It’s always exciting when a new bar opens in Disney World because there’s that cool thing where we get to visit it for the very first time (which is something we’ll never get to do again).

Now, we’ve been pretty excited about all the changes happening in the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, but the biggest thing we’ve been looking forward to is visiting the birdcage-inspired bar aptly named The Perch. Well, The Perch soft opened early (it’s supposed to officially open on November 10th), and we had a chance to have a few drinks and try it out.

Atmosphere

If you’ve visited Disney’s Grand Floridian recently, you might have noticed a lot of construction happening in the lobby. The idea is a kind of over-the-top Victorian elegance thing happening in the lobby, and Disney has doubled down on the theme with the lobby’s new look.

The lobby includes The Perch, a new bar inspired by the birdcage that used to be in the Grand Floridian. It’s done up in gorgeous wooden tones.

The bar counter features marble with neutral chairs that have a pretty floral pattern on them.

You’ll find some seating at the bar, although it’s pretty limited. But there’s nothing stopping you from grabbing your drink and sitting in the massive lobby to drink it.

You’ll find USB ports and outlets at the bar so you can charge your devices while you enjoy a drink. There are also hooks beneath the bar where you can hang your purse or bag.

The lighting fixtures are these gorgeous crystal orbs. Everything about this bar feels like old money.

There’s a stunning stained glass window behind the bar itself.

But enough about this bar’s atmosphere. What’s on the menu?

Menu

The menu here features some specialty cocktails, unique to this location, as well as wines, beer, and a non-alcoholic drink.

So let’s talk about those drinks!

Drinks

To start, we ordered the Sunshine State Rum Sazerac for $17.50. It’s made with Siesta Key Coffee Rum, Demerara, Absinthe Rinse, Peychaud’s Bitters, and Lemon Essence. Now, the Sazerac is a drink you don’t want to miss out on. It’s unique, and the rum in it has a low coffee taste. It’s a drink made with good quality ingredients, which means it’s worth the price.

We also tried the Floridian 75, made with Fords Gin, Florida Citrus Cordial, and Lemon topped with Taittinger ‘La Francaise’ Brut Champagne for $22. It’s got a bumbly champagne feel in the mouth, but it’s also punchy, citrusy, and zesty. It’s like an elevated version of the French 75 you would get at a restaurant like Be Our Guest.

Finally, we tried the non-alcoholic Blueberry and Basil Iced Tea for $8. This one surprised and delighted us. It’s made with brewed Twinings Iced Tea, Lemon, Blueberry, and Basil. It’s a nice blueberry iced tea with some elevated notes to take it up a notch. You have that familiar taste of the tea, but then you get that nice fruitiness of the blueberry with just a hint of the basil’s earthy flavor.

If you want something that isn’t alcoholic, you’ll still feel like you’re living large if you order this drink.

Overall

We were blown away by The Perch. Not only is this bar just beautiful, but it serves drinks that are elevated in the best pay possible (and would you expect anything less at the Grand Floridian?). It’s on par with some of our favorite luxe-feeling bars like Enchanted Rose and GEO-82. If you need to get away from the chaos of Magic Kingdom, this bar could make for a nice midday break where you can chill with a drink and experience a little elegance away from the hot and sweaty crowds.

In the meantime, we’ll be on the lookout for more restaurant updates from Disney World and beyond. Make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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