The Turf Club Lounge at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort has reopened after refurbishment with a new bar and furnishings.
Turf Club Lounge Refurbishment
The bar was previously just a window in the wall next to the restaurant’s entrance. It’s now a full bar that juts out of the wall, with seating around it. The walls of the lounge have been repainted. Though they are still mostly a light cream color, the wainscoting and beams are now dark brown, matching the bar’s supports.
There’s new carpet with a bridle pattern. Tile flooring around the bar is white with a gold chain pattern.
The new furniture includes beige and brown armchairs around square tables and blue tall chairs at round tables. These replace chairs with green upholstery.
Similarly, the green curtains have been replaced by black and white curtains featuring horseshoes.
The bar chairs are the same blue faux leather with dark legs. The bar has decorative tiling on the supports and lighting underneath the counter.
The back wall features horseshoe-patterned tiles.
The lounge is still decorated with framed jockey jackets. The chandeliers are the same.
Wall art, which included old board games, has been replaced with frames full of Saratoga Raceway paraphernalia: programs, ticket stubs, postcards, etc.
The menu has been overhauled. The cocktails are all new except the Mint Julep and Blood Orange Margarita.
Cocktails
Mint Julep – $19
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon muddled with Fresh Mint and Agave Nectar
The Saratoga Cocktail – $21
Michter’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey, Courvoisier VS Cognac, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, The Bitter Truth Decanter Bitters
Winner’s Circle Margarita – $21
Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier Liqueur, Lime, Agave
Colt Cooler – $19
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Cointreau Liqueur, Orange, Pineapple, Lemon
New York Old Fashioned – $20
Hudson Bright Lights Big Bourbon, Demerara, Angostura Bitters
Grandstand Martini – $19
Grey Goose Vodka, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine, Blue Cheese Olives
New York Sour – $25
Widow Jane Bourbon, Disaronno Originale Liqueur, Sweet-and-Sour, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Merlot
Blood Orange Margarita – $18
Lunazul Añejo Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, Lime Juice, Blood Orange Sour
Raspberry Mojito – $17
Bacardi Raspberry Rum, Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Lime Juice, Mint, Raspberry Purée topped with Soda Water
Espresso Martini – $18
Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Tia Maria Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur, Bols White Crème de Cacao Liqueur, Espresso
Piña Colava – $17.5
Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of Coconut, Pineapple, Raspberry Purée
Pineapple Mule – $19
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Hella Cocktail Co. Ginger Bitters, Pineapple Juice, Ginger Beer, Mint
The lunch menu also has several new items. The Giant Pretzel has become a Pretzel Charcuterie board. The Buffalo Chicken Dip and Onion Ring Tower have been removed.
Lunch
Pretzel Charcuterie – $18
Prosciutto, Salami, Pimento Cheese, New York White Cheddar, Beer Cheese, Grain Mustard, Pickled Vegetables
Lemon Butter Shrimp – $18
Sun-dried Tomatoes, Feta, Capers, Toasted Bread
Sweet-and-Spicy Brussels Sprouts – $13
Piquant-Agave Glaze, Crispy Vidalia Onions
Crispy Chicken Wings – $16
Choice of Buffalo or Garlic-Parmesan Sauce, Blue Cheese, Celery
Turf Club Burger – $25
Applewood-smoked Bacon, New York White Cheddar, House-made Pickles, Onion Straws, Lettuce, Tomato, served with Seasoned Waffle Fries
Herbed Grilled Chicken Sandwich – $19
Fresh Mozzarella, Crispy Prosciutto, Tomato Confit, Focaccia, served with Seasonal Waffle Fries
Wedge Salad – $12
Bacon, Buttermilk-Chive Ranch Dressing, Shredded Hard-boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Marigold Garnish from The Land Pavilion at EPCOT
Add Grilled Chicken Breast – $5.50
French Onion Soup – $11
Savory Sherry Beef Broth, Melted Fontina, Gruyère
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake – $11
Strawberry Sauce, Graham Crumb
The billiards table has moved out of the lounge to the other side of the building, near check-in.
The Turf Club restaurant is closed for refurbishment with walls blocking the entrance. It’s expected to open in late September.
The Turf Club Lounge is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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