6 Reasons We Love Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room Restaurant at Epcot

Alright, Mates! If you are looking for British flare in both atmosphere and food, Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room located in Epcot’s United Kingdom pavilion around the World Showcase is the place for you. After dining at Rose and Crown more than we can count on one hand, we must say it’s a definite must-do on our list when vacationing at Disney World. So, why do we love Rose and Crown so much? Check out these six reasons.

1 – Stately UK Location

With the numerous restaurants to select from at Epcot, one might find it challenging to decide. The Rose and Crown stand out among many dining options with its fantastic location in the beautiful United Kingdom pavilion. This restaurant looks like it was picked up off a British street and placed in the heart of Epcot! With the frost and arched windows, bold brick siding, and careful attention to detail – it’s hard to pass this gem by. Take note of the Rose and Crown sign, which states “Otium Cum Dignitate,” which means “leisure with dignity.”

2 – Brilliant Atmosphere

Rose and Crown boast three areas within the one restaurant – the bar, the inside dining room, and the outdoor dining patio. Much like pubs found in the United Kingdom, the full-service bar is stocked and ready to serve! There are no stools at the bar, which makes sense for this high-traffic pub. Walking further inside is a quaint dining room with simple wooden chairs and tables. The space isn’t too large, but the noise and the friendly crowds make it feel exactly as one would expect a pub dining space to feel! Our favorite area by far is outside on the two-level patio. With almost as much seating as inside, the outside patio is stunning as it is waterside to Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon. The tables have great shade umbrellas, which make for a cool setting in the heat. When it’s cold outside, Rose and Crown Cast Members let down a clear plastic wall shield around much of the outdoor seating and place tall lamp heaters close to the tables. With each visit, we find that the simple details at Rose and Crown provide the charm that keeps us coming back for more.

3 – Ace of a Menu

Our mouths are watering just thinking about the delicious food served from the Rose and Crown kitchen! Open for both lunch and dinner, guests of Rose and Crown can expect a hearty plate of some British favorites such as Fish and Chips, Savory Impossible Hot Pot, Bangers and Mash, Shepherd’s Pie, and Scotch Egg. We especially love the Rose and Crown dessert menu with tasty sweets like English Trifle and the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Come hungry to Rose and Crown, and you won’t be disappointed you did.

4 – Cheers to the Drink Menu

What would a pub be without an exceptional drink menu? We are always amazed by the vast wine and beer selections available at Rose and Crown. Rose and Crown even takes it one step further and has suggestions on the menu for what would pair well with a selected menu item. The extensive wine list, the ales, lagers, and stouts, the incredible specialty cocktails (try the Welsh Dragon), plus the scotch and whiskey options – you want to be sure you have plenty of food in your stomach before you start saying “Cheers” to this full-service pub bar. Just looking for a drink from the pub but no meal? Head to the bar with no reservations needed. While a standing spot might be tricky to find, you can always get your drink and head outside to the UK pavilion.

5 – Boisterous Evening Entertainment

Get ready to tip a glass and sing along to United Kingdom tunes with Rose and Crown’s resident musician performing nightly at the bar. This lively entertainment is a blast to experience and provides a great reason to let your hair down a little and enjoy a drink or two. While the musician is fantastic, the very best entertainment available at Rose and Crown is the view of the Epcot fireworks show that takes place nightly at Epcot. The Rose and Crown patio is among the very few places to dine and have a great view of the show around the World Showcase. The trick here is to snag a reservation at the right time, depending on when the fireworks is taking place. We also suggest you arrive early and ask the host/hostess to be seated on the patio. If they aren’t sure it’ll work, let them know that you are willing to wait for a table if that is needed. While patio dining is never guaranteed, Cast Members work hard to ensure you are comfortably seated whenever possible. However, the great news is that Rose and Crown has an Epcot fireworks viewing area. This viewing area isn’t very large in size, but it does the trick if you cannot get a patio seat!

6 – Attentive Service and Reservations

To follow up with the above comment about Cast Members – they genuinely are spectacular at Rose and Crown. We’ve always had a superb Cast Member serving us that is extremely attentive and quick to our requests. We love to hear their stories about where they resided in the UK and how they are enjoying America! To participate in the full Rose and Crown experience, we highly recommend advanced dining reservations (60 days in advance) to snag that special day and time you seek. Forget saying “rubbish” at the door if you can’t be seated because you don’t have a reservation. Trust us – Rose and Crown is worth the advanced planning!