A Toast to the End of Summer

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August 1, 2024

Show off your knowledge of the hard-stuff in August as the month is filled to the brim with National Drink Days. Fans of IPAs can try new drinks with lunches and dinners, you and your friends can try to settle the long-standing rum vs. whiskey debate, and wine connoisseurs can test the body, bouquet, and balance of their favorite reds. Reserve time during your adventures in Orlando for an evening at The Wharf to pair your meals with delicious drinks.

This guide showcases all the national drink days in August you can enjoy with friends and family in Orlando.

National IPA Day

August 1st

The drink festivities begin with National IPA Day, making it the perfect occasion for a SweetWater H.A.Z.Y. IPA to cool down in the Florida summer weather. This craft beer balances out the spiciness of The Wharf’s Jambalaya pasta and shrimp tacos. Guests who are new to IPAs can start out with the SweetWater H.A.Z.Y. and continue with an exploration of other craft beers.

National Beer Day

August 2nd

Stop by The Wharf for National Beer Day to kick off the weekend with popular brands such as Miller Lite and Guiness or on tap options such as Maduro Brown Ale and Mango Cart. Florida-made beers such as Landshark, Wavemaker Amber Ale, and Passion Of The Heights Wheat Ale are perfect for a night out with friends and older relatives. Follow up the half roasted half chicken or Wharf Burger with an ice-cold beer.

Close up of a shrimp appetizer skillet with a dark beer

National Rum Day

August 16th

Friday night begins with delicious seafood and rum at The Wharf for National Rum Day. Cartel Colada combines Coconut Cartel Anejo Rum with pineapple juice for a fruit-flavored beverage perfect for a night of drinks with friends, while The Hurricane satisfies taste buds with Bayou Silver Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and Diplomatico Mantuano Rum. Paired with Sesame Ginger Seabass, glazed salmon, and Catch Of The Day, dinner at The Wharf can be one to remember.

National Whiskey Sour Day

August 25th

Whiskey lovers will enjoy The Wharf’s specialty drinks menu on National Whiskey Day. Boost your meal with Monkey Shoulder Blender Whisky with New Fashioned, the Heaven’s Door Straight Bourbon Whiskey of Heavenly Lemonade, or Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey in Irish Mule. The coldness of these drinks is the perfect balance to the hot chicken pesto pasta, Wharf Club, and lobster roll.

National Red Wine Day

August 28th

Take it easy with an end-of-summer getaway Orlando with dinner at The Wharf on National Red Wine Day. Red, white, and sparkling wines come in different forms, and the House Wine By Canyon Road is preferred for guests looking for something different. These wines make the perfect pairing with New York Strip steak for dinner and the Crème Brulee, white chocolate banana spread pudding, and other desserts while you enjoy musicians from different genres perform during your meal.


A summer dinner is best with a favorite adult-beverage that follows up the delicious dinners at The Wharf. Fans of IPAs, beer, and rum will enjoy the restaurant’s menus. Whiskey and wine paired with shrimp, salmon, steak, burgers, and special desserts create a combination of delectable tastes not to be missed.

Book your dinner (opens in a new tab) at The Wharf today for these national drink days to enjoy delicious nights out and a fun send-off to the summer with friends and family.