![]() ![]() Simple but stylish, Bar Riva is a lovely location. That makes Bar Riva a nice escape from the crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, a nice sit-down dining option for those staying at Art of Animation or Pop Century, and a great stop for those doing the Skyliner Sip & Snack ‘Stroll’ or Disney’s Gondola Gastro Glide itinerary! It’s also easily walkable from Caribbean Beach Resort. Meaning that you can easily take the “Most Magical Flight on Earth” from two Walt Disney World theme parks (Hollywood Studios and EPCOT) and two other resorts (Art of Animation or Pop Century) and be here in a matter of minutes. But that’s okay, for the reasons we’ll get into in the food review!įor practical purposes, Bar Riva is about a 5-minute walk from the Skyliner station at Disney’s Riviera Resort. In part, it’s also because my favorite thing on the original menu at Bar Riva, the Monte Cristo, is long gone and seemingly never coming back. That’s still present tense, but we don’t love it quite as much as we used to–and our patience in the full menu not being restored is honestly wearing thin. In part, that’s because we love(d) Primo Piatto. Like the rest of the resort, Bar Riva draws its inspiration from the Mediterranean, serving up light European and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine along with a variety of cocktails.Īdmittedly, we’ve largely overlooked Bar Riva on this blog’s coverage of Disney’s Riviera Resort. We’re talking about Bar Riva, which is the open-air pool (adjacent) lounge that’s right next door to the hotel’s counter service restaurant, Primo Piatto. The newest exemplar of this trend is at the most recent DVC expansion ( for now): Disney’s Riviera Resort. Here, we find the proliferation of this type of dining concept at another thing that has proliferated at Walt Disney World in the last decade-plus: Disney Vacation Club expansions. Our latest entry to this list of some of our new-favorite hidden gem dining options is actually right next door to the last one, also located near the shore of Barefoot Bay. ![]() This includes Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Wilderness Lodge, Three Bridges Bar & Grill at Coronado Springs, Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom, and the reimagined Banana Cabana at Caribbean Beach. These are more fairly categorized as restaurants than bars (or at least “and grills”), and are oozing inviting atmosphere and have robust food menus that arguably surpass some of the regular restaurants at their respective resorts. Instead, Walt Disney World has added a slew of family-friendly lounges that are more food-forward. That hasn’t been the trend of the last several years, though. There was also validity to the grousing when more bar kiosks were popping up or a greater emphasis was placed on alcohol on restaurant menus. Sure, when Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, Jock Lindsey’s Hanger Bar, The Edison, and a handful of other locations that were very clearly aimed at adults–and only adults–it was true. We also think that the above is no longer a fair criticism, and hasn’t been for a while. Unlike many fans who bemoan the many lounges that have been added and complain that Disney no longer caters to families, we like this development. But Ann Teague's Lamp Supply is actually a cocktail bar, or a "mixology lab," as they like to call it.Īs described on its website, this venue "curates a neighborhood feel while retaining the high standards of a true speakeasy establishment back in the 1900s.Walt Disney World just won’t stop building bars! Before you grab the pitchforks and take to the comments, we think it’s a good thing in this particular case. Pine Street, Orlando Ann Teague's Lamp SupplyĪt first glance, it looks like the average lamp and lighting shop. Just like in the good old days, you need a password to get in, which you can find daily on Hanson's Twitter page.Īddress: 27 E. This rooftop bar, located on the third floor of the Hanson building in downtown Orlando, is a revival of an old speakeasy that opened during the Prohibition Era and disguised itself as a shoe repair shop. Before you visit, be sure to make a reservation online, or be prepared to be put on the wait list, as the bar does not take day-of reservations. ![]()
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