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    Isla Nu-Bar

    3.8 (45 reviews)

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    BIG tiki drink
    Tharin W.

    Isla Nu-Bar is a lot of fun! This tiki bar is in the lower lot if Universal Studios Hollywood and has a good array of tiki drink options. It's overpriced, but that's kind of expected at a theme park. My only issue was that I paid extra for the souvenir cup and they forgot and gave me a normal drink. When I showed I paid for the bigger drink they just poured the drink into the other cup and filled it with a bit of juice. Maybe the liquor amounts are supposed to be the same, but I felt a bit cheaped out. That being said, the drink was DELICIOUS and the souvenir cup is the nice, sturdy plastic, not the normal cheap flimsly cups you find at restaurants.

    Spicy Jurassic Pearadise
    Smaly K.

    We decided to grab a couple drinks while waiting to check in for our reservation at Toadstool Cafe. The line wasn't too busy yet when we were in line, but still a bit of wait for drinks. My cousin and I both ordered the Spicy Jurassic Pearadise. It was okay. It had too much of the chamoy or syrup flavoring, so it was too sweet and syrupy consistency. It came with popping boba, which added to the sweetness, but also wasn't easy to drink with the regular-sized straws.

    IPA
    Felix G.

    Alcohol always makes a theme park visit better If you're into rum based drinks, this is the bar you go to. It's located in the lower lot and Lines can get pretty long, it's one of the more popular places for drinks at USH. Three drinks I recommend here: Jurassic Water - If you're looking for something strong, this is probably your drink. Mix of different alcohols and one of the few drinks that isn't all sugar. It does sell out pretty often so I'd get this one early in the day Birds of Paradise - fruity flavors and refreshing. Not too strong but a good refreshing/tropical drink. Isla Nublar IPA - It's a USH "exclusive" (you can look up the brewery) a good beer. It's more citrus fruit forward and less hoppy for an IPA. Flavorful and refreshing. For about $19 (Latge size) you get a take home souvenir "glass" Generally the bar you go to for refreshing and fruity drinks at USH

    Tiki Tai $21       
 with an Etched Raptor Souvenir Cup
    Erik G.

    What I Ordered: -Tiki Tai $21 with an Etched Raptor Souvenir Cup I went here when the wife took our child to the bathroom. It was my only opportunity! She quickly shot eye daggers at me when they got out, but she was too late. Thank God the women's bathroom lines are longer than the drink line! Hehe! I'm a big fan of Tiki drinks. Ordering this was a no-brainer! It was a pretty good drink! The etched Raptor souvenir cup was pretty cool. I really try my best not to get sucked into buying souvenir cups, but I really couldn't help myself here. Erika helped give me some suggestions on what drinks to get. Reminder: One Drink per an ID. Line up together and show your IDs, or they won't let you order two drinks. I will definitely be back to try other drinks in the future!

    Bird of paradise
    Berta B.

    This little bar inside Universal Studios is great. It's located in the lower lot next to the Jurassic Park ride. They have different types of tropical cocktails and beer on tap. I have tried a couple of their drinks, but I always go back to one of their most popular drinks, which is called Bird of Paradise (passionfruit rum, white rum, guava nectar, passionfruit puree, lime juice, orgeat). It's so good! It's served in a cute souvenir cup that you can take home. According to the bartender, they make about 200 of the Bird of Paradise drink per day, so that says a lot! There's no love to sit, but you can grab your drink and find a seat nearby, or you can take it with you and wait in line for your next ride.

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    Adrian S.

    Great place to get some island themed drinks between rides at universal. It's located in the lower lot and I enjoyed the pina colada. Yes, the alcohol does make a great experience at universal even better. You even get a novelty cup with the drink which was nice. They pour the drinks pretty light.

    Giancarlos B.

    If you want a ravingly good dino-drink then head down to the lower lot of Universal Studios and thank me later! There is an outstanding little bar called Isla Nu-Bar. You can get one of my favorite beers on tap, Mango Cart in 2 different sizes. It is located right next to the Jurassic World entrance. Also, we usually get my wife's favorite cocktail there, Bird of Paradise (Passionfruit rum, white rum, guava nectar, passionfruit puree, lime juice, orgeat). Very recommended! Also, their cups are souvenirs, so you can take them with you after you are done with your drinks. Go down and enjoy the dino town with Isla Nu-Bar!

    Tiffany S.

    Excellent bar nestled within Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood California , located in the lower lot near the Jurassic ride & Mario world perfect adult pick me up! Staff is informative & the drink options are amazing & so refreshing, had to come back later in the evening for round 2!

    Etched dinosaur tiki cup (straw is paper, not actual bamboo)
    Monica H.

    They open at 10:30am FYI Located in front of Jurassic World, this is one of the only bars I know of in Universal that sells mixed drink cocktails/shots of hard liquor. I ordered their Tiki Tai cocktail which is passion fruit and pineapple juice with rum. I opted to get it in a souvenir etched dinosaur tiki cup for $19. The cup is super cute and drink tasted good but there was no alcohol in it!!!! My friend also ordered a drink with me and they tasted completely different. Mine was all sugar without the slightest bit of alcohol taste... for $19, I expected a pretty solid, strong cocktail. Oh well. If you are ordering a cocktail, be sure to watch the bartender and make sure they don't forget to add the alcohol lol

    Hailey J.

    i've tried almost every drink on the menu and i will say only two is worth the money- jurassic water and pineapple cider. the other drinks are way too sweet and alcohol taste does not blend. but the jurassic water is one that i always get because of how strong it is and how the flavors are not too overwhelming. the pineapple cider is very tarte and tastes like sour candy. i love how refreshing it is and its a great alternative to sugary mixed drinks

    Mai Tai
    Jim G.

