Horse & Hounds Restaurant in Ocala
Horse & Hounds, also searched as Horse and Hound, is a family-owned restaurant and pub at 6998 US Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482, serving American comfort food and pub classics. Google lists it open 11 AM to 9:30 PM daily.
By Darrin DeTorres, Only In Ocala · Updated October 29, 2026 · Checked against the restaurant's website and menu and its Google Business Profile
Where Is Horse & Hounds Restaurant?
Horse & Hounds Restaurant is at 6998 US Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482, on U.S. Highway 27 northwest of downtown Ocala, in the stretch of horse country where the Ocala Breeders' Feed & Supply Highway 27 store also sits across the road. The address and the phone number, (352) 620-2500, match on the restaurant's own website and its Google Business Profile.
The restaurant's about page says Horse & Hounds has served Ocala for over 20 years as a family-owned and operated restaurant, offering "American comfort food and friendly hospitality." It describes an estate-like home setting with a cozy pub area and patio seating. The page quotes owner Wendell Landry.
On Oct. 29, 2026, the restaurant's Google Business Profile showed a 4.2-star average from 2,356 reviews. Prime rib, shepherd's pie, outdoor seating and live music were among the topics reviewers mentioned most. The listing offers an online-ordering link, and the restaurant's site also has a reservation request page.
Address, Phone & Hours
Hours
| Monday to Sunday | 11 AM - 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Happy hour | 2 PM - 6 PM daily |
Hours as posted on the restaurant's website and on Google as of Oct. 29, 2026. Happy hour is listed on Google. Call ahead for holiday hours.
Horse & Hounds Menu and Prices
The restaurant's menu page has separate lunch and dinner tabs. Most items and prices match on both, but the dinner tab adds House Specials and a grill section, and a few prices differ (the shepherd's pie is $14 at lunch and $15 at dinner). The page says dishes are made with local ingredients and may change with seasonality and availability. Prices below were checked on Oct. 29, 2026 and can change; the restaurant is the final word.
| Dish | What the menu says | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Irish Nachos | Tortilla chips with beer cheese, bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes and scallions, served with salsa and sour cream | $14 |
| Horse & Hounds Wings | Drums and flats in a choice of sauces, including Guinness BBQ and Signature Buffalo | $8 for 6, $14 for 12 |
| Beer Battered Brie | Fried brie with chipotle bacon jam and crackers | $15 |
| Tomato Bacon Dill Soup | Scratch soup the menu calls a time-honored family recipe | $5 cup, $8.50 bowl |
| Fish and Chips | House beer batter, served with mushy peas and steak fries | $15 |
| Shepherd's Pie | Ground beef, prime rib and vegetables in gravy under mashed potatoes, finished with melted cheddar and jack, with garlic bread | $14 lunch, $15 dinner |
| Bangers and Mash | Pork sausages over smashed red skin potatoes with onion gravy | $14 |
| Guinness Beef Stew | Slow-cooked beef tips and root vegetables in a Guinness broth, with garlic bread | $14 |
| Half Pound Burger | Flame-broiled on a kaiser roll; "Cowboy It Up" adds Guinness BBQ, cheddar, bacon and onion rings | $14 ($4 more for Cowboy) |
| Reuben Sandwich | House-braised corned beef on marble rye | $15 (lunch menu) |
| French Dip | House-roasted beef on a hoagie roll with Swiss and au jus | $15 |
| Cod Fish Tacos | Three soft tacos with beer-battered cod and chipotle aioli | $18 |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta | Penne in scratch Alfredo with blackened chicken, with garlic bread | $14 |
| Prime Rib (dinner House Special) | Slow-cooked, salt and pepper crusted rib roast cooked to order and served with au jus, with fresh vegetables and a choice of side | 8 oz $30, 12 oz $36 |
| Ribeye (dinner) | 12 oz marbled cut with a roasted garlic and pepper rub, with vegetables and a choice of side | $36 |
| Guinness Baby Back Ribs (dinner) | Full rack of house-rubbed ribs in Guinness BBQ sauce, with vegetables and a choice of side | $22 |
| Flame Grilled Sirloin (dinner) | 8 oz sirloin grilled to order, with vegetables and a choice of side | $20 |
| Key Lime Pie | Graham cracker crust | $7 |
| Bananas Foster Bread Pudding | Warm bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and a banana liquor and rum sauce | $8 |
Beyond this selection, the menu lists starters such as pub fried pickles, mussels, cheese curds and a Bavarian pretzel, six salads, a black bean burger, a chicken ranch wrap (lunch menu) and chimichurri steak, southwestern chicken and braised pork tacos. The restaurant's home page says the menu has something for "kids and furry friends" as well.
