If you want to truly immerse yourself in Harry Potter world, then you need to eat and drink what Harry Potter and his friends enjoy! Show
Our Ultimate Guide to Harry Potter Restaurants at Universal Orlando shows you all of the best places to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. Plus, where to grab a quick and inexpensive snack. And we also tell you where to find all seven different varieties of Butterbeer, as well as where adults get enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the day. Here is how we have organized this guide and the table of contents:
There are only two Harry Potter restaurants at Universal Orlando. One restaurant is located in each of the two Harry Potter lands. They are:
If you are not familiar with Harry Potter world at Universal Orlando, there are two unique lands. You will find one land in each of Universal Orlando’s theme parks and they are connected by a train so that you can magically transport yourself between the two theme parks. Both restaurants offer Harry Potter-themed dining so that you feel like you have stepped into the movies or the books. They are truly magical places to dine. Be sure to see our Ultimate Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter if you are new to Harry Potter world! Do I Need Reservations for Harry Potter Restaurants?No, you do not need reservations to dine at Harry Potter restaurants. Both restaurants are quick-service restaurants, which means there is no table service or servers. These fast-food style restaurants do not take reservations. It is first-come, first-served. Leaky Cauldron vs. Three BroomsticksIf you have only one opportunity to eat at a Harry Potter restaurant, you might be wondering which one to choose. Since you cannot make reservations, it is easy to choose the restaurant based on what Harry Potter land you are in when you get hungry. If you want to schedule your day around where to dine in Harry Potter world, keep these tips in mind:
All menu prices and options are current at time of publication in 2022 and are subject to change. Where to Eat and Drink in Diagon AlleyThere are a variety of places to enjoy Harry Potter food in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley in the Universal Studios theme park. Leaky CauldronThe main restaurant in Diagon Alley is the Leaky Cauldron. One of the best places to eat in Harry Potter world, you will enjoy a hearty meal in a Harry Potter-themed restaurant. Grab a table in this old pub and take a moment to look for all of the details around and above you. This pub is also an inn and it is where Harry Potter stayed for the summer before heading to Hogwarts for this third year (if you’ve read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, this is the location!). Here you will find traditional British favorites on the menu, such as:
If you are not keen on traditional British food, then this might not be the best restaurant choice for you. There is very few American foods. A chicken sandwich or a kid’s macaroni and cheese meal is about the only American classics you will find. Desserts are also served here, including:
A variety of Butterbeers and other Harry Potter drinks are served here, along with wine, beer and Fire Whisky. Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream ParlorIf you want a sweet treat to cool off in the heat, then Florean Fortescue’s Ice Cream Parlor is the perfect place to get an unusual ice cream. While you can find classic ice cream flavors, you might want to try something that Harry Potter would eat in Britain, such as:
Sugarplum’s Sweet ShopThis sweets shop is more like a bakery, and not just a retail store. You can find Harry Potter snacks such as Cauldron cakes here. You might want to buy a bag of candy and keep it in one of these magical Harry Potter fanny packs to enjoy later on in the day. The Hopping PotIf you are looking for classic Harry Potter drinks to enjoy without having to sit in a restaurant, then go to The Hopping Pot. At this walk-up window you will find all of the non-alcoholic drinks, as well as some adults-only drinks such as Fire Whisky, beer and wine. A few snacks are available for a quick bite, such as pasties, chips and Butterbeer ice cream. There is seating outside in the courtyard. The Fountain of Fair FortuneAnother great place to grab a drink is The Fountain of Fair Fortune. There is a limited menu here, but less crowds, too. You will be able to get Butterbeer, as well as adults-only drinks such as beer, Fire Whisky or a Fire & Strongbow Cocktail. Ice cream and chips are the only snacks available. Weasley’s Wizard WheezesThis weird-and-wonderful shop sells a huge array of sweets, snacks and treats. Some are strange, like the Skiving Snackbox, and some are delicious! While this isn’t a restaurant or bakery, you might be content with grabbing a few snacks to go and enjoying them while waiting in line for your next attraction. Be sure to get our guide to Harry Potter spells on your iPhone to have fun while waiting in line, too! Where to Eat in HogsmeadeThere are a variety of places to enjoy a snack or a meal in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Hogsmeade in Islands of Adventure. Three BroomsticksThe main restaurant in Hogsmeade is Three Broomsticks. This restaurant is where Harry Potter had his first taste of Butterbeer, and it’s the perfect place for you to try it for the first time, too! This rustic tavern looks like a snow-capped inn. In the books and movies, this is where Hogwarts students have come for centuries. The rustic interior has cast-iron chandeliers and lots of unique treasures to look at. One of the most impressive meals here is The Great Feast ($69.99). This huge platter that serves four people comes with salad, as well as rotisserie chicken, spareribs, corn and potatoes. Here you will find some more British favorites on the menu. Entrees include:
