Lounge List?

[hsmamato2]

I'm looking for your favorite lounges to visit (non park) and why? We have an upcoming adults only weekend and we want to spend time visiting lounges and finding fun places to eat.... Please tell me your favorite places,and why you like them? Bonus for outdoor seating options and no ADR needed to visit..... I'm looking at Dahlia lounge right now,as it sound intriguing- oh also what menu items/drinks are good to try? Thanks!

 

[chekhovgirl]

We're planning on doing the same during our adults only trip! I haven't visited any of them, so I can't tell you "why" first hand, but some of the places that are on my radar are:

Geyser Point Bar and Grill - outside and walk-up, we might take the middle of the day on a Magic Kingdom day to take the boat here
Nomad Lounge (I know this is in a park, but has outdoor seating and I've never been!)
Trader Sam's - there is the outside patio where you can order the same drinks
Enchanted Rose

Here is a list I found: https://www.disneylists.com/2020/01/top-10-lounges-at-walt-disney-world-resorts/

 

[gharter]

We're planning on doing the same during our adults only trip! I haven't visited any of them, so I can't tell you "why" first hand, but some of the places that are on my radar are:

Geyser Point Bar and Grill - outside and walk-up, we might take the middle of the day on a Magic Kingdom day to take the boat here
Nomad Lounge (I know this is in a park, but has outdoor seating and I've never been!)
Trader Sam's - there is the outside patio where you can order the same drinks
Enchanted Rose

Here is a list I found: https://www.disneylists.com/2020/01/top-10-lounges-at-walt-disney-world-resorts/

I would agree with the above list except haven't been to enchanted rose yet.
If you have not been to Trader Sams, you need to do the inside at least once. We have had so much fun every visit. We were seated at the bar on one visit and the bartenders were awesome!

Also enjoy:
Victoria Falls AKL
Baseline Tap House
Abracadabar Boardwalk
EPCOT if they reopen it Tutto Gusto in Italy, currently it is being used as seating for the restaurant.

 

[TexanInTheMidwest]

I know it's not outdoor seating, but I really love Enchanted Rose Lounge at the Grand. Good food, great drinks, fabulous staff. I also like going because I can choose a room based on my mood. You can sit at the bar if you want to chat with others (and the bar tender) or choose a table in the library if you're looking for some quiet/less people.

I am a big fan of Shula's lounge (at the Dolphin)! It's lively but not too lively, great drinks, excellent service, and really good food. You can come in park attire (dining room has a dress code but lounge doesn't). AND you can order as much (or as little) off the main menu! So, make a meal of a giant baked potato with everything, have steak, get a shrimp cocktail or Swedish meatballs. Or just have a drink and watch sports.

Nomad Lounge is my very favorite - but it's in a park. I love their food, their drinks, their service and sitting out on the patio is just a slice of heaven in a busy park day. I always rope drop it (as in get in line by 10:30 - they open at 11), order sliders, churros, and a cocktail. AND watch the people and the character floats go by.

 

[kastoney]

Hands down Geyser Point and Nomads win in terms of both outdoor seating and food. At Geyser I generally stick to beer or wine (their mixed drinks are all on the sweet side for me) and their burger and cheesy brisket is delicious. At Nomads the Annapurna Zing is in my opinion the best drink on property and you can some bread service from tiffins or a order a side of fried cauliflower and your day will be complete. Both have mobile wait lists.

Another option is Topolinos. We've only eaten in the restaurant but they have a pretty large bar area and nice outdoor rooftop seating. Their food is delicious with the ricotta taking top prize.

 

[hsmamato2]

Hands down Geyser Point and Nomads win in terms of both outdoor seating and food. At Geyser I generally stick to beer or wine (their mixed drinks are all on the sweet side for me) and their burger and cheesy brisket is delicious. At Nomads the Annapurna Zing is in my opinion the best drink on property and you can some bread service from tiffins or a order a side of fried cauliflower and your day will be complete. Both have mobile wait lists.

Another option is Topolinos. We've only eaten in the restaurant but they have a pretty large bar area and nice outdoor rooftop seating. Their food is delicious with the ricotta taking top prize.

By using mobile order at a lounge, do you mean you order ahead thru the app,and get your drinks/snacks when seated? Or does the mobile order somehow reserve seats? ((haven't used it yet)

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I am unaware of any lounges that have mobile order.

Nomad has a way to join the seating waitlist online, but I just go over there.

 

[loves to dive]

Another Nomad Lounge lover. It's a must do for us and has outside seating.

Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge at HS is outside, another must do for us.

Tapline Basehouse at HS, not a lot of food options but does have outside seating.

There is a bar/lounge inside the Dolphin that's pretty good and does have food options.

 

[kastoney]

By using mobile order at a lounge, do you mean you order ahead thru the app,and get your drinks/snacks when seated? Or does the mobile order somehow reserve seats? ((haven't used it yet)

It’s not mobile order, you can just use the app to get on the waitlists. Sorry that wasn’t clear.

 

[RavenclawMom]

The view from Topolino's is excellent. We also loved The Edison.

 

[hsmamato2]

The view from Topolino's is excellent. We also loved The Edison.

Topolinos is the restaurant? thanks

 

[Tigger's ally]

My faves- (I am not a fancy drinker/dresser so I don't consider myself a snob or anything ) I tend to gravitate towards the smaller, unique bars.

WL- Territory Lounge is so hidden and relaxed.
Crew's cup at YC is very good!
Bar Riva is an indoor/outdoor bar on ground floor of Riv that has food from PP kitchen. Very good.
Gurgling Suitcase at OKW- yeah, it's small but it has it's own lil vibe especially late night. Love shutting it down each night we stay there. Hop off the boat and enjoy.