Beak and Barrel Seating Experiences

[Mle8308]

I’ll resurrect this thread and go on a little rant about B&B.

We had a party of 3 and were taken to the bar along the front corner of the main room immediately on the right after entering.

Standing.

We were given the option to wait 20 more minutes outside to be seated, but that did not fit into our day.

I think that after making an ADR 60 days in advance (on the minute) and being excited to get Beak and Barrel, having to stand is a horrible and very un-magical way to end up. Sort of the polar opposite of a chef’s kiss.

Possible solutions:
1. Get some freaking bar chairs in there.
2. Offer the standing areas for walk-ups. All people with ADRs should be seated.

In no way should standing for 45 minutes be considered an acceptable guest experience.

I agree standing isn't the best, but since you seem to have read this thread, it should not have been a surprise that you were standing, it's one of the options - like at Oga's. At least they offered seating to you, you chose not to wait! There are very few walk ups right now due to it's popularity, so I don't think that would work. The first time we went we were seated and it was in a booth in a far back corner about as far away from everything as you could be and with a stranger, not ideal for most (we actually liked it because it was easier to talk). I think people forget it's a bar and people stand at bars!

 

[tx911]

I agree standing isn't the best, but since you seem to have read this thread, it should not have been a surprise that you were standing, it's one of the options - like at Oga's. At least they offered seating to you, you chose not to wait! There are very few walk ups right now due to it's popularity, so I don't think that would work. The first time we went we were seated and it was in a booth in a far back corner about as far away from everything as you could be and with a stranger, not ideal for most (we actually liked it because it was easier to talk). I think people forget it's a bar and people stand at bars!

I read the thread after the trip

 

[HopperFan]

Guess I never responded after visiting. We had an early morning ADR but not first seated. We ended up being the second group (we were 3) sat at big table where you walk in. Before us was a couple with a baby that almost didn't get seated at all because they did not include the baby in the ADR. She was wearing him. Sometime after us a larger group I think 5-6 was seated on other side of us. It was fine. While we did no direct interacting the server engaged the whole table pointed out to group three what we had. I did get up and walk all around and take photos. Def a wide range of seating options. We will for sure return.

 

[Mle8308]

I read the thread after the trip

You've been to Disney quite a few times per your signature, we all knew the type of bar B&B was going to be as well as seating options. You can't tell me you heard absolutely nothing about it prior to visiting. It should not have been a surprise to find out that people actually have to stand at a bar! And I still go back to what you said, that they offered you seating, you declined due to your time constraints. At least you got in, most people don't!

 

[tx911]

You've been to Disney quite a few times per your signature, we all knew the type of bar B&B was going to be as well as seating options. You can't tell me you heard absolutely nothing about it prior to visiting. It should not have been a surprise to find out that people actually have to stand at a bar! And I still go back to what you said, that they offered you seating, you declined due to your time constraints. At least you got in, most people don't!

I really didn't know. Regardless, I think it's a poor guest experience for the 5% standing when 95% of the people are seated. Either decrease capacity or get some bar chairs. Again, this is just my opinion, and yours may certainly differ.

 

[Mle8308]

I really didn't know. Regardless, I think it's a poor guest experience for the 5% standing when 95% of the people are seated. Either decrease capacity or get some bar chairs. Again, this is just my opinion, and yours may certainly differ.

Absolutely! We can respectfully agree to disagree!