Drinks and Appetizers at Epcot's Rose & Crown Pub

The Rose and Crown in Epcot's UK Pavilion is a charming spot on the water's edge that's comprised of a pub and restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. Whether you stop in pub side for a round, are having a family dinner, or make a reservation for drinks with friends; the leisurely atmosphere of the Rose & Crown makes it the the perfect place.


Drinks and Appetizers at Epcot's Rose & Crown Pub

Rose & Crown Pub Exterior


On this excursion my traveling companions and I were seated inside in the dining room for an early dinner. I must admit that I had made reservations at Rose & Crown so that I could continue on my quest to try as many new cocktails as possible. Boasting the only full bar in Epcot, this Pub has an extensive menu that features not only a strong selection of ales, lagers, and stouts, but a small wine list, a variety of scotch, congac and port. The friendly bar tenders will also be happy to pull you a half and half pub blend, or mix you up one of the signature cocktails below:

• Pimm's Cup - Pimm's No. 1 and Sprite $7.50
• Leaping Leprechaun - Myers's Platinum Rum, Skyy Vodka, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Melon Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour topped with Sprite served in a Souvenir Cup $12.75
• English Rose - Beefeater Gin, Apricot Brandy, Sweet Vermouth, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, and Cranberry Juice served in a Souvenir Cup $10.75
• Welsh Dragon - Peach Schnapps, Melon Liqueur, Creme de Menthe, Orange Juice, and Pineapple Juice served in a Souvenir Cup $10.00

A Great Spot for Drinks with Friends

I had perused the Pub menu ahead of time and decided that I would give the English Rose a try. However after my distaste for the gin in the Scottish Raspberry Lemon Drop earlier in the week, I wasn't sure I would like it. However with the encouragement of one of my companions who offered to "pick up my slack," I decided to give it a go.

I wasn't expecting what came to the table to be quite so big, or so delicious! The English Rose is served in a 12 oz. souvenir mug that's filled with ice and filled to the brim with it's fruity red punch. Friendly and girlie, the English Rose is a cold fruity punch that goes down easy.

English Rose in a Souvenir Cup

With such drinkable cocktails, it was a good thing that we had ordered some starters. The tasty Scotch Egg is a "Golden-fried Hard-boiled Egg wrapped in Sausage Meat with Mustard Sauce" that's on the menu for $9.49. Typical picnic food since the 18th century throughout the UK, the appearance of the Scotch Eggs at Rose & Crown are "elevated" with some croutons, frisee, and pretty plating.

Scotch Egg

We also tried the fabulous Trio of United Kingdom Cheese with Accompaniments for $9.99. I would have loved a larger version of this cheese plate to share with the table. As a fan of candied nuts, sharp hard cheese, and a good pickle, it was one of my favorite things to eat during my whole vacation. This trip to the Rose & Crown absolutely recharged us before heading off to the Magic Kingdom for the Halloween Party and may have bumped it up for me to to becoming a mid-afternoon Epcot staple.

Trio of United Kingdom Cheese

The UK Pavilion's Rose & Crown is a popular spot to book an advanced dining reservation just prior to the Illuminations fireworks. Though there's no guarantee, many guests take a chance on patio seating. It's a risk, but if your mission is accomplished, the reward is gorgeous. The Disney Food Blog recommends "booking a reservation for around 7:30pm and requesting a patio table at the podium." Illuminations doesn't begin until nine, so you have plenty of time to wait to get one of those prime outdoor tables.

Rose & Crown Front Patio

Thanks so much to the Disney Food Blog for the exclusive use of their patio seating pictures. Have you been to the Rose & Crown recently? Do you have a favorite drink from this traditional pub? Leave a comment and let us know!