6 Best Bars near Gainesville

“I had a hunch this place was the real deal the moment I stepped out of my truck. The aroma of freshly smoked meat mixed with sweet and tangy BBQ flavor inundated the gravel parking lot. A scent so overwhelmingly captivating, I couldn’t help but follow it to its source. I walked through the front doors of 902 and was immediately greeted by a charismatic waiter who promptly served us drinks. The menu was concise, yet powerful. Along with the atmosphere, all menu items complemented a cold beer and a sports game. I went with the brisket grilled cheese sandwich, served on 100% USDA Texas Toast. Mouthwatering is an understate, to say the least. After I consumed my fair share in cheesy caloric delight, the owner came out and greeted us with a warm smile, and freshly smoked chicken. My favorite part about this establishment is its commitment to keeping things simple, yet refining its craft through friendly employees, quality ingredients, and a home town feel. I look forward to my next visit.“

“Great food. Good service. Good value. Well worth the visit.“

“The staff very polite and our waitress was prompt attentive and the food was the best from any Chili's I've eaten at and our order came out right the first time. Also I've never had to ask for lemon for my tea after said half and half tea with lemon. When she brought a second glass out it had a lemon with it.“

“When you need to get away from the psychotropic lights and the ptsd level rings of the casino, this is the place to go. Not to mention that the bartender free pours!!! Great personable staff! If you take care of your bartenders, they will take care of you.“

“Update: Match 2023- Glad to see they incorporated glassware if you ask for it and stay within the bar area! Nice bartender also!

July 2022 - Nice loungy new bar and great atmosphere. One of the few bars where you can sit on comfy furniture and enjoy a drink within Winstar casino.
I do wish they had a special drink menu to differentiate itself a little bit more from the other fast serve bars. The fact that they serve nice(expensive) drinks in plastic cups is off-putting as well.. Not going to drink a $72 tequila or a nice old fashioned out of plastic cup.. lol
Also, they need to have more than one bartender during busy times as the casino floor servers come in and inundate the bartender at times causing service in the bar itself to be slow.“

“Terrific waitress named Sierra very friendly and prompt on refilling drinks. I had the baked potato soup & it was the best I have ever had.“