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Can you get alcoholic Butterbeer?

While all butterbeers at Universal are non-alcoholic, you can order other alcoholic drinks and mix them on your own! You can order alcohol at The Hogs Head Pub and try making a butterbeer potion of your own.



As of 2026, the official Butterbeer served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios (Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, and Beijing) and at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London is strictly non-alcoholic. J.K. Rowling and the creators of the attraction have maintained this policy to ensure the beverage remains a family-friendly treat that matches the "butterscotch and shortbread" flavor profile described in the books. While there is no "spiked" version sold at the official Butterbeer carts or the Three Broomsticks, adult wizards in 2026 often find other themed alcoholic options like Dragon's Scale Ale, Wizard's Brew, or various "Potions" cocktails at the Hog's Head Pub. For those visiting the London Studio Tour, while the Butterbeer is non-alcoholic, the onsite café does serve standard wine and beer. For 2026 travelers, if you want a "boozy" butterscotch flavor, you'll have to stick to the adult-only pubs rather than the iconic gold-handled Butterbeer dispensers.

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