Ok, I love Harry Potter, I love beer. So naturally this is a must-stop-by place for me, ranking up there with the Forbidden Journey ride. You get to try some beers that won't be available elsewhere. Well, it's brewed by Florida Brewing Company, and I suspect you can find it on the shelves under a different name, but if you want something called a Hog's Head Ale or Dragon's Scale, you'll have to stop by here (or Leaky Cauldron.) And of course, there's the super sweet, non alcoholic butter beer. Which you may also be able to find on the shelves at your local grocery, like Whole Foods, under a slightly modified name. The interior is nicely done like an authentic English pub, as they definitely have a much fatter checkbook than your average neighborhood pub. It's nice, cool (in both sense of the word) place to chill after a hot day lining up for rides. The only thing that left a bad taste in my mouth, despite the delicious beer, was that when we tried to find a seat, we asked a waitress if we can sit at one of the empty tables. We were told no, those tables are reserved for customers buying food. However, we saw others just sat down without asking. We were tired, and it was too hot to be out on the patio. We ended up just picking a table and sat down. Nobody asked us to leave, but I felt that, hey maybe I only bought a beer, not a full meal, but nonetheless there should be seats available for drinking patrons. read more

This is the only sit down restaurant in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. And they charge wizarding prices. I need to take out a loan from Gringotts Bank in order to eat here. What do wizards eat? Fish and chips, Pumpkin Juice, BBQ, and of course Peanut Butter and Jelly Ice Cream. Yup, all here. Magical but expensive. And here, wizards take you to your table, where you can sit and take in the decor. The portions aren't bad, and everything we ordered seemed to come with fries. It's not fancy dining, but it sure is memorable. read more

Butterbeer time! If you are a fan of Harry Potter and crave an ice cold beer in a pub setting then this is a great location! Large selection of draft beers and a full bar too! Grunting and moving hog head behind the bar is fun to watch. Seating on the inside and outside. It's not set up like a pub where you can pull up a seat at the bar and get a drink. More like wait in line, order a drink, and take it away. The pub is connected to the Three Broomsticks restaurant so it's nice to catch a drink after a meal. Pricey here, yes, but worth it as the decor is so realistic. You feel as if you are in the movie here in Hogsmeade Village. Oh, the frozen butterbeer is absolutely delicious and just what you would think it would be. Sugary sweet, cold, frosty, and tastes like butterscotch and shortbread cookies! OMG! The BEETUS! So worth the sugar rush! read more

Hog's Head was one of my favorite spots in the Wizarding World. And not only because they had beer on tap. It's tiny, and connected to the Three Broomsticks but they only serve beer on tap and butter-beer in here. The taps are made to look old and almost unrecognizable, but upon closer inspection you see Bud Light, Budweiser, Stella, Newscastle, etc. And one very special beer - the Hog's Head brew. This beer was made specifically for the theme park imported from Scotland apparently. And let me tell you - it was a favorite of mine. The service was stellar. Especially Bonnie, who use to live in Chicago. She was so nice, pleasant, and remembered us from the days before. The other guy was quite nice too but I missed his name tag. Great bartender service! Ask nicely and they'll scratch the head of the hog's head behind the bar to make him move! For a bit extra, grab a souvenir mug, cause why not? Souvenir and beer all in one! Take your beer out back on the back patio and enjoy the view of Hogwarts while people watching. Quite a treat to have in the middle of a theme park. read more

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This gets five stars because (in my experience, at least) there was NO line for butter beer while there were super duper long lines for the butter beer "trucks" outside. The price isn't any different, and you get to be in Hog's Head Pub for a second. You must order a butter beer while in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I thought it was awesome because I could pretend I was chatting with Ron, Harry, and Hermoine about important things. Bf thought it was awesome because it is delicious. Very butterscotchy. The frozen version, while it costs more, is a must-try. It's a pretty small "pub," and it flows into the much larger Three Broomsticks. I wouldn't necessarily sit in here to drink, though the outside area is far less hectic, and therefore more relaxing. read more

