The Beak and Barrel is a Pirates of the Caribbean themed bar and lounge in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Opening in 2025, the lounge sits right next to the iconic attraction in Adventureland. The menu offers a few tapas as well as cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks. Diners (or drinkers) have a 45 minute maximum experience in the tavern. In this post, we’ll review The Beak and Barrel’s atmosphere, food and drinks, and value.

I was thrilled when a Pirates of the Caribbean themed bar was announced for Magic Kingdom in 2024. Pirates of the Caribbean (the Disneyland version) is my favorite ride in the world so I’m always happy to see Disney expand on it. That’s especially true when compared to some of the other franchises that feel a little more shoehorned in. With Caribbean Plaza being underutilized, the addition made perfect sense.

Then I started to think about the space it would be occupying and I was curious how they’d fit it in. There’s just wasn’t a big footprint, even if it was only for a bar and lounge. Now, after having dined at the restaurant, I’m still not sure how they fit everything in! I mean that as a compliment. The Beak and Barrel doesn’t feel crowded or overstuffed all while fitting into a space that was taken up by shopping, and not much else, before.

Getting into The Beak and Barrel is still a tough task nearly half a year after the bar and lounge debuted. Reservations are a necessity and can be hard to come by. If you really want to go but it’s sold out, look for day of reservations and for smaller parties. Finding The Beak and Barrel is easy, it resides just to the right of Pirates of the Caribbean and the check-in is outside. This area does get a little crowded so we recommend checking-in on the app and staying on the other side of the street before your table is ready.

Inside is where the fun begins! The Beak and Barrel is established by the legendary (Disney’s term) pirate rumrunner, Captain Meridian “Merry” Goldwyn, and her talkative first mate, Rummy (a parrot). Rummy serves as the tavern’s quartermaster keeping an eye on the place from his roost high atop the bar. Although retired from seafaring life, Rummy is a dutiful crewman to his beloved Merry, ensuring everything is ship-shape, sharing tales of piracy and leading the bar in a rousing toast or two.  Rummy pops out above the bar every few minutes to check in on things.

The largest and central space at The Beak and Barrel was once the mess hall for Spanish soldiers and is now known appropriately as “The Mess.” Long tables span the room, allowing for pirates to gather ‘round and tell their own tales, while an imposing anchor covered in candles and dripping wax hangs high above.  This is the most lively spot in the tavern and features the main bar.

The other room is the Captain’s Quarters. Visiting pirates can enjoy a taste of the finer life, which was once the living quarters of the Spanish Comandante. However, the fine artwork and drapery hasn’t escaped slashing blades or burn marks over the years by rambunctious pirates, and in some places, faded spots on the wall are all that remains of now plundered portraits.  

Above the fireplace are mounted five miniature ships in glass bottles, rumored to represent pirates from every corner of the world banding together to defeat tyranny. Keep a weathered eye out, as these mysterious bottles have been known to come alive and engage in a fearsome battle.  

Most of this backstory comes from the Disney Parks Blog but is easy enough to infer while dining at The Beak and Barrel. That the tavern feels connected to the Pirates of the Caribbean queue, except post battle is a fine bit of Imagineering. It’s almost as if the queue for the iconic ride is stepping back in time and The Beak and Barrel is a step forward in time, all relative to the attraction.

We sat in the Captain’s Quarters and were charmed by the show elements and the wait staff. I don’t want to give too much away but the Cast Members were fully bought in and that made the experience a blast. On top of that, the decor is really well done. Staring at the artwork, that felt a little ghostly, made the time pass by quickly. There were some really cool props throughout the room as well as some surprises.

With that said, I think I preferred ‘The Mess’. This room is the heartbeat of The Beak and Barrel, an energetic and fun bar that feels part Trader Sam’s and part Pirates of the Caribbean. Maybe there’s a dash of the Tiki Room thrown in there. Seeing Rummy pop out is a joy and it feels like you’re always seconds away from something else happening.

We were blown away by the experience. I know I just brought up Trader Sam’s but our time in The Beak and Barrel felt like that but on a larger scale. The decor is exceptional, dressing up the place to make it immersive and well themed. While areas like this have been skimped on in the past, not just by Disney but most other theme parks, this tavern feels fully thought out and executes the theme to perfection. It’s worth dining or drinking here just to enjoy the festiveness.

Moving to the food and drinks, here’s a link for the menu or the photo above shows the majority of what’s offered. There’s not much food offered – 3 dishes with one of those having some variations. The drink list is more substantial which fits the vibe of The Beak and Barrel. I apologize for the low lighting food photos.

