The Carnaby at Downtown Disney: Gordon Ramsay’s ’60s Gastropub Brings Beef Wellington—and a Wink—to SoCal
If you think British food is all boiled potatoes and regret, Gordon Ramsay’s The Carnaby at Downtown Disney is here to change your mind—and maybe your outfit.
When it opens in Anaheim, this Swinging London–meets–Southern California gastropub will be where velvet meets vinyl, and beef Wellington meets sunshine. It’s bold, fun, and unapologetically British—with cocktails that could out-charm a Bond villain.
Expect an instant “destination dining” hit—sticky toffee pudding, live music, and plush interiors designed for selfies and second rounds.
Carnaby Street Meets California Cool
SoCal and ’60s London might seem worlds apart—until you remember both love a good show.
The Carnaby borrows the swagger of Carnaby Street and pairs it with Anaheim polish. Expect jewel-toned booths, gold accents, and music that feels like champagne bubbles for your ears.
Anaheim’s Downtown Disney gives the concept a ready-made audience: vacationers, foodies, and locals who know that “gastropub” is code for “real plates, real cocktails, and real reasons to stay for dessert.”
“The Carnaby is about taking the best of British flavor and giving it California sunshine.”
Gordon Ramsay
Translation: comfort food that just booked a spa day.
A Menu with Muscle and Mischief
Ramsay classics headline here—beef Wellington (the showstopper), sticky toffee pudding (the encore). But this isn’t a museum of British cuisine; it’s a remix. Expect flaky pies, seared scallops, and maybe a cheeky fish-and-chips that tastes far better than your last trip to London Heathrow.
And yes, the cocktails will flirt with you. The Pimm’s Royale comes dressed for a party, and the London Fog Martini might make you forget your return flight.
(Pro tip: arrive hungry, leave amused.)
Instagram Fabulous: Styled as a Bond film set with a sense of humor
The Carnaby feels like a Bond film set with a sense of humor. Plush banquettes, mirrors that make everyone look a little more interesting, and lighting that says, “Yes, you should post that.”
It’s designed for groups who treat dinner like theater—friends who order “one of everything” just to say they did. You can swing in after a day at the parks or treat it as the main act before heading back to L.A., Vegas, or the nearest late-night piano bar.
For a crash course in the real Carnaby Street that inspired it all, check out this Britannica article. And if you’re planning a full Anaheim dining crawl, start here.
The Carnaby Fits 2025’s Dining Mood
Upscale diners from Manhattan to Miami Beach are chasing comfort with craft—food that tells a story but doesn’t need subtitles. Ramsay’s team gets it: serve classics with style, skip the fuss, and give guests a reason to come back next weekend.
The Carnaby feels like a love letter to hospitality done right. It’s confident, charming, and just self-aware enough to make you grin between bites. The room hums with that “everyone’s in on it” energy that defines the best restaurants in Aspen or Berlin—where you look around and think:
“This is where I was supposed to end up tonight.”
FAQ: The Carnaby at Downtown Disney
Q: What is The Carnaby’s concept?
A: A ’60s London–inspired British gastropub featuring classic dishes, live music, and stylish interiors—a SoCal twist on swinging sophistication.
Q: What should I order?
A: Don’t miss the beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding. The cocktails are just as memorable (and slightly less dangerous than they look).
Q: Can I bring a group?
A: Absolutely. The Carnaby was built for gatherings—whether that’s birthdays, date nights, or “we just survived Monday.”
Serve nostalgia with a wink
When Gordon Ramsay’s The Carnaby at Downtown Disney opens, it’ll serve more than dinner—it’ll serve nostalgia with a wink. British charm meets Californian ease, and somewhere between the brass fixtures and the sticky toffee pudding, you’ll remember why going out still feels like a treat.
Book the table, wear something that moves, and prepare to toast to the good old days—only better lit.
