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MOUNT DORA PUB PLANS CREATIVE EXPANSION

5/9/2017

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PicturePhil and Kate Barnard and the new train car addition. (Photo by Trish Morgan)
The rapid and meteoric success of Mount Dora’s English pub was unexpected. Its interesting name often perplexed passersby, but its authentic fare and friendly proprietors quickly drew a loyal following of British expats and Mount Dora locals.

Now after almost 3 years, Magical Meat Boutique is beginning a very creative expansion project.  The owners,  Phil and Kate Barnard, secured a lease to the adjacent 1938 passenger train car that once served as the ticket office for the area’s vintage train.  The extensive interior renovation of the train car will include new flooring and decor and elements that return it to its former glory.  Vintage features found in a 1938 London Underground (Tube) train will also be added to complement the pub’s existing theme.  

The popular restaurant and bar reaches capacity on weekends, and the added space allows for expansion without changing the location, according to Phil.

The initial plan is to use the train car on weekends for buffet dining and to accommodate private parties and murder-mystery nights. The other end of the train car will convert the ticket office into a small, retro bar.

The target for completion is the end of July to coincide with Magical Meat Boutique’s festive third birthday.  However, Barnard has a more immediate project in the works to add approximately 1,000 square feet to their deck.   That project is underway and is expected to be complete by the end of May.

PicturePhil Barnard of Magicial Meat Boutique
“We’ll have extra seating and larger bands on weekends; extend our current bar to offer at least another six to eight draught ales; and eventually an outside bar or window to the patio,” said Barnard , enumerating the plans for the expanded patio.

“I can’t think of anything cooler than having this additional space completed and hopefully attracting more summer visitors to town,” said Bernard.  “Not just to check us out, but also to sample all our wonderful neighboring stores, restaurants, bars and events.”

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8 Comments
Devyn Beegle
5/10/2017 09:09:50 am

That's most awesome Phil and Kate! So glad I got to know the both of you and experience your amazing little pub in the short time I was there. Good Luck on your continued success!

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Katherine imundi link
5/10/2017 09:47:47 am

Looking forward to seeing it all completed, takes me back in time.
Always love the food especially the English breakfast and fish and chips
Katherine

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Mae
5/10/2017 10:25:04 am

Thanks awesome! Great people, great food!

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Jeanette
5/10/2017 10:46:57 am

Bravo! What a creative expansion. It will be such a quirky addition...fun!

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Elizabeth Davis
5/10/2017 12:31:06 pm

Awesome, great owners and delicious food! A fun place any time of day!

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Ed and Laurie
5/12/2017 04:42:32 pm

One of our favorite "to go" spots....food, atmosphere & staff have never disappointed. This expansion will be Ab Fab!!!

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Marc S
5/31/2017 07:37:41 pm

Fantastic! I would love the murder mystery experience!

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Allan J Hayes
6/12/2017 12:10:35 pm

Great idea Phil. I wish you all the luck in the world with these new projects. I know will succeed

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