The Roque Pub — Restaurant in Orlando

wasn't sure what to expect with the Roque Pub. It wasn't too close to my home, which in the long run turned out to be too bad.

This place has a nice neighborhood pub feel to it. In fact, as people would show up, the waitresses would seem to know them instantly, as well as what they would normally order. They would offer to bring the regulars their preferred choices automatically.

Our waitress, Tori, was very friendly and helpful and even helped to put together my beer flight with her recommendations for the unfamiliar brands of beer. And there's a lot of them. This place has a really good beer selection on top of the food offerings.

Now hear what I'm saying here. I'm not a wings fan. I wasn't really sure I wanted to partake, but having done it, am grateful. It seems to me that wings typically mean a tiny piece of meat drowned in Tabasco sauce. This place knows how to do that better. I had the dry rub wings and they were awesome. Very meaty and flavorful, especially with the side of ranch dressing to dunk them in. I will try a different flavor next time, assuming I don't just go with one of the other food items. My wife had the Hogshead and of course, I had a bite (or two) of it. It was also incredibly satisfying and a good choice.

Finally, besides the cheesecake, which was very tasty, we ended up getting a small serving of potato salad on the recommendation of Tori. She told us that it had bacon, so it had to be good. She was right. This was honestly the absolute best potato salad I've ever had. It had bacon in it, which helped, but the other flavors were just right. It wasn't too creamy, tangy or sweet like others I've had, but seemed to be perfectly nailed. I could have just eaten more of this for the whole meal.

This was a very good road trip meal and the next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll give it another visit. Maybe I'll get to the point that they all know...

What many people don't know is that the owner has really put her heart and soul into this place. The moment you walk in, it just feels like home. The staff here is incredibly friendly and don't be surprised if the owner stops by to simply say "Hi." and check in on you.

The food really covers anything that you could be looking for. From light and shareable bites, like their artisan cheese board, to full on, chef designed entrees. They have AMAZING flatbreads with perfectly crisp crust and wonderful flavor (The Hogshead is a must!), signature wraps that are filled with immense flavor (The Helles Chicken!), and and amazing take on a classic Cuban sandwich called The Export.

The drink selection is out of this world and really hard to find at many local establishments. Many bars "claim" to have a wide range of beer selection, but you never see it. Its always hidden in the back. With Rogue Pub, its all out there for the world to see. They have rotating taps plus a chiller filled with ANY type of beer you can think of. Not sure what to get? Ask the servers. They are incredibly knowledgeable and will offer several suggestions. They have a variety of wines, which also can be sampled through a wine flight!

All in all, this a great place to go, enjoy a drink in a friendly and casual environment and at the same time, enjoy a full meal with out the need to go to another restaurant. Rogue Pub also has several activities scattered throughout the week; Local bands, free trivia with gift certificates as prizes, poker nights and even the ever popular Wine &...

Stopped by the Roque Pub for Orlando Burger Week. Not living too far away, I've enjoyed the Roque for beers and sandwiches before and never had a bad time.

We started out with their giant pub pretzel. It came out fresh, hot, and soft with those little heavenly salt crumbles. Garlic butter, mustard, and pub cheese accompany it and it was more than enough to finish off the pretzel.

The Burger Week special was the Sixth Barrel Burger. A quarter pound Angus burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, gogonzola crumbles topped with a jalapeño lime cilantro and crispy jalapeños. It was delicious with a nice spicy kick provided by the jalapeños. Especially with their baked fries!

I paired this up with a Belgian IPA crafted by Brouwerj Maenhout, the Hoppa Hontas Fusion. Tasty and 8%? I'm in! If you like an IPA that has a little fruity/citrusy flavor give this a shot. It's a nice hybrid of flavors.

Service provided by Kelsey was excellent!

The Roque has a great assortment of sandwiches, wings, salads, and appetizers. For adult beverages, if this is a beer & wine establishment, so no liquor.

Plenty of games to have a good time. Pool, several soft tip electronic dart boards, old school video game stand ups, and lots of TVs for sports.

High top and bar seating is ample and there are a few tables out front. This place can get pretty packed in weekend nights and is a great neighborhood bar to make it your place where everybody knows your name.

Whether it's Burger Week or just looking for a chill vibe with good food and nice beer selection, definitely...