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Just came in for Frozen Butterbeer and Pear Cider. The workers aren't in character here, or they weren't when we came in. Wish they were to make the experience better! Great place to get these drinks or alcoholic ones instead of the stands outside which had long lines. At least in here you see more of the Harry Potter detail and decorations and get seats if you want to relax. There's also seats behind it outside and it's pretty much empty so if you need to get away from the crowd head out there. Frozen Butterbeer was creamy and the topping was really sweet so make sure you get the drink and topping together in a sip. Didn't try the regular Butterbeer but the frozen one looked better. The Pear Cider was good also, less filling, two totally different drinks. We got the souvenir cup on the side so we wouldn't have to carry around a dirty cup :) read more

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As a pub Hog's Head is pretty straight-forward. Get some drinks and take a load off. However, other than the drinks, there are a few other reasons to stop by. First, Hog's Head is attached to the larger Three Broomsticks restaurant. This means, if there is a line at Three Broomsticks and all you want to do is take a peak inside, you can do just that by entering Hog's Head. The second reason is to get Butterbeer. Although this isn't always the case, much of the time the wait at the Butterbeer cart outside is quite a bit longer than the line at Hog's Head. Insider tip: Get your drink and head out the doors in the rear of the pub. They take you to an outdoor, mostly covered seating area which is usually pretty empty. This means that you can enjoy your Butterbeer in a little piece and quiet without having to leave Hogsmeade Village. read more

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Loved it! We sat across from the bar for dinner and loved watching the Hog's head moving around at people. BTW the Hog's Head Ale is awesome! read more

Excellent spot! Best place to grab a drink! An unbelievable amount of people wait just outside for butterbeer at the cart. Inside Hogs Head Pub they sell regular and frozen butterbeer as well as a selection of cocktails and beers. But the best part is you will wait half the time you would at the cart! I had the Hogs Head Brew which was pretty good. Yuengling would be the most similar to compare the taste. Definitely check this joint out when you visit Islands of Adventure! read more

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I still can't believe all the beers on tap here. I thought the tap handles were just for decoration. What a neat setting to have a few beers while the kids enjoy butter beer. I think being a huge fan of the books and films helps some. I would love to be able to watch the films in here on monitors set up like a sports bar while getting hammered drunk! I would also love to be able to belly-up to a bar, but sadly that is not an option. read more

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I didn't even realize this was here on my first few visits, but it's well worth stopping by. The head mounted on the wall actually moves periodically too. They have a hogs head glass mug only available at the bar for purchase, and make sure you try the fire whiskey! It was great and they will make it in a mixed drink if you don't prefer whiskey straight. read more

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Love the Hogs Head Pub for the Harry Potter atmosphere. Always stop in for a cider on the outdoor patio. The view is spectacular with the Hogwarts castle in the background. The line up at the bar is typically long on busy days but there is lots to look at while you are waiting. Just make sure everyone who wants a drink is at the bar with you as they won't give you more than one drink per person. Will definitely return again. read more

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Dag nabit, I was three months shy of 21 when I visited last year mid July but for those who are underage you can purchase butterbeer. They have a Hog's Head brew created specifically for the theme park, but again, I didn't have it because I was too young. The butterbeer, however, was incredibly sweet with a butterscotch/root beer tasting soda (you can also get it in ICEE/slurpee form) with a foamy marshmallow topping. Even if you're underage, you can still take pictures of the pub. read more

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This is the place to do for the butter beer!! It has a lovely view to the Harry Potter late on the outside. Great place to relax and enjoy a refreshing iced butter beer read more

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This pub has an excellent warm feel that transforms you into the Harry Potter world. Its dark, cozy and a nice get away from the crowds. They serve butter-beer here (regular and frozen) with no line because everyone thinks they just serve alcohol. Drink Selection Draft: Yuengling, Miller Lite, Stella, New Castle, Bass, Guinness, Boddingtons, Strong Bow Cider, London Pride (I cant recall), and the Hogs Head Ale (Irish Red). Prices: Pint was $8; Butter-beer was $5-$6 Rules: Only one drink per person, however you can order 1 beer and 1 shot at the same time read more

