Some folks collect postage stamps, but I collect dive bars! This is a good one!…read moreCertain things are a "must" in a dive bar. * Of course, a bar and this one seats about 15. * A full bar as opposed to just beer. * A pool table * An ATM as this joint is cash only. * A Touch Tunes juke box * Entertainment on selected nights * Smoking. Uggggh but more about that below. This is a tiny place inside with only a handful of high-tops near the bar. However, for a dive bar, there is massive outside, really nice seating. If you are sensitive to the smoke, this is great! To be fair, they keep the doors open as much as they can to keep it tolerable. Note- The parking lot is terrible but that's common for a dive bar. Note- It appears they will be offering food very soon which should be interesting and worth another visit. If you are on Route 27 in Highlands County and looking for an adult libation or two, this would be a fine stop.

I was there on Sunday place was packed with all the people they were still able to have great…read moreservice. I've always enjoyed going great friendly atmosphere.

We'll have to say I'm not impressed with this place. They had a sign up to seat yourself. But then…read morehad no one there paying any attention to those walking in the door. Tried ti get a few servers attention but they just ignored us. So we walked out. If you KNOW you don't have any seating available post a sign on the door that your full. As for the ambiance it needs work. We had issues walking through the restaurant trying to even see if there were any seating. It's a very small space and needs reworked so you have space to walk. And servers need to pay attention to people walking in the door.

Maybe a new cook? Several food complaints but nothing…read more.... We will hold off on Wed night buckets and wings for awhile.

Going through some menu changes and a new name. Was always good in the past. Nice place.read more

This pleasant casual pub is in the clubhouse at the Spring Lake Golf Resort and open to the public!…read more Atmosphere- It's a bright and quite large space with lots of golf kitsch on the walls which is no surprise. There is a bar that seats about a dozen. Pro Tip- If you park as directed by the signs you will be confronted by a formidable set of stairs. If that is a challenge for anyone in your party, swing around to the left of the clubhouse and you'll spot a small parking lot which much easier access. Adult Libations- Full bar. I spotted about ten taps with several popular craft brews and there are a few wines. Customer Service- My excellent bartender/server claimed to have worked there for 14 years. If that's true, they hired her at about age 6 or 7! When I told her that she said she loved me! Food- One-page American pub style menu. You've seen it all before. Fried food, sandwiches, burgers and salads. The lunch special was a pulled pork sandwich topped with slaw with fries & baked beans as sides for about $8 so I went with it. As you can see from my picture it was nicely plated. The bun was buttered and toasted very nicely. The fries were crispy and hot, and the baked beans had bits of pork and onion and were very tasty. Now for the sandwich. As soon as I picked it up, I knew I was in trouble. There was a massive amount of tasty pulled pork and I thought there was no way the bun could handle it. I was right and after eating about 1/3 I finished the remainder with a fork. Note to Chef- If you switch to a toasted Kaiser roll that can handle the load, you've got yourself a 5-star sandwich! Despite the misstep with the incredibly messy sandwich, all the food was very good, and I had a nice time. This Golf Resort is off the beaten path but if you are out that way it's a solid choice for a casual lunch or dinner.

I'm from Tennessee. This was like my little bar at home. They made me feel at home. Thanks for the…read moreshots Robert.

It may come as a surprise to some, but this genuinely nice dive bar is owned by Sally and Rick,…read moreShocker I know! I met Sally at another business, and I met Rick today when I visited. They are a wonderful married couple and hands-on owners. Atmosphere- It's dark and like most dive bars they do allow smoking. However, they do have several high-tech smoke-eaters installed in the ceiling that mitigate the damage. There are multiple pool tables, electronic games, and dart boards. Plenty of TVs. A Touch Tunes juke box of course. A relatively small l-shaped bar. The entire space is very clean and in much better shape than many dive bars. In true dive bar fashion, they are open from 9 am to 2 am every day of the week. There's nothing like a shot and a beer for breakfast to get your day started! Customer Service- Some of the bartenders have been there, done that for decades. You'll have no problem with service. Expect your drinks to be cheap and don't look for anything fancy. On a hot Florida day, dark and cool and cheap drinks is much appreciated my many. If you are in the area, stop by for a pop or two or three!

I always love it when a new restaurant opens in my Highlands County and this place debuted in…read moreNovember. It's a little off the beaten path for me and I'm a lazy ass so it took me until this weekend to get there! Arriving- It's in the clubhouse of the North Golf Course in the Highland's Ridge Community. Follow the signs for that clubhouse or let your GPS do the work. If you are familiar with the area, it was formally The Tavern. Ambience- So this is what a lot of folks would call a Country Club restaurant. As I had patronized the old tenants, I was curious how they were going to transform it into an Irish Pub. The answer is they didn't! It looks nothing like and Irish Pub. It's a large space with lots of natural light and traditional furniture. It has lots of outside seating that's covered with ceiling fans and many seats have a nice view! There is a very small bar that seats about six. In short, it looks like a Country Club restaurant. So much for pub ambience! Customer Service- Awesome, maybe seven stars! I had substantial interactions with the manager, bartender, and a server. All were exceptional. Adult Libations- Definitely not a pub style bar. It's a full bar with just a few taps but nothing special. Food- Like the ambience, it's an American menu with a couple of Irish dishes. There's Bangers & Mash and Shepard's Pie. Other than that, they throw in a couple of Irish terms to deceive you but it's really an American menu. There're enough choices to satisfy most folks. See their website. I ordered Irish Brisket Flatbread- Brisket, bacon, caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese @ $13. It was out in good time and plated very nicely. Plenty of food for the price so good value. The flatbread was nicely crisp. I love caramelized onions and that's the base here. Everything was very fresh. Plenty of brisket. Unfortunately, the onions overpowered the other ingredients, so the flavors were not balanced. It was tasty but needed a little work to be a winner. Conclusion- If you're looking for an Irish Pub, you're in the wrong place. If you're looking for an American menu that has some potential with a great staff and beautiful outside seating, give it a try. As they are new and the staff is awesome combined with the outside seating, I'm going to be a little charitable and say four stars!

