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Ale & Compass Lounge

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The short answer

Ale & Compass Lounge is the nautical bar off the Yacht Club lobby, open noon to 11pm, with cocktails at $15.50 to $17.50 and bites from $8 truffle fries to a $23 pub cheeseburger. Magic-Ally Main Treats calls it a hidden gem and recommends the Parker House rolls.

Where
Disney's Yacht Club Resort, off the lobby. No park ticket needed. · about the resort
Cuisine
Cocktails, beer and bar bites
Reservation
Walk up — no problem
Booking
No reservations — order when you get there
Typical meal
about $32 a head before tax · average entrée $16.80, dessert $10.66, drink $4.99 on Disney’s menu, read Sep 21, 2026
Dress code
Resort casual
Noise
quiet
Non-resort guests
Yes — you do not need to stay here
Dining plan
Table-service plan, 2026 and 2027 · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026 · what a credit buys here
A main course here is $16.80 — dearer than 57% of the other 7 lounges whose menus we hold.

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The median is $16.76. Mean main course from Disney’s own menu. Drinks, sides and tip are on top. Read Sep 21, 2026.

Is it worth the money?

Yes, as a calm drink near EPCOT. Magic-Ally Main Treats, 18th, calls it a hidden gem and a good fallback if you cannot book Ale & Compass Restaurant. It is 33rd on our combination of four published bar rankings.

Who it’s right for

A quiet cocktail before EPCOT's International Gateway or dinner at the Yacht Club.

Who it’s wrong for

A lively bar.

What is actually good

Cocktails: the Captain's Mai Tai, Dark and Stormy, Seaworthy Breeze, maple old fashioned and Just Peachy $15.50; the Royal Manhattan, Long Island iced tea, NE Avenue, Purple Mariner and spicy pomegranate margarita $16.50; the Hudson Mule $17.50. Beer is $8.50 to $15.50.

Bites from 5pm: truffle fries $8, a salad $13, Parker House rolls and spreads $14, wings $15, a seasonal flatbread $17 and the pub cheeseburger $23. Prices from Disney's menu, 14 September 2026.

Portions

Bar bites; the cheeseburger is a meal.

Allergies and dietary needs

The salad and flatbread are vegetarian options; three alcohol-free drinks are $6.29 to $6.59.

73 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 53 of them priced. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Appetizers (available 5:00pm - 10:00pm)

  • Seasonal Market Flatbread$17
  • Ale & Compass Salad$13

    Mixed Baby Lettuce, Strawberries, Radishes, Cocoa Soil, Roasted Strawberry Vinaigrette

  • Pub Cheeseburger$23

    Bacon Jam, Truffle Aïoli, Pub Cheese Spread, Tomato, House-made Bun served with Fresh-fried Chips

  • Truffle Fries$8

    with Roasted Shallot Mayonnaise

  • Parker House Rolls and Spreads$14

    Bacon Jam, Pub Cheese, and Citrus Butter

  • Crispy Wings$15

    House-made Buffalo Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Garlic-Peppercorn Sauce

  • Blue Crab Bisque$14

    Chili Oil, Sherry Reduction, Jumbo Lump Crab

Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages

  • Enchanted Grove Lime Splash$6.29

    Minute Maid® Limeade paired with the revitalizing flavors of Cucumber and Mint

  • Enchanting Ember Lemonade$6.49

    Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade, Strawberry, and Hot Honey

  • Royal Berry Spritzer$6.59

    Blackberry, Pomegranate, and Lime blended with Topo Chico® Blueberry Hibiscus Sparkling Water

Classic Cocktails

  • Royal Manhattan$16.50

    Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, and Angostura Bitters

  • Hudson Mule$17.50

    Hudson Baby Bourbon, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

  • Captain’s Mai Tai$15.50

    Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Bols Amaretto Liqueur, and Tropical Juices topped with a float of Myer’s Original Dark Rum

  • Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea$16.50

    Bacardí Superior Rum, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Hendrick’s Gin, Corazón Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, and Sweet-and-Sour with a splash of Coca-Cola®

  • Dark and Stormy$15.50

    Plantation Original Dark Rum and Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

  • Seaworthy Breeze$15.50

    Absolut Vodka with Grapefruit and Cranberry Juices

  • Pineapple Mule$17.50

    Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. Ginger Bitters, Pineapple Juice, Ginger Beer, and Mint

Original Cocktails

  • Maple Old Fashioned$15.50

    Old Forester Bourbon, Maple Syrup, Orange Juice, and Angostura Bitters

  • NE Avenue$16.50

    Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Busnel Calvados, Passion Fruit, Pomegranate Juice, and Cardamom Bitters

