The Beak and Barrel

Make a reservation this place is pretty awesome. Rummy the parrot runs this place :) This is the Magic Kingdoms first actual bar, interesting they get away with letting kids in, but that’s the part of this review. You aren’t going to come able to get in by walking up unless the planets align perfectly, so keep trying to get a reservation. The drink I had was very good and had plenty of rum. We tried a dessert plate that included a non alcoholic drink too. It was very good. Our table mates got the chicken pita kinda thing. They enjoyed that. My only complaint is the menu is it’s very small. Also needs more traditional fair mixed with some of the unique choices they have. Other than that it’s a fun place and I didn’t see anyone not enjoying themselves. Rummy!!!

Me and my Girlfriend had a very hard time getting a reservation. But we were able to get one for mid October. I ordered the Punch with the souvenir mug I would give it a 6/10. I also ordered the barrels ablaze and would not recommend. if you ever have had Olgas it's a lot like that. 45 minute time limit and felt rushed. I understand it was pirate theme which I love. But Trader Sam's is way better.

P i r a t e s 🏴‍☠️ We recently visited The Beak and Barrel, and it’s definitely a fun addition to the park! The pirate theme is super cute and well-executed. The staff were great and totally on point with the service and theme, which added to the experience. That said, even with a booking, we ended up waiting quite a while to be seated, and the drinks were just okay... nothing special. Overall, it’s a charming spot with a great atmosphere, but I left feeling a little underwhelmed given the wait and the hype.

I almost cancelled our reservations after reading reviews but I’m glad I didn’t. We lucked out with an area in the main room so we could see the bar action but we did not get chairs. Had we been in the other room it would not have been a good experience. We were told a few times we only had a strict 45 minutes to enjoy but our drinks didn’t come for a full 20 minutes. Took 30 min to get food. We were rushing to finish. The corn cake with braised chicken (arepa) was absolutely delicious. The island provisions (chips and dips) were decent as were the drinks. The server was fun. I would go back but I think they should just take walk-in’s with a wait like Trader Sam’s does. And they need seats everywhere. They could still have a 2 drink limit but there was no way we could have had 2 drinks in those 45 minutes.

We ordered the Plunderer's punch (pirate head cup), the Hibiscus Rum Punch Royale and 2 of the Cursed Treasure (in metal mug). The first 2 drinks are adult only alcohol drinks. The Cursed Treasure is alcohol free, kiddo friendly. My son absolutely loved them! I loved the alcohol drinks as well. They were well made and worth the money. Not full of just ice or syrup, actual quality drinks. The ambiance was super fun! Every 20 min or so, the parrot would come out and talk, get the crowd involved in a song, or something would happen in the pub to make it an immersive experience. The whole thing was very well done and really neat for pirate fans! Family friendly and gluten free menu available!

There is a time limit of 45 minutes. So you should know what you want when you go in. The sirens whisper is a dry but strong drink. The signature non alcoholic drink is like a flavored ice cold milk. Its Suuuper good. The food is decent enough. But the events are neat. The i side looks like an old stone building dive bar, "junk" everywhere on the walls.. until it comes alive. The mermaids sing, the ships in bottles battle it out, the parrot comes out to sing some songs and the bartenders YO HO!! it's a neat place to visit, I wish the bar keeps would make it a little quieter everyone was shouting. Its reservations only so make them quick, or talk to the lady at the front but she cant help much. It gets crowded. When my brother an i were invited in we were told to stand behind a window no seats were available. We had to argue to get bar stools. We were told were men an can handle it, we said we've been walking disney all day and wanted to sit.. we got stools. When my wife and sister in law went in they were sat at a table with 6 other people. So the servers could use some training. Over all though it's worth the trouble to make a reservation. Its a hidden spot in disney that's great to explore.

Captain’s Log: The Beak & Barrel Avast! We dropped anchor at Beak & Barrel, a lively little tavern where the galley serves naught but appetizers—no hearty entrees, matey, just small plates to keep a sailor peckin’. The house rules be carved in driftwood: two drinks minimum and 45 minutes ‘til they heave-ho ye out. Blink slow and you’ll be walkin’ the plank back to the promenade. Landing a table? Trickier than sightin’ land in a fog bank. Ye’ll likely stand or squeeze in with strangers, shoulder-to-shoulder like sardines in a rum barrel. Still, the vibes be festive—more dockside market than captain’s quarters. Treasure o’ the night: the missus ordered a potion served in a ceramic skull, and by thunder, she loved it. Proper pirate flair—cool goblet, cool drink, happy crew. Me beer, however, arrived warmer than a sunbaked deck—that’s grounds for mutiny in my code. As for the octopus appetizer, it sailed in “just okay”—more barnacle than bounty, neither shipwreck nor treasure chest. Credit where due: Craig, our deckhand for the evening, steered a steady course—friendly, quick on the draw, and didn’t leave us adrift. A good lad, that one. Verdict: We’ll return once the hype tide recedes, hoping for a longer voyage and colder grog. If ye crave spectacle, quirky cups, and a swift raid o’ small bites, hoist your sails. If ye seek a lingering feast, best bide your time ‘til the winds be calmer. Booty Rating: 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️½ out of 5 Pros: Skull goblet magic, lively vibe, solid service from Craig Cons: Warm beer, octopus mid, no entrees, 2-drink shakedown + 45-minute keelhaul, tricky seating with strangers Fair seas, Beak & Barrel—tighten the rigging on that beer and you’ll have a tavern worthy of legend.

Beak and Barrel is a fun, though crowded, experience. This place only opened recently and the high demand has definitely shaped an unfortunate trend with wait times and seating arrangements. We had a reservation for 7:15pm and were finally let in around 7:30pm, though we did check in right at 7pm. We were led to the Map Room which is one of the side rooms with a long, standing table. Initially this really bummed us out since we could hear things going on in the main room and would have to pile out to see what was going on or just listen from afar. Luckily that damper of the evening didn't last long. We were fortunate to be placed with many small groups or pairs and managed to get some fun conversations from that. Our server, Infamous Craig, really made the experience worthwhile. Keeping songs going in our corner, cracking jokes and helped to guide everyone to having a good time. He made the evening more than just a bar for us. As for the food and drinks, I had the Hibiscus drink and the cursed treasure. The Hibiscus was nice and sweet, though a pretty strong drink it didn't taste too abrasive. The Cursed Treasure is similar to a virgin Pina Colada and very sweet with the coconut, like a dessert with a little chocolate medallion on top. We also shared the Island Provisions which I definitely recommend. The sauces with the different chips are fantastic and it was a great, light appetizer. Plantain chips are a must! All that said, I think the standing tables are a strange choice despite the fact we had a good time. I actually managed to get a stool from a woman at the table who had requested one, so that seems to be an option though I don't know how often they accommodate for that. We did overhear that you can request a sitting table when you check in though you will be waiting longer. Overall we had a good time and enjoyed the ambiance, service, and setting. The drinks were strong and tasty with a good little snack to go with it. Though the current sitting structure/luck of the draw is clunky at best and regardless of reservation time with the high demand you will end up waiting, I think it's worth it to try it out. I'm hopeful that they will work out the kinks and have a better system going forward so wait times can come down and awkward seating arrangements happen less often. I'll be giving this place another try in the future for sure!