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    The Burning Blade Tavern

    4.0 (34 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Prasanya M.

    The place was not very crowded but the theme was fantastic. I ordered the Burning Cheddar bites. They got my food swiftly. It tasted Amazing. For a theme park food it was very good quality. It was sooo cool at night to see the taverns blade blazing.

    Adrian F.

    I entered at dusk, armed with garlic, and left undefeated. If Dracula has a restraining order against any bar in Universal Epic Universe, it's Burning Blade Tavern. I ordered the garlic bread immediately--not because I was hungry, but because you don't wander into a monster-infested village unprotected. Call it carbs. Call it folklore. Call it survival instincts. Either way, it was the right move: hot, indulgent, and aggressively aromatic enough to keep any self-respecting vampire six feet back. Now let's talk theming, because this place doesn't dabble--it commits arson. Burning Blade Tavern feels like a medieval hideout where villagers once decided, collectively, "Enough is enough--light the torches." Wood beams, iron, firelight, and the kind of atmosphere that smells like smoke, rebellion, and bad decisions made after sundown. And then there are the cast members--not employees, not staff, but fully activated villagers. These people don't just take orders; they interact, banter, stay in character, and pull you deeper into the story. You're not a guest--you're a local, and something terrible might be happening outside. They make eye contact. They joke. They warn you. It's immersive without being cringe, theatrical without being forced. This is one of those places where you realize Universal has learned something critical: Food locations can be attractions.

    Lauren C.

    It is very hard to get a place to sit or even to find a place to set your food down. Definitely more of a grab and go set up. I recommend just walking up and ordering because you will get your food in the same amount of time that you will for your mobile order. The garlic steak bread with cheese sauce is VERY garlicky, I loved it and recommend it and also recommend a mint after. The burned cheese bites here just okay, I would skip them and the Siraha ranch next time around. My friends said the drinks were STRONG and the test tubes where to hard to hold while also eating and trying to hold the food.

    Mocktail
    Gabbi H.

    The drinks here are ok, but nothing to keep coming back for. Truthfully, I enjoyed the mock tail. I got much more than the three cocktails I have tried. The cocktails are super strong, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but be warned lol! Ultimately, it is a good spot if you want to get a cocktail, but it's not somewhere I would go specifically for the drinks if I wasn't already drinking anyway. I was really excited to try the garlic pretzel thing and that was a big letdown for me... But it was definitely a cute little aesthetic snack for them to have here. Service has always been friendly and quick for me.

    Garlic Stake
    Anthony M.

    It was ok, but I was expecting more. I will start with the negatives the the blades were not on the windmill and there is a huge lack of seating and garbage cans. Instead of this place getting a 3, the food and drinks made up for it and turned it into a 4. The cheese bites were surprisingly excellent and I enjoyed by Monocane which was a real fun non alcoholic option. I was expecting a little more from the garlic stake, but it was good enough. Fast service too which is a nice touch, especially for a theme park. I'll come back, but my bar has been lowered

    Lagoon'ita
    Lauren H.

    I cannot lie. This place gets a 5/5 for numerous reasons. I have been here a few times now and loved every experience. The staff is so incredibly nice and you don't feel rushed. The drinks are fricken delicious! I have had the non-alcoholic Monocane in the souvenir beaker! Super refreshing and such a fun drink for kids and non-drinkers. I have also had the Lagoon'ita and it is one of my favorites! Haven't had a bad one in my opinion. And the foods we tried were yummy too! I do feel like the garlic stake is a tad on the too much garlic side, but it was still good in my opinion. Maybe would be better with a marinara sauce instead of more garlic butter?

    Garlic Hunter's Stake was phenomenal
    Maynard O.