About the prime rib: the dinner menu lists Prime Rib as a House Special, an 8 oz cut at $30 or a 12 oz cut at $36, cooked to order with au jus, vegetables and a choice of side. It is not on the lunch menu, and prime rib is also an ingredient in the shepherd's pie. It is the most frequent subject in the restaurant's Google reviews. Whether it is available on a given night is a question for the restaurant at (352) 620-2500.
Live Music, Trivia and Private Events
Live music and team trivia
The restaurant's home page carries a live music calendar. On Oct. 29, 2026 it listed team trivia on Tuesdays and a live act on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through the end of November, including Halloween weekend. Set times are not posted there, so the restaurant is the source for start times. For other trivia options around the county, see the Ocala trivia night guide.
Private parties and catering
According to the restaurant's catering page, parties of up to 40 people can book the private back room with the full menu. Off-site catering and custom packages, from plated dinners to buffet service, are also offered, though the in-house "House Specials" are not available off site. Event inquiries go through the reservation request page or the phone line.
Horse & Hounds Restaurant FAQ
Where is Horse & Hounds Restaurant in Ocala?
Horse & Hounds Restaurant is at 6998 US Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482, on U.S. Highway 27 in northwest Ocala. The phone number on the restaurant's website and its Google Business Profile is (352) 620-2500. People also search for it as Horse and Hound Restaurant; it is the same business.
What are the hours at Horse & Hounds Restaurant?
Horse & Hounds Restaurant is open 11 AM to 9:30 PM every day of the week, Monday through Sunday, according to its website and its Google Business Profile, which also lists happy hour from 2 PM to 6 PM daily (both checked Oct. 29, 2026). Neither lists holiday hours, so calling (352) 620-2500 is the way to confirm them.
What kind of food does Horse & Hounds serve?
The restaurant's website describes American comfort food in a casual restaurant-and-pub setting. The menu mixes pub classics such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie and Guinness beef stew with burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, wings and desserts including key lime pie and bananas foster bread pudding. Lunch entrees are mostly priced from $14 to $18; the dinner menu adds House Specials and grill items from $17 to $36.
Does Horse & Hounds have prime rib?
Yes. The dinner menu on the restaurant's website lists Prime Rib as a House Special: a slow-cooked, salt and pepper crusted rib roast cooked to order and served with au jus, at $30 for 8 oz or $36 for 12 oz (checked Oct. 29, 2026). It is not on the lunch menu, and prime rib is also an ingredient in the shepherd's pie. Prime rib is the most common topic in the restaurant's Google reviews.
Does Horse & Hounds take reservations?
Yes, in the form of a request. The restaurant's website has a reservation request page that asks for party details and says the staff will try to find the best seats. For a same-day table or a larger group, calling (352) 620-2500 is faster.
Does Horse & Hounds have live music or trivia?
The restaurant's website posts a live music calendar. As of Oct. 29, 2026 it listed team trivia on Tuesdays and a live act on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through late November. Start times are not posted on the page, so the restaurant is the source for set times.
Can Horse & Hounds host private parties or catering?
Yes. The restaurant's catering page offers in-house catering in a private back room for parties of up to 40 people with the full menu, plus off-site catering and custom packages. Its home page also advertises a secluded dining area for private parties and receptions.
Is Horse & Hounds dog-friendly?
The restaurant's home page says its menu has something for "kids and furry friends," and its about page describes a patio, a pub area and indoor dining. It does not publish a written pet policy, so guests planning to bring a dog should call (352) 620-2500 before going.
Who owns Horse & Hounds Restaurant?
The restaurant's website describes it as family-owned and operated and says it has served Ocala for more than 20 years. The about page quotes owner Wendell Landry.
More Dining in Ocala
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Sources and Editorial Note
Facts on this page come from the restaurant's website (home, menu, about, catering and reservations pages) and its Google Business Profile, all read on Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, prices and event listings change, so the restaurant is the final word.
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Horse & Hounds Restaurant en Ocala
Horse & Hounds Restaurant es un restaurante y pub familiar ubicado en 6998 US Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482, en el Condado de Marion. Según Google, abre todos los días de 11 AM a 9:30 PM, con happy hour de 2 PM a 6 PM. El menú ofrece comida estadounidense casera y platos de pub, como fish and chips, shepherd's pie y estofado con Guinness, y la mayoría de los platos fuertes del almuerzo cuestan entre $14 y $18. El menú de la cena incluye especiales de la casa como el prime rib (costillar de res asado), de 8 oz a $30 o de 12 oz a $36. El sitio web del restaurante anuncia música en vivo, trivia por equipos los martes y un salón privado para grupos de hasta 40 personas. El teléfono es (352) 620-2500.