River Roost

We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside and I felt spoiled having this bar available for our enjoyment.
On the few nights when we were in the mood for a night cap, after a long day at the parks and before pouring ourselves into bed, River Roost hit the spot. They have ample seating options available, including bar (obviously) and regular and tall tables, as well as comfier chair and couch options a bit farther back from the stage area and near a nice fireplace. We were always able to find a table, or belly up to the bar, and the bartenders and servers were all so nice. They have a great drink selection, including classic cocktails, beer, and wine. I enjoyed trying a few Florida IPAs. They also have food available during certain hours.
The piano guy is a bit manic for my taste, although I appreciate his ability to engage and fully entertain a crowd of people of all ages. There were many moments where he had everyone singing along. He is immensely talented and performed a mix of Disney favorites, as well as other crowd pleasers. During his later show, he shifted a bit to more adult-​, less child-​, friendly numbers. He even works in time for photos at the end of each set.
It’s worth checking out at least once, especially if you’re staying at this hotel.

We really loved the River Roost — and honestly we came to hang out here several nights while we were staying at the Port Orleans Riverside resort. Located adjacent to the lobby and just before both Boatwright’s restaurant as well as The Market — it was certainly a hotbed of activity for couples and families alike.
Let’s start with their drinks. I didn’t have one drink that I disliked at River Roost. All of them were well done, not overly powerful, and not watered down. I tried something different every night.
We also had the same waiter most nights — but all of the waiters and waitresses were fantastic. They checked up on us often, made sure our drinks were full, made great suggestions and were really friendly.
Many nights there was also entertainment. It was the same guy, doing the same songs ever night but he really got everyone, especially the kids hanging out with their families going. He’d send them on marches and dances throughout the space and engage them in song and dance. It was really nice to see everyone getting along and enjoying themselves.
We only ordered food once — the nachos. They’re the only reason that this review is four stars instead of five. They were pretty gross, even for bar food and well under Disney standards. We picked at them, and then left them. Otherwise though, I definitely look forward to coming back to Port Orleans to hang out here — it was a great time!

Best little hidden gem in Walt Disney World. Our server Spencer was amazing! Full bar but got us a table and amazing service. even a dessert! Disney Magic.

A nice little bar inside Port Orleans Riverside resort. The in-​house entertainer kept everyone very lively and fun — anyone who can bang out «Livin’ on a Prayer» on the piano and have the crowd sing along will be good in my books!
Their Pirogue platter (which, despite what its name sounds like, is not a platter of pierogies. It’s essentially a meat and cheese plate) was pretty good, with my favorite part being this sweet and spicy jam of some sort that I couldn’t quite figure out what fruit it was.
We also had their Nawlins nachos that came with their toppings off to the side, which is actually a nice step since a lot of time nachos can get soggy quickly if too many things or placed on top.
Those two plates and one drink each came out to a little over $ 60 after tip. Overall, it’s a nice place to visit if you’re staying at Port Orleans Riverside resort, but it’s not a must-​visit if you’re staying somewhere else at Walt Disney World.

Decided to come in before dinner order appetizer. i ordered the nachos for me and my kids. server is hard to find. Seating was ample and comfy. nacho chips are the ones from to s ti to s chips. salsa is the same. nachos are nothing to write home
Mai Tai was refreshing. Just remember you are in a mouse resort prices are high for alcohol service was great not like muddy river in this resort. the bar tender at the muddy river is rude her drinks are way too sweet. when you visit the riverside resort if you drink by the pool steer clear of Kathy she is super rude.

Pricy as you might expect for a Disney resort. What you’ll find absent though is the «character» you encounter at regular intervals from the other resort employees. Your better off hitting up the pool bar unless you are craving some higher end booze that helps numb the pain of the long day at the parks ;)

The 3 stars are only for the waitstaff. The entertainment deserved 5 stars but it’s not just a review on him. He was entertaining and very nice guy. However the waitstaff left everything to be desired. We had to track him down at first and we had to keep tracking him down. It took over an hour for him to come back and ask for another drink. He was even harder to get a hold of when we were ready to leave that I had to go find him. The drinks were good especially the strawberry lemonade but he left everything to be desired.

Some of the best bartenders making some of the best drinks !! Great little hangout before dinner or to watch football games. little known fact they give drinks to go!!!

Had a great time seeing Bob Jackson perform. He is full of energy and does a fantastic job getting the crowd involved. Waitstaff was great as well, attentive and were just as «into» Bob’s performance as the crowd was!

This is a noisy, neighborhood-​like bar located in the main building of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort-​Riverside. It fits with the antebellum theme they have going on, and I guess several nights per week a hugely talented performer named «YeeHaw Bob» performs. The night we went, there was plenty of good times, good drinks, and *sniff* a happy memory or 2 were made. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

Can’t ask for more. Great drinks and New Orleans style appetizers. Couple TV’s at the bar. Fire place to lounge by if your bones are cold. Friendly cast members. Nothing but great thinks to say. I have been unwinding here every other night so I decided to finally submit a review.