  • Purple Mariner$16.50

    Hendrick’s Gin, Crème de Violette, Simple Syrup, and Fresh Lemon Juice topped with Soda Water

  • Just Peachy$15.50

    Cîroc Peach Vodka, Aperol, Peychaud’s Bitters, Peach, and Blood Orange

  • Spicy Pomegranate Margarita$16.50

    El Mayor Blanco Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Pomegranate Juice, Simple Syrup, and fresh Lime Juice

Featured Spirits (2-oz Pour)

  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon$16.75
  • Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey$16.75
  • Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey$15.75
  • Jameson Irish Whiskey$16.75
  • Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch$16.75
  • Glenfiddich 12 yr Scotch$18
  • Patrón Silver Tequila$18
  • Plymouth Navy Strength Gin$16.75
  • Hendrick’s Gin$16.75
  • Campari Liqueur$15
  • Courvoisier VS Cognac$17
  • Bracamenta$15
  • Amaro Averna$16
  • Cincoro Reposado Tequila$23

Beer & Hard Cider

  • Bud Light Draft - St. Louis, MO$9.75
  • Corona Extra - Mexico$9.75
  • Michelob Ultra - St. Louis, MO$9.75
  • Miller Lite - Milwaukee, WI$8.50
  • Stella Artois - Belgium$11
  • Orange Blossom Brewing Co. OBP - Orlando, FL$12.25
  • Samuel Adams Boston Lager Draft - Boston, MA$10.75
  • Yuengling Traditional Lager Draft - Pottsville, PA$9.75
  • Blue Moon Belgian White Ale Draft - Golden, CO$9.75
  • Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen - Germany$11
  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA Draft - Tampa, FL$11.75
  • Dogfish Head 60 Minute - Rehoboth Beach, DE$11.75
  • Samuel Adams Seasonal - Boston, MA$11.25
  • Athletic Brewing Co Upside Dawn Golden - Milford, CT$8.50
  • Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Hard Cider, Cincinnati, OH$11
  • High Noon Pineapple Vodka Hard Seltzer - Modesto, CA$12.75
  • Beer Flight (5-oz Pours)$15.50

    Samuel Adams Seasonal | Blue Moon Belgian White Ale | Orange Blossom Brewing Co. OBP | Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA

Wines

  • Banfi Rosa Regale Sparkling Red, Piedmontno price listed
  • Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Venetono price listed
  • Paul Cheneau Cava, Spainno price listed
  • Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Yellow Label, Champagneno price listed
  • Villa Rosa Moscato d’Asti, Piedmontno price listed
  • Dr. Loosen, Dr. L. Riesling, Moselno price listed
  • Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Friulino price listed
  • Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlboroughno price listed
  • Conundrum White Blend, Californiano price listed
  • Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valleyno price listed
  • Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coastno price listed
  • Gérard Bertrand Cote de Roses Rosé, Languedocno price listed
  • MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valleyno price listed
  • Meiomi Pinot Noir, Californiano price listed
  • Columbia Crest H3 Merlot, Columbia Valleyno price listed
  • Don Miguel Gascón Malbec, Mendozano price listed
  • Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valleyno price listed
  • Simi Cabernet Savignon, Alexander Valleyno price listed
  • Ferreira Quinta do Porto Tawny 10 yr, Portugalno price listed
  • Fonseca Finest Reserve Bin 27 Port, Portugalno price listed

Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

Common questions

Where is Ale & Compass Lounge?
Off the lobby of Disney's Yacht Club Resort, next to Ale & Compass Restaurant, according to Magic-Ally Main Treats. It is open noon to 11pm.
How much are drinks at Ale & Compass Lounge?
Cocktails are $15.50 to $17.50 and beer $8.50 to $15.50 on Disney's menu of 14 September 2026.
What should you eat at Ale & Compass Lounge?
Magic-Ally Main Treats recommends the Parker House rolls and spreads, $14 on Disney's menu. Bites are served from 5pm.
Do you need a reservation for Ale & Compass Lounge?
No. Magic-Ally Main Treats lists no reservations and no walk-up list.
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Sources

  1. Walt Disney World official — Ale & Compass Lounge page and menu, read through Disney's menu service on 14 September 2026: hours noon to 11pm, cocktails, beer and bites. — Disney official · checked
  2. Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read 14 September 2026: service type and location. — Disney official · checked
  3. Magic-Ally Main Treats — 22 best bars and lounges at Disney World (updated 27 April 2026), with walk-up and reservation notes. — reported by · checked

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