Hidden away with a view of the lake is a cozy locale to enjoy wine or beer. With so many different rooms your party will feel like they have their own section of the cottage to themselves. Lisa was very welcoming and happy to chat and connect. Whether you're seeking an intimate spot for date night or seating for a few couples to share a bottle, stop by the Cottage and relax. read more

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Cutest lil place ever! Truly has that cottage feel! I found the staff super friendly- very knowledgeable about wineand the prices are pretty good as well! It's an eclectic maize of rooms or what seems parlor like in addition to outside seating! The customers were just as friendly. The store description says arrive as strangers but leave as friends and I'd say that true! We tried a crisp white wine, sat outside and enjoyed the view and endless people watching. They offer charcuterie boards as well to compliment your wine selection. It's on the south side of the lake! We will definitely return for sure! read more

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If you want the most adorable spot to visit for wine, chocolates, snacks or shopping do drop by. Its the cutest place! Adorned with cutesy stuff and I found me one of the cutest sweaters. It says " Champagne Please..."They're located next to North Harbor Club. We didn't have time to sit for wine or anything. Just a quick visit! read more

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Went for my gfs pre birthday. Cute location good wine GENEROUS pour. What more could you need?

What a wonderful place to grab a glass of wine and a charcuterie board!! It was busy for a Saturday night but we were still able to grab a table for our party of 5. This place is so cute with a lot of seating! I would highly recommend coming here to grab a drink before going to dinner! read more

Lake Norman Cottage - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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This is a really cute place but unfortunately after waiting for 25 minutes and offering to buy a bottle of wine inside to bring outside, we were told to wait but were never served. read more

This is now our "go to" place after boating for a nice glass of wine and snacks! Cozy, comfortable, and warm, it just feels so nice sitting inside the cottage sipping a glass of wine with family and friends! We are already looking forward to our visit next summer! And a shout out to Theresa, she was just great, helping us with seating, wine, and just general hospitality! read more

Lake Norman Cottage - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

What a FABULOUS day!!! Started the day in an empty place and when we left the place was PACKED! This place is a wonderful way to start, spend, or end a day lakeside. The wine selection is good, as is the selection of various meats, cheeses, and snacks. I love the concept of indoor or outdoor seating and letting people just meet and sip. They have bottles of wines from around the world, very limited single glass selections, but you can take the remaining bottle with you, so no worries!!! Amy was AMAZING! Extremely knowledgeable and attentive. TRY THIS PLACE if you are on the south side of the lake. read more

Lake Norman Cottage - Just arrived and ready to partake!!!!!!! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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I adore this quaint spot on Lake Norman. I enjoy hosting a meeting here, as there are plenty of spots to spread out and have a conversation. They are a wine shop - wine by the glass (bottles only during COVID-19) or you can buy a bottle from their retail selection, which is well stocked, and purchase at retail prices (not restaurant prices!!!). They also have beer. It is a great spot to enjoy on a beautiful day, when you can stare at the lake and boats and just relax and enjoy. It is also a great spot to grab wine for any occasion. Check out their tasting dinners on Fri or Sat nights. For dinner, we recommend putting your name on the list at North Harbor Club and walk over for some wine/beer as you wait. Maybe even grab a bottle or two from another day. If you need a gift to go with a bottle of wine, they have a decent variety of gift items...one-stop-shop! read more

This place is so fun and chill for a wine night with friends. There are plenty of spaces and rooms to sit in, and it's great to look out and see the lake view. We got a cheese board and it was great. The server was amazing too. read more

What a gem! Met a couple of girlfriends for wine after work. She comes here often and it's not often I get an opportunity to venture outside Charlotte so this wine cottage was a very welcome change of scenery. The cottage is located next door to the North Harbor Club. Every room is decorated entirely different and 3 areas have a table which can also be reserved for your group. We sat at the large square room at the back door entrance. I didn't snap a picture because as soon as we got up, 4 more people quickly sat down. It seems to be the cottage favorite. There is a lazy susan in the middle where the hostess places the snacks. This room and the one next to it display the wine for purchase to drink on site or take home. Beer is also available. Every room is surrounded with displays of gifts available for purchase. They do not have a full kitchen but provide things like charcuterie, gourmet cheeses and other light bites. I can't wait to come back, especially when it's warmer to sit outside and look at the lake. read more

