Ma Barker was a gang leader, a Public Enemy No. 1. She was the matriarch of an outlaw gang of brothers and allies engaged in kidnapping and in payroll, post-office, and bank robberies in the 1920s and '30s.On January 16, 1935 the feds swarmed a house in Ocklawaha Florida, resulting in a four-hour shootout. Other gang members had left the house three days prior, leaving Ma and Fred alone. Once the smoke cleared, both Ma and Fred were dead.The Ma Barkers Hideaway Bar is located nearby the famous FBI shootout of the Barker clan. This bar pays homage to the gang with old newspaper clippings on the wall and "Wanted: Dead or Alive" posters throughout. The bar features a genuine 1930s tommy gun for visitor poses. With a strong community presence, this cozy hideaway attracts both locals and tourists looking for a laid-back spot to relax and enjoy a beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jeff Thompson
Sam is great. They treat you like you are a local/friend. Will return when next in town. Note: cash only, beer and limited wine.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Melissa Knight
This is a must stop at- little bar with a cool story behind it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kelly Behling Whitmore
Love this place, it is small but nice place to go and relax have a drink and play
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael Johnson
Stopped in while out for a ride with friends. Some had never been here before. Amazing to sit so close to
Great dive bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ma Barker was a gang leader, a Public Enemy No. 1. She was the matriarch of an outlaw gang of brothers and allies engaged in kidnapping and in payroll, post-office, and bank robberies in the 1920s and '30s.On January 16, 1935 the feds swarmed a house in Ocklawaha Florida, resulting in a four-hour shootout. Other gang members had left the house three days prior, leaving Ma and Fred alone. Once the smoke cleared, both Ma and Fred were dead.The Ma Barkers Hideaway Bar is located nearby the famous FBI shootout of the Barker clan. This bar pays homage to the gang with old newspaper clippings on the wall and "Wanted: Dead or Alive" posters throughout. The bar features a genuine 1930s tommy gun for visitor poses. With a strong community presence, this cozy hideaway attracts both locals and tourists looking for a laid-back spot to relax and enjoy a beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sam is great. They treat you like you are a local/friend. Will return when next in town. Note: cash only, beer and limited wine.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
This is a must stop at- little bar with a cool story behind it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place, it is small but nice place to go and relax have a drink and play
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in while out for a ride with friends. Some had never been here before. Amazing to sit so close to
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ice cold beer. Cash only....
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Let me take a picture with the Tommy Gun
Small friendly quaint tavern.
Cool vibe at this place.
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Bartenders are always nice & the beer is always cold. Besides the "Fox" it's an awesome bar!!! I love it.
Great History and Cold cold Beer.
What a great place!
Great place, friendly people.
good place to drink very historic.. great place to good people
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