Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Bru Tap House
TavaresThirty craft taps with a local focus, live music, board games, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes downtown Tavares feel like it's having a moment. If you're looking for the heartbeat of the local craft beer scene, this is it.
BTW's Crafted Concoctions
TavaresCreative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.
Citrus On the Lake Boutique Hotel / Citrus Sky Bar Tavares
TavaresCasual hotel offering unassuming quarters, many with lake views, plus an outdoor pool & dining.
Desperados Saloon
TavaresSports bar in downtown Tavares with seven pool tables, pinball, darts, and a food menu featuring smoky ribs, burgers, and BBQ pizza, plus pool and pinball leagues.
Dora Queen
TavaresLuxury 80-foot New Orleans-style paddlewheel boat offering 2-hour cruises on Lake Dora with a full-service bar, lounge seating, and both open-air and climate-controlled decks.
Gator's Dockside Eustis
TavaresFamily-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Kalua Beach Bar
TavaresA lakefront bar with Hawaiian-inspired food, Lake Dora views, and live music on weekends. The vibe is Jimmy Buffett meets lake town Florida -- laid back, sandy-footed, and exactly where you want to be on a Friday night.
Keel & Curley Winery at Lake Dora
TavaresTasting room outpost of the popular Florida blueberry winery, offering wine flights, glasses, and bottles in a relaxed setting.
Legacy Cigar Bar & Lounge
TavaresCigar bar and lounge in downtown Tavares with a walk-in humidor, 16 beer taps, craft beers, wines, live music, karaoke, and outdoor seating with Lake Dora views.
O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant
TavaresClassic pub with traditional food & pints, polished wood decor, beer signage & live music.
Ruby Street Grille
TavaresTavares' go-to for lakeside live entertainment and cold drinks. Ruby Street Grille keeps the patio packed with regular live music, a solid pub menu, and views of Lake Dora. It's more bar-with-great-food than restaurant-with-a-bar.
The Argonaut Bar and Lounge
TavaresSubmarine-themed cocktail bar and lounge in Tavares inspired by Jules Verne's '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,' serving tiki drinks, craft beer, specialty cocktails, and tapas-style bites.
The Blarney Stone Pub
TavaresIrish-themed pub in downtown Tavares with a friendly local vibe, cold drafts, and pub grub. A reliable spot for a casual drink near the waterfront.