I visit Iron Horse several times annually, but the majority of my visits are during Biketoberfest…read moreand Bike Week each year. Honestly, there is not a lot going on this part of Ormond unless there is a big bike event; however, Iron Horse is open year-round.
The steak tips with mushrooms and mashed potatoes are the bomb, especially with a little hot sauce and salt/pepper, but be prepared to get messy because it is served in a tiny Dixie paper boat that can barely hold the serving. The pork chop sandwich on white bread is a winner, the slab of baloney on the baloney sandwich is thick! and gyros are delicious even though they are not cut from a rotisserie. All of the food out here is pretty damn good and is always cooked fresh; especially during events, since there is always a line.
The bands that play here are not always my first choice, but they do have a great lineup every now and then.
Drinks are reasonable and if you get to know the bartenders, they might hook you up
If you are here during Bike Week or Biketoberfest, definitely stop to say hi to Diana, you can't miss her, she is the gorgeous lady working the bar at the entrance. Also check out the actual Iron Horse bar that is open year-round; it is small, divey, and unique, but they serve a stiff drink.
Iron Horse has a great selection of tee's, vests, jackets, and other riding gear available for purchase at their onsite store. During large bike events there are at least 20 vendors on site selling boots, eye protection, knives/pepper spray, installing LED lighting, and repairing upholstery.
Iron Horse host several competitions, like their Bikini contest, the baddest bagger contest, the burn-out contest, and more, which enhances the overall Biker experience.
During Motorcycle events, lot parking is only for motorcycles, parking is free, but if you cannot ride in loose dirt, don't go down there otherwise you could get stuck. Fortunately, I have no problem managing the terrain; however, I have seen other riders, blow out their cooling system, get stuck, or topple over sometimes two-up on full dressers, ouch! Staff also parks riders like sardines, so there is very little room to navigate out of kickstand position. FYI - there is a ton of other free and paid parking in the area if you prefer to park and ride on more stable ground.
All-in-all, Iron Horse Saloon is awesome place to go during big bike events, but just a good place to visit during down season. Regardless, I highly recommend stopping in to check them out.