13 Best Sports Bars in Gainesville

“The tacos are definitely their speciality. The guacamole is the blandest I’ve ever had. It had so many onions in it and there was no flavor except onion. Save the $20 and get a nice dessert of something instead. It’s very busy inside and not for someone looking for a quiet bite to eat.“

“CLEAN & actually made the food correct ✅ Food & service was on point 10/10! We will be back! Glad we stopped in since the one near where we live is not good! 💯 Finally I can start eating Millers again! 😮‍💨🤤🇺🇸🫶❤️‍🔥👏🙋‍♀️“

“Awesome place must go while there“

“Howdy yo I love you guys or my name is Shaggy Rogers dude!“

“Deva, Cali and veteran JP do an excellent job behind the bar.

Excellent pool table selection. Rustic wrap around bar circles a great sized tv ideal for sporting events.

Highly recommend this venue. Great music selection!!“

“Great time here listening to some young upbeat Jazz bands . Wish they had a few simple signature cocktails to choose from which would be very easy to create . I found out about this event in GNV word of mouth . Where do you usually post events ?“

“I lived in Gainesville for 6 yrs and this was my first time coming here. I'm not a drinker or anything, so I avoid bars, but this was more like 'pool tables with drinks' than 'a bar with pool tables.' This place is clean, reasonably quiet, and very spacious. I wish I would've come here years ago.“

“We went late on Sunday night to enjoy happy hour and half priced games and had a great experience. We were quickly seated and our server had great energy that really helped set the tone for a fun night. We started with a chicken quesadilla which was delicious and packed with huge chicken chunks. For my meal I ordered the eat and play combo wings and they were terrific. They were crispy underneath and the sauce was sweet and very flavorful. We also enjoyed happy hour beer, although I did not realize it was domestic beer only so my Modelo did not qualify, which was a small surprise. We did an hour of free game play and there was a really good variety of games, especially for a group of three. The game room had a large selection and everything felt well maintained. All of the staff we interacted with were pleasant and friendly. Overall we were really impressed with how much they offer, including catering and large event options. We will definitely be back again.“

“Mother’s is a staple bar in Gainesville. The food is homemade and always affordable. The staff are accommodating, friendly, and personable. It is always a fun and safe atmosphere. There is always entertainment of some sort. Management tolerates zero shenanigans and yet will still go out of their way to make you happy.“

“Awesome exterior heating system on the rooftop bar!“

“Mat Green is awesome. He brings class to the place with his sweater vests.“

“Victoria was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. She was attentive throughout the entire meal without ever making us feel rushed, kept our drinks filled, checked on our food, and made sure everything came out exactly how we wanted it.

What really stood out was her attitude. Victoria was genuinely kind, upbeat, and easy to talk to. You can tell she actually cares about giving her customers a great experience rather than just going through the motions. Even while she was busy, she still made time to check on us and never made us feel forgotten.

The food was great, but Victoria’s service is what made the experience a 5-star visit. Applebee’s is lucky to have her. We’ll definitely be coming back and asking for Victoria again!“

“​I come to Buffalo Wild Wings often because I enjoy the atmosphere and the food is always good, but this latest visit was disappointing. The service was far below their usual standard. We never received silverware or plates, and our table was completely skipped for water and the drinks we ordered. I love coming here, but I hope management addresses these service lapses so the quality matches the food and vibe.“