This is called the Nomad lounge. No idea why it isn’t named that here. Heard good things. First of all there is no view of pandora, so AJ from DFB lied about that one. Cool seats and motif. Expensive for what it is.
Jen K.
I'm not sure why this bar even has it's own "lounge" name because it's clearly a bar they only use for guests waiting to eat at Jiko. I came in relatively late, but like a half hour before they closed. It wasn't closing in 5 minutes or something. There was no one behind the bar, and I even asked the hostess if the bar was actually open. She said it was, so I sat down. I waited a couple minutes and a bartender came from the back. I had already been looking at a menu, so he asked me what I wanted. I got the zebratini. It tasted fine, but it was not very pretty, and didn't look much like a zebra. I came to this bar specifically to try it, so that was a let down. It was very clear the bartender didn't want me there. I was sitting quietly having my drink, and he did ask me if I wanted anything else, but he also asked me why I didn't go to the bar upstairs. I told him the bar was full because people were watching football, and he just sort of chuckled. It was a very unwelcoming experience with a just ok drink. I wouldn't bother coming here again.
jimsS42UL
Tried to get an order of gluten free churros to go and as told “dine in only and we do not offer to go of anything”. What a shame! My wife actually has celiacs and it just not a life style choice. We had a part of nine, youngest being a 2 year old and thought it was wiser to grab some to go versus cramming 9 people in a lounge environment to have a simple order of churros. Very poor reflection on Disney and the local leadership we talked to while in the park, really didn’t care.
saranotsarah21
We’ve been here before for a couple of drinks and loved it, and coming back a year later it didn’t disappoint. Cocktails were lovely and the service was excellent. Lovely to sit outside in the early evening.
bastogne97
Fantastic! A bit pricey but a very welcomed spot of sophistication in the theme park. We found scotch offerings worthy of the best pubs anywhere let alone in a Disney park... in fact, I cannot recall another inside-the-park location that serves scotch. The cheese and cured meats plate was strangely delicious. Quite a nice low-key location to slow down and enjoy company in an otherwise busy theme park.
sewready
This is the only place of all of Disney that has a gluten free churro. We really wish they were able to make an order to go. It would have been a fun treat for my gluten free granddaughter. We didn’t want to take our family with young children in to sit down and wish there was another way or that they were bailable elsewhere.
EndlessCaravan
This is an awesome place in the Animal Kingdom to get a bite to eat or enjoy a cocktail. The lounge has a bunch of small plates to choose from and a great selection of drinks. The beer and wine offerings were broad and included options for flights. The ribs were amazing and the beets and barrata cheese were very good. The seating around the deck area was very comfortable and offered great views. Servers were very nice and attentive. Stopped in twice during our last visit. Great to feel like an adult in Disney!
u2lemon78
Stop on in (first come, first serve) and break away from the heat and people. Great flavors with any small plate. Tried 3 different small plates. The bread service, sliders, and chicken satay. Everything had a touch of spice. I must say with all of the various places we have eaten here at Disney... this is one of the hidden gems - best food in the park.
devfam19
We spent an hour here during our trip to Animal Kingdom. The outdoor seating area is beautiful. This is a great place to relax a bit and enjoy some interesting and delicious drinks and snacks. The children's menu from Tiffins is also available to order from, and this ended up being a great alternative to the busy lunch locations around the park.
Nick Chiarchiaro
....this particular day, it seems the bartender was challenged by 4 people at the bar. Seems if you sit at the tables and or try to get attention ...any more than one at a time was too much. Save your time and just hang at Victoria Falls.
So... I feel like this is a totally hidden gem inside of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I do in fact mean hidden; the My Disney Experience app led me to a different place, and it's actually not on the hotel map, and the staff I asked all seemed unsure of what I was talking about when I told them I was looking for it. Nevertheless, because I am persistent, I finally discovered it's inside of Jiko, to the right of the hostess stand (duh!). What a great find! We had a small table (quite literally right beside the Jiko entrance) and the bartender on duty was super friendly and kind. My mom and I were looking for a light dinner and wine, so this seemed like the perfect place. Told the bartender I was looking to try a pinotage, and he recommended two (and let me try both): one by Kanonkop, one by Phanto Ridge. Both were excellent but I settled on the Kanonkop. You can actually order off the full Jiko menu, which is PERFECT because it's difficult to get reservations there. We started off with complimentary beer bread, which had literally just come out of the oven and was so good with the salty butter. We split the Jiko salad and our bartender plated it on two separate dishes for us. We also had the "Taste of Africa" appetizer, which came with several different dips and breads. Perfect light meal and fun to try lots of different things (wine included!). Really enjoyed this spot; nice to be able to walk in and sit right down and order anything from Jiko! Give it a go, just know where to look!
