Bars & Saloons
The Copper Rocket
106 Lake Ave, Maitland, FL
The Copper Rocket has held down its corner of Lake Avenue in Maitland since 1995, a worn-in pub and music room that survived closure and reopening to remain one of the Orlando area's longest-running dives. The room mixes more than thirty TVs with trivia, karaoke and live music nights, and the kitchen turns out smash burgers and deep-fried Oreos.
Covered outdoor seating and a no-frills interior keep the atmosphere loose, and the pub's reputation as a musicians' hangout gives it a steady local pulse that predates the surrounding redevelopment. It sits just off US 17-92, an easy pull-off on the ride between Orlando and the Lake Monroe loop.
Common Questions
What is The Copper Rocket known for?
A worn-in dive atmosphere, live music, trivia and karaoke nights, and a kitchen serving smash burgers and deep-fried Oreos.
How long has it operated?
The pub opened in 1995 and has remained a fixture on Lake Avenue in Maitland.
Where is it for riders?
Just off US 17-92 in Maitland, an easy stop between Orlando and the Lake Monroe area.