Disney California Adventure Lamplight Lounge Review

This outdoor bar is one of Disney California Adventure’s most popular spots!

And we agree! the Lamplight Lounge is a great spot to sip one of their delicious innovative drinks and enjoy the afternoon.

Our most recent trip was on a bright sunny California fall day. The sun was sparkling off the water while we sat in the shade at the bar. Wonderful!

Note: the Lamplight Lounge is the name of both the indoor dining location and the outdoor Bar/Lounge under the same roof. Here we are reviewing the Lounge.

Atmosphere

the Lamplight Lounge has an open covered bar area and a patio with umbrella tables. Either is great, but we prefer the covered area to get out of the sun.

As mentioned the Lamplight Lounge is often very busy. This of course depends on overall park attendance. We were last there on a light attendance day and there was no line and plenty of open seating.

On busy days there will be a line to get in. We’ve waited 15-20 minutes in line in the past.

The Menu

The Lamplight Lounge offers a big selection of creative cocktails. All that we’ve tried have been great!

We’ve not run across a drink menu so filled with drinks using Agave Nectar before…

Specialty Drinks

Final with a Fix – Greenbar IXÁ Reposado Tequila, St. George Raspberry Liqueur, Cointreau, fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, and a dash of Del Maguey Vida Mezcal

Open Ocean with a Splash – a Frozen Cocktail made with Bacardi Raspberry Rum, Bols Blue Curaçao, Liquid Alchemist Orgeat (Almond), Agave Nectar, and fresh Lime Juice

Six Tentacles – Kikori Japanese Whiskey, Yuzuri Yuzu, Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, fresh Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar

Celtic Cure – Jameson Irish Whiskey, Green Tea, Liquid Alchemist Ginger, Lemon Juice, topped with Club Soda and a dash of Angostura Bitters

Morning Glory – Tito’s Handmade Vodka with Spicy Bloody Mary Mix, Dill Pickle Brine, and a dash of Celery Bitters

The Sequel – Bubbling Cocktail with Absolut Citron Vodka, Bacardi Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron Rum, Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, fresh Lime Juice and Agave Nectar

Park Ave. – Redemption Rye Whiskey, Aperol, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, and Bitter Truth Chocolate Bitters

Server Room Chill – a Fizzy Cocktail with Plymouth Gin, Aperol, Agave Nectar, and Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice

Sizzle Reel – Red Wine, Bacardi 8 Años Rum, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, and Mixed Berries

Sunrise Spectacular – Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Tropical Juices, Agave Nectar, and a dash of Angostura Bitters

The Last Word – Lillet Blanc, Combier Crème de Pêche de Vigne, Hartley and Gibson’s Amontillado Sherry, fresh Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, and Soda Water

Teaser – Greenbar City Bright Gin, Greenbar Hibiscus Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar topped with Tonic Water

Nectar in the Rye – Redemption Rye Whiskey, Combier Crème de Pêche de Vigne, Hartley and Gibson’s Amontillado Sherry, Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar

Beers

You’ll find a great beer selection at the Lamplight Lounge. We love the Coffee Porter.

Chapman Crafted Pils, Orange, California – Pilsner (ABV 5.2%)

Modelo Especial, Lager, Mexico – Lager (ABV 4.4%)

Bottle Logic, Anaheim, California – Featured Selection

Barley Forge Nom Nom, Costa Mesa, California – Mango Hefeweizen (ABV 5.8%)

Modern Times, San Diego, California – India Pale Ale, Seasonal Selection

Noble Ale Works Naughty Sauce, Anaheim, California – Milk Stout Nitro (ABV 5.4%)

Bud Light, St. Louis, Missouri – Light Lager (ABV 4.2%)

Coors Light, Golden, Colorado – Light Lager (ABV 4.2%)

Golden Road Mango Cart, Los Angeles, California -Wheat Ale (ABV 4.0%)

Modelo Negra, Mexico – Dark Lager (ABV5.4%)

North Coast Brother Thelonious, Fort Bragg, California – Belgian-style Abbey Ale (ABV 9.4%)

Belching Beaver Phantom Bride, Vista, California – India Pale Ale (ABV 7.1%)

Coronado Guava Islander, San Diego, California – India Pale Ale (ABV 7.0%)

Smog City Coffee Porter, Torrance, California – Porter (ABV 6.0%)

 

Wines

By the Glass and Bottle

Carl Graff Riesling, Germany

Sokol Blosser Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Heitz Cellar Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California

Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay, California

Karlsen Chardonnay, Monterey County, California

Campesino Cellars “Alina” White Wine, Sonoma Valley

Bella Grace Vineyards Bella Rosé, Amador County, California

MacRostie Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California

Long Meadow Ranch Merlot, Napa Valley, California

Eberle Steinbeck Vineyard Syrah, Paso Robles, California

Tres Sabores Porque No Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California

Kitá Cabernet Sauvignon, Los Olivos, California

Astoria Prosecco, Italy

JCB Brut, Rosé Number ’69, France

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

For the teetotalers, there is a nice selection of creative drinks without alcohol.

Goofball Island – Fruit Punch, Lemonade and Raspberry Purée

Falling with Style – Lemonade with Mango Purée

Infinity Fizz – Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, Apple Juice and Cherry Pearls

Mint to Be – Limeade, Watermelon and Berry Purée and fresh Mint topped with Soda Water

Assorted Beverages – Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange, Minute Maid Light Lemonade, Barq’s Root Beer

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Hot Chocolate

Assorted Hot Teas

Eats

A m=nice selection of Bar Snacks!

Kobe Beef Sliders – Beer and Bacon Cheese Sauce, Tomato-Habanero Chutney, Lettuce and Pickled Onions on Toasted Amish Buns

Crispy Piggy Wings – Pork Drumettes with Chili-Ginger Glaze, Toasted Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, and Slaw

Potato Skins – Crispy Yukon Gold Potatoes with Brown Butter-Caper Yogurt, Smoked Paprika Aïoli, and Manchego Cheese

Tuna Poke – Yellowfin Tuna “Rice Bowl” with Magic Watermelon, Avocado, Edamame, Shishito Peppers, and Spiced Mango Nectar

Spotlight Nachos: Barbacoa – Chile-spiced Beef Barbacoa and House-made Tortilla Chips with Pinto Bean Purée, spicy Tomatillo Salsa, Onions, Cilantro, Chipotle Cheese Sauce, Queso Fresco, and Pickled Jalapeños

Lobster Nachos – warm Lobster with Black Beans, Aged Cheddar-Oaxaca Cheese Sauce, Pico de Gallo, and Chipotle Crema

Note: menus do change as do prices, see Disney’s official menu

Last Call

We highly recommend the Lamplight Lounge. This outdoor bar on the water feels like California!

Stop by to enjoy a cocktail as you enjoy your DCA day.

Hours

Open  shortly after the park opens till World of Color is presented.

Available Discounts

Here are the Disney Discounts that are available at the Lamplight Lounge

Unfortunately there are no Disney Discounts that are available at the XXX.

Passholder	Disney Visa	Tables in Wonderland	Disney Dining Plan
Yes	No	N/A	N/A

Check out our Disney Drinks and Dining Discounts Page to learn more about all of these different discounts.

Note: Disney is always innovating with their menus and as such our listings are subject to change in availability and price.

Over to You!

Have you tried the Lamplight Lounge? Share your review or leave a comment in the comments section below!

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Cheers!

 

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