The Crow’s Nest on P&O cruise ships is a popular venue for pre and post-dinner drinks with a sophisticated charm and unparalleled views. Read on to see the Crow’s Nest drinks menu with prices on P&O Cruises.
Which P&O cruise ships have The Crow’s Nest?
The Crow’s Nest bar/lounge can be found on the following P&O cruise ships:
- Arvia – read our review
- Iona
- Britannia – read our ultimate guide
- Aurora
- Arcadia
The Crow’s Nest is situated toward the bow of P&O cruise ships and offers unobstructed forward-facing views over the ship’s Bridge.
Crow’s Nest Opening Times
The Crow’s Nest is open throughout the day but the bar will open from 5.00pm to midnight. On sea days, there is waiter service in the afternoons.
Crow’s Nest Dress Code
During the day, there is no dress code in the Crow’s Nest.
During the evening, you can wear smart-casual outfits such as dark denim, trousers, skirts, shirts, or dresses. You should avoid wearing tracksuits, football shirts and trainers.
On Celebration Nights in the Crow’s Nest, you can expect to see people wearing cocktail dresses, tuxedo, ball gowns, DJs, or a suit, jacket and tie. You may also see passengers wearing formal national dress or military uniform.
The Crow’s Nest Menu: Cocktails
The Crow’s Nest menu has a good selection of classic cocktails and aperitifs. You may also find exclusive twists on well-known classics.
All cocktails found on the menu are £8.95 or less.
Signature Cocktails in the Crow’s Nest
| Rhubarbellini | £8.95 |
| Ruby Rose Punch | £8.95 |
| Giner Peach Collins | £7.95 |
| Apple & Elderflower Spritz | £7.95 |
| Maple Mocha Irish Coffee | £7.95 |
| Plum Sherbet Gimlet | £7.95 |
For descriptions of these cocktails, see the menu below. It’s handy to know that the Rhubarbellini and Plum Sherbet Gimlet can be order as alcohol-free versions too.
Favourite Cocktails List
There are two cocktails that are stand-out favourites on P&O Cruises. These aren’t exclusive to the Crow’s Nest Menu, so you’ll be able to order them at other bars around the ship.
Both of these cocktails are included in the Classic Drinks Package.
| Passion Fruit Martini | £7.15 |
| Vanilla & Salted Caramel Espresso Martini | £7.15 |
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in the Crow’s Nest
There are mocktails available on the Crow’s Nest menu as well as a selection of cocktails that can be made alcohol-free. These are indicated on the menu as such.
| Rasberry & Almond Bakewell | £3.75 |
| Apple & Elderflower Nojito | £3.75 |
| Rhubarbellini (AF version available) | £3.75 |
| Plum Sherbet Gimlet (AF version available) | £3.75 |
The Apple & Elderflower Nojito is exceptionally tasty and refreshing. It’s a good option for a drink during the afternoon if you go to the Crow’s Nest to relax and enjoy the spectacular views.
Crow’s Nest: Whisky Menu
The Crow’s Nest is the go-to place for whisky lovers as it has the largest selection onboard.
Most can be served as 25ml or 50ml, with a couple of special 10ml measures for the priciest options.
| Whisky available in The Crow’s Nest | 10ml | 25ml | 50ml |
| Dalmore Constellation 1991 Cask 27 | £45 | £120 | £225 |
| Laphroaig 25-Year-Old Cask Strength | £9.95 | £25 | £38 |
| Ardberg Uigeadail Single Malt | £4.75 | £7.25 | |
| Dalwhinnie 15-Year-Old | £4.75 | £7.25 | |
| Auchentoshan 12-Year-Old Single Malt | £4.75 | £7.25 | |
| Talisker 10-Year-Old | £4.50 | £7.00 | |
| Nc’Nean Organic Single Malt | £4.50 | £7.00 | |
| G.Scotia Campbeltown 1832 | £4.50 | £7.00 | |
| Glenmorangie 10-Year-Old | £4.45 | £6.95 | |
| Hatozaki Pure Malt Japanese | £4.85 | £7.35 | |
| Cotswold Single Malt Whiskey | £4.45 | £6.95 | |
| Johnnie Walker Black Label | £4.45 | £6.95 | |
| The Dublin Liberties Copper Alley 10-Year-Old | £4.45 | £6.95 | |
| Bell’s | £4.25 | £6.70 | |
| Jameson Irish | £4.25 | £6.70 |
Spirits Menu
Prices on this menu are correct as of 2023.
