Downtown Disney: Raglan Road and Cooke’s of Dublin

With Pleasure Island in the midst of an extensive “reimagining” project at the Downtown Disney dining, shopping, and entertainment district, it is easy to miss the two Irish restaurants that stand at the gateway between Pleasure Island and Disney’s Marketplace. Raglan Road and Cooke’s of Dublin serve traditional Irish fare both indoors and outdoors, with an atmosphere that will make visitors want to stay around a wee bit longer and have a pint of Guinness.

Of the two adjoining locations, Raglan Road is the more formal sit-down restaurant. Raglan Road has a wait staff, a bar, and a stage for nightly entertainment—and don’t forget the gift shop with items imported from Ireland. Raglan Road’s main dishes include the Fada Burger, Keen Eye for the Shepherd’s Pie, Lobster Club, and the signature One & One beer battered fish and chips with fresh tartar sauce.

The One & One is also on the menu at Cooke’s of Dublin, which has a smaller menu, fast food service and guests must order their food at the front counter. The main courses include battered chicken, beef & lamb pie, chicken and field mushroom pie and smoked haddock pie. Like all Disney restaurants the portions are hearty and a single One & One dish can easily feed two people, or at least one adult and one child (and British patrons will be pleased to know that there is plenty of malt vinegar to go around).

When the sun goes down, both Irish restaurants come alive with music and laughter. The Hole in the Wall is the outdoor section that joins the two restaurants together, where customers can enjoy a drink or two while watching the throngs of tourist crowds traverse the length of Downtown Disney.

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