Beer Drinking Outside Disneyland: What You Need To Know

While drinking outside the Disneyland Park is not recommended, there are several places within the park where alcoholic beverages can be purchased and consumed. These include the Blue Bayou Restaurant, Oga's Cantina, and Club 33 within Disneyland, and the Grand Californian Hotel, Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar, and several other bars and lounges within Disney California Adventure. It is important to note that Disneyland discourages drunkenness by limiting guests to two beverages and not allowing alcoholic drinks to be carried outside the designated areas.

Where to buy beer in Disneyland

If you're looking to buy beer in Disneyland, there are several options available to you. Here is a list of places where you can purchase beer within the Disneyland Resort:

Oga's Cantina

Oga's Cantina is located inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and is a great option for beer lovers. While the drinks here are premixed and light on alcohol, it's still a unique experience as it's designed to resemble the Mos Eisley Cantina from the Star Wars universe.

Bayside Brews

For a good beer selection, head to Bayside Brews, located near the Silly Symphony Swings, Golden Zephyr, and Goofy's Sky School. They serve a variety of craft beers, including the highly recommended Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA and the Karl Strauss seasonal beer.

Lamplight Lounge

The Lamplight Lounge, formerly known as Cove Bar, offers a spectacular menu and a range of specialty drinks. While they are known for their colourful and Instagram-worthy cocktails, they also have around 10 beers on tap.

Flo's V8 Cafe

This spot is perfect if you're looking for a sunset beer. Grab a Racer 5 IPA and enjoy it in their outdoor seating area, where you can watch the Cadillac Mountain Range and Radiator Springs Racers.

GCH Craftsman Bar

The GCH Craftsman Bar offers a relaxed ambiance and a fantastic food menu. They have a good selection of beers, including the Forest Mushroom Pizza and the Maine Lobster Quesadilla.

Hearthstone Lounge

The Hearthstone Lounge has a decent selection of beers, including options from well-known brands such as Karl Strauss, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, and New Castle.

Napa Rose

While Napa Rose is more renowned for its world-class wine collection, they also offer a range of beers. The bartenders and servers are sommeliers, so feel free to ask for recommendations.

Trader Sam's – Enchanted Tiki Bar

Trader Sam's is known for its intimate setting and fantastic mixed drinks. However, they also serve good beers, so it's worth considering if you want a change from beer.

Blue Bayou

The Blue Bayou restaurant in New Orleans Square serves beer, sparkling wine, and Hurricane cocktails. This addition breaks the long-standing prohibition on alcohol in Disneyland, instituted by Walt Disney himself.

In addition to these locations, you can also find beer at the three hotels within the Disneyland Resort, as well as at Disney California Adventure and Downtown Disney.

Drinking rules in Disneyland

Drinking at Disneyland has only been possible since 2019, when Oga's Cantina opened in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Before that, the only place to buy booze was at the ultra-exclusive Club 33. Now, there are over 30 bars, lounges and kiosks across Disneyland, California Adventure and Downtown Disney that serve beer, wine and cocktails.

Rules

• You can only buy and consume alcohol inside specific bars and restaurants in Disneyland. You cannot walk around the park with a drink.
• You are limited to two drinks per guest in Oga's Cantina and the Blue Bayou Restaurant.
• You have a 45-minute time limit at Oga's Cantina.
• The cocktails at Oga's Cantina are premixed, so you can't customise your drink or request anything off-menu.
• You must be over 21 to consume alcohol in Disneyland.
• Alcoholic drinks cannot be taken onto rides.

Best Places to Drink in Disneyland

• Oga's Cantina – the only bar in Disneyland (outside of Club 33).
• Blue Bayou Restaurant – a New Orleans-inspired spot offering wine, beer and a Hurricane cocktail.
• Club 33 – an ultra-exclusive private lounge and dining area open only to members and their guests.

Best Places to Drink in Disney California Adventure

• Lamplight Lounge – a popular spot with a good selection of cocktails, beer and wine.
• Carthay Circle Lounge – a glamorous bar with a full wine and beer menu.
• Pym Tasting Lab – a fun Avengers Campus spot with cocktails served in beakers and a good beer selection.
• Rita's Baja Blenders – a quick option for frozen margaritas.
• Bayside Brews – a good spot for beer, including IPA and seasonal margaritas.
• Sonoma Terrace – a mini-vineyard offering a variety of wines and some cocktails.

