Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
2 Rivers Bar and Grill
DunnellonLocal bar and live music venue on the Withlacoochee and Rainbow rivers in Dunnellon, featuring a spacious outdoor patio, karaoke nights, pool, darts, and food from the attached RoughStock Grill.
Amor & Agave Mexican Cuisine
BushnellMexican restaurant in Bushnell serving tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and margaritas in a colorful, festive setting. A reliable spot for Tex-Mex cravings.
Ay Jalisco Clermont
ClermontHomey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
Back Porch Pizza Bar
Mount DoraScratch-made Neapolitan-style pizza and craft cocktails served in a converted 1919 carriage house in downtown Mount Dora. The poke bowls are a surprising hit, and the intimate space is full of character.
Bank Street
OcalaOutdoor seating, craft cocktails, and live music on select nights. One of downtown Ocala's best spots for a night out.
Baseline Bar & Billiards
OcalaNo-frills neighborhood bar with pool tables, cold beer, and a jukebox. The kind of dive bar where you can shoot pool in peace and nobody rushes you.
Beef 'O' Brady's
Crystal RiverFamily-friendly sports bar chain serving wings, burgers, and pub fare with plenty of TVs for game day. The kind of place where you can bring the kids and still catch the game.
Best of British Pub
The VillagesInformal spot offering all-day breakfast, toasties & pies, plus traditional afternoon tea.
Blondies
The VillagesOutdoor bar on Spanish Springs Town Square in The Villages featuring daily live entertainment, signature cocktails, craft beers, and wines by the glass. Hosts trivia nights, karaoke, and Saturday brunch specials.
Bonefish Grill
The VillagesUpscale-casual seafood chain known for wood-grilled fish, hand-crafted cocktails, and seasonal specials. The Bang Bang Shrimp is legendary, and the happy hour is one of the best in The Villages.
Boot Scootin' Boozy
BrooksvilleCountry bar in Brooksville housed in a converted 1994 horse trailer, operating as a mobile bar service for weddings, parties, and events with custom cocktail menus.
Boss Ladies Gastrobar & Billiards
A casual yet refined atmosphere inviting beer enthusiasts, cocktail aficionados, and food lovers to enjoy billiards and food together.
Brick City Southern Kitchen
OcalaDowntown Ocala's award-winning Southern kitchen and whiskey bar from the Mojo BBQ family. Low-and-slow smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and one of America's Top 100 Bourbon Bars with 300+ whiskeys. The pitmasters fire up at 3 AM.
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.
Buddys Tavern
BushnellNeighborhood tavern on US-301 in Bushnell offering drinks and a casual local bar atmosphere.
C & D Coliseum
OcalaNeighborhood sports bar and nightclub in Ocala with eight TVs for watching sports, pool, darts, Jenga, karaoke three nights a week, and an attached liquor store.
C's Paninis & Spirits
Family-owned bar and grill in Spring Hill serving signature paninis, wings, and loaded tater tots with cocktails, karaoke nights, and pool tables in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
The VillagesItalian-American chain serving wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and grilled steaks in a warm trattoria setting. The chicken Bryan and lobster ravioli are crowd favorites.