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Come on the exclusive Hog's Head beer to the Harry Potter Wizarding World? Yes please. It was fun to hang out here & grab a red ale in the morning? We had fun here & they also have a whole selection of beer and butter beer too! read more

Its Hogsmeade , It's a pub. It's a pub in Hogsmeade - Harry Potter . They have beer, cider, hard liqueur , and of course butter beer ! While you are waiting , look and listen- you wont believe your eyes and ears. The spirits range from muggle to wizard . enjoy read more

The best place in Hogsmeade to sit and have a drink. The Hog's Head Brew is outstanding, and for witches and wizards not yet of age, the Butterbeer is of course a must! It pays to look around the nooks and crannies of the pub. If you listen carefully near the stairs to the left of the bar, you may hear voices upstairs! read more

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I came here since I didn't want to wait out in the heat to get butterbeer at the outdoor carts. Line was about the same or maybe shorter! They have a special hogs head brew here, didn't try it out but they had a few other beers on tap too. The decor was very dark and rustic, like a old bar I guess. Servers seemed nice, but line was long and they were just cranking out drinks, not a great place to sit down and just grab a beer really. So its really most touristy than a real bar unfortunately. Still peek your head in to see the nice decor but don't come expecting a real pub read more

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This was a perfect place to wait in line for butter beer in air conditioning instead of out in the heat and sun! Almost more perfect was getting a hogshead beer and head to the back patio to enjoy a little down time away from the crazyness of the theme park. It has an awsome veiw of Hogwarts! read more

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Really enjoyed it. The entire theme park was well done and really felt like you were transported to the land of Harry Potter. The restaurants, including Hog's Head Pub were decorated beautifully. Price was expensive, however that is to be expected when you are getting an experience vs just a drink/food. They also had a huge hog's head on the wall that was animated and moved, I thought that was a cool touch. The bartenders were great and got into the Wizarding World vibe by asking for your "muggle plastic" and signing for the Ministry. From top to bottom, the entire experience was well done. read more

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The hog's head is located in Hogsmeade (of course!) & is Connected to the 3 broomsticks. While you have to wait in line for the 3 broomsticks, you can go right in to the hogs head- which is for drinks only. But you could have a look around both establishments while inside. They have alcoholic drinks there too! My husband band got a beer & I tried a pumpkin fizz- which you can only get at hogs head or the 3 broomsticks. It's pumpkin juice with carbonation. I did not care for it. You can also go out back & enjoy your drink on the deck. read more

Located next to Three Broomsticks. It offers a variety of beer for the adults looking to quench some thirst after all that walking. They have cooler Hogs Head Beer Steins, which look way better than the butter beer steins. Hogs head beer is a scotch red ale. It was light & refreshing and was great on a hot day. The pub itself is very small, probably about 8 stools, and a couple tables each seating about 4, but very very dimly lit. If you want to take a view of the castle, you would exit through the back doors and long behold, more seating for bigger parties. It has a nice breeze and you can kick back & relax your tired feet while watching the ducks swim by. Overall: Defiinitely Great Beer & Outside Seating was very nice! read more

Sat at the bar, and have to give it four stars! Though we didn't try any of the food, we did get a round of drinks and enjoyed the company of the bartender... as well as the animatronic hog mounted to the wall, periodically snorting and rearing his ugly head. Skip the lines for Butter Beer at the carts, and get 'em here -- either frozen or regular. The head is the best part, frothy and buttery, with a little caramel kick. The drink itself is not unlike a cream soda. They also carry Pumpkin Juice. Aside from that, drink-wise, you have the option of ~5 draft beers. Unfortunately, the most interesting choices were the house beer -- exclusively blended for Universal (a red, which I didn't care for at all) -- and Guinness. read more

The Hogs Head Pub is inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in the Islands of Adventure Universal Studios Orlando. It is one of the cool attractions in Hogsmead that serves either the cold of frozen Butterbeer. It also has quite a few selections on tap if you want to drink beer and yes they do ID you so get that ready. But the lines were pretty short and the inside looked great just like you would imagine it in the books. read more

This place is awesome. It reminds me of Harry Potter combined with Ireland. Quick place to get a cold brew and some butter beer as well.

