Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
KC Wine Bistro
Crystal RiverFamily-owned wine and coffee bistro in downtown Crystal River serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes, fresh seafood, shawarmas, and gourmet burgers alongside select wines, craft beers, and live music.
Leesburg Towne Square
LeesburgDowntown Leesburg community gathering space hosting monthly Discover Leesburg events with live music and evening markets, plus annual festivals and seasonal celebrations.
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.
Legends Bar And Grill
LeesburgNeighborhood bar and grill in Fruitland Park known for hand-tossed New York and Chicago-style pizza, oversized chicken wings with homemade sauces, pool tables, karaoke, and live music.
Lighthouse Point Bar & Grill
The VillagesWaterfront dining at Lake Sumter Landing with solid food, gorgeous views, and live music. The kind of place where lunch turns into an afternoon.
McCall's Tavern
The VillagesLive music in a pub atmosphere right on the square at Spanish Springs. Easy to pair with dinner and enjoy the nightly entertainment.
Mickey's Bar Crystal River
Crystal RiverFamily-operated bar and grill in Crystal River with pool tables, weekly live music, karaoke, and a unique lobster claw machine where you can catch your own dinner.
Mojo's-Food. Music. Soul. (Ocala Location)
OcalaLive music venue and restaurant serving BBQ, burgers, and Southern comfort food with a side of blues and rock. The stage hosts local and touring acts, and the vibe is pure Ocala soul.
Mount Dora Music Hall
Mount DoraIntimate live music venue in downtown Mount Dora featuring tribute shows, jazz, and acoustic performances.
O'Keefe's Irish Pub & Restaurant
TavaresClassic pub with traditional food & pints, polished wood decor, beer signage & live music.
O'Malley's Alley
OcalaA longtime Ocala favorite for live music in a classic pub setting. Reliable lineup of local and regional acts.
Ocala Civic Theatre
OcalaThe second largest community theater in Florida, entertaining and educating since 1950. Live professional-quality musical and dramatic productions year-round.
Orange Blossom Opry
weirsdaleMarion County's premiere country music venue offering a variety of musical acts including country, oldies, and tribute performers.
Oxford Downs
summerfieldEntertainment complex near The Villages featuring a poker room, off-track betting, and Central Florida's largest tiki bar with live music Friday-Sunday, karaoke, and a full American food menu.
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.
Prime + Ember
The VillagesUpscale signature steakhouse at Eastport Town Center featuring prime cuts, fresh seafood, and hand-crafted cocktails, with a rooftop bar overlooking Central Lake and 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.
Salt Shack on the Lake
ClermontWaterfront restaurant on Lake Minneola offering island vibes, wild-caught seafood, and a sandy beach area perfect for families, with live music Thursday through Sunday.
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill
Crystal RiverBarbecue restaurant and bar in Hernando near Crystal River serving smoked meats and classic BBQ sides. Features weekly karaoke on Thursdays, live music on weekends, and trivia nights in a casual, family-friendly setting.
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.
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.
Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse
Mount DoraStoried 270-seat performing arts center since 1958 showcasing community theater & musicals.