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.
AMSTERDAM SMOKE SHOP & LOUNGE
LeesburgSmoke shop and hookah lounge on South 14th Street in Leesburg offering tobacco products, hookah, and a lounge atmosphere.
AMVETS Post 2006
LeesburgVeterans post in Leesburg hosting bingo nights, live music, and community gatherings.
Amy's On The Avenue
Crystal RiverLocal bar and gathering spot on Citrus Avenue in Crystal River. Cold drinks, friendly faces, and a low-key atmosphere for unwinding at the end of the day.
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
Crystal RiverCountry 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
Crystal RiverWomen-owned gastrobar in Brooksville with craft cocktails, elevated bar food, and pool tables. A lively spot with character and a menu that goes beyond typical bar fare.
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
Crystal RiverFamily-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.
Capone's
Crystal RiverBilliards lounge and bar in Spring Hill featuring Diamond and Brunswick Gold Crown pool tables, dart boards, a full bar, and food, open daily until 2 AM.