Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Square 1 Burgers & Bar
The VillagesCraft burger joint in The Villages building smash burgers with creative toppings and a solid craft beer selection. The kind of place where the burgers are messy in the best way.
Sterling Heights Recreation Center
The VillagesRecreation center in The Villages offering fitness facilities, classes, and community programming. A hub for staying active and meeting neighbors.
Sumter County Farmers Market
The VillagesWeekly outdoor market at Spanish Springs Town Square featuring local produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and artisan foods.
Sunset Park
The VillagesSmall neighborhood park in The Villages with benches and green space. A quiet spot to enjoy a sunset stroll.
Talbots
The VillagesWomen's apparel chain offering workwear, dresses, casual clothes & accessories in classic styles.
Tap House Social
The VillagesSports-forward restaurant and bar in The Villages with scratch-made smash burgers, fish and chips, and a deep craft beer list. Plenty of TVs for game day and a lively vibe on weekends.
Thai Ruby
The VillagesAuthentic Thai cuisine at Lake Sumter Landing that goes well beyond the usual pad thai. The curries are properly spiced, the Tom Kha is aromatic and rich, and the location makes it easy to combine dinner with a stroll around the square.
The Anchor on Sunset Harbor
The VillagesLaid-back waterfront bar and grill on Sunset Harbor with burgers, wings, and crawfish boils. Live music, karaoke, and trivia nights — plus a back patio that's hard to beat on a warm evening.
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
The VillagesSouthern-inspired breakfast and brunch cafe famous for fluffy biscuits with cranberry apple butter. Popular dishes include the Flying Biscuit Breakfast and the Hangover Hash.
The Friar's Table
The VillagesGastropub-style dining at Brownwood Paddock Square with elevated comfort food, craft cocktails, and a warm tavern atmosphere.
The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club
The VillagesCountry club restaurant at Nancy Lopez in The Villages serving American classics with golf course views. A relaxed dining experience for residents and their guests.
The Paper Store
The VillagesRetail chain featuring a variety of curated brands from fashion, home decor, toys, gourmet foods.
The Tracy Performing Arts Center
The VillagesThe Tracy offers a blend of esteemed artists, professional productions and student performances together, fostering a love for the arts. From electrifying rock bands, to throw back hits, to laugh-out-loud comedy and more, you’ll experience amazing world class entertainment. We are dedicated to creating memorable experiences that celebrate, inspire, and bring our community together.
The Veterans Memorial Park of the Villages
The VillagesSolemn and beautifully maintained memorial park honoring veterans of all branches. Monuments, flags, and walking paths make this a place for reflection and gratitude.
The Villages Improv Club
The VillagesA group of 50 improv players performing improv comedy shows since 2018. Meets first four Mondays each month at Rohan Recreation Center, 6:30-8:20 PM. Audience always welcome.
The Villages Polo Club
The VillagesDrawing over 30,000 spectators per year, the polo club hosts matches Fridays at 3pm and Sundays at 1pm during spring and fall seasons.