Discover the HandleBar! A Unique Bar in Mount Dora!
Mount Dora is a charming, historical town where people go to visit when they are looking for a truly unique and special experience. This is also the reason many locals have chosen to call Mount Dora home. There’s endless adventures to be had as well as some fascinating historical sites to be seen. Mount Dora is also known for it’s historical downtown area that is currently the home to many unique businesses, including one of the town’s most recent additions, the HandleBar.
The HandleBar fits in perfectly with the unique and charming vibe of Mount Dora. It is the perfect addition to the other local bars in the area. However, the HandleBar has something extra special that no other bars in the area offers. They have a lively take on the bar experience in addition to their full bar. It’s something special that you can purchase. You’ll have to read the rest of this article to see what fresh addition they’ve incorporated to their services.
The Erica Diaz Team Highly Recommends the HandleBar
As Central Florida’s premier real estate team, all of us here at the Erica Diaz Team enjoy visiting local hot spots. When we heard about the fresh new bar with a speakeasy vibe in Mount Dora, we had to check it out. Everything about the bar is refreshing from the charming downtown area where it’s situated to the boho vibe when you walk through the door all the way to the tasty drinks that they mix up.
The HandleBar is an ideal place to go out for drinks with friend or even host a small event. The space is neutral and fresh complimented well with the botanicals you’ll find throughout.
Mount Dora
Thinking about getting away from it all and enjoying a relaxing vacation with some peace and quiet? Think Mount Dora! Mount Dora is a special place in Central Florida. It’s much different than the other cities that are popular for theme parks and other wild attractions. Instead people visit Mount Dora to hang out and enjoy some peace and quiet.
Mount Dora is a small city just a short and easy drive from Orlando Florida. It’s incredibly popular for antique shopping and outdoor festivals. It’s a wonderful place for any age to have a good time. The downtown area is a hot spot with lots of shopping, dining, and more.
Downtown Mount Dora
Downtown Mount Dora is one of the main attractions for locals and visitors alike. This area is filled with restaurants, local shops, art galleries, coffee shops, bars, and more. There are also parks, playgrounds, and museums in the downtown area. Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor adventure, you will surely find it here.
One of the main focal points of downtown Mount Dora is just as special as the little town itself. The Lakeside Inn is a Historic building that was built in 1883 and is on the US National Register of Historical Places.
Mount Dora Entertainment District
The Mount Dora entertainment district is a lively section of the downtown area. Here you’ll discover local restaurants lively bars and unique shopping. It is also where much of the live music and other entertainment happens.
This section of historic downtown Mount Dora was created in efforts to bring the community and visitors together in a safe environment away from traffic. Another major highlights of the entertainment district is the allowance of consumption of alcoholic beverages outdoors during certain days and times. That’s allowing visitors to freely explore and head in and out of the areas businesses while enjoying drinks.
“ The benefits of a defined entertainment district is to foster community corporation, encourage events in entertainment and build reputation for being a livable walkable city that cares about quality of life.“ – City of Mount Dora
HandleBar
There are many options to choose from as far as enjoying a drink in Mount Dora entertainment district. One of the newest resident bars is the HandleBar. The HandleBar is a unique bar providing Mount Dora locals and visitors with a great space to catch up with family and friends and quality craft cocktails. Not to mention… they have some pretty sweet special throughout the week!
“Our concoctions are made fresh daily and there are always seasonal specials available alongside our regular menu.” – HandleBar
The airy ambiance of the bar provides a relaxing space where you can unwind after a long day. Inside there’s a full bar with a good number of seats giving you the option of pulling up right at the counter, making it convenient to keep em’ coming. Or there’s the option of a hightop that looks out into the entertainment district. Being that the bar is upstairs, it makes for a great scenic view. A lounge area is also an option, with a comfy couch and a couple side chairs.
Located Upstairs
Address: 100 E 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL 32757 (upstairs)
The buildings in the entertainment district of Mount Dora are charming, many of them look like they are right out of a story book. This holds true to the building in which the HandleBar is located. The building itself is so quaint it literally makes you want to go inside and discover what business is within.
The HandleBar is located upstairs. Look for the sign on the door, and just behind it you’ll find the stairs.
Weekday specials
Honky Tonk Tuesday
Head to the HandleBar every Tuesday from 4 PM to 12 AM for a wild good time and enjoy classic outlaw and modern country music. Maybe even get your dance on. Drink specials on Tuesdays are:
- $5 Shot and Wash (PBR and Old Forrester Bourbon)
- $6 Old Fashioned
- $7 Improved Whiskey Cocktail
- $8 Sazerac
- $9 Vieux Carre
- 15% off all draft beer
Wash It Down Wednesday
Celebrate hump day and the fact you made it through half the week every Wednesday from 4 PM to 12 PM. During Wash It Down Wednesday enjoy these specials:
- $7 Shaken or Stirred Martinis
- $8 Pornstar Martini
- 10% off all shaken and contemporary cocktails
- 15% off all wine by the glass or bottle
Cheers and Checkmate Thursday
Grab a friends on Thursdays and enjoy a friendly chess match. Drink specials of Thursday’s are:
- $5 Jen and tonic
- $6 Tom Collins
- $7 White Russian
- $7 Negroni
- $8 Hemingway daiquiri
Full Bar
The handle bar is fully stocked and ready to make any of your favorite drinks. They also have a full menu of drinks to choose from if you need a little help deciding. Some of the drink categories are: strong and stirred, shaken and contemporary, endless summer, wells, beers, wines, and shots!
At the Erica Diaz team, we’re always up for a good time. After reviewing the menu here are some of the drinks we suggest trying.
- Oaxacan Old Fashioned – Tequila, Mezcal, Agave, Orange Bitters
- Japanese Highball – Japanese Whiskey, Soda Water, Expressed Lemon
- Last Word – Jen, Green Chartreuse, Lime, Luxardo
- Paper plane – Bourbon, Aperol, Lemon, Amaro
- Jungle bird – Dark Rum, Campari, Demerara, Pineapple, Lime
To – Go
Do you have a party you’re hosting? Maybe you are from out of town and would like a refreshing cocktail for an evening at your home or hotel! You’re in luck! You can bring fresh pre-mixed bottle cocktails anywhere because the HandleBar offers “Grab A Handle To Go.” These are pre-mixed cocktails which have been bottled for you to safely transport anywhere you’d like.
Reservations
If you are looking for a great space to host a private event, contact [email protected]. As for regular business hours they do not take reservations, it is first come first serve.
Something Special
Remember that special something we mentioned that the HandleBar offered that most bars don’t. Well, we’re going to tell you what it is, right now! If you noticed the BoHo vibe in the photos of the HandleBar and absolutely love the botanicals, you can actually take them home with you. They are available for purchase! How cool is that? Who doesn’t love a cute succulent?
The Erica Diaz Team – Discover the HandleBar! A Unique Bar in Mount Dora!
If you are find yourself in Mount Dora, then make sure you stop by the HandleBar. It’s located in the popular entertainment district and has a speakeasy vibe. It’s the perfect place to grab drinks with a friend or host a small event. If you are a resident of Mount Dora, this local bar is likely to become your go-to hangout.
Are you considering calling Mount Dora home? It’s a charming town with lots to do. Contact the Erica Diaz Team today, one of our knowledgable real estate agents is ready to show you around!
