Elite Event @ Oblivion Taproom

Totally late with this review but dang… I have never left a Unilocal event so full of food! And everything was great!
Now I had heard of Obliviion before but never really thought it would be my type of place… but i was WRONG! This place rocked and the staff was so nice and helpful. I could see in some of their eyes that being up and working at this time of day might not be their first choice but they were troopers and really did a great job!
The food was great and yes, I ate one of everything! My favorites were the slider burgers and the wings! I think they are the best wings in Orlando! I also tried all of the sample beers on tap and i have to say the grapefruit beer blew me away. I had at least two glasses of that one.
It was a great event, the staff was so nice and helpful, and the owners seemed to really care for our happiness! I will definitely return again the next time i am on that side of town. (But remember, Hot Dog Heaven is right down the street…) ;-)
Thanks Colleen for another great Unilocal Event!

Not that my waistline can tolerate it, but I am slowly falling in love with Oblivion Taproom. We had a great crowd for this event, and the addition of a storm trooper can never hurt.
I love the housemade sauces (right down to the catsup), and the selection they put out for this event was tops — chunky blue cheese, zesty ranchy/​remoulady mix, uhmazing fresh salsa — all unforgettable and good for dipping absolutely anything in.
I actually enjoyed drinking a very low %abv beer at this event, it tasted great and I didn’t feel like poopoo later. Thanks Oblivion!

Great Elite event! One of my favorite in recent history, actually.
I’d never been to Oblivion before — had certainly wanted to for quite some time but had just been putting it off. This Unilocal Elite event was just the reason to.
The food – well, everything I tried – was completely delicious. Comfort food at its best! Speaking of which, the first time I’ve ever tried a fried Oreo. Ummm… YUM! And the beers Oblivion had available were tasty, perfect for summertime refreshness.
The games were a nice compliment to the event — played a little pool, and darts were also available.
I’ll definitely be going back to Oblivion for a meal or to grab a drink or two. Thanks, Unilocal,for getting me out there!

Okay so I had been reading reviews for Oblivion Taproom quite a bit and I have had it bookmarked for a while and now I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner! This was my 2^nd elite event and it was so so so amazing I wish it had gone on all day and night. The selection of craft beers were very different from each other and although I was sad to see Bells Porter wasn’t one of my options I was not disappointed with the choices provided.
Favorite food item? I think I’d have to say the burger was my #1 pick but I’ve never tried deep fried Oreos until now so I have to say that was a close second. The wings were very tasty and something I would definately order again but I can’t say I was a fan of the falafel ball or the Tofu but these aren’t usually my kind of food anyways so no biggie.
I was so sad I missed out on the photo booth :(it looks like so much fun i just got caught up mingling with my other Unilocalers that I completely forgot about it! Excellent event, thanks to Oblivion Taproom for your hospitality… we will definately return!

How can you not enjoy yourself at Oblivion? The staff is great, the food is amazing (I finally got to try falafel bites — YUM), and they have lots and lots of beer. I’m pretty sure that’s the definition of a good time. Add in the mix a bunch of awesome Unilocalers and you have the perfect way to spend your afternoon.
Thanks to everyone at Oblivion for showing us a good time, especially during a really crappy time for you guys. And of course, an Elite Event review would not be complete without thanking Colleen for being Colleen, so THANK YOU COLLEEN!!!

This event was fantastic. We were greeted with beer coupons (and welcoming faces, and even a Star Wars character. Their beer selection of 40 taps — all craft, no crap — is always phenomenal. We sat down and chatted with some fellow Unilocalers, grabbed some chips & salsa (the salsa is great with just the right amount of heat) and pork rinds. Yum! Then came the food. All of it was delicious. Wings, burgers, pork belly tacos, and fried Oreos which I heard are to die for. Tempting enough that I almost gave in to my food allergy!
Since I already love Oblivion, it was not a surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed every sip and bite I took at this event. What’s really surprising is that this event was held only hours after they were victims of a break-​in. The owners wouldn’t have dared to let down his guests, so in spite of having an ugly nasty robbery just hours before the event, business continued as usual.
There’s so much that I can say about the food and beer at Oblivion, but the absolute best part is the people. The owners, bartenders, hosts, and servers are all so wonderful. It’s sort of like a little bar family.
Thank you to Unilocal and Oblivion for such an awesome event

