Tucked into the lobby of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, River Roost Lounge is a charming, Southern-style watering hole known for bourbon-forward cocktails, pub bites, and its signature entertainer, Yehaa Bob Jackson. With deep wood accents, classic Louisiana touches, and plenty of musical personality, River Roost is equal parts casual bar, cozy piano lounge, and nighttime entertainment destination.

River Roost Location

River Roost Lounge is located just off the main lobby at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, easily accessible to guests arriving from the resort boat launch or the Sassagoula River walkway.

River Roost Menu

River Roost’s menu leans into casual comfort food, bar-friendly snacks, and hearty shareables—ideal for enjoying between sets of live entertainment. Guests can expect classic pub bites and Southern-inspired small plates, cocktails, whiskey pours, and a bourbon selection.

It’s light dining and drinks meant to pair with the evening’s music, rather than a full sit-down meal. This is a true lounge environment, designed for sipping and snacking while enjoying the show, not a traditional dining venue.

Appetizers (Serving from 5 PM to 10 PM)

• Charcuterie Board: Cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, candied Cajun pecans, marinated olives, grilled pita
• Andouille Nachos: Andouille and red bean chili, cheese sauce, trinity pico, sour cream, corn tortilla chips
• Artichoke Cake: Roasted red pepper aïoli, Cajun trinity slaw
• Pimento Cheese Fritters: House-made pimento cheese, pepper jelly
• Barbecued Wings: Sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce, carrots, celery
• Cajun Shrimp: Cajun-spiced peel-n-eat shrimp, rémoulade

Non-Alcoholic Specialty Offerings

• Pomegranate Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, pomegranate, lime
• Watermelon Lemonade: Minute Maid Premium Lemonade, watermelon

Zero-Proof Cocktails

• Pink Spritzer: Lyre’s Pink London Spirit, grapefruit soda, pomegranate green tea, lime, mint
• Agave Garden: Lyre’s Agave Spirit, cold-pressed lime juice, passion fruit-papaya green tea, cucumber

Cocktails

• Blood Orange Margarita: Sauza Conmemorativo Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, lime, blood orange sour
• Spicy Poblano Margarita: Patrón Silver Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, lime, pure cane sugar
• Sunset Margarita: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, smoked chili bitters, lime, agave
• Paloma: Corazón Blanco Tequila, grapefruit, lime, soda water
• Rum Swizzle: Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, tropical juices, guava, mango
• Raspberry Mojito: Bacardi Raspberry Rum, Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, lime, mint, raspberry purée, soda
• Bacardí Mojito: Bacardí Superior Rum, lime, pure cane sugar, mint, soda
• Cold Brew Martini: Kōloa Kaua’i Cacao Rum, Tia Maria, Joffrey’s Cold Brew
• Walk the Plank: Old Forester Rye, orange juice, orgeat, lemon, Luxardo cherry
• Smoked Turkey: Wild Turkey 101, Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon, grenadine, lemonade, hickory smoke
• Sparkling Hibiscus: Helix7 Vodka, Sorel Liqueur, lemon, honey, grapefruit soda
• Whiskey Breeze: Old Forester Bourbon, Cointreau, lemon, guava, mango
• Kentucky Mule: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lime, pure cane sugar, ginger beer
• Bahama Mama: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Myers’s Dark Rum, crème de banana, tropical juices
• Indigo Hibiscus: Empress 1908 Gin, blue curaçao, lemonade, orgeat, lemon, hibiscus grenadine
• Piña Colada: Don Q Coco Rum, pineapple, agave, orange bitters, served over ice
• Pineapple Mule: Uncle Nearest 1884 Whiskey, ginger bitters, pineapple, ginger beer, mint
• Captain’s Mai Tai: Captain Morgan Rum, amaretto, tropical juices, Myers’s Dark Rum float
• Chocolate Martini: Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, Stoli Vanilla, crème de cacao white, Frangelico
• Red Sangria: Tempranillo-based sangria with raspberry, apple, blackberry, Valencia orange, cinnamon
• White Sangria: Airén-based sangria with banana, pineapple, grapefruit, ginger