    Came here for the Hunter's Garlic Stake since I've seen it on a bunch of TikToks and reels. It was a super garlicky pretzel and it was AMAZING. When you walk in, the atmosphere is cold and dark, much like what you'd expect from an old medieval style tavern. Seriously, entering through the doors felt like traveling through time, except for the modern registers and taps of course. A character approached my wife and me and explained the different creatures to look out for. The most memorable was the chorpion: a cross between a chicken and a scorpion. Another was a leech that wouldn't let go, and his favorite trophy on the wall was the one on the far left. The smallest creature on there, which was a freshwater siren. Overall, a very memorable experience.

    Raegan L.

    I knew this was a premier snack/ drink spot to stop at in Epic Universe, but did not realize it'd become one of my favorite of those spots in the whole park! The Burning Blade Tavern is spooky and dark and ominous and oh so cool. Yes, the windmill does literally catch on fire several times an hour, so the "burning blade" part of the name is genuine. It's a pretty neat stunt and worth hanging out to see. And once you walk inside, the ghouls come out to party. There are various table to stand at, a bar to order drinks, and monster heads decorating the walls- seriously. They recommend you order on the app, and if you want food that's the only option to get it. You can order drinks at the bar if that's all you're going for, however. One of the other main reasons we stopped here was to try the Monocane Mocktail- the electric green drink inspired by the one Mr. Invisible takes in the old classic movie to turn invisible. It's a great nonalcoholic option that you can also get in a novelty plastic beaker glass that you get to keep. You can get it in a regular cup too for a little cheaper, but that just takes away some of the fun. Many have said the mocktail tastes similar to a baja blast, and I would agree. It's definitely super sugary but a really great tasting drink. We also tried the infamous Hunter's garlic stake pretzel and really enjoyed it. It's more of that thick German pretzel style, and it was loaded with garlic and delicious to eat and ward off any lurking vampires. ;) The only possible problem I could see with this place is in the food ordering system. You order on the app and the only place to pick up your food is the outside pickup window. Fortunately it wasn't real busy when we went but I could see this being kind of awful when the park gets more packed- just waiting outside in the heat for your food.

    Lisa N.

    Maybe the best food we had at Epic! Following the internets lead, we ordered the pimento cheese balls (the black nuggets) and the garlic stake. Both were good- but the flavor was amazing when dipped in the garlic butter. Mocktail was in a fun chemistry flask- and only $13, with the souvenir cup. My husband got a beer. Would definitely recommend!

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    Taylor T.

    I was very excited to try the Hunter's Garlic Stake as an avid garlic lover, but maybe there is a line I can't cross. I love the theming/shape of the pretzel and it was definitely very garlicky. The sauce it came with was cold, so it didn't pair well with the nicely warm pretzel. I believe the garlic they have on the pretzel is still more raw, which really packs a garlic punch to your tastebuds. It just may not be for me, but definitely make sure that you have mints after trying it! The decor was also very cool with heads of the monsters that hunters claimed as trophies.

    Garlic Stage pretzel from Burning Blade Tavern and Warm-Hearted Cinnamon bites from DeLacey's Cottage.
    Amber B.

    The Burning Blade Tavern is a must-go to anyone who appreciates Universal's monsters. There are some fun drink options and snack options as well. The staff is great, the atmosphere is fun and creepy, and the food is yummy!

    Jonathan R.

    Excellent cocktails located at Dark Universe at Epic Universe! A very old school bar with dark theme matching the monsters of Dark Universe!

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    Trent N.

    The Internet food review are accurate, the $11.99 Hunter's Garlic Stake is absolutely worth it. I normally don't like pretzels at all at parks because they're hard, bland, and a rip off. This one however, is much different. The dipping sauce, and flavors are perfect. I will say it is a little weird, that you order drinks at the bar, but not food. To order food you must go onto the app and place the order, then they'll start your food order. For the drink, I tried the $12 Monocane (dat green drank). There's no alcohol in it, but it does look great for pics. I probably wouldn't order this again, but I did enjoy the flask and bubbly experience. A/C is BLASTED in here. Great on a hot day.

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