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    Downtown Drafts

    4.7 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Natalie R.

    Super cool spot to come and chill out with a group of friends! I love that they have beer flights. Really wanted to do some beer tasting and found this little gem. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have a ton of beer to try out. Definitely recommend! Definitely will come back!

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    Kayla K.

    This place is amazing. There are great selection of beers, wines and mimosas!!! The best part in my opinion. There are also puppies. Which is great. 11/10 would recommend. 5 stars

    Jen R.

    My family loves this place! It's in downtown Gainesville on the square, the owners and employees are friendly, the beers are tasty, there is free fresh popcorn and there are a plethora of board games to keep anyone and everyone entertained while hanging out! There is also hard cider and a root beer on tap for non-beer alternatives and they sell delicious gourmet popsicles. In addition it is dog friendly inside AND outside!! They also allow you to bring outside food in to consume and there are lots of options within walking distance like pizza and Mexican. What's not to love...?!

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    Awesome owners, excellent beer. This place is great! I wish I lived closer! Highly recommended

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    11 years ago

    Love this place. Good selections and the people that work there are great. I like that they have games you can play too.

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    A great place with craft beers and friendly people! Love the environment and the rotation of brews!

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    10 years ago

    Very cool place in a fantastic location. Great beer selection with a very knowledgable bartender and great prices on craft beer!

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    Moonie's Texas Barbecue

    Moonie's Texas Barbecue

    4.2
    (545 reviews)
    10.1 mi
    $$

    First time & won't be the last!! Friday night pickup, from…read morethe counter. (We understand you can call in orders, they cater & you can dine in). Walk up, tell them what you want, they carve & weigh in front of you & get your side orders as well. Go around the corner for your condiments, then pay & enjoy! Small building, easy access in/out of a small parking lot. Make sure you don't leave anything behind- we left the fried okra :(! Some beers & seltzers available as well. Took a total of 15 minutes at 5:30 pm on Friday night... they have a system & it works. Clean inside for dining in. Food- YES!!!!! Sooooo tender, soooo flavorful & the smoke was truly memorable! Meat by the lb... 2 lbs of meat we were given 2 TX toast & 4 buns (either or per pound). They have a variety of meal options like baskets, plates, etc. This is going to be a go to from now on. Great prices, nice folks, and literally the best Q in Hall county! My pictures are of my LEFTOVER brisket & pulled pork sandwich.... unreal the flavor! That is all!!!

    Our go to BBQ spot. We had to take our son here while he was home for Christmas. It's the best bbq…read morearound! My favorite is the brisket and all the sides. Today we got the brisket sandwich with baked beans and green beans we also got the jalapeño mac & cheese, coleslaw, and fried okra. ( cooked to order) They cut the meat right in front of you at the counter, They are always very fast with service. There is lots of seating and parking on both sides of the building.

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    Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill

    Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill

    4.5
    (17 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    Side dive with great customer service and great food. We recently moved to the area and found this…read moreplace under recommendation. We have been a dozen times and both food and service are consistent.

    Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant & Bar has been open for about six months, per the owner, as of October…read more2023. This restaurant is an excellent addition to the food desert in Lula and provides options without having to drive to nearby cities like Gainesville or Cornelia. PARKING There is a small lot in the front and street parking AMBIANCE/SEATING The restaurant has plenty of indoor seating, tables, and booths. There are two rooms where all of the tables are situated. I'd say there are roughly 16 tables total and bar seating. The table tops are wooden with a splash of festive, colorful streaks. SERVICE the staff was friendly. My party arrived around lunchtime on a weekday and was seated right away. Water/drinks and orders were all taken at a reasonable time. FOOD -Chips & Salsa: They were complimentary and delicious. The chips were fresh and warm. Salsa isn't spicy; it's typical slushie restaurant salsa. -Queso: The cheese dip portion was huge. It tasted good. It was very runny initially due to how warm it was, but the consistency thickened as it cooled down. -Combo #10: I didn't order this, but it tasted good per my SO. This combination consisted of one beef burrito, taco, and enchilada. -Enchiladas Mexicanas: I ordered this plate, and there was a ton of food. The main star of this dish is the cheese enchiladas topped with shredded carnitas (pork), sliced onions, sliced green bell peppers, and smothered in queso. The sides were a small salad (lettuce & chopped tomatoes), guacamole crema, sour cream, and Mexican rice. Everything was good, but I was hoping for more pork on the dish. The rice portion was heavy-handed. Overall, it is a solid restaurant to grab some good Mexican fixing. Their menu is extensive, and they have a bar; you can't beat that! Also, you seem to get a bang for your buck with the entrees/food here.

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    J Buffalo Wings

    J Buffalo Wings

    2.6
    (25 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    So I must be lucky, I've been here a handful of times for takeout and haven't had the negative…read moreexperience that other reviewers have commented about. To be honest I only come here for the wings, and the bar was set pretty low given that about the only place to get wings in Oakwood is from under a heat lamp at the grocery store. Wow what a difference, I started with an order (10) of half buffalo and half spicy chili, both mild as I didn't know what their heat level was at here. Wings were still crispy after the drive home even with all the sauce, darn tasty as well. I've now upped the heat level to very hot and they pack a punch. The space isn't much to look at, but it's clean and well lit. Definitely worth giving them a shot, I might even try something other than the wings at some point. Enjoy!

    This is one of those places that has a peculiarly varied menu with fried rice, wings and other…read moremixed sandwich/salad fare. I stopped in for a salad and opted for gyro as my protein topping. Bad choice. It was like the texture of the sole of an old shoe. So tough! The salad wasn't much better, consisting of mostly the whitish core of the romaine head, way too much onion and carrots, and too few tomatoes. Their credit card print-out doesn't give an option for a tip, so I felt lousy about not having cash to tip. The guy behind the counter was busy tap-tapping on his cell phone and didn't bring me my food despite that I was sitting at a table with a drink and wanted to dine-in. He made a grunting sound to indicate that my bagged to-go salad was sitting on the counter. Maybe their typical meals are taken to-go, but I ate mine in the restaurant, a small, drab interior with little to coax me into wanting to return, unless I should do so to try out the wings.

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    Lemon pepper wings!! Yum-o!!

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