Leaky Cauldron food?

[MeridAriel]

For anyone that's been-how is the food quality? We've done the Three Broomsticks a few times, moreso for atmosphere than food. I feel that the food quality is subpar, and was hoping the new places might be better. Thanks!

 

[glocon]

We enjoyed breakfast there. It's not gourmet or anything- just simple food in a fun atmosphere. You feel like you are in the book/movie. Very well done!

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

We had a good experience there as well. Like glocon said, its not gourmet, but it was was good to very good. We had lunch there.... hubby had the chicken sandwich, I had the Toad in the Hole....and we enjoyed both entrees. Butterbeer and Otter's Fizzy Orange Juice were our drinks (both awesome). Good service, incredible theming. We would dine there again.

 

[Disney Khi]

We ate at Three Broomsticks a few times before DA opened and really didn't like the food very much. However, we really like The Leaky Cauldron. I don't know if it's better than TB or if TB has improved in the past year. I love the Ploughman's Platter and the Otter's Fizzy Orange drink! The shepherd's pie is good, too.

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

I've had the chicken sandwich (my favorite dish there), fish and chips, bangers and mash and seafood pie. I enjoyed all except the pie. I like the food more at Leaky than Three Broomsticks. I'd say it's definitely with checking out.

 

[leiaorgana]

Having eaten at both places I personally think that the food is better at the Leaky Cauldron than at the Three Broomsticks. I had the Cottage Pie both times I went LC last July and it was lovely! I would definitely recommend having that. Also I think that the atmosphere is better in LC as well. As someone previously mentioned, it feels more authentic to the movies/books in there.

 

[christophfam]

Same! I've never liked the food at 3 broom, but quite enjoy it at Leaky. The chicken sandwich has been a hit with everyone in my family.

 

[Grumpy92]

Personnaly I think the Leaky Cauldron is better then 3 Broomsticks. We have eaten at both many times. Leaky Cauldron seemed to have a better menu and is one of the best restaurants at US

 

[damo]

We had the Ploughman's Platter at Leaky and really enjoyed it.

 

[MeridAriel]

Thanks for the help, everyone! I just didn't want to waste another vacation meal on "eh" food, if I could eat elsewhere. Will definitely have to try The Leaky Cauldron after all of these good reviews

 

[larslovesyou]

We enjoyed the Leaky Caldron so much for dinner, that we went back and ate it again for lunch 2 days later. We got to try several different things on the menu, and all of it was delicious. I recommend ordering a "side" of scotch egg. My husband and I really wanted to try one, but ordered other meal items. For less the $2, you get a scotch egg, a generous portion of beet & apple "slaw" and horseradish sauce.

We didn't eat food in the Three Broomsticks, the menu seemed to "meh" to us. But we did enjoy a few beers in the Hogshead Pub attached. Check out the Corner Booth, next to the fake stairwell. You can hear people "upstairs" cooking, cleaning, and yelling!

 

[natebenma]

Here's the section of my trip report about our meal at the Leaky Cauldron. We will be back!


Plan B: Leaky Cauldron


In my last installment, we had just been turned away from an empty Lombard’s Landing because we didn’t have a reservation.


Whatever!!!


We were right across the street from Diagon Alley. I wanted to eat at Leaky Cauldron and this was secretly my first choice for a meal on our arrival day. I explained to my family that it was the same set up as The Three Broomsticks. You order at a counter, and after you have your food, a house elf will help you find an open table.


Miraculously, my family agreed with my suggestion!


I love it when a plan comes together!!!



We ordered our meals-


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Ben and I shared the Ploughman’s Dinner- English Cheese, Crusty Bread, Field Green Salad, Roasted Tomatoes, Cornichon Pickles, Apple and Beet Salad, Branston Pickle and Scotch Eggs


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Mark got the Bangers and Mash


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Nate ordered the Fish and Chips


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We had 2 Frozen Butterbeers and 1 Hot Butterbeer, and two cups of water.



The total for the meal, after applying a 10% AAA discount, was $60.34. I thought this was totally reasonable for a delicious and filling meal. We shared everything and it was all great. My favorites were the Scotch egg and the bangers and mash. The hot butterbeer was a BIG hit with Nate and me, but Mark and Ben still prefer the frozen.



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[MeridAriel]

Thank you both! That scotch egg sounds interesting!