Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Rocco's Pizza & Cafe
Crystal RiverItalian restaurant in Crystal River serving pizza, pasta, fresh seafood, and chicken alongside a made-to-order sushi bar, with house-made desserts like cannoli and tiramisu.
Rookies Family Grille & Bar
Crystal RiverLively, family-run sports bar & American grill offering lots of TVs, a kids' menu, patio & karaoke.
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.
Savages Bar and Grill
Crystal RiverCasual bar and grill in Brooksville serving American classics including burgers and wings, with outdoor seating.
Sawgrass Tavern
The VillagesCeltic-inspired restaurant at Sawgrass Grove in The Villages featuring shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, plus a spacious indoor-outdoor bar and patio seating.
Serendipity Brews
Mount DoraArtisan coffee shop and craft beer bar in downtown Mount Dora with 14 draft beers, 150+ packaged options, retro decor, and regular live music adding to the town's nightlife.
Shamrock Lounge & Package
LeesburgNeighborhood dive bar and package store in Leesburg open daily till 2 AM with pool tables, darts, jukebox, live music, karaoke nights, and happy hour from 10 AM to 7 PM.
SideBar Tavern
InvernessFriendly neighborhood restaurant and bar on Courthouse Square in downtown Inverness offering local craft beer, wine, and a casual dining menu.
Silver Moon Tavern
DunnellonLong-running live music venue and tavern on US-41 in Dunnellon, in business for over 25 years. Features live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, karaoke on Thursdays, daily specials, and happy hour from 3-7pm.
Southern Axe House
Crystal RiverAxe throwing venue in Spring Hill offering sessions with trained coaches, plus an escape room, karaoke, trivia nights, and an outdoor beer and wine lounge with food trucks.
Square 1 Burgers & Bar
The VillagesCraft burger joint in The Villages building smash burgers with creative toppings and a solid craft beer selection. The kind of place where the burgers are messy in the best way.
Stagger Inn
Mount DoraDowntown bar with a cozy interior and sidewalk seating on Donnelly Street. Known for craft cocktails, local beers, and a laid-back evening atmosphere.
Steve's Package & Lounge
LeesburgLong-running dive bar and package store on South 14th Street in Leesburg with karaoke, darts, drink specials, and a drive-through package window, open for over 33 years.
Storm Distillery
InvernessVeteran-owned craft distillery in downtown Inverness producing whiskey, rum, gin, absinthe, and moonshine from organic local ingredients, with a speakeasy-vibe cocktail lounge and live music Friday-Saturday.
Suncreek Brewery
ClermontClermont's first craft brewery, established in 2018 on the Legacy Loop Trail near Lake Minneola, sharing a complex with coal-fired pizza and mac-and-cheese restaurant partners.
Terrace on the Square
OcalaRooftop bar atop the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Ocala. Creative cocktails, appetizer specials, and panoramic views of the Square. Open Sun-Thu 4-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-midnight.
Terry's Place
OcalaLaid-back hangout offering huge portions of American grill fare plus a bar with sports on TV.
The Anchor on Sunset Harbor
summerfieldLaid-back waterfront bar and grill on Sunset Harbor with burgers, wings, and crawfish boils. Live music, karaoke, and trivia nights — plus a back patio that's hard to beat on a warm evening.
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 Barrel Bar & Grille
Crystal RiverNeighborhood bar and grille in Homosassa serving pub fare and cold drinks.
The Black Sheep on Broadway
OcalaLocally owned, woman-led restaurant and bar in downtown Ocala, open since 2019. Features live music on weekends, weekday happy hours, and a full menu of American pub fare in the heart of the historic district.
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.