Oblivion, I can sum up this Unilocal Elite event by paraphrasing Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s sonnet.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love your many choices of beer (and not cheap domestic stuff),
I love the fact that you had awesome and plentiful appetizers,
I love that my burger slider had pulled pork on it,
I love that the vibe and atmosphere is always awesome,
But most of all I love your perseverance and insistence to hold this even after
a robbery and vandalism at your location.
I shall but love thee better after death.
Thanks again Oblivion and Colleen B. You guys rock!
#Yelp100

The owners are awesome. The beers were excellent as was the food. Oblivion yet again delivers. Many thanks!

Awesome Elite event!
The staff was fantastic and everyone was in good spirits. A legitimate stormtrooper was on patrol! Food came out at strategic intervals and everything we tried was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the cheeseburger topped with an onion ring AND pulled pork! Sounds crazy but it was crazy good.
SNAP had a fun photo booth and the lovely Bettina was running the show.
I really need to come to more of these events. Thanks to Colleen and the Unilocal team for throwing another great party at a great local bar and restaurant.

This was an epic event! From the moment that I got there the food started coming and never stopped! I was treated like a queen! There was a table set up with different sauces and dressings along with chips/​salsa and chicharron. The servers came around with so much delicious food samples as well. I really enjoyed all of it! I’m a regular at this place already and I’m so happy to have such an amazing taproom so close to my house. This place is outstanding. Huge thanks to Pete, Missy, Bruno, Colleen and everyone else who helped make this such an amazing event!

I have never, ever left a YEE so full of yummy deliciousness and happiness. Ever. So full, I thought I might die. Obviously, I pulled through.
Here’s the menu (to the best of my recollection): great beer, great beer, great beer, Woodchuck cider (that’s great, too-​derr), TONS of awesome fucking food.
Every single OTR employee gives a shit. I mean, they really, genuinely care if you are enjoying yourself. I like that.
Chef Bruno, A+. Pete and Missy, you are fantastic people. Thank you so much for hosting us. Colleen B., you are absolutely THE best CM evaahhh!

I’ve passed by Oblivion Taproom many times. thanks to Colleen and co. for putting together such a fun event and giving me a reason to stop by. I hope things turn around quick for Oblivion Tap Room after their crappy week. Even with all of that they hosted an awesome event.
Beer was flowing and food was being devoured. I was so full from all the food I went to sleep that night without eating dinner. IMO, highlights of the food were the burger (beef patti, onion ring, and pulled pork) and fried oreo. Surprisingly it was not the pork belly bun, it was just a tad dry for me. I guess after having David Chang’s pork buns (Momofuku) I am a snob. Or maybe I was just too full at that point to really enjoy anything else… haha
The beer was good… although I think the Pyramid Weiss Cream nitrogen beer was the reason why my buddy and I farted constantly for five hours after the event.
Looking forward to the next event!

I love Oblivion, and I loved even more that the YEE helped benefit them after two break-​ins. Seriously, what kind of jerks defile a place this awesome?
Anyway, so the event was packed and parking was a bit difficult, but that’s just a testament of how awesome Oblivion’s following is. We got there about 15 min after the start and it was already hopping.
I don’t drink, and I was a bit put off by the lack of complimentary non-​alcoholic choices (bottom line — water or pay for it). I let the bartender talk me into the grapefruit beer drink which I was able to finish, but would never pay for. Don’t listen to me, though, I pretty much hate beer so I am not the person to ask about whether or not their drink selection is good.
As for the food, we were almost immediately greeted with a sample of their famous wings, which were crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. Piping hot and lightly flavored with their rub, always good. It was only after we relocated away from the dart board that we noticed there were sauces for them at the nacho bar — but hey, that’s just a thumbs up to how good the wings are alone.
Nacho bar — I guess you could call it that — baskets of chips, jars of sauces. Place chips in bowl, add sauce. The Srirancha (sriracha and ranch) was awesome and the salsa had some kick to it that I just can’t place but loved nonetheless. There were also random crispy pork rinds thrown here and there. Crunch-​nomnomnom.
We sat and tried to chat for a bit, but between all the people and the music, it was hard to hold a conversation. We were still waiting on more food samples which seemed to take forever as once a server came out with a tray they were bombarded. I think a buffet-​style would’ve gone better. We eventually got the pineapple jalapeño burger which was fantastic. Passed on the Hog Wild because I had already had that experience on a normal visit. Heard there were pork rolls coming, but by that time it was almost 3 and we had to run.
As for the staff, they were on point. Super friendly, clearing plates, asking about refills, totally awesome. That’s part of this place’s charm — staff that care.
All in all, good event, had a few slow food moments and noise issues but hey, still had a great time. A+ and a bonus smiley face for the storm trooper.

