Cool personal vibe. It's a change up from the long line to get into a bar on a Saturday. I walked in and was immediately greeted by the mixologist. Very welcoming and personable. Drinks were as unique as the decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Orsini
I can't say enough good things about The Traveler. If you are in Gainesville or visiting and love cocktails, this is the spot to check out. Nice cozy cocktail bar to either chill at the bar or a few tables and sip on some amazing concoctions. The liquor and mixes they use are obscure and blend beautifully. Their wine selection is always great as well. They do different events to check out too. The menu does change based on the season and they work really hard at making sure the drinks fit well and perfect each and every time. Highly recommend The Traveler!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Rk Hulblolu
Cocktails are not good. Imagine the quality of Salty Dog at the prices of Dragonfly.
The ambiance is great though, it's a lovely space. Just don't get the cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Brianna Gunther
Bartender Jonah was a cool guy. He made us some fun cocktails and told us about the various wines. The place is pretty small with not much capacity but if you get there early like we did it's not an issue. They do wine tastings on Thursdays which I would love to go back and try.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tucker “t17389z” Storrs
The drinks were extremely tasty and unique, and the service and atmosphere were absolutely second to none. It's quite small, but I don't think I have ever felt comfier or classier sitting at a bar in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gage LaPierre
Great spot! Never crazy crowded. Good drinks. Tad pricey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Aaron Turo
Best drinks in town by FAR! Jonah is a great bare tender and makes amazing drinks!
The staff seemed knowledgeable but stressed and overwhelmed, despite having 10 people in the entire place. The wine selection was pretty basic and lacked much depth. Although, they said they change their selection quite often, so maybe we were there on an off day. It’s definitely more of a cocktail place. We probably should have ordered cocktails. Neat vibe on the inside, if you can find a seat. Fun seating outside with the hanging lights and patio furniture.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Frank V
This is night on the town looking for a conversational place with great drink and ambiance. Small wine food like cheese and nuts. Perfect for a in between places or after a regular dinner. Jonna bartender was great and personable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Bee452
Had a very nice experience the atmosphere is amazing, it feels very welcoming and interesting. Drinks were delicious along with the olives we ordered! Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Olives
Aashish Dhawan
Great atmosphere and seasonally curated drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea T.
My family and I were excited to visit this bar for holiday drinks while we were all together to celebrate Christmas, but unfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the start. The vibe when we walked in was off—though the other customers were kind and made an effort to make space for our group of 7, the atmosphere felt oddly unwelcoming.
We understand there was only one bartender working, but even then, the lack of hospitality was noticeable. We stood around for quite a while without anyone acknowledging us, which was frustrating given the small, intimate setting. When we were finally seated, no one greeted us or offered a welcome. We were simply handed menus with no explanation or even a hello. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than guests.
We tried to push through and planned to just order a drink each, but the lack of warmth from the staff made us uncomfortable, so we ended up leaving. It's especially disappointing to have such a poor experience during the holiday season when hospitality should be a priority.
We won’t be returning, and we’d suggest they work on improving customer service, even when they’re short-staffed. A little friendliness goes a long way, especially during busy times like the holidays.
Cool personal vibe. It's a change up from the long line to get into a bar on a Saturday. I walked in and was immediately greeted by the mixologist. Very welcoming and personable. Drinks were as unique as the decor.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I can't say enough good things about The Traveler. If you are in Gainesville or visiting and love cocktails, this is the spot to check out. Nice cozy cocktail bar to either chill at the bar or a few tables and sip on some amazing concoctions. The liquor and mixes they use are obscure and blend beautifully. Their wine selection is always great as well. They do different events to check out too. The menu does change based on the season and they work really hard at making sure the drinks fit well and perfect each and every time. Highly recommend The Traveler!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cocktails are not good. Imagine the quality of Salty Dog at the prices of Dragonfly.
The ambiance is great though, it's a lovely space. Just don't get the cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
Bartender Jonah was a cool guy. He made us some fun cocktails and told us about the various wines. The place is pretty small with not much capacity but if you get there early like we did it's not an issue. They do wine tastings on Thursdays which I would love to go back and try.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The drinks were extremely tasty and unique, and the service and atmosphere were absolutely second to none. It's quite small, but I don't think I have ever felt comfier or classier sitting at a bar in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot! Never crazy crowded. Good drinks. Tad pricey
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best drinks in town by FAR! Jonah is a great bare tender and makes amazing drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite hang out spot in all of Gainesville-
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Possibly the best cocktail menu in Gainesville!
You’ll have to check it out !
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The staff seemed knowledgeable but stressed and overwhelmed, despite having 10 people in the entire place. The wine selection was pretty basic and lacked much depth. Although, they said they change their selection quite often, so maybe we were there on an off day. It’s definitely more of a cocktail place. We probably should have ordered cocktails. Neat vibe on the inside, if you can find a seat. Fun seating outside with the hanging lights and patio furniture.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
This is night on the town looking for a conversational place with great drink and ambiance. Small wine food like cheese and nuts. Perfect for a in between places or after a regular dinner. Jonna bartender was great and personable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had a very nice experience the atmosphere is amazing, it feels very welcoming and interesting. Drinks were delicious along with the olives we ordered! Great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Olives
Great atmosphere and seasonally curated drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I were excited to visit this bar for holiday drinks while we were all together to celebrate Christmas, but unfortunately, our experience was disappointing from the start. The vibe when we walked in was off—though the other customers were kind and made an effort to make space for our group of 7, the atmosphere felt oddly unwelcoming.
We understand there was only one bartender working, but even then, the lack of hospitality was noticeable. We stood around for quite a while without anyone acknowledging us, which was frustrating given the small, intimate setting. When we were finally seated, no one greeted us or offered a welcome. We were simply handed menus with no explanation or even a hello. It felt like we were an inconvenience rather than guests.
We tried to push through and planned to just order a drink each, but the lack of warmth from the staff made us uncomfortable, so we ended up leaving. It's especially disappointing to have such a poor experience during the holiday season when hospitality should be a priority.
We won’t be returning, and we’d suggest they work on improving customer service, even when they’re short-staffed. A little friendliness goes a long way, especially during busy times like the holidays.
Service: 1
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