The options are a little bit closer to traditional American favorites, compared to the Leaky Cauldron’s entrees, which might be best if you have picky eaters in your group. Desserts are also served here, including:
A variety of Butterbeers and other Harry Potter drinks are served here, along with beer. There is no wine or whisky served at this location. Hog’s Head BarThis bar is located in the back of the Three Broomsticks restaurant. Here, you can enjoy non-alcoholic drinks as well as cocktails and wine. Helpful Tip: The hog’s head in the bar actually snarls at you! This is just one of the hidden secrets of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter that you don’t want to miss! HoneydukesThis sweets store sells up so many unusual Harry Potter foods and treats! Buy a few boxes or bags of candies to enjoy while waiting in lines. Some of the most popular choices are:
Breakfast In Harry Potter WorldYou might want to get an early start in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and enjoy breakfast in the morning. We suggest getting to Harry Potter land and seeing what the wait times are. If you can get on a ride without having to wait too long, do the ride first and get breakfast afterwards! You don’t want to waist time eating breakfast and then have to wait in line longer later in the day. Also, you don’t want to ride a roller coaster with a full belly! Both Harry Potter restaurants at Universal serve breakfast until 10:30 a.m. Opening hours will depend on the day, but generally start around 9 a.m. Each restaurant has a limited selection of breakfast entrees for $17.99 and kids meals for $12.99. You will not find a la carte menu items that cost less. Helpful Tip: Personally, we feel it’s better to eat breakfast at your hotel (if it’s included) or bring some snacks to enjoy as breakfast while waiting in attraction lines. Then eat an early lunch in either of these restaurants. Lunch entrees are actually less expensive than the breakfast entrees, plus you can get a rest break in the middle of the day by taking a break for lunch or dinner. Leaky Cauldron RestaurantBreakfast is served at the Leaky Cauldron restaurant until 10:30 a.m. There are 5 entree choices, all of which are $17.99 each, with a small beverage included. There are only two different entrees compared to the Three Broomsticks restaurant. Choices include:
There is only one kid’s meal choice for $12.99. Three BroomsticksBreakfast is served at the Three Broomsticks restaurant until 10:30 a.m. There are 5 entree choices, all of which are $17.99 each. Only two entrees are different than the Leaky Cauldron. However, this restaurant has more kid’s meal choices. Choices include:
There are five kid’s meal choices for $12.99. Butterbeer in Harry Potter WorldOne of the best dining experiences at Universal’s Harry Potter world is trying butterbeer! Butterbeer is a famous drink from the Harry Potter books. And though there is beer in the name, it is actually a non-alcoholic drink. It is a very sweet and tastes like a combination of cream soda and butterscotch flavor. Butterbeer comes in seven different varieties in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. These include:
You might be able to get your Butterbeer served in a souvenir tankard if you choose the cold or frozen varieties. Be aware, you cannot buy butterbeer outside of Wizarding World of Harry Potter restaurants at Universal. But you can make it at home with our easy butterbeer recipe! Can you make a reservation at Three Broomsticks Universal?The Three Broomsticks doesn't take any reservations except for breakfasts that are part of your Universal Orlando vacation packages.
Do you need reservations for Three Broomsticks Universal Hollywood?No, you do not need a reservation to eat at the Three Broomsticks. The line moves steadily and fairly quickly.
Do you need reservations for the Leaky Cauldron?To answer a very common question up front: no, there are no reservations for lunch and dinner – it's first come, first serve. Breakfasts, however, are something of an exception: Universal sells vacation packages, a feature of which is a breakfast at both Diagon Alley's Leaky Cauldron and Hogsmeade's Three Broomsticks.
Is Three Broomsticks better than Leaky Cauldron?If you want a more authentic version of theme park British fare, then Leaky Cauldron should be your choice. If you want non-traditional less themed theme park food, then Three Broomsticks may be your better choice.
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