What a fabulous event! Oblivion did a great job pulling out the red carpet for us! Bruno did an amazing job with the food. My favorite included the most crispy and delicious wings I have ever had made with a dry rub and the hawaiin burger with pineapple, terayaki sauce and jalapeño cream cheese with crispy tater tots on the side. And if you stuck around long enough like we did, we were able to have some fried oreos for dessert. YUM!
The SNAP! photobooth was a lot of fun… like always, with plenty of great props to choose from. There was also a Storm Trooper walking around for some photo ops. I loved the beer selection and was able to try a few that I’ve never had before.
I’ve only been to Oblivion to have a drink before and for the two Unilocal events that have taken place, but after this last event, I will definitely be returning for the food!

I think I have a new favorite beer, 8 Ball Stout, thanks to Colleen and the fine folks at Oblivion. Yet another great Elite event that showed what Unilocal is all about. Pete, Missy and Bruno stuffed us with fantastic foods and a variety of adult beverages. The wings are the best I’ve had anywhere, the jalapeño burger is my favorite, and I was so happy when they brought them out. I never had the tots before, not usually a tot fan, but these were so good that I wanted to steal everyone else’s too. A special shout out to the staff. In a city full of servers with vacant stares and snooty attitudes it’s so nice to be greeted by a friendly, genuine smile by each and every one of Oblivion’s staff.
Good food, good drink, good people. Who could ask for anything more?

The Elite event here yesterday was amazing! Community Manager Colleen did a great job in organizing it, and the Elite member turnout was rather impressive.
I’m not as into Oblivion Taproom as are other people I know, since I’ve been only two times (including yesterday). If I lived a little bit closer, I’d be a regular, though … and, after yesterday’s great event, I probably should make some stronger efforts to stop by, even though, for me, it is a little out-​of-​the-​way.
Back to the event. It was a lot of fun, and I think I enjoyed it at least as much as I did the prior Elite events I attended. Oblivion offered several complimentary beers, including a grapefruit hefeweizen (very sweet and tasty, and not much alcohol) and Lost Coast’s 8-​Ball Stout (very good!), and the little bit of food that I tried was delicious. I especially enjoyed the hamburger slider that had pineapple and perhaps bacon (I can’t remember, exactly) as well as the fried Oreo cookie. I probably should have eaten more, but I instead focused on enjoying the complimentary beers and paying for some that were not free of charge. Oblivion’s selection of beer is impressive; a few things that it had yesterday I just had to try, since I wasn’t sure I’d see them elsewhere. The beer here is a big draw. If you’re into craft beers, don’t miss this place.
The Oblivion staff did an amazing job yesterday, too. They’re such nice people. Each person with whom I interacted was quick and efficient. Their work ethic and love of their work impressed me a lot. No one seemed overwhelmed, even though we pretty much had a full house at the event. The owners know how to get the best out of their business and employees.
Hopefully I can make it by here more frequently from this point on. Based on this event’s success, I’m assuming Colleen will arrange future Unilocal events here and I’m eagerly anticipating the next one. Five stars all around for Oblivion, Colleen and all of the Unilocalers who came by yesterday. It was great to spend time with many familiar faces and friends and to meet new people.