This is the Island Provisions consisting of Plantain Chips, Blue Corn Tortillas, and Toasted Flatbread served with Mango Chutney, Garlic Chimichurri, Spiced Guava, and Zesty Culantro (not a typo, this is a real word!) Cream Dips. We promise that the dips were there, the photo of them just didn’t turn out very well. This is an easy item to get for the table compared to the other two options. We liked all of the dips! The Mango Chutney was very similar to a salsa while the Spiced Guava had a consistency more equivalent to a sauce. I preferred the plantains with the fruitier dips and the Flatbread with the Chimichurri or Culantro dips.

As for the items to dip, they were all just fine. There was nothing to write home about in that regard and it may come down to how fresh the chips or flatbread taste to you. They weren’t bad but not great. At $16, I recommend this plate if you’re going with a group. While it doesn’t measure up to some bread services at Walt Disney World, it’s fun to try the dips and is easy to share.

Here is Cook’s Corn Griddle Cake with Chiptle-braised Chicken. Ingredients include warm Corn Cakes stuffed with Melted Cheese, Lime Sour Cream, Chili Peppers, and Cotija. There’s also a Roasted Corn and Poblano Peppers option if you’d prefer that over the Chicken. This dish amounts to an arepa, and a pretty good one at that! The Corn Cakes have a nice sweetness to them that pairs well with the cheese and chicken. The Lime Sour Cream gave the dish a nice zest and tied it all together. While this isn’t as good as the arepas in Animal Kingdom, it is very similar. At $14, I thought this was reasonably priced and a good but not great dish. For those worried, we didn’t think this had much spice to it.

The final item we ate was Kraken’s Catch, made up of Octopus Tentacles marinated in Lemon and Lime Juice with Olives, Bell Peppers, Avocado, and Piquillo Pepper-Almond Foam. The consistency of this dish was similar to a tomato gazpacho, and the flavor profile had some similarities too. While it might scare some people from ordering it, I thought the Octopus was the best part of the dish, adding some zest and texture. I liked Kraken’s Catch in the first few bites but was a little tired of the bell pepper heavy taste by the end. This dish is $18 and is worth getting if you really like Octopus.

As for drinks, I had the Salty Seas mARRRgarita consisting of Lalo Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Ube, and Lime. I thought this was on the sweeter side for a margarita but it was delicious. Be prepared for your waiter to really emphasize the mARR portion of this order and maybe even get you in on the fun. This was a touch stronger than some margaritas I’ve had in WDW and was a delicious option for those that like tequila. It’s 20 bucks which is pARRR for the course.

I also tried the Lit Fuse which is made up of Los Siete Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Tempus Fugit Crème de Banane Liqueur, Coconut Water, Lime Juice, and Hella Cocktail Co. Smoked Chili Bitters. This drink was less sweet than the margarita and a little more interesting taste wise. On first blush, I liked it pretty well but after a while the smokiness overwhelmed my taste buds. For those that like really smoky drinks, this is probably a good choice for $18.50. If not, there are better options.

We also tried the non-alcoholic Cursed Treasure. This drink is a blend of Coconut Milk and Cookie Crumbs topped with Vanilla Foam and Pirate’s Gold. We thought the taste was most similar to an Oreo milkshake but without the heaviness of a milkshake. In terms of non-alcoholic specialty beverages at WDW, this is one of the best! We thought it was delicious and well worth the $7.75.

While we were a little mixed on the food and drinks, I was pretty happy with the prices. Some of you may roll your eyes at that but having a new, highly themed, bar and lounge open in the world’s busiest theme park had me expecting prices outside of even the Disney norm. These are more right down the middle, with cocktails under $20 and appetizers in the 12-18 dollar range. Looking at GEO-82 in Epcot shows how differently the prices could have been.

I’m not saying that those experiences are the same either, they aren’t. GEO-82 is going for something more upscale while The Beak and Barrel feels more like a tiki bar for Pirates of the Caribbean fans. For what it’s worth, I think The Beak and Barrel is more successful in executing their theme. It’s also just a more fun experience that isn’t replicated in the real world.

Overall, we came away really enjoying The Beak and Barrel. It’s a quality addition to Magic Kingdom in terms of environment and dining. I also think it’s a fun spot for first time guests and big theme park fans alike. Hopefully the experience and show elements aren’t dumbed down over the years and this remains a richly themed and enjoyable experience for all who set sail at The Beak and Barrel.

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