The Hog's Head Brew is a red amber ale that is strong and tasty. It's not the best beer but I highly recommend it. I like how it's exclusive to the park. This was an incentive for me to visit the theme park. read more

This is a great little hideout in the harry potter area where you can buy alcohol as well as butterbeer. The line can get long but not as long as the butterbeer carts outside on the main street. In the back area there is a patio where you can sit and rest. THere is an excellent view of the Hogwarts castle. Plenty of covered seating on the patio and a nice place to rest your weary feet. read more

If you love Harry Potter you have to visit this and grab a meal. You can order your butterbeer here (or from the cart outside), but the best part is immersing yourself in the details of the Harry Potter experience. There are cauldrons, insignias, stairs that lead no where and all sorts of other delights that you would imagine from the books or movies.The food is quite decent for an amusement park, rustic plating and choices. The staff was kind and attentive to keep the restaurant cleanly. read more

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Oh Hog's Head... how I love thee... from your dark, magical atmosphere to your strange yet tasty beers. I have been coming here since the opening of Hogsmead a few years ago and find it a better spot to wait for butter beer and such because it in AC! LOL! The line inside can be quite long at times but it is always worth it. The other reviews will tell you about the beers and such but I normally get the lighter of the two offered which is the Hog's Head brew. I think the dragon Scale is the darker of the beers. I have had it but it is too hoppy for my taste. They do offer something new... a fire whiskey that you can get a shot of. Some people said they would put it into the beer but I was told they had to serve it separate and watch you drink it... and then give you a beer because the shots are considered a separate drink (like you are buying 2 drinks) and you have to consume it in front of them. Strange... They also offer some special brews that are mixers of their different beers and ciders. The two I know about as of Aug 2015 is the Dragons Bite which is a mix of both types of beers... and The Deathly Hallows which is a mix/layered drink of beers and cider. I highly recommend the Hallows... its my new favorite brew! You can order these items at Hogs Head as well as in Diagon ally but Hog's Head makes it right because they take the time to layer it with spoons like a black and Tan. Anyway, Hog's Head is a nice place to grab a beer, wine or cocktail and get out of the heat! Enjoy! read more

I loved escaping the heat/rain at the Hog's Head Pub. My husband and I each got a Hog's Head Brew on tap and the bill wasn't bad for the nice large cups we received. The hog's head on the wall is a fun addition. The booths are nice and the place has a great dark, pub vibe to it. The ale itself was also delicious and I loved being able to take it onto the Hogwarts Express Train ride after we left the pub. read more

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Tried the hot butterbeer from here. As a friend calls it, it's basically a "liquefied donut." I'll admit, that was way sweeter than the regular butterbeer. But I somehow still loved it. The vibe's super cool up in here. Looks damp, dark and brooding as it should be. It shares it's pub with The Three Broomsticks. They're connected. read more

Just like in the books/movies, the Hog's Head is smaller with a more limited variety of options than the Three Broomsticks. It has butter beer, which makes it an awesome place to pop into while everyone else waits outside in the sun- you can enjoy some AC, and not wait in line! The attention to detail in here is really amazing. Definitely check it out! read more

Since the lines for the butterbeer were so long for the carts we decided to stop by here to get some and also the Hog's Head Brew as well. Tried the frozen butterbeer (in a souvenir cup, of course!), which was good at first but got too sweet for me towards the end of the drink, where I couldn't finish it. It mix of butterscotch and shortbread cookies for the foam, I believe. The Hog's Head Brew was very light but still good. Overall a good place to stop by if you don't want to wait in line for butterbeer at the carts. The bartenders were also super friendly! read more

