The Belle Vue Lounge

The Belle Vue Lounge over at the Boardwalk Inn is one of my favorite lounges to enjoy drinks while at Disney. I love how it's tucked upstairs in a corner hidden away from the action off the Boardwalk lobby.

The Belle Vue Lounge has comfortable seating in various configurations including seating out on the balcony overlooking the courtyard at the Boardwalk Inn.  I've enjoyed visits here with a group of friends or just with Bryan and myself.  The atmosphere of the lounge reflects the theme of the Boardwalk Inn.  You feel as if you've stepped back in time and you're enjoying a drink at a upscale resort set back in the 1940's.  They have a old fashioned radio station playing stories and tunes throughout the lounge.

You'll even find a number of spots where you can enjoy playing some of the various board games they have on hand.  Along with the games I've encountered a couple of different entertainers from time to time.  There's never been a crowd when we've seen them making it fun to interact with them.

I come to this lounge for atmosphere and the drinks are an afterthought.   The last visit in July had the standard Disney cocktails, but I can always find something off of that menu.  Perhaps they will be getting some specific drinks here like I've found at a few other lounges.  The beers are the same that I can get everywhere and there are only two standard drafts on tap.  I go over to Big River if I want beer.

This is a nice place to relax and take a break if you are at the parks all day.  I've been when it's empty and when it has been crowded.  The crowds are fine because there is plenty of seating and once you're comfortable with a drink not much matters.  

Cheers!

4.5 Stars

A Relaxing Trip to the Past.

Situated in the Boardwalk Resort on top of the Flying Fish Restaurant sits the Belle Vue Lounge. It's tucked away in its own little time capsule which transports you back to the early 1900s. The decor is fantastic with its cozy couches, chairs, and board games ready for you to play. In the morning the bar doubles as buffet table serving a continental style breakfast with juice, coffee, bagels, and muffins. Nothing beats grabbing a cup of coffee and sitting out on the porch watching all the different people milling about. At night it becomes a bar where you can a good stiff drink, talk, play some chess or even backgammon. The service is always friendly and efficient which you come to expect from Disney.

I always stop in at least once when we stay at the Boardwalk and I just relax to soak up the experience. If you got time and are not in a rush I highly recommend you pay this lounge a visit. Turn off all your electronics, have a drink and play a board game with someone you love. The simple things in life are always the best. Remember to tell them Dan sent you and Stay Hungry!

Boardwalk is one of my favorite resorts at Walt Disney World which means that The Belle Vue Lounge is one of my favorite bars at Walt Disney World.  It is so cozy and looks like a beautiful living room.  The sofas, chairs, outdoor patio, checkers, games, and to top it off...a nice big drink!  The bartenders are knowledgeable and are always very nice.  One of the greatest places to take a little break when making your way around the boardwalk, or when you are heading back to the resort after a long day at the parks.  All in all, grab a drink here in this beautiful lounge.