This article is your complete guide to every Harry Potter restaurant in Universal Orlando! Don’t worry, even those in the Wizarding World work up an appetite, so, you can expect a variety of Harry Potter food options inside the Universal Parks! So leave your brooms at the gate, and join all of us muggles as we explore the Wizarding World of Harry Potter food, taverns, and snack options in Universal Orlando! We’ve been visiting the Orlando theme parks for over 25 years and know what every Harry Potter restaurant at Universal has to offer!
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So if you’re ready for the complete guide to dining in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter read on!
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Muggles, witches, wizards, and beyond have been enjoying the Harry Potter theme parks for years now due to the incredible immersive theming, top-notch attractions, and of course food! The Harry Potter restaurants in Universal Orlando have made a name for themselves for not only the Boy-Who-Lived theming but also the delicious and well-thought-out menus. That’s why in this article we are going to cover both Harry Potter lands and the Universal Harry Potter restaurants inside of them!
As we start our journey into Harry Potter World food, we need to consider a couple of quick things. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is located in both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. You’ll want to make sure you have a park-to-park ticket to enjoy all of the Harry Potter World food and drinks available.
Diagon Alley Dining:
Hogsmeade Village Dining:
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What to Expect: The Leaky Cauldron is simply one of the best Harry Potter restaurants in Universal! It is a replica of the run-down old pub with high ceilings and a million things to look at among the rafters and various cubby holes throughout the restaurant. But for us, lunch is where it’s at! Some of our favorite food choices from the Leaky Cauldron menu are
Must Try Menu Items: Ploughman’s Platter for breakfast with scotch eggs, Bangers & Mash, Cottage Pie, Toad in a Hole is our favorite
Tips and Tricks: It’s also a great place to start your day in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter by enjoying a hearty breakfast. The Leaky Cauldron breakfast is one you won’t want to miss. Typically opening around 9 am, you can start your day off with filling and classic British fare (such as a Leek, Egg, and Mushroom Pasty) or stick with the more traditional American breakfast of Eggs, Sausage, and Potatoes.
One of the most popular questions we receive is do you need dining reservations for The Leaky Cauldron? And the answer is no, it is considered a Quick Service Restaurant, so you do not need reservations to eat here. You can simply walk in, and the helpful witches and wizards will guide you through the ordering process.
When in Harry Potter World, one simply cannot miss the delightful experience of Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlour, a renowned Harry Potter-themed restaurant. This charming establishment serves up a medley of exquisite ice cream flavors that are a nod to both the enchanting world of Harry Potter and traditional British tastes. Dive into iconic flavors like Butterbeer, indulge in the spicy thrill of Chocolate Chili, or savor the subtle notes of Earl Gray and Lavender. Beyond ice cream, early risers can treat themselves to mouth-watering breakfast pastries, including crumble cake and shortbread. Florean Fortescue’s isn’t just about ice cream; it’s about immersing oneself in the culinary magic of Harry Potter World food.
Look no further if you’re searching for Harry Potter treats at Universal. A step into this wild and crazy shop will immediately let you know that nothing is as it appears. Tricks and treats are hiding everywhere! A great purchase for a family who wants to experience the fun of Weasley treats directly from the world of Harry Potter is the Skiving Snackbox. The assortment of treats in this box can include Puking Pastilles, Fever Fudge, Nosebleed Nougat, and Fainting Fancies. All are delicious but look out for those side effects!
Didn’t get enough treats at Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes (or were perhaps a bit fearful of what to get)? Have no fear, this cute little shop will welcome you in and help you find all kinds of classic Harry Potter treats that are mostly just sweet, not dangerous. Cauldron cakes are served up in the bakery and some classic candy like Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavor Beans and Exploding Bon Bons are lots of delicious fun (and not too dangerous) items to pick up from this shop to enjoy.
It might be time for some “adult beverages.” The Wizarding World of Harry Potter drinks are truly from another world and are perfect for adults visiting Universal Orlando. This walk-up window provides a quick place to pick up traditional Harry Potter drinks like non-alcoholic concoctions such as the iced non-alcoholic Butterbeer and Tongue-tying Lemon Squash while also giving the grownups in the group, a chance to refresh themselves with Wizard’s Brew and Dragon Scale beers. Grab a drink for everyone and find a nice seat on one of the picnic tables outside.
If the line is long at the Hopping Pot, stroll over to the Fountain of Fair Fortune to find many of the same Harry Potter beverages with often a much shorter line. You’ll find alcohol-free butterbeer here as well as more potent drinks. Even though Butterbeer has the word “beer” in its name, there is not an alcoholic butterbeer in the Harry Potter world.
Are you an early bird and trying to visit the Harry Potter restaurants with no crowds? Be sure to check out our Universal Orlando early park admission tickets. Not only will you be some of the first guests into the theme parks to enjoy the shops but you’ll also be able to get onto some of the most popular rides with very little to no wait. We find this to be a great advantage when visiting Universal in just a few days.
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Location: Hogsmeade Village in Islands of Adventure
What to Expect: The Three Broomsticks Restaurant is one of the most well-known and visited restaurants of Harry Potter World in Orlando. Located in Hogsmeade, this restaurant transports you directly into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with classic British food and décor. From The Great Feast, which serves up to four people with a platter of ribs, chicken, potatoes, and vegetables to the best Fish & Chips in Harry Potter World, you’re sure to find something for everyone.
