{"id":228110,"date":"2026-04-12T01:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T01:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228110\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T01:25:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T01:25:13","slug":"weve-waited-so-long-for-the-return-of-this-secret-universal-orlando-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228110\/","title":{"rendered":"We’ve Waited SO LONG for the Return of This Secret Universal Orlando Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Universal Orlando<\/a>\u2018s CityWalk<\/a> is full of tons of various restaurants and shops that are fun to explore, but when we heard that there was a speakeasy returning to the location, we added it to the TOP of our must-do list!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>It\u2019s time to head to a speakeasy!<\/p>\n

Pat O\u2019Brien\u2019s<\/a> is a restaurant in CityWalk that gives you a taste of Bourbon Street thanks to the delicious menu, but you can also enjoy dueling piano players as you chow down on Cajun delights. While this speakeasy is located at the restaurant, it\u2019s totally separate, and let\u2019s just say, it\u2019s an experience we\u2019ll never forget!<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the first time we\u2019ve seen the speakeasy \u2014 in fact, it was around last year, back in March<\/a>, and we\u2019re so thrilled it\u2019s back! You really get the whole experience here, including needing a password to get in.<\/p>\n

You have to give a secret password to enter the NEW Pat O\u2019Brian\u2019s speakeasy at Universal CityWalk Orlando! \ud83e\udd2b Can you guess what it is? pic.twitter.com\/rqDWLeUUw2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) April 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

This spot is officially called 600 Block, and it\u2019s only for guests 21+. It\u2019ll be open Thursdays through Sundays starting at 6 PM, and will remain open through August! We spoke to a few managers throughout the night who told us that they\u2019re hoping to make this a year-round thing, which is partly why they involve multiple bartenders and chefs.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>600 Block!<\/p>\n

There is seating available inside, but we chose to sit outside, which meant that we got to hear the piano music from downstairs at the restaurant! It made people watching around CityWalk even more fun and pleasant as we ate. However, if you\u2019re inside, you can enjoy music performed by a jazz musician, as well as the slightly smoky atmosphere that really enhances the speakeasy atmosphere.<\/p>\n

A peek inside the NEW Pat O\u2019 Brian\u2019s speakeasy at Universal CityWalk Orlando! \ud83c\udf78\ud83c\udfb7\ud83c\udfb6 pic.twitter.com\/UXOQOncI7u<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 AllEars.Net (@AllEarsNet) April 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Our first drink was the Sirloin Sazerac for $21, which is sirloin-infused pigs\u2019 back, rye whiskey, Pierre Ferrand Cognac, sugar, bitters, and a rinse of absinthe. This was a very balanced drink, and we can see why it\u2019s one of their signature cocktails! You get the cognac at the front with this sweetness that sticks around in your mouth, then you get the smoke from the sirloin at the end. The absinthe wash adds an aromatic quality that\u2019s pleasant, but there\u2019s none of the anise flavor that most people attribute to absinthe. It actually adds more body to the drink and seasoning to the sirloin, which we didn\u2019t expect to say, but we loved it!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Sirloin Sazerac<\/p>\n

We also grabbed the Gilded Old Fashioned for $21, which is knob creek bourbon, rose champagne syrup, and bitters. If you want a beautifully balanced old fashioned, this is the drink to grab. The champagne syrup adds a little sweetness, but thanks to the two different kinds of bitters used, the sweetness is taken down a notch. This isn\u2019t an overly sweet drink, but it\u2019s also not too strong with alcohol that would creep up on you.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Gilded Old Fashioned<\/p>\n

There are also bites to eat, and we knew we had to snag the Deviled Eggs for $7.95. The eggs are cooked to perfection, and the filling is super light and airy. The mustard flavor comes through pretty strongly, and the bacon on top adds some additional smokiness that we enjoyed, as well as a great textural difference. In fact, these are some of the best Deviled Eggs we\u2019ve had in a LONG time!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Deviled Eggs<\/p>\n

Finally, we also grabbed the Millionaire Bacon for $13.95, which is bourbon and chocolate covered bacon on skewers. Ours didn\u2019t come on skewers, but the bacon had a beautiful texture that was a mix between chewy and crunchy. The chocolate was incredibly rich, and while we couldn\u2019t taste the bourbon explicitly, we do think it was a big part of making the chocolate as rich as it was, and helped cut through the sweetness. It paired wonderfully with the cocktails, but we do feel that it\u2019s a tiny bit overpriced for only getting three strips of bacon!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Millionaire Bacon<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll continue to bring you all the latest news from Universal Orlando, so be sure to stay tuned to AllEars!<\/p>\n

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What would you grab on the menu here? Tell us in the comments!<\/p>\n

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