Wow, who thought the Elite Event at Oblivion from last year could be topped!!! Pete, Missy, Bruno and staff rolled out the red carpet for the Elite Unilocalers with treats of all kinds. Ms. Colleen and her crew had Oblivion Unilocaled out and SNAP photo booth was once again on the scene to create and capture some crazy memories. And, there was a stormtrooper.
Oblivion is known for the great selection of craft beers and they pulled out all of the stops by offering something for everyone. Lighter, refreshing summer beers, an IPA, delicious stout and spritzer-​like grapefruit beer. Hubby really enjoyed the hefeweizen and the cream ale to start and loved the 8 Ball stout as a finisher.
Food was butlered by the friendly Oblivion staff, we came in after the wings had made the rounds, but everyone around us raved. The Jalapeño burger slider and pulled pork topped burger slider were pounced on, and loved by all. The Jalapeño burger is one that hubby keeps meaning to order on our visits, and he will now be sure that he does. (loved it!) Bountiful tots accompanied the tasty sliders. There were Nachos and Fried pork skins to tide people over between rounds of goodies. The fried tofu Korean taco was delicious, as was the fried pork belly taco. Bruno’s famous fried Oreos finished out the event with a bang.
Unilocalers mingled, chilled and enjoyed a great event with familiar faces and some new ones, too. Ms. Colleen wrangled us all in for pics, food, fun and her constant sparkle. Thanks very much to Colleen, Pete and Missy for such a wonderful afternoon!

This was my 3^rd Elite event since being granted Elite status and they just keep getting better and better!
I had such an awesome time and wow, time really flies by when you’re having fun! We ended up hanging out with fellow Elite Unilocalers I met at a past event. We were there the entire 2 hours and then some!
When we entered the restaurant, they had a salsa bar set up with tortilla chips and chicharron with cute jars with assorted sauces like salsa, ranch and sriracha. And from then on, the amazing food kept on coming. Servers came out serving up samples of Chef Bruno’s yummy food like wings, falafel, mini pork sliders, steamed buns with tofu and pork belly and my personal fave, the fried Oreos! Each of us were given 4 drink tickets which was more than generous. I’m not a beer drinker but looooved that they had a Woodchuck summer cider that was right up my alley. Soo good and perfect for a laid back afternoon. I brought along a fellow Unilocaler and she had a great time as well. She’s a huge Star Wars fan and got her photo taken with the Stormtrooper that was making an appearance so I think that was the highlight for her! :).
The highlight for me was when Colleen presented the owners, Pete and Missy, with a card signed by the Unilocalers in attendance along with $ 440 raised to help out during their rough patch with «unwelcome visitors». Wow! I could tell they were speechless and overcome with gratitude. So touching!
Thank you to Oblivion for your hospitality and generosity. You guys are truly a class act! And to Colleen for planning yet another amazing event! Super nice people, great food and and an awesome venue! It was an unforgettable afternoon!

I love Unilocal and my fellow Unilocalers! Thanks, Oblivion for the awesome event! We had awesome service and plenty of delicious food. Some of the people I sat with never had any food from Oblivion before but trust me, I know they’ll be back.
We had the opportunity to try some of the fantastic beer here. The drink menu consisted of Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen, Pyramid Weiss Cream, Swamp Head Wild Night, Lost Coast 8 Ball Stout, and Woodchuck Summer Cider.
As far as the food selections go, we had Oblivion Wings, a Chicharron/​Tortilla Chip Station, Falafel Bites, Mini Jalpineo Burger with tots, Mini Hog Wild Burger with tots, Tofu and Pork Belly Gua Baos, and Fried Oreos. (I hadn’t seen any gua baos in Orlando before, so that’s pretty exciting!) Great job, Chef Bruno! mmmm… fried oreos… I was so stuffed but I had to try those!
Of course, I can’t forget to mention Snap! Studio Booth. Fun props! Mini-​yelp hats FTW!
Colleen, you’re amazing! I think I can honestly say we all had a fantastic time. And I thought it was neat to meet the Unilocal Community Manager for Tampa, Brett. It’s great to see the community managers working with each other.
Can’t wait for the next event! :)

Another fabulous event hosted by the generous owners of Oblivion Missy & Pete. Lively Unilocalers, Unique Craft Beer Selection, Delectable Special Bites by Chef Bruno — Perfect Recipe for a Rocking Time. Snap Studio/​Trung Nguyen captured memories through their magical lenses… Ms. Burns sure knows how to make a party fun!