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

We visited this bar for the first time yesterday. It's such a vibe, the decor inside is so cute…read more It has an intimate vibe and is perfect for a place to meet up with your friends or for a date night. The drinks were delicious, and they also serve food here. However, we did not grab a bite to eat. The ladies were very friendly and bubbly. I can't wait to come back and visit again.

The Ole Barn is the quintessential dive bar and is a pretty cool addition to Gainesville, Florida…read more It has that cool dive bar ambiance, cold drinks and always promises a good time. The service is friendly enough and it offers a fun time. Go check it out.

Great dive bar. Cash Only. Karaoke once a month. Bingo on Thursday nights starting at 7 p.m.,…read moreLive entertainment about occasionally, jam on Friday late afternoon outside. ​

A fun place. We beat the crowd and were seated in one of the elevated booths. Great service,…read moredelicious food, and great cocktails.

We had time to kill, waiting for graduation and sat at the bar and had an appetizer and a couple…read morebeers. The bartender was very personable. We got the Caprese appetizer with prosciutto. It was good. Uneventful and could've used another piece of prosciutto. Cozy, dark wood bar. Old-school look, which is nice.

We came here with our family and were seated within 10-15min. I recommend if coming with little…read moreones make sure to come before 5:30pm the wait times are less. Non-Alcoholic Drink that is must try was the Hibiscus Gimlet it's a House-made hibiscus tea, pomegranate, fresh lime & demerara Entrees: Top Steak pick--Chimichurri 8 OZ butcher's steak with broccoli & herb roasted potatoes. Topped with house-made chimichurri of parsely, cilantro, oregano, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil & vinegar. It was juicy, tender and savory. I recommend ordering it at medium temp. Burger lovers pick-Messi Argentinian chorizo, aged provolone, chimichurri, & fried onions with a fried egg with French fries. Perfect at medium rare temp. For kids: Chicken tenders and fries was great the kids loved it.

The Top is one of those Gainesville spots that immediately feels like part of the city's…read morepersonality. The menu is eclectic in the best way -- you can go comfort‑food heavy or fully vegan and still end up with something flavorful. The black bean burger and goat cheese wontons are especially worth the hype. The vibe is artsy, lively, and a little chaotic, but in a way that makes the experience fun rather than stressful. Service can be unhurried during busy hours, yet the staff stays friendly and attentive. Overall, it's a great place to settle in, enjoy good food, and soak up Gainesville's character.

I love the concept of the place! A bar with arcade games! Overall we had a really great time. It…read morewas a free skee ball night when we were there on Sunday which definitely kept us entertained for a bit. I got the Mule which tasted very solid! There was a variety of arcade games ranging from pinball machines to shooting games and racing games. The games seemed reasonably priced and you can get a bag of coins at the bar for $5. The area was pretty small and it could get overwhelming if it was crowded. It seemed as though there was another area that was currently closed, so it might be bigger, but at the current state the arcade area was pretty small.

This place is really fun for a night out and has different vibes in each area. You can just hang…read moreout and play games, or go upstairs and dance, or hang out outside. We mostly were in the dancing area and it was really fun. The drinks are a good price and the service is good.

I met a my team from work here to get together and celebrate a co workers pregnancy. They had…read moreseveral beers to choose from . I don't drink so I chose an orange soda. Some nights they have food trucks out front . They only serve beers and sodas inside , but do allow outside food to be brought in . We had brought in pizzas , salads and dessert to celebrate our co worker . Very chill atmosphere. A good place to meet up with a friend or larger group . The large moss man out front is the perfect photo op .

The Alachua Audubon Society had a guest speaker in their lecture room! ( I had no idea they had…read morethis) His name is Charlie Muise and he is an amazing bird conservationist. A birds and beer event could NOT be missed by me. There was much information to be learned and inspiration to volunteer, as well! Thank you C&G for such a meaningful presenter!

My friend brought me here because she said it's a popular spot!…read more The ambiance is nice at night with a sports game on. Pretty decent seating, but can see it getting packed on a busy night. I got the chicken tendies & fries and my friend got nachos (cheese, chicken, tomatoes). We both enjoyed our food! Nice spot to go to while downtown or need a quick bite to eat!

Wednesday night downtown Gainesville was pleasant. My husband and I are not students so we enjoy…read moreenvironments conducive to conversation, good food and a craft cocktail. Both Baby Jays and Cry Baby exceeded our expectations! We sat at the bar at both places. Both bartenders were talented and delivered craft cocktails that were creative, balanced, carefully prepared and presented with pride. These guys aren't just slinging rum and cokes or cold beer. Same goes for the kitchen. Food was a creative bar menu. I had an amazing fried chicken sandwich with a twist. My husband enjoyed the smash burger. One giant basket of tots was plenty for both of us. We will certainly return for live jazz Tuesday night but will likely skip the Friday night. Again... we are not students!

