks great prices, bar staff very friendly. The patio...HOT...as well as the Bad Boy Restroom. Everyone should experience at least once.

Yeah, there's a lot of truth to the fact that people are looking for sex here. That doesn't mean everyone. You can still come to Hank's and just sit by the bar and hang out. It's whatever you make of it. Beer and Wine only.

Bar was fun but get ready for cigarette smoke. I must have missed the sign that reads only smokers allowed. I am from up north where smoking is not allowed inside, so am not used to this southern hospitality. If they just put some sort of ventilation in place it would make it more habitable. Drinks are reasonable, and a good crowd and if you want to get off, just head out the back door.