I think this was my favorite part of the entire HP experience at BOTH parks. This truly made me feel like I was in the wizarding world. The decor is SPOT ON and really gives the dark, seedy pub feeling you would expect. We sat next to the fireplace and marveled at the detail they put into making this place feel hundreds of years old. The ale was delicious. The staff incredibly friendly and so happy to be there. That really adds to it, you know? I stood at the bar for ages just marveling at every tiny little detail. I wish I could buy some of the things I saw on the shelves! I positively, absolutely loved this place. I wish I could have spent an entire evening here. read more

Stopped in here to avoid the butterbeer line at the stands outside. The bartender was friendly and funny...when I asked if I could get a drink with the "firewhisky" in bottles behind the bar she said she would love to let me try it...but it wasn't safe for muggles! Darn :P She did recommend a drink with whisky and their apple cider which she called an apple jack! Will have to try it next time bc all of the ciders I had there were delishhh. I'm beyond obsessed with Harry Potter and all of the places in the HP section in Orlando Studios do a great job with the details and the overall vibe. If only it wasn't always overrun with so many other muggles *sigh*. read more

so much fun! I like that they have British pub beer on draught. Also ask for the Hog's tea which is like a long island but with raspberry tea. It will know your socks right off. I feel like the bartenders have to deal with a lot of crap, so if you make it known you're a local they usually give you better service. It is also a great indoor option to wait in line for butter beer. read more

This is attached to 3 broomsticks, so there's a lot of competition for seating during peak hours. Additionally, they have only ever had one bartender manning the entire bar anytime I've been... Lines tend to stretch around the bar & out the door! The positives? Very Harry Potter! Awesomely done decor. Decent house beer and others on draft like strongbow & boddingtons. Go for the eye candy/theme if you're a Potter fan, otherwise, there is a beer cart that sells Blue Moon/Heineken in the Atlantis area right before Dr. Seuss. read more

It's so adorable how they serve both the butter beer and beer on tap (including their very own microbrew) here. If you want food, you'd have to go the three broomstick which is connected to this pub. Pick up beer (alcoholic or not) before you wait in the long lines of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter rides to make your wait enjoyable! read more

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It was nice to get some "real food" in an amusement park brimming with the typical fare. There was even a bar with beers I've never seen before. Not too shabby... I chose the ribs and rotisserie chicken combo platter, which also came with roasted potatoes and an ear of grilled corn. While the ribs and the chicken were cooked perfectly - moist and tender with the ribs falling off the bone - they weren't really tasty. It's like the cooks weren't allowed to season the meats. That's a shame because it lead to a lack of satisfaction once the meal was finished. I guess you have to appeal to many peoples' tastes, especially children, but there has to be a way to improve the taste without turning off a bunch of spoiled brats. The corn was the star of the show: roasted perfectly, sweet enough, and very tender. I have to give a nod to the potatoes as well. Why can't the meat be seasoned and delicious like the vegetables? My wife's meal consisted mainly of three or four meat pies. I was excited to try them until I laid eyes on them. They seemed too small as if they were meant for children. The taste was bland and they seemed overdone. The meal wasn't cheap, either, as one would expect given its location. Interestingly, the restaurant is engineered and run in a similar fashion to many of the rides. There is a long, winding queue and when you reach the end a friendly employee tells you to go to one of a number of cash registers to place and pay for your order. Your food appears at a window nearer to the kitchen with the same number as the cashier you just left. Once you've taken your condiments of choice, another helpful employee holds up as many fingers as it takes to silently communicate the number of people in your party to yet another helpful employee who then seats you. Not exactly poetry in motion, but efficient and personable enough, and it works for them. If I were to visit the park again, I think I would have to pass this one up, save for a quick visit to the bar for a draft I'm not able to get elsewhere. read more