Walt Disney World Dining Review: Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant

For 12 years, I have walked passed Raglan Road, always hearing a great time inside. Yet, the last time I was in that building was the late 90s when it was still the Pleasure Island Jazz Company. Thankfully, that all changed when I was invited (along with a few other media outlets) to enjoy a good night of food, music, and friends.

Raglan Road – Disney Springs

Raglan Road was founded by two true Irishmen, Paul Nolan and John Cooke, who brought what they enjoyed from Ireland, including some of their favorite dishes and all the furniture in the place.

Raglan Road founders Paul Nolan and John Cooke

I could pick every item I ate that night and go on and on about how good it is, but I am a firm believer in “a picture is worth a thousand words” so I will start with some of the appetizers, which alone had us worried how we would make it to dessert. Honestly, everything here is amazing!

Smokie City – Creamy baked haddock & Dubliner cheese dip with potatoes, tomatoes & toasted baguette.

Rack of Heaven - Slow roasted Guinness glazed full rack of baby back ribs

A Good Old Cup O' Tomato Soup

Though I do not partake in the spirts, the folks I was with enjoyed these greatly.

PJ's Poison - Gunpowder Irish Gin, muddled orange, rhubarb bitters, lemon juice, orange whiskey marmalade & fever tree tonic with an orange twist.

Raglan Road Signature Collection - Miriam's Irish Coffee Stout | Bloomsdale Pale Ale | Tri Wishes Grand Irish Red Ale | Planted Strawberry & Lime Hard Cider

Dublin Donkey - Teelings small batch Irish Whisky, ginger beer, fresh lemon sour, candied ginger & lime.

For the main course, I went the easy route and did Fish & Chips, mostly to save room to sample a bit of everyone’s plate — and sample I did. Everything that was tasted that night was made to perfection, leading me to start kicking myself for all the times I passed this place up (I will never do it again).

Fish & Chips - famous beer battered fish & chips served with fresh tartar sauce.

Kevin's Heavenly Ham - Irish Mist glazed loin of bacon with savoy cabbage, colcannon potatoes, parsley cream sauce and a raisin cider jus.

Go(at) Fig(ure) - Irish goats cheese terrines made with sautéed garlic, shallots, shiitake mushrooms in a herb breadcrumb crust served with mixed greens, fig jam, roasted beets & toasted walnuts.

Braised Be. Beef – Braised beef with colcannon mashed potatoes and roasted veggies.

Gnocchi Sea Gnocchi Do - Handmade potato gnocchi, seared Georges bank scallops, crispy pork belly, tomatoes & kale in a white wine butter sauce

If the main courses didn’t have you ready to book your Minnie Van to Disney Springs, the dessert will. The Bread & Butter Pudding had, more than a few times, driven one of my fellow dinners to make an extra stop after work.

Chef's Dessert Flight - Chef's selection of mini desserts.

Chocolate Heaven - Flourless chocolate cake, fresh berries, chocolate ganache with whipped cream. (gluten & dairy free)

Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding

One of the unique aspects of Raglan Road is the live entertainment with an ever-changing lineup — you never know who you will see entertaining guests.

To sum up: GO EAT AT RAGLAN ROAD! If you are not up for a full sit down meal, the quick service Cooke’s of Dublin next do is another great options.

For more information, menu, and a look at upcoming events visit RaglanRoad.com.