I loved curia!! I ordered a cappuccino with orange cardamom syrup and it was extremely satisfying!…read moreThe orange didn't really come through a whole lot but the cardamom was front and center (which I loved). My boyfriend got a cappuccino with strawberry syrup but we didn't really taste the strawberry in his. Regardless, it was delicious. We also got one of their biscotti which seemed like they made in house but I'm not sure. It was yummy, but definitely was not a very traditional recipe. It tasted more like a short bread than a biscotti but still very yummy. We walked out to the food truck to get some vegan bites and they definitely met expectations. The crabby patty was delicious with a great texture, and my boyfriends patty melt was also super good. We shared a mac and cheese and honestly I was full before we even got to that. The Mac and cheese was great but did taste a lot like coconut so if you're not into that then maybe veer away. The ambience was a mixed bag. The initial shop that you order the coffee in had a very cozy vibe with great decor. If you walk past the patio into the overflow seating the vibe changes a ton. The decor felt very uncanny valley, back rooms, like very odd. I think they need to work on that side of the property a little bit and make it more cozy. Maybe it's a work in progress or maybe they like it that way, I'm not sure, but it wasn't the sort of vibe that made me want to stick around. Overall great experience though! Will be coming back & hopefully I can get seating in the main shop ;)

Cute coffee shop! Good coffee and a lot of options. Plenty of seating and a great place to relax or…read morestudy. There is a thrift store right across the way which is also fun to go explore. Get the coffee, skip the bakery items! They have gluten free options individually wrapped but sadly they are awful. This is the one thing I wish they would improve

One of my favorite places to grab dinner in Gainesville. I usually go for the burger (it's…read morephenomenal), but opted for the steak and it did not disappoint! We also tried to Dijon buffalo wings and they were also good. Always recommend getting a side of fries here - they are crispy and delicious!! I also tried one of their drink favorites - the Saturn. It was recommended to me by one of the staff and it was great as well as their cosmopolitan that had pomegranate. I always enjoy the ambiance here - it's good for date night or grabbing a bite with friends.

Really chill atmosphere. There is seating inside and outside and bar seating but it's not a huge…read moreplace, so seating can be limited if it's a very busy day. The food is really delicious and drinks are made well. The staff are helpful and have made some good suggestions for food. This is a great spot to visit!

Visiting the area and needed a place that satisfied a variety of tastes for our party of 5 for…read morelunch. Apple Maps struggled to provided proper directions to parking and it might be because the area is under construction so just give yourself time to find Loosey's especially if going for dinner. It sure is worth the effort though, especially if you get Matthew as your server. He is full of wit and great local knowledge. He charmed our table from our first encounter. Loosey's has to be a local favorite because the quality and freshness of the food is outstanding. Matthew is a local treasure and made our experience there so memorable and fun. We all remarked that it must be so electric there when live music is on stage or it's a Gator game day. We started with the loaded potato skins. There were 5 large pieces that were covered with toppings and delivered pipping hot. I could easily order that as a meal next time I'm in town. Their house ranch dipping sauce that is drizzled on top was delicious. Several in our group ordered the Chic-fil Loosey's, which is a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, but I wasn't able to grab a photo as they were so eager to get started eating it. The portion of chicken breast was extremely large and the batter was perfectly crispy. Both diners exclaimed it was one of their all- time favorite chicken sandwiches they had ever eaten. Another diner took advantage of their wing special and exclaimed the Buffalo Garlic sauce was fantastic and she paired them with their ranch as well. She loved their added touch of the small paper basket topping the plate of wings for the bones. I had the Classic Beef Burger and it was cooked perfectly. There was a nice peppery flavor to the grill of the burger and the patty size was more than I expected. Especially for the price. I was so happy we found Loosey's. It was really good food. I encourage you to look past the construction mess and the "old wooden bar" stereotypes and trust me when o say, they take great pride on preparing high quality food.

We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon which was good because the parking meters weren't working on…read morethe weekends. On the street parking. Beautiful day so we sat outside in a lovely patio area. Great beer menu with draughts imported or domestic as well as a full bar. The menu was pretty much standard bar fare I had fish and chips and my wife had Mac and cheese. The fries on my plate were covered in salt. I tried to shake it off and wound up with a layer of salt on my plate. Most restaurant food is too salty for me as I cook at home low salt but this was crazy. I decided to try the Mac and cheese. It also had a cap of salt on it. I tried to dig to the bottom of the crock thinking that wouldn't be salty but I was wrong. The dish was prepared with salt throughout. Time to go and I did complain. The waitress said she hears that a lot and she offered to replace our meal to go but we didn't take her up on that offer. The fish was great! And we loved the vibe of the restaurant inside and out. I would go back again but knowing that I would order SALT FREE !!