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The Stubborn Mule
Orlando, FL
About The Stubborn Mule
The Stubborn Mule near Church Street is a downtown Orlando staple for sports fans fueling up before Orlando City SC matches at Exploria Stadium or Magic games at the Kia Center, serving hearty American comfort food and a solid craft beer list. The sports-bar-meets-gastropub format means you can catch the early game on TV while eating a proper meal before heading to the venue, and the knowledgeable staff can give you the lay of the land for any Orlando sporting event. The purple-and-gold Magic fan meetups before home games are a regular fixture here.
Located in Orlando.
Tags: american pre-match downtown fan-dining casual
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The Stubborn Mule works as a pregame and recovery food anchor in Orlando.
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About The Stubborn Mule
The Stubborn Mule near Church Street is a downtown Orlando staple for sports fans fueling up before Orlando City SC matches at Exploria Stadium or Magic games at the Kia Center, serving hearty American comfort food and a solid craft beer list. The sports-bar-meets-gastropub format means you can catch the early game on TV while eating a proper meal before heading to the venue, and the knowledgeable staff can give you the lay of the land for any Orlando sporting event. The purple-and-gold Magic fan meetups before home games are a regular fixture here.
The Stubborn Mule is located in Orlando, FL.