As we passed through each country, food and drinks caught my eye but I couldnt give in to the temptation as they called out, Eat Me! Drink Me! We had a lunch reservation to make, and I knew Id be full if I ate any pretzels or had even another drink.
We arrived at the Rose and Crown just in time, but there was still a wait. After about 15 minutes our pager went off and we were taken inside to our table. Its a nice little pub, and theyve added small touches to make it feel a bit more homey dartboards on the wall, stained glass windows, and wood paneling throughout.
Our waiter took our drink order, and while Jeremy kept with our themed day of drinking a native drink of the country we happened to be in, I just couldnt. Im not a beer person, as much as it pains me to say this being Irish/German. Could that be any more of an Oxymoron?
Here is our plethora of beverages during our lunch, starting with water and Cokes for both of us. Jeremy ordered a
Pint of Bass Ale (I never can say or write the word Pint and not think of Merry and Pippin from Lord of the Rings They Come in Pints? Im getting One!) ANYWAY, I ordered the
Magical Star Cocktail. I wasnt going to it seemed just a bit too
frou frou, for lack of a better term. But that glow cube pulled me over to the dark side in the end, and you know what? It was delicious! It contained Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Coconut Rum, and Pineapple Juice. Really, whats not to love about that combination?
The chef came out and talked to me about my options. While he definitely seemed hopeful that he would be able to take care of me, there werent too many options, either. I really think its weird that depending on the chef, the same restaurant will offer different items! I know someone that wrote a Disboards review ordered a tofu dish, but that wasnt one of my options. Not that I minded I was intrigued by the choices he had given me!
We both started off with the
Apple and Stilton Salad. However, mine contained no Stilton. There was quite a big difference in the appearance. Jeremys looked so much tastier! They were both delicious though, and we both consumed them in their entirety.
Next came up Jeremys entrée, and had I not known I would be getting fries with my meal as well, I would have made a grab for his! He got the
Famous Fish and Chips, and I have to admit, that fish was HUGE and looked much better than most fish and chip dishes Ive seen, even in England! He absolutely loved it I think after a morning of drinking this was exactly what he needed to coat his tummy!
Mine came out next this unique creation was a joint effort of the chef and myself. I ordered the
Vegetarian Shephards Pie, no Mashed Potatoes (butter and cream),
no cheese, with a substitution of French Fries. I also got a salad on the side, but I didnt even touch this since I had already had a plate full of lettuce. Now, I wouldnt get this dish again, but I would definitely get those fries again. They were fantastic and I think I accompanied them with a gallon of ketchup. They kept bringing out these tiny little tubs of it though, so I had to order about 5 of them! I just needed something hearty in my stomach, as well! Isnt it amusing how vacations MAKE you eat food you never do at home? Its almost a law or something.
Desserts came next and Jeremy had decided on the
Lemon Pie. He loved it, even though the picture doesnt look in the least bit appetizing. It wasnt too tart or too sweet, and was light enough to eat all of even after that big meal.
I got
Fruit and Rice Dream. The fruit was very good, and while Im not a fan of Rice Dream, I was glad they had that option available for people that couldnt have a dessert off the regular menu.
Our Out of Pocket total would have come to
$83.10 before tip. Thats including our cocktails, as well. I will absolutely be back, but maybe just for a drink and snack at the bar! Wish so many places in Epcot to choose from, Ill give the UK the #1 spot for French Fries, and pick another spot for an actual meal. Great Experience all around, though!
How does the photo pass CD work? Do you get a card like normal and then access them from the CD when you get home? Do you have to pay extra or ask for the fun pictures (like the one with Tinkerbell)? My mom and I are going this fall, and I think the CD seems like a great way to get lots of fun pictures of us