Stopped by twice and both times were told they only had bar food avail. Waste of time to drive…read morethere for fried food.

Did you know I collect dive bars? Yup, I do. I've collected dozens and dozens, maybe hundreds and…read moremy latest acquisition is a good one! Backstory- To know ones surprise the owner is Sheila and she's had the joint for about five years. The first surprise is they are open 2 PM-2AM seven days a week and Sheila works every hour! That's right; twelve hours a day, seven days a week. Yikes! The second surprise is that before she became a bar owner, she was a phycologist. That makes for some interesting conversations! Atmosphere- Come on folks it's a dive bar! Before this it was a fruit stand and before that it was a gas station. You're coming here for a cheap drink, good company and not the décor. It has a pool table, darts and a TouchTunes jukebox. BTW- The parking lot is big. Adult libations- Full bar of course. Not really a specialty draft place; just the common stuff. The same with the wines. This place is also a liquor store or sometimes called a bottle shop. That means you can bring a bottle home! So when it's 95 outside, stop in where it's dark and cool and have a pop or two and some stimulating conversation with an interesting lady!

Best service around great place to visit and relax and have fun. Get outside setting, they even…read morehave package liquor license for your convenience. Dart boards and pool table. They have great outside setting. The customer service is the best around, you never have to wait for a drink. The Bartenders are the best you can find, it is always a pleasurable place to be and hangout with your friends and family. Best place to come and have fun with your friends.

Have taken many friends to share a wonderful meal and nice atmosphere. Have had the chicken…read morepicatta, prime rib and fish fry on Friday nights. My husband who is an avid fan of liver and onions raves about it. We were treated to an evening of piano solos on Thursday night while enjoying our meal. The waitresses are all superb and very accommodating. We have booked our 50th Wedding Anniversary party here for August 2019, and know we can expect a wonderful evening and good food for our guests. Tom and Arlene P.

Now called Heartland Speakeasy. Burgers had a nice outer crunchy char and juicy they were awesome…read moreand the pizza is good. Live bands on Friday n Saturday not to bad either. Def will be back !

Tabby's offers an outstanding family-friendly country vibe blended seamlessly with lively sports…read morebar energy, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a grueling 21K obstacle race. The service stands out with friendly, attentive staff who handle orders quickly and provide generous refills, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience from start to finish. The atmosphere captures that cozy small-town Florida charm, complete with plenty of TVs for catching games, striking a great balance for families or sports enthusiasts without feeling overwhelming. Food highlights include the rich, hearty chili that was so good I ordered a second bowl which was perfect for post-race recovery. The wings were impressive with their crispy texture and delicious barbecue or hot sauces for dipping, while the burger arrived cooked perfectly medium--juicy and satisfying, hitting the spot just right. Non-alcoholic Blue Moon options provided a spot-on beer taste without the alcohol, perfect for athletes or designated drivers, and the sweet potato fries delivered crispy, flavorful perfection that kept the meal on point from beginning to end. Every dish came out hot, fresh, and exactly as ordered, turning this visit into a new tradition--definitely planning to return next year for the unbeatable combo of vibe, service, and food.

Great people, pleasant staff and great bartenders. Personal service with a smile. Food has been…read moredecent each time just a bit higher priced. Especially the pizza which is good but very small and overpriced. Beer is extra cold! Glad its by the house and we will frequent at least for drinks.

Excellent food. Service nice, staff fun and work well together. Lucky to have great cooks in…read morekitchen, especially steaks, seasoned just right and cooked perfect

So the food here was amazing. I will say that my Alfredo wasn't the best. But the steak and the…read morebread was wonderful. The Alfredo was on the grainy side. My husband had the burger which he loved. But would have like to see some seasoning on the chips. My daughter got the 8 wing appetizer for her meal with a mix of parmesan and spicy which she devoured. For dessert we got the orange cake and the chocolate. Both were HUGE and so strong I need some milk with those. Overall it was amazing food and they were so nice. The cost those wow keep an eye on that. The service was so much better than the other place. Super nice. And the ambiance was so fun with the license plates and the karaoke. We had a great time and will be back.

Just stopped in for a beer. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. I will stop back for food and…read moreentertainment and update my review.

Drink was the rum punch with the spiced rum. Reminded me of my home land bottled rum punch glorious…read moreand light on the rum so it wasn't overpowering. We ordered the fish and chips with their own template sauce, and the Cajun coleslaw was just a little too heavy in the Cajun dusting on top. Service was great and food hit a spot. The fish batter was just right and not overly beer batter but just the right fry.