Taverns of Disney World; The Crew’s Cup at the Yacht Club
Today we begin a series that I have been planning since conceptualizing this site, the Taverns of Disney World. I hope to examine the best places on-property to get a drink, relax, and converse. The Mouse has some obvious ones, and some not so obvious ones. As opposed to restaurant reviews that talk about the good and bad, this series is going to focus almost exclusively on the pubs I enjoyed, and not try and canvass every last one.
Today we begin with a not-so-obvious choice, as we head over to the Yacht Club Resort for the Crew’s Cup Lounge. This is not the small bar in the lobby of the resort, but a much more intimate pub located right next to the Yachtsman Steakhouse.
The Crew’s Cup is not your typical hotel bar, filled with the sounds of a noisy lobby. It is a bit out of the way, and its enclosed design allows for a cozy corner pub feel that often escapes hotel lounges. There is a beautiful wooden theme here, surrounding you completely in the shine of a marine-style varnish. The bar, back-bar, trim, and tables all glow like the bright work of a New England schooner. It sets a warm atmosphere without appearing to try.
As is typical of Disney, the draft beer selection can be sparse. Only a select few, non-Disney owned bars have anything extraordinary on tap, but the Crew’s Cup excels in the area of bottled beers. A quick and very non-exact count tallied around 30 different bottles, ranging from American, European and British selections displayed in a glass refrigerator behind the bar. There’s some good stuff here, so don’t be afraid to get up and have a look.
Keep in mind, however, when you try the Crew’s Cup that you won’t find much of a food selection. There is a nice appetizer menu, but it is limited and that’s all there is. This is my only true complaint about this place. Good beer goes with good food just as wine does, and the smell of the Steakhouse next door can almost become an unnecessary tease, especially considering that the cost of one meal over there can buy your entire party’s drinks for the night.
MJMcBride said,
February 1, 2007 @ 9:15 pm
There’s nothing like potato skins and good beer.
David said,
February 1, 2007 @ 9:35 pm
The wings looked pretty good.
Mouse Extra said,
August 6, 2007 @ 2:23 pm
[...] The wood work is inviting and the atmosphere and detail is well done. For the beer drinker, the Crew’s Cup offers one of the best beer selections on property. There is also a small appetizer menu if you [...]