Reeves Sports Bar soft-opens at 50 E. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando

Reeves Sports Bar soft-opened on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 50 E. Central Blvd. in downtown Orlando. It took over "the former Swiggs space next to Casey's on Central". A grand opening date "hasn't been announced yet".

What changed

• A new sports bar is open, on a soft opening. Bungalower reported that it "will soft open Thursday, Sept. 24", and Orlando Weekly reported four days later that it "has soft-opened in the old Swiggs space".
• Florida licenses it. The state's food-service licence file lists REEVES SPORTS BAR at 50 E CENTRAL BLVD, ORLANDO as present, expiring 04/01/2027. Its licensing inspection on 09/14/2026 is recorded as completed, with no further action. The state's new-licence list records the licence application as approved on 09/14/2026.
• Who is behind it. The concept comes from Thriving Hospitality, "the Orlando-based restaurant group behind spots including Thrive, Lamp & Shade and Packwoods". Michael D'Esposito of the group described it as a "high-energy sports bar". The kitchen offers "cheffy spins on classic pub grub courtesy of Thriving Hospitality chef-partner Ryan Stewart".
• What it serves. Previewed dishes include "buffalo hummus, 24-hour brined and dry-rubbed wings, Brussels sprouts, tuna nachos and cheesesteak egg rolls, along with pressed burgers, sandwiches and salads". Orlando Weekly says it offers "a proper craft cocktail program".
• The bar's own description. Its website advertises 16 screens and 7 days a week.

When

• Soft opening: Thursday, September 24, 2026.
• Grand opening: not announced. Bungalower: "For now, Reeves is easing into things with a soft opening. A grand opening date hasn't been announced yet."
• Hours: not published in any source we read. What Now Orlando reported that details on "operating hours will be released soon".

Where

50 E. Central Blvd., downtown Orlando, in "the former Swiggs space next to Casey's on Central".

What it means if you live here

• You can go now, on the soft opening.
• Check hours before you go. None of these sources gives them.
• The bar's own website is out of date. On October 2 it still read "Coming Soon to Downtown Orlando" and "Phase One — Construction In Progress". Go by the news reports and the state licence for its status, not the website.
• A grand opening may still come. No date has been announced.