33 Best Bars in Gainesville

“We were there last night and had a great time. Clean establishment and Brendan was wonderful. He was very, nice and helpful and joined in on the fun right before we were done. Definitely recommend him and the facility.“

“For a concert it was ridiculous the wait to get in I never made it in I assume the staff and atmosphere were all nice and it looked like people enjoyed it but honestly to be at that limited or a capacity need to not host events that are too large for their size.“

“Nice place for weekend afternoon“

“I spent the day at the property repairing the doors that were broken into and dealing with the area on the bar porch where a fire had been started.
We have already removed the privacy fence that surrounded the bar area. Additionally, we had to add carriage bolts and boards to bolt the doors back together to secure the building. I believe the police department has been using the site for training their search dogs lately.
It is sad to see this place go; I’ve seen many bands and had many burgers in that In-N-Out drive-thru growing up. It will certainly be missed, as both the bar and those burgers seem to be a thing of the past now. As a final update, the new property owners are based out of Tennessee.“

“The Midnight Underground has a long and storied history in Gainesville as a local bar, hangout, artist venue and safe space for everyone. Current setup has almost daily events with a stage for trivia, open mic, bands, performances, sometimes karaoke and more. A nice, chill vibe to get away from the college "fraternizing" at some other spots. Beer, wine, and tasty food. come check them out!“

“Awesome people, and cold beer.“

“Went to Satchels after the Gator Nationals.Decided to have a few beers at Lightning Salvage while we waited for a table . We ended up staying at LS and having pizza and salad. All very good. Afterwards went exploring thru all the very cool rooms and areas“

“Fun!!🐊🐊🐊💗💗 weekends gonna by too fast!“

“Shawna is the BEST Bartender we have ever encountered. I did it for two years and I know I was good, but Shawna is the Queen! Not only did she have a conversation with everyone at the bar area, she kept your drink full and a smile on your face. Thank you Shawna and the DJ from Saturday night. We don’t go out too much, as hubby works tremendous hours, but this was an awesome night! I sang, line danced, laughed, played pool, and enjoyed good conversations with every walk of life. My husband tipped Shawna OVER 100%! That right there is proof in the pudding! We talked about Shawna all day Sunday and decided we are going to stop in with some of our biker friends and let them experience Shawna’s awesome service ! Can’t wait to see you again beautiful lady! Roger & Melanie🖤🏍️🖤“

“Come here on a regular basis and always had a good experience. The ladies behind the counter have the right attitude, they know what I'm getting before I have the chance to tell them.
If you're going to come often highly suggest getting the mug, cheaper refills and good quality so I use it all the time. I have 2 of the mugs and 2 color changing cups.“

“The place to dance, especially on 80s night.“

“Are here today the bartender Pattie was great. So was the food!! Will be back“

“Awesome exterior heating system on the rooftop bar!“

“Fun with friends 🧡 great time“

“Absolutely amazing service! I came here for the second time and took my friend who had never been for his birthday. All the staff members were incredibly sweet, especially our waitress Jimmy Bynum. He was incredibly social and also very polite. They even brought out cookies and a candle for my friend’s birthday. Even better that we happened to come at the same time as Coach Spurrier for dinner. Overall great staff, amazing food, and great environment.“

“Came for a couple of drinks, stayed to be silently judged by a bald bartender with glasses who looked personally offended by our youth. Pointed at us while talking trash to coworkers like we were on display at the zoo. Atmosphere was actually great, minus feeling like our entire existence was ruining his night. I will be back, but only because I like pain and the smell of smoke.“

“My absolute favorite place to go downtown, always a blast. The workers are nice every time and actually remember people when they come in, even if tit’s been weeks. Shoutout Holden, gets me right every time even when I haven’t come in for a while“

“One of the best bars in Gainesville. Quality drinks, creative and skilled bartenders. Go to if you want good cocktails and a chill atmosphere.“

“Went for pinball. Lots of UF students celebrating. 3 floors, the third available for groups.The door to the Arcade on the West side is actually the original First National( name may have changed over time)which located on the opposite side of Main and is now,I think,the Morgan and Morgan building and Wells Fargo.I just wanted to play pinball,at Arcade. Great atmosphere for it.“

