Food & drink in Central Florida.
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Food & drink in Central Florida
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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.
The Warehouse Social Club operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association
Community social club in downtown Leesburg operated by the Military Fire Police Support Association, hosting events, gatherings, and entertainment for members and guests.
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.
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.
Pueblo Viejo Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville serving traditional Mexican cuisine.
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.
The Canna Bakery Shop
Cannabis-infused bakery and edibles shop in Inverness offering baked goods and specialty items.
Dirty South Saloon
Leesburg'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.
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
Straightforward hangout for sports, American grill fare & bar games, with tables on a spacious deck.
SideBar Tavern
Friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar on Courthouse Square in downtown Inverness offering local craft beer, wine, and a casual dining menu.
Kalua Beach Bar
A lakefront bar with Hawaiian-inspired food, Lake Dora views, and live music on weekends. The vibe is Jimmy Buffett meets lake town Florida -- laid back, sandy-footed, and exactly where you want to be on a Friday night.
Suncreek Brewery
Clermont's first craft brewery, established in 2018 on the Legacy Loop Trail near Lake Minneola, sharing a complex with coal-fired pizza and mac-and-cheese restaurant partners.
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.
La Casa Di Norma
Italian restaurant in Crystal River crafting unforgettable dining experiences with homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian flavors using the freshest local ingredients.
Mullets Sports Bar Clermont
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8087
VFW Post 8087 in Mt Dora, FL, offers a community space for veterans and their families.
Leo's Grill & Barbecue
American and Brazilian barbecue restaurant at The Citrus Tower in Clermont specializing in slow-cooked meats smoked over hickory and oak wood, including brisket, picanha, and homemade beef pastrami.
Snowbirds Billiards
Maw's Mountain Moonshine
Family-owned craft distillery in Mount Dora featuring hand-crafted moonshine made from Appalachian Mountain family recipes passed down through generations, with tastings and a retail shop.
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.
C's Paninis & Spirits
Family-owned bar and grill in Spring Hill serving signature paninis, wings, and loaded tater tots with cocktails, karaoke nights, and pool tables in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
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.
Pinesmoke Bee Co.
Pups Pub Clermont
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.
Whiskey Kitchen Mount Dora
Scratch-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.
Magnolia's Oyster Bar
Compact, unpretentious locale specializing in raw or cooked oysters & other seafood classics.
Good Time
A place offering natural wine, Florida beer, specialty coffee, mocktails, and ice cream located in Brooksville, FL.
Ruby Street Grille
Tavares' 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.
The Black Sheep on Broadway
Locally owned, woman-led restaurant and bar in downtown Ocala, open since 2019. Features live music on weekends, weekday happy hours, and a full menu of American pub fare in the heart of the historic district.
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.
Native American Tiki Palm Huts of Florida
Mojo's-Food. Music. Soul. (Ocala Location)
Live 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.
Sail Inn
Bar on Broad Street in the Brooksville area.
Stagger Inn
Downtown bar with a cozy interior and sidewalk seating on Donnelly Street. Known for craft cocktails, local beers, and a laid-back evening atmosphere.
The Dam Pub
Quirky local pub with a cozy atmosphere on Lake Panasoffkee.
Black Prong Whiskey Bar & Grill
Whiskey bar and grill in Ocala.
Ay Jalisco Clermont
Homey Mexican eatery offering a menu of familiar favorites, plus a full liquor bar.
The Bell Clermont
Hamrick Family Vineyards
Leesburg's original speakeasy and emporium serving craft beer, wine, and specialty cocktails in downtown Leesburg, with a vineyard in Howey-in-the-Hills and a full production winery in the works.
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Barons Creek Vineyards Tasting Room Ocala
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 Cove Pub & Grub
Lakeside pub and grill on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes with outdoor seating, wings, burgers, and cold drinks.
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
Family-friendly Japanese place for sushi & hibachi fare with chefs cooking on tabletop grills.
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.
The Thirsty Cobbler
Ocala's first speakeasy. Password-required entry, handcrafted cocktails around $12, vintage Prohibition-era decor, and intimate seating for about 20. No food served. Opens at 6pm nightly.
Legacy Cigar Bar & Lounge
Your Prime Destination for Wine, Beers, and Cigars in Tavares, FL. Enjoy great drinks, live music, and outdoor seating in a relaxed atmosphere.

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