Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Amerikanos Grille
The VillagesMediterranean and American cuisine at Spanish Springs with both indoor and outdoor seating plus an outdoor bar. The gyros and lamb dishes stand out, and the location right on the square means you're steps from the nightly entertainment.
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.
Bowl 360 Strike City Spring Hill
Modern bowling center in Spring Hill with lanes, an arcade, and a bar and grill. Good for families, date nights, and group outings with a mix of old-school bowling and modern entertainment.
Bowlero Crystal River
Crystal RiverBowling and entertainment center in Crystal River with modern lanes, an arcade, and a bar. A fun outing for families and friends — from casual games to league nights.
Bowlero West Ocala
OcalaModern bowling and entertainment center with blacklight bowling, an arcade, and a sports bar. Great for family outings, date nights, or just smashing some pins after work.
Brownwood Paddock Square
The VillagesA rustic-themed town square in The Villages modeled after a 1890s cattle town, with nightly live entertainment, unique shops, and some of the best dining in the area. A laid-back alternative to Spanish Springs.
Circle Square Commons
OcalaOpen-air town center in the On Top of the World community featuring a weekly farmers market, live entertainment, restaurants, and community events. Home to the Circle Square Cultural Center and a regular gathering spot for concerts, car shows, and seasonal festivals.
Desperados Saloon
TavaresDesperados Saloon is a lively bar and entertainment venue offering competition-level billiards, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
Easy Street by Funworks
OcalaAll-ages entertainment venue offering indoor & outdoor spaces for batting, climbing & arcade games.
Farm Tours of Ocala
DunnellonAgricultural entertainment experience offering guided farm tours in the Dunnellon/Ocala area.
GAME CRAZY LLC
LeesburgEntertainment venue in Leesburg featuring arcade games, gaming stations, and interactive experiences for all ages.
Garvino's
The VillagesWine bar, cigar lounge, and gift shop at Lake Sumter Landing featuring 24 wines by the glass, a walk-in humidor with 350+ cigar varieties, and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.
Gator Cove
homosassaWaterfront bar and grill on the canal in Homosassa serving American fare including burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and gator tail, with outdoor seating and live entertainment.
Gazebo at Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages
The VillagesThe iconic gazebo at Lake Sumter Landing — the heart of nightly entertainment in The Villages. Live music, dancing under the stars, and the kind of community energy that makes this place special.
Grumpy Gators Bar & Grill
homosassaCasual bar and grill in Homosassa serving home-cooked food including pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and fresh seafood, with live entertainment and outdoor seating.
Lake Sumter Landing Market Square
The VillagesWaterfront town square on Lake Sumter with a New England coastal feel. Home to restaurants, boutiques, and nightly live entertainment.
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.
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.
Old Mill Playhouse
The VillagesEpic Theatres' Old Mill Playhouse is the curated movie option in The Villages — programming mix runs broader than the typical chain, with new-release foreign and indie films, smaller-run titles, and a few blockbusters when they fit. Worth knowing about if you've been hunting for something more interesting than the latest superhero release. Showtimes update weekly at thevillages.com/entertainment/movies/.
Old Time Diner
Leesburg1950s-themed diner in Leesburg serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live entertainment featuring the village cowboy on Tuesday evenings.
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.