12 Best Bars near Gainesville

“Favorite local spot, never disappoints!“

“Great service !“

“Best Pizza ever!!! 🍕🍄🍕🍄 We are Addicted to this pizza & the crust, & all the fixin's are just oh so 😋 Yummy ! If there's a mellow mushroom around we'll be there!!🍄🍕🍄🍕“

“Tony really knows how to run a business! I love coming to the square and going to blue door. The staff is amazing, and they really get to know you on a personal level. I always get the best treatment by Tony and his staff! I definitely recommend this place for a night out! The bartenders give great drink recommendations and genuinely enjoy their job.“

“I always loved Johnny’s New York style pizza in Loganville, GA. Visited that place many times over the last 21 years.
This place is no different. I love this location more as it’s more spacious. Johnny’s Great White is my favorite of all. Will certainly recommend to anyone.“

“Awesome staff! Incredible owners! Love the bartender, Jenn. Thanks for your hospitality.“

“I picked up an order today and just had to review them & say THANK YOU for all the staff I saw said hello and when leaving they all said have a good evening, it was definitely a nice change to have such friendly faces smiling and kindness showed, it’s rare today! Chilis rocks!!! 💯❤️“

“The food was excellent. Several of us had mahi tacos, I believe it was. Everyone enjoyed the food. Atmosphere was good. Not too hot right now, but I could see it being a bit uncomfortably hot during the summer with it being such an open restaurant. Our waiter was Stephen was he was great, refilled drinks routinely, service was good. Definitely will be back next time I go to Lake Lanier.“

“I was passing through Flowery Branch and stopped in to see my friends Warren and Arlene Johnson. WJ, a many‑time world champion in NHRA Pro Stock, had me swing by the shop later in the evening. When dinner time rolled around, they suggested Crossroads Bar and Grill — and I had no idea I was about to discover a gem. We pulled up on a Tuesday night and the place was packed. Anyone who knows restaurants understands what that means: if a place is busy mid‑week, it’s because the food is worth showing up for. The moment we walked in, the owner greeted us personally. WJ and Arlene clearly have a “usual booth,” and it felt like it was waiting for them. Our waiter, Greg, was the kind of professional you’d expect in a high‑end dining room — personable, sharp, and already on top of their standard drink order. When it came time for me to order, I asked Greg what he recommended. He didn’t miss a beat. The ribs he brought out were phenomenal — and I’m from Texas, where ribs are practically a religion. These rivaled the best you’ll find anywhere in my home state, which is not praise I give lightly. Then came a surprise: fresh‑cut parmesan, sliced right off the block and served as a sample. Simple, but outstanding. A quick trip to the restroom gave me a look at the full dining room — a well‑trained staff moving with purpose, keeping a busy house happy. On the wall of patron photos, one stood out: Warren “WJ” Johnson himself, The Professor of NHRA Pro Stock, proudly displayed. If Crossroads were competing for an NHRA Wally, they’d earn it. This place is now my go‑to whenever I’m in the area.“

“Its a fun and good place to go eat!“

“I took my Mom here for smashburger, fries, chicken enchilada soup, drink $12. Meal was great however I could not drink the water or lemonade it tasted awful! Please copy Chic-fil-a's filter system🙏“