    Plain and simple...get their version of the Mai Tai. Wasn't even a hot day and went down easy but had a nice kick.

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    Josie C.

    An ice cold tropical cocktail on a hot day. Bliss! Not a Fat Tuesday from Las Vegas. Alcohol is light, heavy on juice and sweetness. A refreshing delight for the lightweights. $20 for the largest size in tiki cup. A tad pricier than drinks at Mulligan's pub, but it's the only alcoholic slushee in the park. Overall can't complain, tastes amazing!

    Ana V.

    Bahama Mama 4/5 I really liked this drink. Very refreshing and fruity. Could have used more alcohol. Definitely would purchase again though. 16.99

    tropical margarita & bahama mama

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    Yummy drinks! Quick and easy to order. I got the Bahama Mama it was very good. Also, like the piña colada

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    I remember when this place used to be a karaoke bar named something else. I went back in something…read morelike 2018. And it was cool. Totally forgot about it. Fast forward, I live down the road now. Didn't remember the name or place. But my partner and I wanted to attend the "Krampus Cove"event. Which we had done at another location two years ago. We were stoked that it was at a new spot, and so close! We went on a Sunday afternoon. So it wasn't packed. Had a booth to ourselves. The decor inside was amazing. And the show was hysterical and fun. The actors are so great. Now as far as the bar goes - we plan to go back during normal operating hours and times (hopefully soon). And I can comment more. But I will say I'm excited to go back because the cocktails are super delicious, AND they have daily happy hour (5-8pm if I'm not mistaken). Huge plus. The only negatives are the parking. Very little parking lot so that could be tough on a busy day. And the service was mid. There was one friendly bartender, and another one that just may have been having a rough day. But I didn't feel really welcomed or attended to. Rest of the staff was great!

    each time we come, it ends up being better than the last which is actually crazy. i don't live far,…read moreso we've tried nearly everything on the menu except beer, wine, or n/a and still haven't disliked anything. we always love talking to ben, santi, doug, brent, and they know so much about the menu! vibe is really best when the DJ is there and it can get packed if you come before midnight.

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    3.9
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    0.3 mi
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    In The Mix is exactly what the name promises! You'll feel in the mix whether you show up with…read morefriends, coworkers, or just your fabulous self. It's casual without trying too hard, and the food and drinks are sublime. I grabbed a bar bite item and a craft cocktail, and everything delivered. The Chicken Cobb salad was fresh, colorful, and delicious. Like someone actually cared about the quality of the greens. For the cocktail, I tried the Paper Plane, and it was mixed perfectly. The staff kept the vibe high with fast service and lots of smiles, never underestimating the power of a genuinely friendly bartender. All in all, a great spot if you want good drinks, good food, and zero pretense.

    This bar/restaurant is family friendly and conveniently located in the hotel lobby. With that being…read moresaid it is also overpriced but what isn't now a days? We checked in and came down for dinner. The kiddos had burgers one plain and one with lettuce and tomato. The kitchen forgot the lettuce and tomato so our server ran over to get it. (He came back sweating and apologized) I wasn't sure what to order so I started (and ended) with an appetizer. Hummus and naan, it was delicious! I had never had (what I think were) yellow and white carrots but the complimented the hummus so well. We were planning on ordering dessert but we all felt full and decided to go walk it off at city walk. So for three drink three plates we paid about $60. But we enjoyed it

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    4.0
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    0.0 mi

    Experienced this bar at the Universal Halloween Horror Nights. The bar is up the stairs next to the…read moreJurrasic Park ride. Compared to other places to eat/drink in the park, this one was surprisingly good. The bar was themed for Stranger things, they were playing a stranger things soundtrack, and had a Stranger Things pinball machine. The Demogorgon pizza was kind of like a pepperoni Hot Pocket with a croissant crust. Maybe I was really hungry, but I really enjoyed this. Next was the Hellfire Club Pretzel. The pretzel was one of the better pretzels I've ever had. It was soft, warm, and covered with a hot cheetoes style breading. For drinks we tried all the specialty ones. The Surfer Boy was garbage. The Upside Down and the Mind Flayer were both delicious. We went back for Seconds, thirds, and fourths on the drinks. The Mind Flayer was the favorite, it came with dry ice so it bubbled, and had stringy licorice as a garnish. Definitely glad we found this bar, and the times we went practically had no wait. Probably because you have to be 21 and up to use this bar.

    When we walked up to the bar it wasn't terribly busy. The wait in line was decent. We were able to…read morescore a standing table. The food didn't take long to reach us. It was dimly lit and gave off a more outdoor club feel. The only thing that was decent to snack on was the Demogorgon Pizza. It was fluffy like a pastry which really threw me off. I was shocked how delicious it was. I'd definitely recommend that. The Mind Flayer was delicious with very little alcohol. Prices were typical for a theme park. Everything else I didn't find to be worth the splurge.

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