Disney World Just Opened a New Pirate-Themed Pub (& the Menu Alone Is Worth Booking a Trip)

You’re *shore* to adore it

disney beak and barrel restaurant: cocktail from disney beak and barrel restaurant
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Disney parks are chock-full of top-tier foods and drinks that are as photogenic as they are delicious. Newest at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida is The Beak and Barrel, a pirate-themed pub and restaurant that all ages can get behind. Why should you make a reservation there over dozens of alternatives, you ask? Let me explain.

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Announced on May 6, the Adventureland newcomer opened its doors on August 29. The Beak and Barrel is loosely based on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. (For instance, Rummy, the tavern’s parrot quartermaster, looks nearly identical to Barker Bird, the bird that once sat at the entrance of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride.)

It’s also designed to inspire communal dining and old-school vibes, with long tables that span the entirety of the large, central dining hall (referred to as The Mess), adorned with drippy wax candles. It’s meant to look like it’s partially made with parts of a cursed shipwreck. There’s also a fireplace and the Captains’ Quarters, where you can see mysterious artifacts and fine artwork alike. Sing-alongs and storytelling also set the mood.

disney beak and barrel restaurant: cold octopus salad from disney beak and barrel restaurant
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Most importantly, the food sounds very promising. The a la carte menu features elevated bar bites that are easy to share. Think Cook’s Corn Griddle Cakes, stuffed with melted cheese, lime, sour cream and your choice of roasted corn and poblano peppers or chipotle-braised chicken; Kraken’s Catch, a ceviche-like cold octopus salad paired with olives, avocado and spicy foam, and Island Provisions, a mix of chips and dips with Caribbean and Central American flair.

disney beak and barrel restaurant: cocktail from disney beak and barrel restaurant
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The drinks are nothing to sneer at either. (In fact, there’s more of a selection on this front than the food.) There are sweet mocktails to savor if you don’t drink alcohol, like the ube-coconut Treasure Trove, which is paired with a vanilla cake “plank,” chocolate “cannonball” and golden caramel popcorn, or the Cursed Treasure, made with cookie crumbs, vanilla foam and coconut milk.

If you’re seeking booze, consider the Salty Seas MARRRgarita, made with ube for a lavender appearance, or the Siren’s Whisper, a rum libation with a vibrant, sea-like blue color. Wine and exclusive craft beers are also on the menu.

My advice? Make a reservation ahead of your next trip—every buccaneer in your crew will thank you for it.



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