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Carnival Magic Bars (with menus and prices)
Carnival Magic has 12 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail. Below you can see all the different bars that can be found on Magic along with their current menus and prices.
What bars are on the Carnival Magic?
Alchemy Bar
Located on Deck 5 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
Alchemy Bar is Carnival's signature high-end cocktail bar. It's an excellent place for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Here, experienced bartenders whip up some delicious, hand-crafted cocktails. If you want to try a bunch, stop by when you see "Martini Tasting" on the FunTimes, and you try four smaller portions.
Alchemy Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Atrium Bar
Located on Deck 3 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
On Carnival, the Atrium is the heart of the cruise ship, and this bar is right in the middle of it. Stop by for a drink before dinner or grab a cocktail before one of the parties Carnival hosts in this space.
Atrium Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Located on Deck 10 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
The Blue Iguana Tequila Bar is a pool-side bar located by the Lido Pool on almost every Carnival ship except for the Excel-class and Venice-class ships.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Casino Bar
Located on Deck 4 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
Stop by the Casino Bar while trying your luck at the many slot machines or table games.
Casino Bar Menu
Menus from the Carnival Legend April 2023.
Escape Bar
Located on Deck 4 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
Escape Bar is a quite lounge where you can grab a drink and relax.
Escape Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Play it Again Piano Bar
Located on Deck 5 Aft on the Carnival Magic.
This piano bar will be rocking every night during your cruise. While it's not officially called Piano Bar 88, they share the same cocktail menu.
Play it Again Piano Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Plaza Cafe
Located on Deck 5 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
The Plaza Cafe is the go-to spot for speciality coffees and milkshakes. It has a different menu from Java Blue Cafe which is found on the newer ships.
Plaza Cafe Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
RedFrog Pub
Located on Deck 5 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
RedFrog Pub is a Caribbean themed lounge with pub games and great drinks. It should not be confused with RedFrog Rum Bar or RedFrog Tiki Bar (which are poolside venues) . RedFrog Pub is the only place in the Carnival fleet to get a Fish Bowl drink.
RedFrog Pub Menu
Menu is from the Carnival Spirit, March 2025.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Located on Deck 10 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
You can find the RedFrog Rum Bar next to the Lido Pool on almost every Carnival ship. It is different from the RedFrog Pub, which is usually an inside bar on the Promenade level of the ship.
RedFrog Rum Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Serenity Pool Bar
Located on Deck 14 Forward on the Carnival Magic.
The Serenity Area is the adults-only (21+) area that's found on every Carnival ship (you can learn more about it here). This area is also home to this bar which serves some special cocktails that are great to sip while enjoying some peace and quiet.
Serenity Pool Bar Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Spotlight Lounge
Located on Deck 5 Aft on the Carnival Magic.
Spotlight Lounge is where you'll find a lot of fun activities during your cruise: karaoke, live music, art auctions, and the Punchliner Comedy Club.
Spotlight Lounge Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Vibe Dance Club
Located on Deck 5 Mid on the Carnival Magic.
Dance the night away at the Vibe Dance Club, the 18+ dance club where DJ's will mix today's hottest hits and yesterday's retro jams.
Vibe Dance Club Menu
Menu is from January 2026.
Should you get the Carnival drink package?
Carnival offers a drink package for $83 - $88 per guest per day. Some people can save considerable money by purchasing the drink package, while others save by paying per drink. Learn more about the available drink packages below or try our handy drink package calculator to see what you'd save.
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