Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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Serendipity Brews
Artisan 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.
Snowbirds Billiards
Charlie Horse Bar & Grill
Neighborhood 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.
Magnolia's Oyster Bar
Compact, unpretentious locale specializing in raw or cooked oysters & other seafood classics.
Best of British Pub
Informal spot offering all-day breakfast, toasties & pies, plus traditional afternoon tea.
Green Valley Country Club
Public 18-hole championship golf course in the rolling hills of Clermont designed by Lloyd Clifton in 1966, featuring scenic elevation changes and lake views, with a driving range, pro shop, and full-service bar and grill.
Bru Tap House
Thirty craft taps with a local focus, live music, board games, and the kind of laid-back energy that makes downtown Tavares feel like it's having a moment. If you're looking for the heartbeat of the local craft beer scene, this is it.
Silver Moon Tavern
Long-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.
Magnolia Wine Garden
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8087
VFW Post 8087 in Mt Dora, FL, offers a community space for veterans and their families.
Steve's Package & Lounge
Long-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.
Rookies Family Grille & Bar
Lively, family-run sports bar & American grill offering lots of TVs, a kids' menu, patio & karaoke.
District Bar & Kitchen
Ocala's 2025 Restaurant of the Year. Elevated bar classics, handcrafted cocktails, and live music in a high-energy downtown atmosphere.
HandleBar Mount Dora
Mount Dora's craft cocktail destination on the top floor of the Mount Dora Marketplace. Open-air atmosphere, stunning downtown views, seasonal cocktail specials, and live music. Speakeasy vibes with fresh-made drinks.
Holy Sh'mokes Cigar & Wine Lounge
Premium cigar, wine, beer, and coffee lounge in The Villages. The cigar lounge is enclosed and separate from the smoke-free indoor bar — so everyone's comfortable. Karaoke nights, wine tastings, and military discounts add to the draw.
Mickey's Bar Crystal River
Family-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.
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits
Weirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.
Native American Tiki Palm Huts of Florida
Desperados Saloon
Desperados Saloon is a lively bar and entertainment venue offering competition-level billiards, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.
Bank Street
Outdoor seating, craft cocktails, and live music on select nights. One of downtown Ocala's best spots for a night out.
Milano Italian Grille
Italian restaurant in Ocala serving classic pasta dishes, wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood in a comfortable setting. A reliable pick for a sit-down Italian dinner.
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora
Family-run Mexican restaurant on US-441 in Mount Dora dishing out generous portions of enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas. Reliable Tex-Mex in a festive, colorful setting.
The Frog & Monkey Restaurant & Pub
Lively British-inspired pub on Donnelly Street serving pub fare, draft beers, and cocktails. Popular for its casual vibe, trivia nights, and outdoor seating.
Storm Distillery
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.
Mezza Luna at the Villages
Italian restaurant in The Villages serving classic pasta dishes, brick-oven pizza, and seafood in a cozy setting. Date-night worthy with a solid wine list.
Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Ocala
Crown Restaurant & Lounge
Rocco's Pizza & Cafe
Italian 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.
Good Time
A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.
Back Porch Pizza Bar
Scratch-made Neapolitan-style pizza and craft cocktails served in a converted 1919 carriage house in downtown Mount Dora. The poke bowls are a surprising hit, and the intimate space is full of character.
D J & Gina's Lounge
Local neighborhood bar in Summerfield with a laid-back atmosphere, cold drinks, and a jukebox. The kind of place where everybody knows your name.
Dominiks Pizza and Grill
Local pizza and grill spot in Bushnell serving hand-tossed pizzas, calzones, and Italian-American favorites. A neighborhood staple for a casual family dinner.
BTW's Crafted Concoctions
Creative cocktail bar, new American kitchen, and coffee shop in downtown Tavares known for seasonal pop-up transformations and inventive craft concoctions.
O'Malley's Alley
A longtime Ocala favorite for live music in a classic pub setting. Reliable lineup of local and regional acts.
Ednas' On The Green
Tierra Del Sol Bar & Grill
Frank's Place
Neighborhood 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.
Mustangs & Mulligans
Bar at Golden Oaks Country Club, Ocala.
KC Wine Bistro
Family-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.
Nine State Brewery
Downtown Inverness craft brewery combining in-house brewed beer with authentic Korean food, named for the owner's journey from Massachusetts to Florida through nine states.
Castaways Bar & Grill
Casual 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.
The Firehouse Urban Axe Throwing Ocala - Now At Crave!
Urban axe throwing lanes combined with Crave's food and drink menu. A fun group activity for date nights, team outings, or just blowing off steam with a cold beer in hand.
Gator's Dockside Ocala
Family-friendly sports-bar chain offering American fare, including signature grilled chicken wings.
Pine Street Pub
Downtown 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.
Twysted Vyne
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.
Back 40 Wine Co
Roasted Spirit
Elevated cocktail bar and scratch kitchen in downtown Clermont's ArtWalk district, featuring coffee-infused craft cocktails, small bites like bourbon-braised pork belly sliders, and live entertainment.
Coach's Pub & Eatery
The hub of downtown Inverness since 1991. Custom burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and downtown's largest selection of craft and domestic beer. Over thirty years of consistent pub food and genuine community gathering -- a rare combination.

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