First and foremost, the “host” for Bingo Night must believe since I’m someone of COLOR that I wouldn’t know the songs to play Bingo - when I in fact knew the names of most the tunes he played. He went around giving everyone a Bingo card except me. Distasteful, disrespectful, and very much so typical Ocala racism.
**But had the FULL audacity to play songs ft Ludacris, Michael Jackson, etc., make it make sense.
My server was sweet. She was tending to so many tables but she was still as attentive as she could be.
The Robin grilled cheese was pretty good but the fries - oh my gracious the fries are bland. The fries resulted in a low rating.
Decent atmosphere but obviously not the place for individuals with melanated skin.
I came for the AYCD wine but they didn’t have my preferred wine so I went with the Wild Blueberry Cider - can’t go wrong with a cider.
I, personally, cannot recommend this place based off my experience BUT I won’t steer people from giving it a chance. They got my money but it’s certainly the last.
Joe P
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May 27, 2023
Great drinks and food with friendly staff. The food is not your typical pub food. It is higher quality. I had a very good buffalo flat bread and my wife had Mac and Cheese with broccoli added. Price was a value. Drinks were strong and the beer cold. Also, dog friendly.
Shane Morrow
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August 21, 2025
This is in response to the previous review of Nyla Wills. You just made so many assumptions with your post and you are completely wrong. The DJ is a great guy and in no way shape or form would he not give someone a card. I have been going to Music Bingo there for years at this point and enjoy it. He actually does better the more cards he gives out because they keep a count. I saw you and where you were sitting. You had your face buried in your phone. Maybe he didn't want to disturb you or maybe you could have said I would like a card. To say a man is racist in this situation is ignorant and irresponsible. You are trying to affect his lively hood with your moronic comments. Then to top it off by calling the whole town of Ocala racists? Please move and don't come back. Your behavior won't be tolerated. If anyone is racist it is clearly you!
Robert Loyed
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August 29, 2024
Visited a local state park and wanted a bite to eat. The outside of the place looked great but it was inside that didn't make it. First, ate at the bar with wind that blew everything onto the floor. Another craft beer bar that you never know what it will taste like and no regular beers. Tried the gator bites app. Well, it doesn't taste like chicken and the burt grease taste was not good either. Tried the smash burger and wraw fries. Yes, I think they coated the fries in flower and they were not cooked inside. I would not eat them. The burger well it was not double grounded so it really wasn't a smash burger. The 12 people at the bar with one bar tender while the server had no customers tells you the service was ok. Would not recommend the place unless you fancy animal heads and sports tvs.
Carolyn Bell
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March 31, 2025
We had my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner in the Magnolia Room on the third floor of The Lodge. It’s a beautiful room with a bar in a historic building. We had a taco bar and the food was great. We also had karaoke hosted by the owner and it was a blast! The night before the rehearsal dinner, 16 of us dined in the pub. The bar tender took care of us while tending bar and got every order out quickly and correctly. I can’t say enough about the service we received from Mini and Denise (and the bartender whose name I can’t recall). The owners, Johnny and Rachael, were very helpful with planning and coordinating. It’s a great place for lunch, dinner, and special events.
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First and foremost, the “host” for Bingo Night must believe since I’m someone of COLOR that I wouldn’t know the songs to play Bingo - when I in fact knew the names of most the tunes he played. He went around giving everyone a Bingo card except me. Distasteful, disrespectful, and very much so typical Ocala racism. **But had the FULL audacity to play songs ft Ludacris, Michael Jackson, etc., make it make sense. My server was sweet. She was tending to so many tables but she was still as attentive as she could be. The Robin grilled cheese was pretty good but the fries - oh my gracious the fries are bland. The fries resulted in a low rating. Decent atmosphere but obviously not the place for individuals with melanated skin. I came for the AYCD wine but they didn’t have my preferred wine so I went with the Wild Blueberry Cider - can’t go wrong with a cider. I, personally, cannot recommend this place based off my experience BUT I won’t steer people from giving it a chance. They got my money but it’s certainly the last.
Great drinks and food with friendly staff. The food is not your typical pub food. It is higher quality. I had a very good buffalo flat bread and my wife had Mac and Cheese with broccoli added. Price was a value. Drinks were strong and the beer cold. Also, dog friendly.
This is in response to the previous review of Nyla Wills. You just made so many assumptions with your post and you are completely wrong. The DJ is a great guy and in no way shape or form would he not give someone a card. I have been going to Music Bingo there for years at this point and enjoy it. He actually does better the more cards he gives out because they keep a count. I saw you and where you were sitting. You had your face buried in your phone. Maybe he didn't want to disturb you or maybe you could have said I would like a card. To say a man is racist in this situation is ignorant and irresponsible. You are trying to affect his lively hood with your moronic comments. Then to top it off by calling the whole town of Ocala racists? Please move and don't come back. Your behavior won't be tolerated. If anyone is racist it is clearly you!
Visited a local state park and wanted a bite to eat. The outside of the place looked great but it was inside that didn't make it. First, ate at the bar with wind that blew everything onto the floor. Another craft beer bar that you never know what it will taste like and no regular beers. Tried the gator bites app. Well, it doesn't taste like chicken and the burt grease taste was not good either. Tried the smash burger and wraw fries. Yes, I think they coated the fries in flower and they were not cooked inside. I would not eat them. The burger well it was not double grounded so it really wasn't a smash burger. The 12 people at the bar with one bar tender while the server had no customers tells you the service was ok. Would not recommend the place unless you fancy animal heads and sports tvs.
We had my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner in the Magnolia Room on the third floor of The Lodge. It’s a beautiful room with a bar in a historic building. We had a taco bar and the food was great. We also had karaoke hosted by the owner and it was a blast! The night before the rehearsal dinner, 16 of us dined in the pub. The bar tender took care of us while tending bar and got every order out quickly and correctly. I can’t say enough about the service we received from Mini and Denise (and the bartender whose name I can’t recall). The owners, Johnny and Rachael, were very helpful with planning and coordinating. It’s a great place for lunch, dinner, and special events.