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The owner and staff were very rude to me after being a patron of the restaurant for over 10 years. Today, my party ordered a flight of mimosas and were enjoying them on the patio when I came over with a beer from North Harbor club (we were waiting on a table). In front of my entire family, a member of the staff said, "I'm going to have to take that beer from you because I don't sell it." She then made me buy one of her beers (and it wasn't even the one I ordered - asked for Coors Light and got Corona). After I bought the wrong beer, she told me I couldn't take it to North Harbor when my table was open. We've had family birthdays at that location before and she wasn't nearly so rude. Odd. I'm never going back, as I've never been treated so poorly and there are plenty of places to buy over-priced wine in LKN. read more

We stopped in while we were waiting for our table to next door. The service was quick and plenty of options for wines to drink. It's a very dog friendly place and you can sit outside with your fur family member out front. read more

Lake Norman Cottage - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

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Fun place to have a glass or share a bottle of wine. Cozy indoor or water-view outdoor seating. Great selection of wines. Hang out with friends and play some table games they have available. Unique and very enjoyable place! read more

Unbelievably rude staff. We were not greeted or helped once. I was going to purchase an item, bottle of wine and tasting but walked out because the staff just ignored us. Customer service is horrible, no need to be rude. The least you can do is greet your customers. read more

Tired with traffic on 77, took a detour and found this corner housed a nice restaurant and wine bar. This wine bar has decent selections and fair price. Great happy hour gathering place read more

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I visited LNC for a wine tasting sponsored by Jazz Diva Events. What a pleasant surprise! The place has a whimsical feel with a wide assortment of wine accessories for sale that provide decoration until sold. The evening was lovely, as was the view of the lake. LNC was reserved for our event which made it more intimate as people were not coming and going. There are five rooms available for seating with tables/chairs, sofas, and comfortable sitting chairs. The tasting included five wines (two white, three red) with a 2.5 oz pour (about 2 glasses total) with a tapas and small plates (appetizer, entree, and dessert). If you really didn't like white or red, you could stay with the color of your preference. The music system was set to an appropriate level so that conversations could be held at a normal tone. Although there was a musician present to play for the event, I was not able to hear him as he was set up in the front room. I am giving the Cottage five stars because the ambience, service, wine, and food was delightful and price was affordable, even on the lake! The servers were pleasant and knowledgeable about the wines being served. In addition, their merchandise prices are comparable. LNC is a great place to host a girls get together or a small gathering for friends. I am already looking forward to my next visit to LNC. read more

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Stopped by for my first time the other night and I know I'll be back. My husband and I had some free time and thought a glass of wine by the lake would be nice. Time to check out the Cottage...! If you like wine, you'll be like a kid in a candy shop when you walk in. Wine, wine everywhere! There were some people there, already enjoying their wine and the employee stepped up and asked us what we were looking for. It was a hot night so we opted for a white. She knew her wines and eventually recommended an awesome Pinot Grigio (I usually avoid them - turns out I was drinking the wrong ones!). She poured our wine and we went outside to enjoy the evening. She quickly brought out some pretzels to munch on and checked on us a couple times. Great service! After we finished the glass, she bagged the remainder of our bottle and home we went. Great place and we'll be back!! Next time, with friends! read more

Lake Norman Cottage - Wine at the Cottage. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

A group of girlfriends and I did the Friday/Saturday Night Wine Tasting and Tapas to mix up our monthly girls night out. It was really fun and a great way to taste some wines, with generous pours! The evening featured 5 wines paired with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. If you have strict diet restrictions, as some of us in our party did, I recommend e-mailing or calling Lake Norman Cottage at least a week in advance to let them know. One member of our party did, and although she made her nut allergy clear with the attendant the week prior and again at the hostess stand as we were seated, she still wasn't able to eat the appetizer prepared, (a little bit of a bummer when you're trying to be cautious!). The service took a little longer than a normal dinner would, but because it was a tasting we were happy to sit and linger for hours, (we were probably there a total of 3). Great unique experience, perfect for a Girls Night! read more

Cute little place to enjoy a glass of wine while finding one of a kind treasures. Warm and welcoming!

Best kept secret at the lake. You have to try this place. Now they have the cabin and the cottage. The cabin is a piano pub.