“Ford's garage fries, crispy yet soft on the inside. Flaky and peppery with a perfect balance of salt to compliment it. Hard to get on point fries, however these people accomplished it. The burger is larger than you would expect from a visual standpoint. It has fresh ingredients. I had the bison instead of the standard beef. It's freshly ground instead of ground beef. So as opposed to the patties being frozen coming in it's slabs of meat that they grind and then cook. The medium well option that I went with I recommend highly. They seared it on the outside and cooked at medium on the inside. The char has good flavor to it and the barbecue sauce has a very nice marriage with the cheddar cheese and the applewood smoked bacon. The romaine lettuce adds a nice touch on the bottom of the burger instead of the top. It's overall a very hard Burger to beat by any other restaurant. I very strongly recommend Ford's garage to any nostalgic burger lover.“

“we had a appointment at Shands and decided to have an early dinner. we started with the grouper fingers which were excellent. For my dinner I had the fried green tomatoes and she crab soup. They were both delicious 😋 Hubby had chicken sandwich and fries which were both good but he wishes he would have gotten something else like the shrimp etouffee. We will definitely be back. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart sorry I forgot her name. But highly recommend!!“

“The seasonal meatball here is TO DIE FOR. Absolute must try. Best meatball of my life maybe ever. If there was a meatball contest, the salty dog would win every single time. Personally, I come here ONLY for the meatball. The seasonal meatball is only on the secret menu so you have to ask but it’s worth it every time.“

“Fantastic!! I took 29 family and friends out for our 40th anniversary yesterday and the the staff and food were fantastic. No one has a complaint. Food cane out hot all at the same time. Yum“

“Unique restaurant with good food choices for different diets. One of my favorite local restaurants!“

“Heard so many good things about this place and finally getting to go was well worth it! The food is amazing. If you are expecting subway, no no no. These Sammies are packed and so well worth it. They even asked if I wanted half of my foot long wrapped up, I get why now. I finished it, but wow. Super think sandwich and great tasting!!! Go a little further down to the bar and get some beer. Great selection for sure and everything from the Sammies to the beer is inexpensive. Cash only to give you heads up but there is an ATM inside. So worth it!!!!“

“first time visiting, Randy was on point with his customer service! 5 stars for sure!“

“Been a patron for years. Like the food, the prices and the vibe. Last night I ordered takeout. Online menu prices were not included. Upon arrival I discovered my Philly Cheese sandwich was $19.50. What is this, Ruth Chris? Good sandwich for ten. Not 20. Taking a break from Crafty.“

“Good food, good service,,“

“Gainesville had a real gem with this place. We chose to go to Chopstix Cafe after searching for a local eatery. So happy we did! We order Spring rolls as an appetizer, and they arrived piping hot and full of fresh goodness with. Great dipping sauce. My husband ordered a combo noodle bowl with beef, chicken and pork which was full of flavor and tender meats and vegetables. I ordered the special, Short Rib Bun Bo Hue, and I’m glad I did! Best I’ve ever had! A large, tender short rib was situated on top with an extra plate to cut it off the bone and add back to the soup, a rich lemongrass, lightly spiced broth with soft noodles and a plate of fresh bean sprouts, Thai basil, a lime wedge and jalapeño slices to add for extra flavor. I was in heaven!🤗. We met the beautiful TiTi and her handsome hubby, owners, while enjoying our meal and learned their family has had this restaurant for over 30 years! Please go if you are in town-you will be glad you did. I give them 10 ⭐️s😋“

“Delicious food in a cool, eclectic atmosphere. Adorable outdoor patio seating. Great for vegetarians because they have TVP and tempeh that you can sub in any dish. The chimichanga with tvp and smothered in queso is to die for! And while you're eating, look around and spot all the hidden dinosaurs!“

“We went to Mr. Han's for first time for my brothers birthday celebration tonight and we can not get over how great all the food was! It was not only fresh but so delicious! It was quite a feast with many dishes and everything was so good. I am a picky eater and my husband even said he had not seen me enjoy a meal so much ever. The service was wonderful as was the atmosphere. We will definitely be back - we can say this is the best restaurant in Gainesville for any type of food!!“

“My daughter and I agreed that the pastrami sandwiches we had pre-flight were among the BEST we've ever had, anywhere. And the onion rings definitely were the best - perfectly crispy until the last one was consumed. Great service, too!“

“Very nice establishment. A good spot to take a family out for a night of fun. In a prime location off right off Williston Rd. Everything appears to be well-kept, and it’s very evident that the staff does the best they can to make sure everyone that steps through the doors has an enjoyable experience.“