This is called the Nomad lounge. No idea why it isn’t named that here. Heard good things. First of all there is no view of pandora, so AJ from DFB lied about that one. Cool seats and motif. Expensive for what it is.
I'm not sure why this bar even has it's own "lounge" name because it's clearly a bar they only use for guests waiting to eat at Jiko. I came in relatively late, but like a half hour before they closed. It wasn't closing in 5 minutes or something. There was no one behind the bar, and I even asked the hostess if the bar was actually open. She said it was, so I sat down. I waited a couple minutes and a bartender came from the back. I had already been looking at a menu, so he asked me what I wanted. I got the zebratini. It tasted fine, but it was not very pretty, and didn't look much like a zebra. I came to this bar specifically to try it, so that was a let down. It was very clear the bartender didn't want me there. I was sitting quietly having my drink, and he did ask me if I wanted anything else, but he also asked me why I didn't go to the bar upstairs. I told him the bar was full because people were watching football, and he just sort of chuckled. It was a very unwelcoming experience with a just ok drink. I wouldn't bother coming here again.
Tried to get an order of gluten free churros to go and as told “dine in only and we do not offer to go of anything”. What a shame! My wife actually has celiacs and it just not a life style choice. We had a part of nine, youngest being a 2 year old and thought it was wiser to grab some to go versus cramming 9 people in a lounge environment to have a simple order of churros. Very poor reflection on Disney and the local leadership we talked to while in the park, really didn’t care.
We’ve been here before for a couple of drinks and loved it, and coming back a year later it didn’t disappoint. Cocktails were lovely and the service was excellent. Lovely to sit outside in the early evening.
Fantastic! A bit pricey but a very welcomed spot of sophistication in the theme park. We found scotch offerings worthy of the best pubs anywhere let alone in a Disney park... in fact, I cannot recall another inside-the-park location that serves scotch. The cheese and cured meats plate was strangely delicious. Quite a nice low-key location to slow down and enjoy company in an otherwise busy theme park.
This is the only place of all of Disney that has a gluten free churro. We really wish they were able to make an order to go. It would have been a fun treat for my gluten free granddaughter. We didn’t want to take our family with young children in to sit down and wish there was another way or that they were bailable elsewhere.
This is an awesome place in the Animal Kingdom to get a bite to eat or enjoy a cocktail. The lounge has a bunch of small plates to choose from and a great selection of drinks. The beer and wine offerings were broad and included options for flights. The ribs were amazing and the beets and barrata cheese were very good. The seating around the deck area was very comfortable and offered great views. Servers were very nice and attentive. Stopped in twice during our last visit. Great to feel like an adult in Disney!
Stop on in (first come, first serve) and break away from the heat and people. Great flavors with any small plate. Tried 3 different small plates. The bread service, sliders, and chicken satay. Everything had a touch of spice. I must say with all of the various places we have eaten here at Disney... this is one of the hidden gems - best food in the park.
We spent an hour here during our trip to Animal Kingdom. The outdoor seating area is beautiful. This is a great place to relax a bit and enjoy some interesting and delicious drinks and snacks. The children's menu from Tiffins is also available to order from, and this ended up being a great alternative to the busy lunch locations around the park.
....this particular day, it seems the bartender was challenged by 4 people at the bar. Seems if you sit at the tables and or try to get attention ...any more than one at a time was too much. Save your time and just hang at Victoria Falls.
Restaurantji Recommends
So... I feel like this is a totally hidden gem inside of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. I do in fact mean hidden; the My Disney Experience app led me to a different place, and it's actually not on the hotel map, and the staff I asked all seemed unsure of what I was talking about when I told them I was looking for it. Nevertheless, because I am persistent, I finally discovered it's inside of Jiko, to the right of the hostess stand (duh!). What a great find! We had a small table (quite literally right beside the Jiko entrance) and the bartender on duty was super friendly and kind. My mom and I were looking for a light dinner and wine, so this seemed like the perfect place. Told the bartender I was looking to try a pinotage, and he recommended two (and let me try both): one by Kanonkop, one by Phanto Ridge. Both were excellent but I settled on the Kanonkop. You can actually order off the full Jiko menu, which is PERFECT because it's difficult to get reservations there. We started off with complimentary beer bread, which had literally just come out of the oven and was so good with the salty butter. We split the Jiko salad and our bartender plated it on two separate dishes for us. We also had the "Taste of Africa" appetizer, which came with several different dips and breads. Perfect light meal and fun to try lots of different things (wine included!). Really enjoyed this spot; nice to be able to walk in and sit right down and order anything from Jiko! Give it a go, just know where to look!