Adorable wine store and gift shop. The patio was a perfect spot to wind down date night on the lake. I purchased a few items, and my date and I split a bottle of Pinot. I'm not giving it five stars bc the only employee (owner perhaps?) didn't leave our wine with us, and she was distracted by other patrons. I can also see how this place would fill up quickly on the weekends. read more

Lake Norman Cottage - View from the patio on a cloudy day evening - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

great place to hear live music, have some drinks, and pass the time in a very cool cabin

If your looking to do something truly unique for a change check out the Lake Norman Wine Cottage. My friend made reservations for a big group of us on a Saturday night - $20 a person get you 5 delicious wine tastings and dinner. Not a bad deal huh? Did I mention they are right on the lake and you feel like you are sitting inside a bed and breakfast somewhere much further away then Lake Norman. I really enjoyed the cottage the atmosphere was so cozy and the service was excellent. We enjoyed finding out about each of the wines we were tasting and Trudi the owner made us feel so welcome. Girls night out, guys night out, couples night out whatever it may be I highly recommend checking this place out you will not be disappointed. *I do recommend eating a little snack before coming the food is ok but you will probably need a little more to soak up all that delicious wine. read more

As usual. Always Delightful. Friendly staff. Cozy Intimate atmosphere.

We love this place for drinks and small apps (try baked brie!) Very nice atmosphere, great service and awesome wine selection. We love Trudy, the owner! read more

Cozy cottage with a nice selection of wines from all over. There's also a gift shop, some wine related, some not. They also have some local beers available. There is a boat dock if you want to stop in for a bottle or two while cruising the lake. read more

What a delightful evening! Great selection of wines, the weekend food and wine pairings was well worth the $25, the regulars are very entertaining, and setting is beautiful. We will be back!! read more

We stumbled upon The Cabin after dining at the harbour club. It was like walking into a friends home, quaint, friendly and welcoming. This is one of our favorite places! I highly recommend you try it. read more

Lake Norman Cottage - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Davidson, North Carolina

Met a friend for a snack on my way home from a vacation driving back from Charlotte airport

Enjoying fine wine with good friends can be an incredible experience on its own... but now imagine relaxing in your own living room and having it transported lakeside, where a bubbly, fun-loving chef serves homemade sangria and the most incredible mac and cheese dish... That's what visiting LKN Cottage is like, and its owner is a master at creating cozy spaces, luscious wine lists and wonderful memories. Highly recommend! read more

You can't beat a Sunday afternoon at Lake Norman Cottage! The staff is great, the wine selection is incredible and priced even better. It's the perfect place to sit back and relax while looking over Lake Norman. read more

Never felt so awkward...not even sure if anyone was actually working because the only contact we got was a mumbled greeting from a group of people too involved in their lazy wine tasting to do anything but watch me. I was hoping to buy a bottle before leaving town and my mom wanted gelato but the blank stares and lack of any sort of service or respect obviously deterred us. read more

A lovely, charming place with very accommodating staff, and a wondrous view of the lake! On the day that I came with a small group of my girlfriends, they were out of several of the "by the glass" items that we requested, but offered suitable substitutes. We did not order any food items, but I believe that they do offer some small bite items. There are several mini-rooms where small groups can gather for drinks and conversation, and bar seating is also available, though the bar is more quaint and cozy than most. Choose to sit inside, or outside when the weather is pleasant. Several wine-related items are offered for sale-browse the store while you enjoy your bubbly! read more

Thèy are very professional and aesthetically pleasing! We celebrated our 6 year anniversary there and they made us feel at home!

Great place to meet up with friends or just have a date night. Service is excellent, atmosphere is incredible, and the wine selection is to die for. The only thing that is disappointing, is that they do not serve any type of food or snacks. There's nothing worse than having an enjoyable evening but having to leave because you are starving. read more

I think this quaint place is the best spot in the area to have a lakeside drink, and I've been to them all. Atmosphere is so homey and warm. The wine selection is quite extensive and the staff is knowledgeable. Perfect for girls night or date night. Love it!! read more

Great place to have a glass of wine. Love the location. I wish it stayed open later, close around 9.

Was my first visit to Lake Norman cottage. What a quaint, cool, relaxing atmosphere on the water great spot for drinks, lunch or dinner!

Love this place!! Great wine,staff and a fabulous view of the lake!! Also, attended one of the wine tasting events and was very pleased with the selection of wines and food. read more