Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida

Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region

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Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Rutabagas Natural Food Market & Café

Restaurant
Inverness

Family-owned natural food store and cafe in Inverness offering organic produce, vitamins, supplements, and a cafe menu of smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, and soups for special diets.

family-friendly
Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Salty Dogs Steamer and Bar

Restaurant $$
Inverness

Family-owned seafood restaurant on Courthouse Square in Inverness serving hand-cut steaks, shrimp, crab, and lobster alongside Cuban-pressed sandwiches.

family-friendly
SideBar Tavern

SideBar Tavern

Bar $
Inverness

Friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar on Courthouse Square in downtown Inverness offering local craft beer, wine, and a casual dining menu.

Storm Distillery

Storm Distillery

Bar
Inverness

Veteran-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.

live-musicfamily-friendly
Sweet Alps Ice Cream Inverness

Sweet Alps Ice Cream Inverness

Ice Cream
Inverness

Swiss-owned ice cream shop in downtown Inverness crafting homemade flavors inspired by the Swiss Alps, including vegan and dairy-free options, plus ice-cream-stuffed donuts, smoothies, and acai bowls.

food-drink
The Canna Bakery Shop

The Canna Bakery Shop

Bar $$
Inverness

Cannabis-infused bakery and edibles shop in Inverness offering baked goods and specialty items.

family-friendly
The Coffee Corral

The Coffee Corral

Cafe
Inverness

Coffee shop in Floral City serving specialty coffees and light bites in a relaxed setting.

food-drink
The Cove Pub & Grub

The Cove Pub & Grub

Bar
Inverness

Lakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.

nightlifedog-friendly
The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

The Grille & Tiki Bar at Citrus Hills

Restaurant
Inverness

Restaurant and tiki bar at Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

The Train Station

The Train Station

Bar
Inverness

Family-friendly game room, bar, and cafe in a restored historic Atlantic Coast Line train depot in downtown Inverness, featuring duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, craft beer, and soft serve.

Twysted Vyne

Twysted Vyne

Bar $$
Inverness

Casual fine dining wine bar in downtown Inverness pairing a curated selection of quality wines and craft beers with an upscale bistro menu and live music from local musicians.

nightlifelive-music
Valerie Theatre

Valerie Theatre

Music Venue
Inverness
artstheater
Wallace Brooks Park

Wallace Brooks Park

Park
Inverness

Historic waterfront park on Lake Henderson in Inverness with shuffleboard, walking paths, a scenic dock, and a boardwalk connecting to Liberty Park along the Withlacoochee Trail.

outdoorfamily-friendly
Whispering Pines City Park

Whispering Pines City Park

Park
Inverness

City park in Inverness on Forest Drive offering green space, walking paths, and recreation among shady pine trees.

Withlacoochee State Trail - Inverness Trailhead

Withlacoochee State Trail - Inverness Trailhead

Park
Inverness

Trailhead for the 46-mile paved Withlacoochee State Trail, a converted rail line with no steep hills, featuring a historic 1925 wooden caboose and easy access to downtown Inverness.

outdoor