Lounges at Epcot

[DisneyCrazy123]

We would like to spend time walking around Epcot and sampling food and drinks from different countries. I am aware of the counter service options, but I just read something about the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar and thought we would check it out. Are there other bars/lounges at Epcot that don't require reservations and serve appetizers or small plates that we should check out?

 

[SouthJersey]

We would like to spend time walking around Epcot and sampling food and drinks from different countries. I am aware of the counter service options, but I just read something about the Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar and thought we would check it out. Are there other bars/lounges at Epcot that don't require reservations and serve appetizers or small plates that we should check out?

La Cava is our hands-down favorite. Some of the greatest margaritas I've ever had.
We love showing up early for a San Angel Inn reservation and stop in La Cava for a margarita while waiting to be sat.

 

[L&Lfan]

Here are some of our favorite watering holes in World Showcase:

La Cava del Tequila in Mexico. Margaritas and Mexican beer and wine.

Rose and Crown Pub in the United Kingdom. English, Scottish and Irish beers and specialty cocktails.

Sommerfest in Germany. German beers and wines.

Tutto Gusto in Italy. Italian wines, beers and specialty cocktails.

 

[minnie mum]

Also Spice Road Table. They do take ADRs, but generally just walking up isn't a problem until after 7:00

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Tutto Gusto is our hands down favorite. Much more seating and a wide range of small plates.

Rose and Crown is always very crowded and there is no hostess for seating. I've been standing next to people leaving and have had other parties jump in front of me (like someone pulling in a parking spot when your sitting with your turn signal on). Not worth the aggravation although we will go in for a beer and stand at the bar. They are the only place I've been with Boddington's on draft.

Cava has changed their tequila flight to plastic glasses which I swear are smaller.

 

[Stinky_Pete]

I wouldn't describe Sommerfest as a "lounge."

 

[MaryKatesMom]

I wouldn't describe Sommerfest as a "lounge."

True

 

[L&Lfan]

Oh, I would tend to agree also. But Sommerfest is on WDW's own list of World Showcase bars and lounges. I guess they consider anyplace that sells booze and has seating to be a bar/lounge. Sommerfest does provide some nice shaded tables to enjoy your beer or wine.

 

[JZCubed]

Both Tutto Gusto & Spice Table are winners for us.

 

[partigus]

Not in Epcot, but near by is the GREAT lounge at the BlueZoo in the Dolphin

 

[bsbrady]

Tutto Gusto, hands down!

 

[DisneyCrazy123]

Thanks for all the good ideas on places to stop.

 

[GeorgiaHoo]

We really enjoy Tutto Gusto. A bit pricey (like everything at Disney). Rose & Crown COULD be nice but like others have mentioned it seems like it is always packed. And God forbid you try to go when it is raining.

 

[disneyvoice]

Not sure who "we" is but there is a little room off to the left in Tutto Gusto that has little sofas and coffee tables for couples with additional little cushioned stools that can be used for seating if you have a larger party. My DH and I always request to sit in this area, it has a completely different feel than the rest of the area and is a much more relaxing area. We always order a bottle of wine and one of the appetizer combos that can be shared by two people. Yesterday we got the cheese, asparagus, and seafood salad option and it was delicious. This might be a nice option if "we" is a couple.

We love Tutto Gusto. Between Tutto Gusto and La Cava we don't need to eat an actual lunch - we just eat aappetizers and drink our calories!!