25 Best Bars in Ocala

“Tried for first time, pizza and sandwich, to go ,very tasty. Fast service, friendly staff. Clean everything. Next time will bring husband. Bit pricey, however the food and atmosphere are worth every penny. I will be back with a couple friends.“

“Hidden gem. I walked into a gorgeous place with a baby grand piano. Great great great service! Everyone is so nice. The food is from scratch! So flavorful and well put together. This needs to be the new local favorite“

“We ate yesterday at the Pony and as loud and crowded as it was. They were so efficient. The best part for sure was our server! Jonathan was tremendous. He knew how to serve people even as crowded as it was. So kudos to him! He made our meal.“

“What a wonderful location and a fantastic Team. My networking group had our first in-person event here and the entire team was accommodating, helpful, and generous. The facility is clean and beautiful, and the staff were amazing! An elegant experience to say the least. Thank you.“

“great punk hardcore shows great doorman named Andrew he check's ID's at the door and collects the cover at the door fast fun and friendly bar“

“Non smoking a good place to play pool“

“My first time. Fun, great band. Downfall smoking. Thick cloud.“

“Amazing service first of all. Made sure that we where seated promptly and even moved other people out of the way and brought more stools out for us. Our server Jordan was very attentive and never let our beers run dry. The food was lovely and the oysters where very fresh. Enjoyed my time here with my family for lunch.“

“Been there twice in the last month. Love their food and service. The 30 minute call ahead is wonderful. I had the Cajun seared ahi tuna last time and it was perfect. Asked for (spicy stuff on the side) Husband has had salmon twice. Best he has ever had. Drink prices are also reasonable. Highly recommend!!“

“good pool tables, darts, good music, great bar tenders“

“My very favorite bar ! Friendly people, great prices and the best karaoke !!!“

“Great atmosphere great staff“

“Nice owner and service as well as the local customers…a little off the beaten path as my husband and I were traveling through but a great place for the Locals! We like finding places like this when we travel instead of going with the usual Fast Food Franchises…Would recommend!“

“We absolutely loved our visit to Bank Street! The outdoor patio atmosphere is fantastic and has a great vibe. The menu is excellent with plenty of delicious scratch-made options—the Loaded Nachos were unbelievable, and the dessert was phenomenal. Service was top-notch, too. Highly recommend checking this spot out!“

“Super awesome place, great vibe and amazing food. Sliders are 💯. Definitely going to try the whole menu, staff is great.“

“We had a wonderful time! Service and Food was Amazing. We will be back definitely.“

“This place is what you call finding a diamond in the rough. The place may be not that great look at. But the girls make it worth it. You should definitely come see for yourself.“

“One of the best places in Ocala to go have a scotch and a cigar. All the patrons are super nice and everybody talks to one another. The bartenders behind the counter are super kind and attentive. My choice to go out in Ocala when I want to smoke a cigar and have a drink and a public place. Totally unique...“

“Stopped into O’Malley’s Alley downtown and it’s a solid Irish-pub kind of night. The place has that old-school bar feel with a big, comfortable space, and it’s easy to end up staying longer than you planned—especially if there’s live music going. Drinks were poured well and the bartenders were friendly once you got their attention. Food is classic pub stuff; oysters and snacks are the move if you’re sharing. Only downside is that when it’s busy it gets loud and crowded fast, and service can slow down a bit.“

“We went when we was in town back in January 2024, and we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the DJ was amazing, We will be back soon“

“On December 10th I ordered a reuban sandwich. The waitress informed me pickles no longer came with the sandwich it was now considerd one of your sides. The reuban came with big chunks of fat and the meat must have been warmed on the grill because they were browned, and the fries were cold. I informed the waitress and a stern looking women came out of the kitchen and asked 'what else was wrong?' and left without another word said. I paid the bill and left. Horrible“

““Diane, George, Freddy...What an Outstanding team!” johnfjohnston The Villages, Florida Diane, George, Freddy...What an Outstanding team! Diane was the enthusiastic voice on the phone when making reservations for six for the Sunday brunch. She was the delightfully welcoming hostess when the party arrived. George, as other reviews have attested, was flawless: engaging, attentive, approaching his tasks as a performing art...terrific! Freddy Lopez, the manager, took great pride in the staff and offerings from the kitchen. He described changes soon to be made. The name will be something like "Marketplace Kitchen and Bar", an unfortunate image of an older shopper with shopping bags full of groceries sitting nursing a beer at the bar. Food was very good, although NOTHING except the salad dressings had labels. Individuals will allergies would need ask or simply avoid any item which was not entirely identifiable. Indeed a hotel pan of Creole fish could not be identified by two members on the line. It was Mr. Lopez who solved the mystery.“

“Great service and food was perfect“

“My wife and I recently dined at Cody's Roadhouse in Ocala. Our server's name was Daniel. From the moment he introduced himself, he set out to make certain that everything was taken care of to the smallest detail. Additionally, every time he passed the table, he made sure that our drinks were refilled and that we were completely satisfied with our order as well as his service attention. I would highly recommend Cody's Roadhouse and be sure to request Daniel if he is available. Thank you.“

“Montel makes amazing lemonade and he will put a smile on your face when he serves your food!! The burgers were so good!! The music was fitting for the place. The service was fast. Montel is awesome and if you can please request him as your server“