So I can't confirm it, but Halpatter Brewing Co. seems to be at the heart of all the happenings in…read moreLake City FL. There are so many great things going on here. Especially, the abundance of free parking in downtown Lake City. The Friday night I was there, there was music bingo and a live band. They have live music every Friday and Saturday at the outside stage. Monday is game night. Tuesday is Trivia. Wednesday they have line dancing, including classes for like $5. Thursday is Karaoke!!!! They have a "Culture of Generosity" where you can buy a beer forward. I actually got to be the recipient of one of those free beers. And of course, I paid it forward. The BEER: Seymour-Finnegan's Irish Red Ale 5.7%... smooth slightly sweet great tasting all day crushable goodness Hop Culture IPA 6.5% ABV... looks like a hazy, tastes like a west coast, definitely high in IBUs, has fruity pine nose, good if you love your IPAs extra piney, so very hop forward Pickle Sour 4.5% ABV... oh he11 yummm, I absolutely love this pickle sour. Soooo very good! Rum soaked oak barrel aged Big Hal 7% ABV... there was something I really liked about this. It is a brown ale with a whole bunch of personality Don't have the words though. Big Hal brown ale 6 8% ABV... now I know what I liked about the Rum Soaked Barrel Aged Big Hal this is an all day drinkable brown ale. LOVED IT! I can honestly say I found some fantastic Beer in Lake City, FL. What a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening.

Brewery #390 Cool…read moreold, repurposed government building of some sort. Post office maybe? IDK. Anyway. Halpatter's is a brewery, but they only had 6 of their own beers. They had several guest beers and a couple of vodka sodas on tap. I got my standard flight and wanted to try their beers, so I got a red ale, a wit bier, a pumpkin style and a hazy IPA. Nothing was bad but nothing stood out either. Everything was solid. We didn't eat here but the menu looked solid. They had a Mississippi pot roast (Similiar to an Italian beef) wrap that sounded great. If I were a local, I'd definitely come back to try out the food.

As far as dive bars go, Odell's Saloon is the real McCoy! And don't let the outside fool you. This…read moreplace has layers. There is a fair amount of parking and inside, plus a large outside patio area in the back. Got a Yengling on a Saturday afternoon for a little over $3. Three is no draft beer, but plenty of cans and bottles. Nothing craft though. Oh, they have some wine, Seltzer and soda. They allow smoking inside so if you are partial to cigarette smoke, this is not it. Love the pool tables, juke box, and games plus slots. My bartender Maria is the best. She was very welcoming and got to meet some of the regulars Dean and Koy. As far is dive bars go, Odell's Sallon is the best dive bar in Lake City. Also the only dive bar in Lake City, but who is really counting. I really like this place. Wonder what it is like at night. I bet it is a hoot.

This establishment has some pretty awesome folks and a couple of well maintained pool tables but,…read morethe beer garden is improving every time I go there.

I spent an evening in Lake City and decided to checkout out the local hangouts. The first stop was…read moreThe Tavern. The sound of a luve band playing drew me in. I sat at the bar, ordered some food and had a few drinks. The barbecue dish was very good, the bartenders prompt, and the mixture of that with the sound of the live music provided a great experience. Looking forward to my next visit.

The Tavern had it's daytime grand opening today. I had the brisket sandwich( the best East of…read moreTexas) and my husband had the barbeque board. It was delicious and we have plenty left for dinner. The bar is well stocked with a good variety of craft beers on draft. The service is outstanding and the ambiance is speakeasy.

The bartender, Colleen, was very friendly and efficient. The owner, James was there and we had a…read morefriendly conversation. Love that he's carrying on the family restaurant and bar. Definitely a place where most people know each other, but I didn't feel out of place. I enjoyed the oysters, the crab dip with old bay seasoning and a couple of beers. All was

First time at restaurant. Went about 130 in the afternoon husband ordered a burger. Came out very…read moreraw , very bloody., ordered a medium. I ordered the fish fingers. They were Swie fish, well overcooked. Well, never be returning to this restaurant, even though it looks popular with the lunch crowd. I guess it's just common meeting place for lunch

We were pleasantly surprised to find plenty of parking across the street, and the whole area looked…read moreadorable with holiday lights and so much charm. We started with spicy and classic margaritas--both were perfectly made. The bread service was fresh and delicious, and my French onion soup had great flavor. Colby's side salad was super fresh too. For dinner, I got the homemade chicken tenders (so good--NOT processed at all), and Colby had the Honey Pig Roll, Bang Bang Roll sushi , and the Cajun Seafood dish with fresh fish, large shrimp, and andouille sausage in a tasty house-made Cajun sauce. Everything was flavorful and well prepared. Our server was really busy but still did a solid job. The décor was amazing, and the live music at the bar makes us want to come back soon. We definitely recommend--just wish the brew house offered more local craft beer options!

Super awesome Great food and quick service too…read more Kim our server and Riley the GM were extremely hospitable! We got off our cruise ship headed home to Florida and decided to bop over into Lake City for a bite to eat. We were very impressed with all the food, kindness and efficiency

Awesome place the bartender Jess is top shelf. Gonna miss y'all when I move back to Texas.read more

Great friendly atmosphere, we didn't eat at this location, but the food coming out of the bar looks…read morereally good as well

Used to enjoy this place, but for all the people who've told me it's "good", keep in mind it's…read more"Lake City good" at best. The food is all frozen bar food that's either fried, baked or microwaved. Nothing wrong with that, just don't expect anything better than what you'd find at most gas stations. They used to have a good bartender, but since she left, the remaining ones are just kinda okay, unless you dare complain about anything. Then their cheery indifference goes out the window and you get an earfull. Ambiance? It's a pool hall. In Lake City. If you want ambiance, drive to Gainesville, Jacksonville or try one of the nicer places in Live Oak. Oh, and no matter how old you are, just know they now pay some troglodyte to card everyone at the door. As I left the other night, I heard him shouting at a couple in their 60's who made a remark about how silly it was to card people that age. I could still hear him shouting once I was in my car with the door shut. Oh, and if you're not spending enough to make the minimum charge for cards (can't remember if it's $20 or $25) bring cash. The ATM charges an extra $5. All in all, if you've got nothing better to do, it's marginally better than a trip to have your taxes audited during a rectal exam.

As you walk through the door into Port City Music Hall, you are greeted by the beautiful face of…read moreAdam the DoorMan, who demands your money to see the show you've selected at this amazing venue. Run by musicians, Jet Turner and Jake O'Neil of the Pantera meets Limp Bizkit -esque metal band, Bearshark, these fellows know good music and pick great touring and local acts within a large variety of genres, ranging from hip-hop to metal. The place will leave you entertained with funny bathroom reading, Nintendo based walls, great sound system, and great locals to interact with. The venue is big on the fact that it is Drug and Alcohol- free. Smokers are welcomed to step outside inbetween acts to get their NicFix. This is a great place to see bands and meet new folks, you'll be a fool if you don't come back for more shows!