Must Try Menu Items: The Harry Potter Great Feast, Fish and Chips, Shepherd’s Pie
Tips and Tricks: As another quick-service restaurant, you don’t need to have Three Broomsticks Reservations to eat here. You can simply walk in and place your order for any of its delicious meals. There is plenty of seating inside and out the back with perfect views of the brand-new VelociCoaster out on the Universal Lagoon.
This bar, located in the back of Three Broomsticks, is another great place to grab both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Pick up a butterbeer here or pumpkin juice along with domestic and imported beers. And, if the hog’s head above the bar snarls at you, it’s just his way of saying Hello! Typically, we have seen the line for this bar be shorter than the butterbeer carts located around Hogsmeade.
Tip: This Harry Potter Bar Orlando has a secret menu! Hogs Head Universal has special drinks for those witches and wizards brave enough to try them! Be sure to ask your bartender about what they can whip up.
If you didn’t get enough dessert at Three Broomsticks, head to Wizarding World of Harry Potter Honeydukes to pick up some fun sweet treats to go. Much like the Sweetshop in Diagon Alley, this fun, little candy store offers up items like exploding bonbons and fizzing whizzbees. You might not know exactly what to expect based on the names, but you can bet you’ll have a lot of fun finding out.
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Now that we’ve traveled to every Harry Potter restaurant in Universal, it’s time to talk to you about the most iconic thing in all of the Wizarding World: Butterbeer. Guests who visit Harry Potter World in Universal rave about the delicious wizarding drink that is served throughout both lands.
Universal Studios Florida Butterbeer locations (Diagon Alley)
Islands of Adventure Butterbeer locations (Hogsmeade Village)
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In this next section, we are going to give you our best tips and tricks when visiting any Harry Potter restaurant in Universal. Since we are all such huge Harry Potter fans here at The Park Prodigy, we know all of the best tips from visiting the parks so frequently.
All guests receive early park admission when they purchase their multi-day Universal Orlando tickets from The Park Prodigy! This will allow guests to beat the crowds and grab a quick bite at some of their favorite carts or restaurants in Harry Potter World. Guests will also have access to any early admission restaurants near Harry Potter World which are also open.
At our last meal at the Three Broomsticks, the line was already pretty long at 10:30 am, which is the time they switch from a wizarding English breakfast to lunch. However, we got seated at a table inside fairly quickly since it was on the early side to eat lunch. If you go around noon or 1 pm, you may be waiting a bit since that is the most popular time for lunch.
Die-hard Harry Potter fans can also book an exclusive vacation package just for them! Be sure to reach out to us to learn more about this amazing Universal vacation package! However one of the coolest aspects is guests will be able to book a breakfast reservation at both the Leaky Cauldron and The Three Broomsticks. It’s important to note that these Harry Potter breakfast tickets are exclusive to this package and it is the only time guests can make a reservation while dining in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
The back dining area of the Three Broomsticks is the perfect spot to grab a view of Universal’s newest ride the VelociCoaster. Dine on delicious Harry Potter food as you watch the high-speed launch coaster soar through the skies over the lagoon.
As for Harry Potter restaurants Universal has, we consider them to have some of the best views and hidden spots to stretch your legs.
We find it important to discuss the second most common question we receive regarding the 2024 Harry Potter restaurants and that is, how can I make reservations to the restaurants in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter? The simple answer is unfortunately you cannot make a Harry Potter restaurant reservation if you are purchasing a regular Universal Orlando park ticket.
However, we find it important to note that any die-hard Harry Potter fan who books an exclusive Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package will receive an opportunity to make a breakfast reservation at the Three Broomsticks and/or the Leaky Cauldron! Guests can learn more about everything that is included in this amazing package on our website or by speaking with one of our Universal travel experts!
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Yes, there are specific Harry Potter breakfast tickets that will grant you a reservation at one of the Harry Potter restaurants. These tickets do need to be added onto specific Universal Orlando tickets and package products. You can do this by speaking with a Universal travel agent like The Park Prodigy!
A: No, dinner reservations for the Universal Orlando Harry Potter restaurants are not required. Simply show up when you’re hungry.
A: Well, you’re still in a theme park so they’re going to be pricier than non-theme park food. However, we found most times the servings are large and easily splittable. A good example is the Chicken and Ribs Platter at Three Broomsticks. While it’s almost $20, it could easily be split between two people.
A: No. Much like root beer, the beer part of the name does not indicate alcohol. All butterbeers are non-alcoholic. If you’d like to pack a little punch in your butterbeer, might we suggest you buy a shot of fireball whiskey and mix it in? That should warm you up!
A: With names like Puking Pastilles and Fainting Fancies, you might think you would, but it’s all in fun and each item is an actual type of candy. Puking Pastilles are a hard candy and Fainting Fancies are similar to fruit gummies.
A: Since menus change often, we suggest you check out https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/things-to-do/dining/ for current offerings and pricing.
A: Well, to be fair, we really can’t answer that for you. Each place is extremely creative and guaranteed to make you feel like you have stepped into the movie or book. And each place provides creative, yet authentic delicious food for its guests. Our advice? Try them all and see for yourself!
A: There are a few restaurants mentioned in Harry Potter, one in Diagon Alley and one in Hogsmeade Village. The Harry Potter-themed restaurant in Hogsmeade Village in Universal is The Three Broomsticks. The Harry Potter land restaurant in Diagon Alley is The Leaky Cauldron.
A: The name of the Harry Potter restaurant in Orlando in Diagon Alley is The Leaky Cauldron.
A: Unfortunately, there is no restaurant inside Hogwarts, but there is a quick service in the village at the base. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant in Harry Potter called The Three Broomsticks.
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