Best Places to Drink in Downtown Disney

• Splitsville Luxury Lanes – a good spot for cocktails and loaded fries.
• Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen – try the Cat-5 Hurricane cocktail, Dippin' Tots and Pasta Jambalaya.
• Ballast Point Brewing – a beer drinker's haven with over 30 brews and 20 wines.
• Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar – a tropical bar with a range of cocktails and semi-secret, off-menu drinks.
• Grand Californian Hotel – head to the Craftsman Bar for top-notch cocktails, or the Hearthstone Lounge for a more casual atmosphere.
• Napa Rose – an upscale restaurant with a robust wine list.

Bars in Disney California Adventure

While it is not encouraged to drink beer outside Disneyland Park, there are several bars within Disney California Adventure where you can enjoy a drink.

Carthay Circle Lounge is part of the all-new Buena Vista Street and is considered one of the best bars in all of Disneyland Resort. It features a classy and elegant decor, and offers a unique menu with custom ice. The bar has a wide range of drinks, including the Carthay Manhattan, the Carthay Club Mojito, and the Aviator Cocktail.

Alfresco Tasting Terrace is a secluded area upstairs from Wine Country Trattoria, offering exclusive access to Annual Passholders. This location boasts phenomenal views of Cars Land and is known for its wine and beer selection.

Bayside Brews is a small stand located near the Silly Symphony Swings, Golden Zephyr, and Goofy's Sky School. It serves a variety of beers, including the Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA and the Karl Strauss seasonal beer.

Lamplight Lounge, formerly known as Cove Bar, has gone through several transformations. It offers a spectacular menu, including brunch, lunch, and dinner options, as well as specialty drinks and beers on tap. The Lobster Nachos are a popular choice among visitors.

Flo's V8 Cafe is a great spot to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset. It offers a variety of beers, including the Racer 5 IPA, and provides outdoor seating with a perfect view of the Cadillac Mountain Range and Radiator Springs Racers.

Beer stands in Disneyland

While there are several places to buy beer in Disneyland, Bayside Brews is the only beer stand that is recommended by the Disney Tourist Blog. It is located near the Silly Symphony Swings, Golden Zephyr, and Goofy’s Sky School. The blog recommends the Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin IPA or the Karl Strauss seasonal beer. The latter is said to be the best beer you can find at Disneyland Resort.

There are two other places to buy beer inside Disneyland Park: Oga's Cantina and Blue Bayou Restaurant. Oga's Cantina is located inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and is the only place to order alcohol inside Disneyland without joining the exclusive Club 33. The bar serves premixed drinks that are light on alcohol, but it is still recommended by the blog due to its Star Wars theme. The Blue Bayou Restaurant is situated within the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and offers an unparalleled dining atmosphere. In addition to beer, the restaurant also serves wine and a signature Hurricane Cocktail.

Outside of Disneyland Park, there are several other places to buy beer in Disneyland Resort, including the three hotels and Downtown Disney.

Drinking outside the park

If you're looking to drink outside the park, Downtown Disney has nine eateries, each with its own bar. Here are some of the best spots to grab a drink:

• Splitsville Luxury Lanes: This is a good spot to catch the game, with tons of TVs and a playlist that includes hits from ABBA to Ariana. There are also two premixed cocktails that are stronger and better than typical park offerings.
• Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen: If you're looking for a strong drink, try the Cat-5 Hurricane, made with two kinds of rum and a floater of Don Q 151. You can also get tasty snacks like Dippin' Tots and Blackened Chicken "Mac and Cheese".
• UVA: This bar is in the centre of Downtown Disney and has a happy hour with select cocktails for $9 to $10 and $2 off any pint of draft beer.
• Naples Ristorante e Bar: Try the Naples Sangria or the Gin + Honey, made with Botanist gin, grapefruit juice, prosecco and honey. Their pizzas are also delicious.

There are also two bars at the Grand Californian Hotel that you can visit without being a hotel guest:

• GCH Craftsman Bar: The drinks here are top-notch, just like at Carthay Circle but without the high prices. Try the Grand Mai Tai or the Pineapple Ginger Margarita.
• Hearthstone Lounge: A large, casual lounge with high ceilings and subtle, Mickey-themed lighting. Try the Paloma, a fusion of tequila, grapefruit juice, lime and soda water.

Drinking inside the park

Until May 2019, alcohol could only be purchased at one place inside Disneyland: the ultra-exclusive Club 33. Now, there are a couple of other options:

• Oga's Cantina: A Star Wars-themed bar with beer, wine, and cocktails. Try the Fuzzy Tauntaun, a peachy libation topped with a mild numbing foam.
• Blue Bayou Restaurant: A popular restaurant that puts you inside the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It offers beer, wine, and a Hurricane cocktail.

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