You’re in the world of Harry Potter, what else to say? Is it a perfect score, nope and here’s why! Firstly, decor 10/10, wow the attention to detail at this spot is amazing! From the entrance to the end! The staff are friendly and efficient, the wait times were low even though it was extremely busy. The atmosphere, I mean it’s not exactly as if you’re a wizard, but it very calm and I didn’t feel rushed. Now, why a 4 star? Holy crap is it sweet and slightly over priced! You are basically just getting a butterscotch soda in a plastic cup! Yes, I did it for the experience to say I did it, but I wouldn’t order it again for the sake of my blood sugar! It could be my own sweetness levels, but I needed water right after consuming. I don’t think that the plastic cup is magical, I think they should serve it in a cooler looking cup, this is just a boring cup with the trademark. Overall, I still did enjoy...
Read moreSimply a good place to get butterbeer. It is quite small with a nice decoration. You can get the frozen butterbeer, the regular/cold butterbeer and a couple of other drinks too, alcoholic or not. They do not serve the hot butterbeer though, which is available during winter at the Three Broomsticks and the Leaky Cauldron. 4 stars because of that (Come on, this is a place marketed mainly towards butterbeer, dedicated to serving drinks, and they don't even sell the hot one!). The shop is usually not too crowded, so it is an effective way to get your drink. Know that butterbeer is very overpriced though, just like everywhere in the Wizarding World. The cold (regular) butterbeer is fizzy and has a very intense flavour (not my favourite personally) and the frozen butterbeer is an absolutely delicious slush. Know that butterbeer is non-alcoholic. You can also purchase a souvenir hard plastic mug...
Read moreI might be biased about this review as a true blue Harry Potter fan! I have visited Universal studios twice and in both instances stopped by here for Butterbeer.
It is situated at the far end of Diagon Alley opposite the Gringotts ride. The decor of this place is truly rustic and transports you to Hogwarts. Kids dressed in robes were clicking pictures inside the shop. The enthusiasm was infectious.
I ordered Frozen Butterbeer (they have the trademark version as well as alcoholic variations). It was delicious almost like cream soda but wish it was a little less sweet but again that’s a personal preference.
If you need a drink to quench your thirst during the extensive Universal tour stop by here but if you are a HP fan you can’t complete your visit...
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