Bars in Ocala: Cocktail Bars, Breweries & Nightlife

A speakeasy, whiskey and wine bars, brewpubs, pubs with live music and late-night spots in Ocala and Marion County

Craft Cocktails
Local Breweries
Live Music
Most of Ocala's bars are downtown, within a few blocks of the courthouse square. The Thirsty Cobbler is a password-entry speakeasy at 11 E Fort King St, Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar is at 10 S Magnolia Ave, O'Malley's Alley has regular live music, and Mutiny is open 2 PM to 2 AM daily. For beer, Infinite Ale Works brews its own at 235 NE Watula Ave and Big Hammock Brewery & Bites pours its own at 103 SE 1st Ave.

Ocala's Bar & Nightlife Scene

Ocala's bar scene ranges from a hidden speakeasy and a whiskey bar to two craft breweries, a downtown winery and pubs with live music. Downtown Ocala's square has the most walkable concentration of bars and restaurants. Looking for drink deals? Our Ocala happy hour guide lists every posted happy hour by day, with times, prices and sources. Check our full nightlife guide for more. For tequila and mezcal, the “Tequila Library” behind the bar at Frida's Tacos and Tequila in Ocala backs a list of more than 50 margaritas.

Top Bars in Ocala

Speakeasy

The Thirsty Cobbler

11 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471

Hidden speakeasy in downtown Ocala. Password required (posted on its Facebook page). Specialty cocktails in a Prohibition-era setting; opens in the evening. Phone (352) 622-5550.

Whiskey Bar & Kitchen

Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar

10 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Southern kitchen and whiskey bar a block from the square. Open 11 AM to 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and to 11 PM Friday and Saturday, with a weekday 3–6 PM happy hour.

Pub

O'Malley's Alley

24 S Magnolia Ave Ext, Ocala, FL 34471

Downtown bar with a long bar, a rustic back patio, oysters and pub grub, and regular live music. Phone (352) 402-0007.

Themed Bar

Mutiny

46 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Pirate-themed downtown bar. Its website posts bar hours of 2 PM to 2 AM daily.

Bar & Grill

The Black Sheep on Broadway

128 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471

Local bar and grill with 12 beers on tap, Thursday trivia and live music on Friday and Saturday. Open until midnight Tuesday through Saturday.

Restaurant & Bar

District Bar & Kitchen

110 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471

Downtown bar and kitchen that bills itself as a game-day spot, with handcrafted cocktails, live music and a rooftop terrace with views of downtown Ocala. Open until 11 PM Friday and Saturday.

Patio Bar

Bank Street Patio Bar & Grill

120 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471

Downtown patio bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches and steak with wine and cocktails. Its Google listing shows it open daily, until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. Phone (352) 877-8667.

Winery & Fine Dining

Katya Vineyards

11 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Downtown winery and fine dining restaurant pouring its own wines, Monday–Saturday 5–10 PM, closed Sundays.

Brewpub

Big Hammock Brewery & Bites

103 SE 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Downtown brewpub pouring its own beer. Closed Mondays, per its Google listing. Phone (352) 877-8176.

Craft Brewery

Infinite Ale Works

235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL 34470

Ocala craft brewery and taproom near Tuscawilla Park. Open daily: 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–10 PM Friday, 10 AM–10 PM Saturday and 10 AM–9 PM Sunday.

Pub (World Equestrian Center)

Yellow Pony Pub & Garden

8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482

Pub inside The Equestrian Hotel at the World Equestrian Center, serving craft brews, cocktails and pub fare such as brisket nachos.

Restaurant & Bar

Salted Brick at Ocala Preserve

4021 NW 53rd Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34482

American restaurant at the Ocala Preserve community on Ocala's northwest side.

Tips for a Night Out at Ocala Bars

Happy hour: Posted happy hours in Ocala mostly run on weekday afternoons between 2 and 7 PM. See the happy hour times and deals by day before you go.

Downtown crawl: The Ocala downtown square lets you walk between multiple bars and restaurants. Start at Harry's on SE 1st Ave, hit O'Malley's Alley on S Magnolia, and end at The Thirsty Cobbler speakeasy on E Fort King St.

Check closing days: Big Hammock Brewery & Bites and Cantina are closed on Mondays, and Katya Vineyards is closed on Sundays.

Quieter evenings: Katya Vineyards is a calmer weeknight option for wine with dinner, Monday through Saturday from 5 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best bars in Ocala, Florida?

Downtown Ocala has the most bars within walking distance of the square, including The Thirsty Cobbler (a speakeasy on E Fort King St), Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar on S Magnolia Ave, O'Malley's Alley (a long bar and back patio with regular live music), Mutiny (a pirate-themed bar open 2 PM to 2 AM daily), Katya Vineyards (a downtown winery and restaurant) and Big Hammock Brewery & Bites. Infinite Ale Works on NE Watula Ave is the city's craft brewery taproom, and Yellow Pony Pub & Garden serves the World Equestrian Center.

Do Ocala bars have happy hour?

Several do. Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille runs happy hour 2–7 PM daily, Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar runs 3–6 PM on weekdays, and Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar runs Fiesta Hour Tuesday–Friday 2–6 PM. Our Ocala happy hour guide lists every posted happy hour by day, with times, prices and sources.

Is there a speakeasy in Ocala?

Yes, The Thirsty Cobbler is a hidden speakeasy at 11 E Fort King St in downtown Ocala. Access requires a password, which the bar shares on its Facebook page. It serves specialty cocktails in a Prohibition-era setting and opens in the evening.

Where can I find craft beer in Ocala?

Infinite Ale Works brews its own beer and runs a taproom at 235 NE Watula Ave, open daily from 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends. Downtown, Big Hammock Brewery & Bites at 103 SE 1st Ave pours its own beer and is closed on Mondays. Yellow Pony Pub & Garden at the World Equestrian Center lists craft brews on its menu.

Are there rooftop bars in Ocala?

The downtown bars known for their views are The Terrace on the Square, a second-floor bar and restaurant at the Hilton Garden Inn Ocala Downtown (120 E Silver Springs Blvd), and District Bar & Kitchen at 110 SW Broadway St, whose website mentions a rooftop terrace with views of downtown Ocala. Hours and specials change, so check before going.

Where is live music at bars in Ocala?

O'Malley's Alley downtown has regular live music according to its Google listing, The Black Sheep on Broadway lists live music on Friday and Saturday nights, District Bar & Kitchen posts its live-music lineup on its DBK After Dark page, and Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar lists jazz or live dinner music with its Thursday Taco Flight. Bank Street Patio Bar & Grill posts its events on Facebook.

Which Ocala bars stay open late?

Mutiny posts bar hours of 2 PM to 2 AM every day. Miller's Ale House on SE 17th St is open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday, Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar stays open until 1:30 AM on Saturday, and Bank Street Patio's Google listing shows 1 AM closing on Friday and Saturday.
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Bar guide by the Only In Ocala team. Addresses and hours were checked against each bar's website or Google Maps listing on . AI tools helped gather the sources and draft this page; each fact was checked against those sources before publishing. Drink responsibly. For verified happy hour days, times, and prices, see Ocala happy hour times and deals.

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