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.
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.
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.