The Thirsty Cobbler

The Thirsty Cobbler Ocala's first authentic Speakeasy. Located at 11 East Ft King in beautiful downtown Ocala, Florida. Password Required To Enter!

OPEN Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm until!!

It has been written about, whispered about, feared, admired, and misunderstood for centuries.Some believed seeing one me...
09/15/2026

It has been written about, whispered about, feared, admired, and misunderstood for centuries.

Some believed seeing one meant bad luck was coming. Others believed it carried messages from somewhere beyond our world.

But this mysterious visitor is more than superstition.

It is remarkably intelligent. It can recognize faces, remember people, solve problems, and even learn from what it observes.

It watches.

It remembers.

And it waits.

Literature made it legendary. One famous writer turned a midnight visitor into one of the most recognizable symbols of darkness and mystery ever put to paper.

A lonely man.
A tapping at the chamber door.
A visitor dressed entirely in black.

And one word repeated again and again:

“Nevermore.”

Two syllables.
Five letters.
One unforgettable visitor.

If you know what came knocking that night, you know this week’s secret password.

But don’t say it here.

Some secrets are meant to be whispered at the door.

Some say it’s bad luck when one appears.Others say it’s a messenger.During the darkest hours of the night, you might hea...
09/13/2026

Some say it’s bad luck when one appears.

Others say it’s a messenger.

During the darkest hours of the night, you might hear it before you ever see it.

Watching from above.
Dressed entirely in black.
Clever enough to remember a face.
Patient enough to wait.

For centuries, it has found its way into legends, superstitions, poetry, and stories of secrets that were never meant to be told.

It has been associated with mystery, prophecy, death, and the unknown.

And perhaps its most famous appearance came from a man who sat alone late one dreary night, mourning a lost love, when an unexpected visitor arrived at his chamber door.

He asked questions.

The visitor gave him only one answer.

“Nevermore.”

Know who came knocking?

Then you may already know this week’s secret password.

Keep it to yourself.

The walls have ears... and something may be watching from above.

BRUNCH TODAY, WITH A SIDE OF LIVE MUSIC.Join us at Ivy on the Square for delicious brunch, your favorite morning cocktai...
09/13/2026

BRUNCH TODAY, WITH A SIDE OF LIVE MUSIC.

Join us at Ivy on the Square for delicious brunch, your favorite morning cocktail, and live music by Alex Ulate.

Gather your people, settle in, and let good food and great music set the pace. There’s no need to rush when brunch sounds this good.

See you today in downtown Ocala!

Saturday calls for a little Southern comfort.Our Barbeque Shrimp & Grits pairs grilled shrimp in a sweet and tangy barbe...
09/12/2026

Saturday calls for a little Southern comfort.

Our Barbeque Shrimp & Grits pairs grilled shrimp in a sweet and tangy barbeque sauce with our homemade creamy cheese grits. Rich, comforting, and full of flavor in every forkful.

Spend your Saturday exploring downtown Ocala, then grab a seat at Ivy on the Square. Order your favorite cocktail, catch up with good company, and take your time over something delicious.

No rushing through this meal. It’s the weekend—enjoy every bite.

Who’s joining you at the table?

FRIDAY DATE NIGHT. NO WITNESSES.Just you, your favorite person, and plans worth keeping between the two of you.Start wit...
09/11/2026

FRIDAY DATE NIGHT. NO WITNESSES.

Just you, your favorite person, and plans worth keeping between the two of you.

Start with dinner at Ivy on the Square. Share an appetizer, steal a bite from their plate, and linger over a meal that deserves your full attention.

Then slip over to The Thirsty Cobbler, Ocala’s premier speakeasy, for cocktails and a little mystery.

This week’s password: No Witnesses.

Your secret is safe with us. Whether you shared dessert or kept it all for yourself? We didn’t see a thing.

THURSDAY NIGHT IS PRIME RIB NIGHT.Why wait until Friday to treat yourself?Make plans for Prime Rib Night at Ivy on the S...
09/10/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT IS PRIME RIB NIGHT.

Why wait until Friday to treat yourself?

Make plans for Prime Rib Night at Ivy on the Square. Bring your appetite, order your favorite cocktail, and settle in for a delicious evening in downtown Ocala.

Whether it’s a dinner date, a catch-up with friends, or simply a night off from cooking, we’ve got a place at the table for you.

Good company. Prime rib. Thursday plans made.

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT.The cobblestone is calling, the cocktails are waiting, and the hidden door opens at 6 PM.But you’re ...
09/10/2026

TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT.

The cobblestone is calling, the cocktails are waiting, and the hidden door opens at 6 PM.

But you’re not getting in without the password.

Tonight, whisper:

NO WITNESSES

Say it quietly at the door and step inside The Thirsty Cobbler for a night that may or may not have happened.

And tomorrow, if anyone asks where you were?

You saw nothing.
You heard nothing.
There were NO WITNESSES.

Doors open at 6 PM. We’ll see you inside... but we’ll never admit it.

The room was full. The drinks were flowing. The door was locked.Something happened.But by morning, the story had changed...
09/09/2026

The room was full. The drinks were flowing. The door was locked.

Something happened.

But by morning, the story had changed.

No one saw who came in.
No one remembered who left.
No one heard a thing.
No one could put a face to a name.

Funny how quickly a crowded room can become completely silent when questions start being asked.

That brings us to this week’s password:

NO WITNESSES

In the days of Prohibition, discretion wasn’t just appreciated. It could be the difference between keeping the party going and having the whole operation shut down.

You didn’t know names.
You didn’t recognize faces.
You certainly didn’t repeat what happened behind the hidden door.

So this week, if anyone asks what you saw...

You saw nothing.

If they ask who was there...

You don’t remember.

And if they ask what happened inside The Thirsty Cobbler...

Well, there were NO WITNESSES.

Whisper “No Witnesses” at the door and step inside.

What happens in the speakeasy stays in the speakeasy.

Your week just got a little more delicious at Ivy on the Square.From a Hot Chicken Sandwich to our fan-favorite Prime Ri...
09/09/2026

Your week just got a little more delicious at Ivy on the Square.

From a Hot Chicken Sandwich to our fan-favorite Prime Rib Dinner, this week’s specials give you plenty of reasons to join us in downtown Ocala.

Wednesday: Hot Chicken Sandwich
Thursday: Prime Rib Dinner
Friday: Pork Chop in BBQ B**r Gravy with mash
Saturday: Blackened Tuna Steak with Basil Cream Reduction
Sunday: Sunday Brunch | 10 AM–2 PM

And for a little extra weekend cheer—bottomless mimosas, all day!

Make it a lunch date, a dinner out, or a Sunday gathering with your favorite people. We’ll save the cooking for us and the good company for you.

Which special has your name on it?

It was the kind of night people would talk about for years...If anyone admitted they were there.The door was locked.The ...
09/08/2026

It was the kind of night people would talk about for years...

If anyone admitted they were there.

The door was locked.
The curtains were drawn.
The glasses were full.

By morning, the questions started.

Who was inside?
Who saw what happened?
Who could tell the story?

Strange thing was, everyone had the same answer:

“I didn’t see anyone.”

In the days of Prohibition, sometimes the safest person in the room was the one who saw absolutely nothing.

Think you know this week’s password?

Keep your eyes open.
Keep your mouth shut.
And whisper your answer at the door.

Address

11 East Ft King Street
Ocala, FL
34471

Telephone

+13526225550

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