| Gin Menu | 25ml | 50ml |
| Marabelle Gin | £4.60 | £7.10 |
| Salcombe Gin ‘Rose Sainte Marie’ | £4.60 | £7.10 |
| Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin | £4.60 | £7.10 |
| Salcombe Gin ‘Start Point’ | £4.60 | £7.10 |
| Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger | £4.45 | £6.95 |
| Bombay Sapphire | £4.35 | £6.85 |
| Bombay Bramble | £4.35 | £6.85 |
There is a wide selection of gin and rum at Anderson’s Bar too. There you’ll also find the gin/rum distillery on Iona and Arvia.
| Rum Menu | 25ml | 50ml |
| Golden Tide | £4.60 | £7.10 |
| The Tidal Rum | £4.60 | £7.10 |
| Sailor Jerry | £4.25 | £6.70 |
| Bacardi Carta Blanca | £4.25 | £6.70 |
| Captain Morgan | £4.25 | £6.70 |
Other Spirits and Liqueurs on the Crow’s Nest menu
| 25ml | 50ml | |
| Smirnoff Red Label Vodka | £4.25 | £6.70 |
| Cognac VS | £4.45 | £6.95 |
| Jack Daniel’s Tennessee | £4.35 | £6.85 |
| Frangelico Hazelnut | £4.05 | £6.55 |
| Baileys Original Irish Cream | £4.05 | £6.55 |
| Disaronno Amaretto | £4.05 | £6.55 |
| New London Light ‘First Light’ (alcohol-free gin) | £4.00 |
Wine List with Prices
There are three Champagnes/Prosecco that can be purchased by the glass (125ml) or the bottle:
- Tattinger Brut Reserve NV – £8.95 per glass, £46 per bottle
- Tattinger Brut Prestige Rose NV – £9.25 per glass, £48 per bottle
- Canti Prosecco DOC – £6.45 per glass, £24 per bottle
There is one Rose wine available – La Vidaubanaise, Cotes de Provence Rose, £6.85 (175ml), £8.95 (£250ml)
The Crow’s Nest Menu has a choice of three white wines:
- Whakapapa Farm Sauvignon Blanc – £7.15 (175ml), £9.50 (250ml)
- Giovanni Puiatti Puiattino Pino Grigio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia – £6.85 (175ml), £8.95 (250ml)
- Devlin’s Mount Unwooded Chardonnay – £6.25 (175ml), £8.05 (250ml)
There are three red wines to choose from:
- Charles Smith Velvet Devil Merlot – £9.50 (175ml), £12.75 (250ml)
- Beefsteak Club Malbec – £7.15 (175ml), £9.50 (250ml)
- Hugonell Rioja – £6.25 (175ml), £8.05 (250ml)
Fortified wine at The Crow’s Nest:
- Sandeman 10-Year-Old Tawny Port – £5.65 (75ml)
- Graham’s LBV Port £4.85 (75ml)
If you really enjoy wine, we’d recommend going to The Glass House for a much larger selection.
Beer and Cider Menu with Prices
The two beers on draught in the Crow’s Nest on Arvia are Birra Moretti and Heineken, this may differ according to the ship.
| Birra Moretti (on tap) | £5.40 |
| Heineken (on tap) | £5.05 |
| Corona (355ml) | £4.85 |
| Estrella Damm Daura (330ml) | £4.85 |
| Budweiser (330ml) | £4.85 |
| Sharp’s Brewery Doom Bar (500ml) | £5.05 |
| Fuller’s London Pride (500ml) | £5.15 |
| Old Speckled Hen | £5.05 |
| Guinness Draught Can (440ml) | £5.05 |
| Heineken 0.0 (440ml) | £4.50 |
The cider available from The Crow’s Nest is:
- Thatcher’s Gold – £5.30 (500ml)
- Rekorderlig Strawberry Lime – £5.30 (500ml)
- Kopparberg Alcohol Free Mixed Fruit – £4.60 (500ml)
The Crow’s Nest Menu: Soft Drinks and Mixers
| Regular draught | Large Draught | 330ml | ||
| Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max | £2.60 | £3.30 | £3.40 | |
| R.White’s Lemonade | £2.60 | £3.30 | ||
| Still/Sparkling Water | £2.00 | |||
| Fever-Tree (200ml): Indian, Light Indian, Mediterranean, Elderflower, Ginger Ale | £2.75 | |||
| Fentimans (275ml): Ginger Beer, Gently Sparkling Elderflower | £3.00 | |||
| Appletizer (275ml) | £2.80 | |||
| Sanpellegrino Limonata | £2.55 | |||
| 7UP Free | £2.55 | |||
| Tango Orange Sugar Free | £2.55 | |||
| J20 Fruit Blend (275ml): Orange & Passionfruit, Apple & Raspberry | £3.00 | |||
| Frobishers Jubilant Juices (250ml): orange, apple, pineapple, cranberry | £2.90 |
This bar and lounge is a relaxing place to come during the day and a chic and sophisticated venue at night. The forward-facing views are the biggest attraction with a pianist for entertainment most evenings.
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