Specialty Cocktails

• French 75: Argyle Brut, Hendrick’s Gin, lemon, pure cane sugar
• Hurricane: Bayou Silver Rum, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, citrus juices, grenadine, Myers’s Dark Rum float
• Boulevardier: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Campari, Carpano Antica, orange peel, Luxardo cherry
• Riverfront Refresher: New Amsterdam Gin, Pimm’s No. 1, lemon, agave, mint
• Sazerac: Knob Creek Rye, agave nectar, Peychaud’s bitters, Pernod
• Elderflower Gin Cocktail: Empress 1908 Gin, St-Germain, blue curaçao, lemon, pure cane syrup, soda

Draft Beer

• Abita Amber Lager: Smooth Munich-style amber lager, caramel malt
• Abita Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat: Wheat ale with raspberries, fruity aroma, tart sweetness
• Abita Turbodog Ale: Dark ale, chocolate and toffee malt notes
• Abita Beer Flight: Three Abita beer selections including seasonal rotation

Beer (Bottle, Can, or Draft)

• Budweiser: Classic American lager
• Bud Light: Light lager
• Coors Light: Light, crisp lager
• Corona Extra: Mexican pale lager
• Heineken: Dutch pilsner
• Michelob Ultra: Light lager
• Miller Lite: Light pilsner
• Modelo Especial: Golden Mexican lager
• Stella Artois: Belgian pilsner
• Kona Longboard Island Lager: Hawaiian island lager
• Yuengling Traditional Lager: Amber lager
• Blue Moon Belgian White: Citrus-forward wheat beer
• Schöfferhofer Pink Grapefruit: Grapefruit hefeweizen
• Sierra Nevada Pale Ale: Classic pale ale
• SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale: Hoppy pale ale
• Cigar City Jai Alai IPA: Citrus-forward IPA
• Goose Island IPA: Bold IPA
• Samuel Adams Seasonal: Rotating selection
• Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider: Hard cider
• Truly Wild Berry: Hard seltzer

Wine

• Maschio Prosecco, Veneto: Sparkling, crisp
• Argyle Sparkling Brut, Willamette Valley: Dry, balanced
• Villa Rosa Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont: Sweet, floral
• Dr. Loosen “Dr. L” Riesling, Mosel: Light, off-dry
• King Estate Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley: Bright, mineral
• Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough: Citrus and herbal
• Chalk Hill Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast: Creamy, oak-kissed
• Columbia Crest H3 Merlot, Columbia Valley: Dark cherry, smooth
• The Big Easy Rhône Blend, Santa Barbara County: Bold, peppery
• Seghesio Zinfandel, Sonoma Coast: Jammy, structured
• Oberon Cabernet, Napa County: Rich, layered
• Fonseca Bin 27 Port, Portugal: Sweet red port
• Meomi Rosé, Coastal California: Fresh, balanced
• Jackson Estate Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley: Buttery, full
• MacMurray Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River: Silky, red berry
• Maison Noir ‘In Sheep’s Clothing’ Cabernet: Structured, bold
• Don Miguel Gascón Malbec, Mendoza: Dark fruit, spice

Bourbon

• Bourbon Flight: Three curated bourbon pours
• Maker’s Mark: Notes of vanilla and oak
• Larceny Kentucky Straight: Smooth with caramel and spice
• Knob Creek Disney Select Single Barrel: Bold oak and char
• Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight: Finished bourbon with subtle sweetness
• Woodford Reserve: Caramel, citrus, and tobacco notes
• Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight: Smooth caramel, vanilla, baking spice

Disney Dining Plan

River Roost Lounge does not accept the Disney Dining Plan. Food and beverages, including cocktails, cannot be redeemed with dining plan credits.

Advance Dining Reservations

Like most lounges at Walt Disney World, River Roost does not accept Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs). Seating is walk-up only, and fills quickly on nights when Yehaa Bob Jackson performs.

Is River Roost Kid-Friendly?

Families are welcome at River Roost, though the atmosphere becomes more adult-focused as the evening goes on. Kids often enjoy the lively music, sing-alongs, and interactive energy of Yehaa Bob’s performance, but the seating style and bar-driven menu are primarily geared toward adults. If you’re looking for a more traditional family dining option, Boatwright’s Dining Hall sits just next door as a full table-service restaurant, and Riverside Levee offers grab-and-go snacks and casual bites. Still, River Roost remains a charming choice for those who appreciate a classic Disney lounge experience, complete with cocktails, character, and one of the most memorable live entertainment acts on property.