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.
Bank Street
OcalaOutdoor seating, craft cocktails, and live music on select nights. One of downtown Ocala's best spots for a night out.
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.
Castaways Bar & Grill
Crystal RiverCasual waterfront bar and grill in Crystal River with cold drinks, pub food, and a laid-back outdoor vibe. A popular post-dive or post-kayak hangout.
Charlie Horse Bar & Grill
OcalaNeighborhood bar and grill on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala serving American fare with daily specials. Known for karaoke nights, DJ Bingo, and a lively local crowd with indoor and outdoor seating.
Dirty South Saloon
LeesburgLeesburg's honky-tonk and biker bar featuring live bands, karaoke, line dancing, pool, darts, and themed events in a smoke-free indoor space with a spacious outdoor area.
Frank's Place
LeesburgNeighborhood bar in downtown Leesburg with a large pool hall, full liquor bar, karaoke on Wednesdays and Fridays, an outdoor live music pavilion, and pub-style food.
Legacy Cigar Bar & Lounge
TavaresYour Prime Destination for Wine, Beers, and Cigars in Tavares, FL. Enjoy great drinks, live music, and outdoor seating in a relaxed atmosphere.
Manatee Campground Marina Pub
homosassaWaterfront pub at a campground and marina on the Homosassa River, offering drinks and casual fare in a laid-back outdoor setting.
Marmaduke's Lodge
LeesburgMulti-concept venue in downtown Leesburg featuring Americana food, craft beer, Burns Drugstore Speakeasy, and SLICE pizza by the slice, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.
Pine Street Pub
InvernessDowntown Inverness Irish-style pub established in 2013 with 21 craft beers on tap including Guinness, daily specials like shepherd's pie, and live music on the outdoor deck most Fridays.
RJ Gator's Florida Sea Grill & Bar
The VillagesFlorida-themed bar and grill at Lake Sumter Landing with seafood, burgers, and tropical cocktails. The outdoor seating puts you right in the middle of the nightly entertainment scene.
Savages Bar and Grill
BrooksvilleCasual 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.
The Blue Gator Tiki Bar & Restaurant
DunnellonSouthern-style seafood with stunning river views and a non-pretentious tiki atmosphere. The extensive outdoor seating area overlooks the Withlacoochee River, and the menu leans into fresh prawns, fish, and local specialties at fair prices.
The Cove Pub & Grub
InvernessLakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.
The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub
Mount DoraLively British-inspired pub on Donnelly Street serving pub fare, draft beers, and cocktails. Popular for its casual vibe, trivia nights, and outdoor seating.
Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora
Mount DoraScratch-made American cuisine restaurant in downtown Mount Dora open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with a pet-friendly outdoor patio featuring live music every Friday and Saturday.