The worst post I've ever been to terrible bartending and very unfriendly will not go back it may be the largest but it's the worst just a flat out money grab read more

They do so many great things to help our Veterans! I am proud to be a member through my Dad's service as a Korean War Veteran.

My Uncle is a member so we stopped at the A. Legion. My husband is a 24 year disabled veteran. When we were entering they handed my husband an application and said to fill it out and come back. Even though my Uncle was a member they turned us away. read more

Great organization. They cater to all branches of the service. Nice people working there.

I had a Philly cheesesteak and chili fries for lunch before they play bingo at 2 PM. Both items were very good and service was pretty quick. I would order the same thing on a return visit. read more

I know posting this is not the smartest thing to do, but I felt I had to say something about being denied access to the local American Legion Post 347 because of COVID-19 because I am not a member of their Post. My wife and I just finished dinner at the Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club and decided to stop at Post 347 for a drink on our way home in the Village of Hawkins. I handed my membership card from American Legion Post 342 in St. Charles, IL, where I was a past commander and have been a member of this Post for over 40 years. I was informed that because I was not a member of Post 347, I could not enter. The gatekeeper pointed to a posted sign stating only Post 347 members can enter because of COVID! COVID has been around for 18 months, and this is their excuse to refuse my wife and me access to an organization I have spent over four decades as an active member. Prior to today (8/21/21 at 1600 hours), we stopped two weeks ago on a Sunday afternoon only to leave because they were packed with BINGO players. At that time, I did not see anyone wearing a mask during BINGO or anyone wearing a mask this afternoon. Post 347 blatantly refused access to my wife and I, both members of this national organization, and quite honestly, I am "pissed off"! The Villages is supposed to be the friendliest community in Florida, but just outside The Villages in Lady Lake is the largest American Legion Post in the United States. They refused to allow me to enter! OK, so maybe I am a nobody, but I am an Air Force veteran of 35 years, proud to serve my country and honored to be a member of the American Legion for forty-two years. Served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War and currently undergoing cancer treatment at the VA for Agent Orange. Very active as a Veterans Advocate and presently working on a YouTube project entitled "Saluting American Veterans." It was bad enough coming home from SEA and being spit at and rejected, but to deny a veteran who is an American Legion member access to their Post because of COVID is simply WRONG. We moved here two months ago and recently started searching for opportunities to volunteer. One such organization is the Village Honor Flight, and they asked me to get involved. I intend to, but it seems this organization is tied to the American Legion Post 347, so I am having second thoughts! Also, before we moved to The Villages, I heard a similar story about a member from another Post being denied entry and that bothered me! The first time I went to Post 347 in June, I was welcomed and told that story was a misunderstanding. Well, I hope this is a misunderstanding because today, more than ever, veterans need each other. And please, do not use COVID as an excuse because both my wife and I are vaccinated, and if you wanted us to wear masks, we would. Please reconsider this study policy! Don't shut your doors to those entitled to the privileges of membership with the American Legion. Last I knew...an American Legion member, regardless of what posts they belong to, is entitled to access other posts worldwide. Guess the rules are different in the friendliest community in Florida! If I am wrong, I will apologize and retract this post; We were brothers and sisters when we served, so what changed? Fred J. Rosenthal MSgt. USAF (Retired) 5524 Brittany Terrace The Villages, FL 32163 630-926-3109 therosenthalgroup@sbcglobal.net Reading other reviews further explains the problem. The Villages is full of veterans so unless you are a member of American Legion Post 347 the officers and management of this Post have no respect for your service to our country, they just care about your membership dues! Until this problem is resolved I am going to continue to expose the discourse of this Post. Members of this Post are Veterans, most Veterans who served our nation qualify for membership in the American Legion. Legion Post throughout the world are homes for Veterans to share their stories and find comradeship with fellow Veterans...Unfortunately, this Post is run by dictators with an agenda and does not care about you...Recommend you stay away! Am I bitter? No, just know that American Legion members from other Posts are not welcomed here! read more

Great people. Super proud organization. They do so much for the community and those in need-year round. The Sons and the Auxiliary are very involved. read more

I am a disabled US Navy 20 year combat veteran I walked in and was was met by the rudest person in Florida. Old guy on oxygen at the front door I'll never go back. The leadership there needs to figure out why they are there and go back to their mission statement Dean Taylor Navy veteran Wildwood, Florida read more

After reading the reviews it might be the world's largest post but sounds like it could be the rudest. Why is that necessary? My husband and I visited this post about five years ago. Drinks were priced right, food was hardly edible, and people were less than friendly. read more

4 friends Legion members decided to have a nice night out at lodge 347. Met at the door by the usual cranky "Door Greater" my friend offered the last card sent from the legion. The greeter told my friend he couldn't enter with this legion card. By this timeI had parked my car and got in line only to hear the cranky greeter call my friend a liar and say there is no way you are a member here. We asked for the commander, to hear he had just left. Out comes some one who says they are the 1st VP or something who repeats the message that my friend is a liar and couldn't possibly be a member there. She then told my friends wife she was a liar because his wife said she was here at this lodge when he joined. We left,my veteran friend demoralized, and unfortunately due to the rude and overpowering treatment by these Legion people slipped back into Afib read more

Very nice people and even though I was from out of town I was treated like family. Great dinner - Sat. I had a teriyaki chicken salad and it was fair cost at 9.00 but it is huge! Drinks were reasonably priced for a legion. The day I went they also had trivia night. 2.00 to play. read more

Great place for members to relax, enjoy a drink with fellow vets. But "Tom the bartender" needs to keep in mind he may not know who he's being rude to. Lose the attitude shipmate. read more

The reviews we have read will certainly keep me and my Marine away. Very sad. We were so hoping to be welcomed as a new comer. Sounds like they would rather keep us away. Shame on them!! read more

Best post in Florida friendly great activities and food what more could you want Wednesday is Bar Bingo and Philly cheesesteaks reminds me of home read more

Music on Friday nights is great. The food is not good. Friday night bar tender rude.