Favorite Places - Maggie's Attic - Mount Dora


It ain’t your average wine bar. Maggie’s Attic has been serving as Florida’s living room since 2003. Tucked away in downtown Mount Dora in a cobblestone alleyway, tourists often stumble across Maggie’s by accident, and are pleasantly surprised to find a hideaway to take a break from shopping and enjoy a glass of wine, a cold beer, or just the great company.
A family-run business, you will likely encounter the store manager Jerome or his sister Addie, and Mama Stephanie is there almost every afternoon to greet you and talk about the latest goings-on. Locals bring their leashed furry friends and Maggie’s is happy to give them a treat, a bowl of water, and some serious snuggles.
I discovered Maggie’s almost a decade ago, and have felt like part of the Maggie’s family ever since. There are no strangers in Maggie’s; everyone is welcome.  (Even mermaids!) Tourists and locals easily mingle and trade tales of their travels and adventures. Several cozy seating areas among the towering racks of wine make a comfy place to chat with friends or begin a romantic evening. Tourists who stop in for “just one” often find themselves wiling away a whole afternoon in the comfortable atmosphere Maggie’s is famous for.
Can we talk about the wine?! Maggie’s selection is second to none; their prices are competitive and their pours are generous. There is an impressive list of wines by the glass and a huge selection of craft beer. Twice a month Maggie’s Wine Walk brings hundreds to taste a variety of wines and explore the nearby Mount Dora shops.  Locals as well as folks from metro Orlando and The Villages regularly attend the Wine Walk, and most are Wine Club members.
Come as you are. For merfolk and boaters you can dock just a block away, and the marina is within walking distance. If you come by seaplane you can dock at nearby Lakeside Inn. Soon the train will return to Tavares and can transport people between the Tavares waterfront and Mount Dora.
Downtown Mount Dora can be a magical place and Maggie’s Attic is the heart of it. In my travels I always find a place the locals love, and I fall in love with it too. Maggie’s is that place.
Thank you for reading my blog! If you are thinking about becoming a Mount Dora local follow my friend Cindy’s blog – your dream home is waiting for you.

Just keep swimming!



Comments

  1. Dora CanalOctober 16, 2017 at 9:18 AM

    My favorite place in Mount Dora, and your description captured it perfectly!

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  2. Love my Wine!October 16, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    What a great blog, Mermaid! Your a true local!

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