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    Kin Cocktail Bar

    4.8 (24 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge, Gainesville
    Bruce K.

    Wearing shorts and a logo tshirt, I felt a lot underdressed at this fancy cocktail bar but it was early on a Saturday evening with a Gators match underway so they were happy for the custom. I was welcomed and suggested to sit where I liked so I took one of the booths along the wall towards the back. Comfy space and perfect for drinking with a nice view of the very full stocked bar. Rather than just beer and so I chose a glass of wine to enjoy to cool off after exploring downtown Gainesville. This is a lovely classy spot. A perfect place for a meetup for drinks or to unwind after work or just chill. [Review 361 of 2025 - 2013 in Florida (100th this year) - 23923 overall]

    Crystal P.

    Walked in on a whim and woowza, so glad I did. The staff was super friendly and had some great recommendations. The drinks were made really well and were totally enjoyed. The ambiance was relaxing and chill. I will definitely come again when in town.

    Purple Satin Sheets
    Angela Y.

    A small cozy little bar that had very good vibes. Bartenders were friendly and the space was cutely decorated and intimate. I liked that the music was a nice volume so that you could still vibe and chat without hearing difficulties. We ordered the purple satin sheets which tasted like a light fruit punch with a smidge of alcohol taste. Quite yummy and aesthetic. Also got the chocolate and orange tiramisu. The flavor was good but there was next to no orange flavor and it just tasted like a normal tiramisu. Still enjoyable! Good vibes, good drinks

    A very elegant, upscale bar! It even smells rich in here!! Impressed by just walking in...
    Erich C.

    Kin bar is a treat! All their featured cocktails are created in-house. The place is clean, well-lit, and probably the best date night bar in town! The staff is as professional as you can get. No matter who the bartender is, the service is always top-notch!

    Scott L.

    Fantastic drinks! Very knowable mixologists behind the bar. The perfect spot to get away from the college party scene and relax like an adult. Kai was spot on with every pour. Ask for the Tonga Punch.

    Matthew O.

    Wow, this place is fantastic! It might not be the biggest place, but it definitely ranks as one of the classiest vibes in Gainesville! If you're looking for a more refined bar experience away from the standard college vibes, this has to be a go to place on your list. The bartenders here are great! Super friendly and they give some excellent drink suggestions. Overall, will definitely come back again next time! :)

    Cosmo
    Simone M.

    Kin Bar is definitely a vibe. My friend and her co worker were in town and decided to meet up for a nice cocktail at Kin. It has a cozy and intimate vibe, with dimmed down lights but welcoming. We sat at the bar where our bartender host (forgot her name) but was so sweet and gave me gypsy boho energy especially with her outfit & aesthetic. Since it was happy hour, we ordered from their featured cocktail list. We both ordered a cosmo. It was very balanced, with hint of sweet and tart. The bar is overall so inviting and makes it great for friends to meet up and grab a cocktail. We ended with an espresso martini where the bartender mentioned he could make a cold foam since they do not have Bailey's to make the martini creamy. The cold foam added a hint of saltiness like a salted vanilla flavor but complemented the martini so well. Definitely get here early since there is limited seating inside and out. This bar is located a door down from Baby J's and Cry Baby's so it's great for bar hopping and grabbing a bite to eat. The vibes here are unmatched especially for this college town.

    The Partridge
    Alesa W.

    This place is such a vibe. Small but intimate and I like it. Long bar top with lots of chairs in addition to little cubbies behind them if you much rather sit across from your significant other or a friend. We came for their holiday drinks and I got the partridge. And together us girls because we love expresso martinis of course got one of those! The drinks were definitely hitting and on the stronger side but isn't that a great thing when you want to know it's not all juice and more liquor in what you're getting! My drink came with a little bird (representing a partridge and pear tree) very cute! Staff was awesome too as they chatted with us about the drinks and how they came up with the ideas/names! I will definitely be going back! Best of all it was when the kids were on break lol

    Summer 2024 menu
    Matt P.

    Kin is the newest edition to the craft cocktail scene in Gainesville. Located on Main Street, the space gives "cozy" a new meaning. If you're going on a busy Friday or Saturday night, expect to wait to get one of the limited seats. Once inside, their craft cocktail list is small but covers all the bases. The drinks lean on the extravagant side, which means they're more expensive than other bars in town. Honestly, for the ambiance, friendly bartenders, and bumping soundtrack (at least when I was there - although I was informed it was just a Spotify playlist), it's nice for a treat. I have heard that they have special seasonal menus as well, which tells me I will be back to Kin to check it out soon.

    Midnight Mule and Lavender Bee's Knees

    The ambiance is the best in Gainesville. Classy, quiet, romantic, and cozy. Drinks are amazing and happy hour pricing makes it reasonable. Staff are super nice, I'll be coming back for sure.

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    2 months ago

    We tried couple of their specialty drinks and loved the drinks. The place had a cozy atmosphere. Service was great!

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    The most amazing cocktails with generous pours and great flavor. Service was excellent.

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    5 months ago

    The craft cocktails which was the the old-fashioned and my wife loved the dirty martini were very awesome!! Will definitely be back.

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    Great cocktails, super friendly staff and a beautiful atmosphere! Definitely a place worth going out!

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