Situated in north-central Florida's Marion County, Ocala offers a small-town population with country views and outdoor recreation opportunities. Bordered by prominent roadways such as U.S. Highway 301, State Road 318, U.S. Highway 441, State Route 40 and State Route 200, Ocala presents bikers with numerous routes that showcase the town's river-lined forest terrain. Traveling bikers looking to whet their whistles in Ocala will find a few biker-friendly bars along the way.
Located on U.S. Highway 441, Ghostrider Saloon is a prominent Ocala biker bar. Throughout the year, this bar hosts motorcycle shows, the occasional biker memorial and the annual autumn Biketober Fest. Every Wednesday night at Ghostrider is Bike Night, which features free food. In addition, Ghostrider offers all-day happy hour Tuesday through Thursday, Friday night Ladies' Night, and live music--with indoor and outdoor venues--on Saturday and Sunday nights. This biker bar offers affordable drafts and well drinks and hosts a pool-focused game room. Ghostrider Saloon allows club colors to be displayed and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., Tuesday through Sunday.
Ghostrider Saloon
9360 S. U.S. Hwy. 441
Ocala, FL 34480
352-245-2549
ghostriderocala.com
Sharkey's Lounge on Ocala's U.S. Highway 484 showcases its biker-friendly atmosphere on its official website and has earned a spot on "Bars 4 Bikers" list of "Biker Friendly Bars in Florida." Sharkey's offers beer, spirits and mixed drinks, and touts its famous Bloody Mary--which it dubs "the best Bloody [Mary] ever." Customers on the go may opt for take-out packages, while bikers that stop at the bar enjoy a casual environment, with a jukebox, pool tables and bar food. Numerous televisions play the latest sporting events, such as NASCAR, NHRA drag racing, football, baseball and horse racing. Events at Sharkey's include regular happy hours and karaoke, Monday night Ladies' Night, Wednesday night pool tournaments and frequent live music. Sharkey's is a member of the Southern Rock Society and the Make a Wish Foundation. Though the bar is biker-friendly, they do not allow club colors. Sharkey's opens its doors seven days a week; it stays open late on the weekends and closes early on Sundays.
Sharkey's Lounge and Liquors
2220 S.W. Hwy. 484
Ocala, FL 34473
352-245-6626
sharkeyslounge.com
Making its home on Southeast 58th Avenue, the Baseline Bar and Grill is an Ocala bar featured on "Bars 4 Bikers" list of "Biker Friendly Bars in Florida." This cocktail bar serves beer, mixed drinks and wines. According to the online nightlife directory Club Planet, the Baseline Bar and Grill presents a lounge atmosphere with a basic décor style. Club Planet touts the quality of Baseline's drinks and encourages bar goers to dress up just a little--as per Baseline's atmosphere--before paying a visit. Bars 4 Bikers states that the Baseline allows club colors to be worn.
Baseline Bar and Grill Inc.
1903 S.E. 58th Ave.
Ocala, FL 34480
352-624-0190
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