The Traveler

A wine bar and a hidden gem nestled in an unassuming quaint spot in the downtown district of Gainesville. A funky, eclectic and refreshingly private experience. Delicious specialty cocktails and wine for all vino lovers.

The cheesecake was perfect to close out the night. Appropriately named The Traveler- this traveler thoroughly enjoyed a unique wine bar experience and would urge anyone to drop in and see for yourself!

Maude and the crew are fantastic - such creative and beautiful spaces they create and I’m so lucky to experience this iteration. Maude knows her stuff, has an incredible nutcracker collection, can host a seance like none other, and can teach you how to saber bottles. Bring a brain willing to learn and you’ll leave with knowledge. What else could you possibly be looking for? If you’re hard to please, you’ll be joyous, if you’re easy to please, you’ll be ecstatic. The best space in Gainesville, hosted by the best people! ❤️❤️❤️

This place is truly unmatched! Maude has created such an awesome environment that is unlike any other place in town (or anywhere for that matter). She changes the cocktail menu seasonally and creates and perfects each recipe herself. I am always eager to try each new item because I have yet to try one I didn't absolutely love. Always unique, always incredible! If I had to make a list of the top 5 cocktails I have had in my life, at least 3 of them would be from The Traveler (with #1 being the crème brulee martini from the holiday menu- it's unreal)! Their wine offerings are also top notch and extremely diverse. Maude is an expert and will find a perfect pairing or recommendation for anyone's specific preferences. Maude also hosted a group of us for a private party and created the perfect atmosphere, exceeding all of our expectations. We had SO much fun, tried incredible wine and cocktails, and did not want to leave. In summary this place is magical and I can't help but tell everyone I know about it! If you try it, you won't regret it.. and if you don't try it, then really it's your loss.

Absolutely great spot! The same great folks that ran Downtown Wine and Cheese (which my fiancée loved) still have great wine selections (we walked away with a Spanish Tempranillo) but also a stunning seasonal cocktail lineup to satisfy a diverse range of preferences. The owner took the time to talk about the different flavor profiles and the discoveries that occurred to create some of the concoctions which left us eager to come back for the holiday menu coming out soon. Recommend the prickly ash martini, it’s refreshing, playful and definitely unique!

Small cozy wine bar in the inner courtyard of the Sun Center. Came here for a wine tasting night with some friends and I have to say, it was the most fun wine tasting I have experienced. The owner set up stations with the various wines and prompts asking you to identify them (mostly multiple choice with descriptions, so don't be intimidated) - basically, wine tasting became a fun game. It created a lot of good conversation between my friend group and with the other patrons. We got to try some interesting wines, learned a few things, and hung out with good people. The owner was super welcoming, personable, and not at all pretentious as can be the case with wine bars sometimes. We will definitely be back!