Introduction to Gordon Ramsay’s Gastropub
Partnership with Earl of Sandwich
“Hell’s Kitchen” celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will team up with Earl of Sandwich on a British-themed gastropub coming to Downtown Disney that will pair the fiery TV persona’s iconic British dishes with a 1960s British Invasion-themed restaurant.
The new Gordon Ramsay at the Carnaby gastropub will be located atop the Earl of Sandwich fast-casual restaurant being built on the west end of the Anaheim outdoor shopping mall next to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
“Hell’s Kitchen” celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will team up with Earl of Sandwich on a British-themed gastropub coming to Downtown Disney that will pair the fiery TV persona’s iconic British dishes with a 1960s British Invasion-themed restaurant.
The new Gordon Ramsay at the Carnaby gastropub will be located atop the Earl of Sandwich fast-casual restaurant being built on the west end of the Anaheim outdoor shopping mall next to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
New Restaurant Details
Menu and Ambiance
The Carnaby menu will feature Ramsay’s take on classic British pub favorites — including Beef Wellington, Fish and Chips and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Concept art of the Earl of Sandwich restaurant and Carnaby Tavern rooftop bar coming to Downtown Disney. (Courtesy of Disneyland)
The indoor-outdoor rooftop restaurant and bar in Downtown Disney will be inspired by London’s famed Carnaby Street during the height of the Swinging ‘60s cultural revolution. The Carnaby gastropub will pay tribute to the Beatles, Rolling Stones and other 1960s British Invasion pop and rock bands from the United Kingdom.
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The new permanent Earl of Sandwich location under construction on the west end of Downtown Disney will open this winter, according to company officials.
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Concept art of the Carnaby tavern shows 1960s psychedelic concert posters lining the walls that name drop Cream, Andy Warhol and other pop artists from the era.
The gastropub will offer live music on select evenings.
Concept art of the Earl of Sandwich restaurant and Carnaby Tavern rooftop bar coming to Downtown Disney. (Courtesy of Disneyland)
Gordon Ramsay’s Background
Career and Restaurants
Ramsay is best-known as the strict, temperamental, profane and blunt TV chef who criticizes, insults and demeans reality cooking show contestants on “Hell’s Kitchen,” “MasterChef” and “Gordon Ramsay’s American Road Trip.”
The Scottish-born chef raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, has dozens of restaurants around the world in the United Kingdom, United States, France, Singapore, Dubai and China.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant opened at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center in August. (Photo courtesy of Caesars Entertainment)
A string of restaurants in the United States bear his name: Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips, Gordon Ramsay Burger, Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza, Gordon Ramsay Steak and Ramsay’s Kitchen.
Ramsay’s signature Hell’s Kitchen restaurants are located in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Lake Tahoe, Miami, Southern California and elsewhere.
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His original Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in the Chelsea neighborhood of London has received the most prestigious accolade in the culinary world — three Michelin stars. Three other Ramsay restaurants hold Michelin stars.
Other Michelin-Starred Chefs at Downtown Disney
Joining the Culinary Scene
Ramsay joins two other Michelin-starred chefs at Downtown Disney.
Mexican chef Carlos Gaytan opened the Paseo restaurant, Centrico courtyard bar and Tiendita grab-and-go stand in 2024 in Downtown Disney.
New York City celebrity chef Joe Isidori will open the Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon steakhouse and Pearl’s Roadside BBQ barbecue joint on the footprint of the former Tortilla Jo’s location in Downtown Disney.
Concept art of the Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon steakhouse coming to Downtown Disney. (Courtesy of Disney)
Conclusion
The arrival of Gordon Ramsay’s gastropub at Downtown Disney is an exciting development for foodies and fans of the celebrity chef. With its unique blend of British cuisine and 1960s British Invasion-themed ambiance, the Carnaby gastropub is sure to be a hit with visitors to the Anaheim outdoor shopping mall.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the Gordon Ramsay at the Carnaby gastropub open?
A: The exact opening date has not been announced, but the new permanent Earl of Sandwich location under construction on the west end of Downtown Disney will open this winter.
Q: What type of cuisine will the Carnaby gastropub serve?
A: The Carnaby menu will feature Ramsay’s take on classic British pub favorites — including Beef Wellington, Fish and Chips and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Q: Will the gastropub offer live music?
A: Yes, the gastropub will offer live music on select evenings.
Q: Is Gordon Ramsay the only Michelin-starred chef at Downtown Disney?
A: No, Ramsay joins two other Michelin-starred chefs at Downtown Disney: Mexican chef Carlos Gaytan and New York City celebrity chef Joe Isidori.
Originally Published: October 9, 2025 at 11:55 AM PDT
