Hog’s Head Pub

I stopped in briefly here just to take a look around and gander at the menu. It has a nice authentic feel to it and you are almost certain that Hagrid or maybe even a dark wizard will come through the door at any moment.
It’s dimly lit with a long bar and several wooden tables for dining. The atmosphere definitely gives a seedy feeling which is just perfect for how this place is described in the books and depicted in the movies.
The big hogs head on the wall only adds additional legitimacy to this place. I was already pretty full from the leaky cauldron so I didn’t order anything, but they have about 10 items to choose from and naturally you can get butterbeer and some other fun alcoholic drinks here.
Definitely recommend at least stopping in and seeing how cool this place is. Next time I visit I’ll definitely be partaking in the magical noms

Love the atmosphere here. It’s the best place to get a drink at Islands of Adventure. On previous visits I’ve had butterbeer and a Deathly Hallows, which is a layered drink of Strongbow Cider, Hog’s Head Brew and Guinness. My experience in the past has been that it’s often quicker to head into the pub for butterbeer rather than waiting outside at the cart. However last Saturday was the first time I’ve experienced a long wait at Hog’s Head and the line stretched all the way out onto the patio. It was worth waiting though. This time around I ordered Hog’s Tea which is a Long Island iced tea but with actual iced tea instead of coke. They give you a choice between sweet, unsweet or raspberry iced tea. I tried it with raspberry and sweet and I prefer the raspberry but both tasted great. Note that you can take drinks with you in line for the Dragon Challenge and it definitely helps the time pass more quickly.

Great experience, just like the movies and books! If you’re a Harry Potter fan then you definitely will not be disappointed. I’d encourage everyone to go visit.

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.

Totally great if you are a fan of harry potter then you will love this place a must stop if you visit universal i suggest you visit

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.

My fiancé and I met up with a good friend of mine (who lives in Florida and has an annual pass to Universal Studios!) for drinks at the Hog’s Head Pub later in the afternoon on the day we visited Universal Studios. Make sure to order the Deathly Hallows, a layered beer drink. My fiancé ordered it and enjoyed it, but I don’t like beer so I stuck with wine (which was good as well). There are plenty of places to sit in this dark, divey pub. We sat in a corner booth with a window. I loved the dim atmosphere — very resminiscent of the Hogsmeade pubs depicted in the Harry Potter books and movies.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 décor 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.

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.

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!

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.

Hogshead beer is great!
Seriously, it’s like an ale. I wish I was staying in Orlando and had a shuttle to my hotel so I could have gotten a little tipsy like Hagrid.
The pub is dark. Behind the bar is a hogs head that interacts with the crowd periodically.
There is an outdoor area with a great view of the castle.
You can also grab a butter beer here if you don’t feel like waiting at one of the carts.
I really, really, really enjoyed this.

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 :)

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 décor.
The portions aren’t bad, and everything we ordered seemed to come with fries.
It’s not fancy dining, but it sure is memorable.

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.