Tambu Lounge

Tambu Lounge is my favorite Disney hotel bar. The atmosphere of the classic Polynesian resort is a delight for the senses...made even better by the strength and quality of the drinks and food.

You absolutely cannot miss the Back Scratcher (complete with a 2 feet-long Bamboo back scratcher) and the Pulled Pork Nachos. The nachos are to die for...a HUGE heaping pile of freshly made Polynesian Chips topped with Pork, Cheese, Pineapple Salsa and Spicy Mayonnaise. It's mouth wateringly delicious. And at only $8.99...it's a steal. There is more than enough for two people to share.

Don't miss this destination lounge at the Polynesian Resort. Even if you are staying somewhere else on the property, it's worth a night away to try it out.

Bring back the Eco-tini. :(

The husband and I are tiki-philes, we had to visit the Tambu Lounge at Disney's gorgeous Polynesian Resort.

First off, I wish the ambiance was a bit nicer.  The Tambu Lounge is open to the hotel lobby, which is just lovely with all of the bromeliads and indoor water feature.  But I prefer my tiki bars to have a bit more of a private, quaint, dark feel to them.  Plus, between the background music, noise, and the water feature, the volume can be a bit loud, making it difficult to talk to people.

Now onto the drinks.  I tried the Backscratcher and the Lapu Lapu, the 2 real signature drinks.  These drinks weren't bad, but not the worst tiki drink I've had.  They were just lacking some of the complexities I enjoy in a well crafted tiki drink.  But if you like sweet and fruity, these drinks are definitely up your alley.  And there's also a decent selection of wine and beers, for those that aren't into tiki drinks.

I did grab some food from the limited menu.  We tried the hummus / babaganoush / pesto dip thing and the wings.  They were OK, but I've had better.