Loosey's went into the space long occupied by Market Street Pub and while the Pub was much-loved, Loosey's is a very fun bar and also a quality restaurant. Too many bars that claim to also be restaurants really have only added a burger or two to their menus as an afterthought but are less than serious about running a proper restaurant--not Loosey's. The house salad with grilled shrimp I had was of the best quality and a decently-sized portion at that. They also have the standard burgers but some innovations like a truffle oil-laced fries and asian pot stickers. It's apparent they want their food to be good without going into the full gastro-pub territory with a massive menu but instead kept it simple yet interesting and I appreciate that. Their beer selection is apparently limited to American brews (no Stella!) and there is an emphasis on good Bourbons too with Bulleit being apparently the sponsored house Bourbon featured in their drinks on the menu--not a bad choice on Loosey's part, at all. I didn't get the much-touted Bloody Mary but should have--I will next time! They were also doing trivia--which apparently is their Monday night thing--but I was more interested in just having dinner and talking with my friends. All in all, a low-key, fun, kind of bar but with the bonus of serving decent food. Downtown certainly needed something of this stripe so I'm glad to see Loosey's taking the lead. read more

If I lived in Gainesville, and were sitting around with friends, being silent but together, at some point, we'd give each other a knowing glance and somebody would say, "Loosey's?" And we'd all nod, stand in unison, and head in to grab a beer. It's that kind of a place. Easily a local with rickety tables, brusque but helpful servers, live music, cold beer, and the trinity of fried foods/burgers/tacos highlight the menu. Of particular note, corn dogs - real, honest-to-greatness corn dogs. Get them. Brews are locally focused, or curated imports, and are predominantly craft. Makes it nice when the backyard boys are dropped a buck for happy hour (M-F, 4-7p). My blackened mahi sandwich hit the spot - give it the two-bite taco treatment by adding avocado and avocado aioli, and opting for slaw on the side. That's recreation, Holmes. I have a feeling I'm going to quickly eat through the Loosey's menu, even though I'm in Gainesville only a few times a year. Heinz, y'know. read more

My all time favorite bar/restaurant/venue and its not even close. The coolest and nicest people in town work there. Food and service are incredible. read more

Took a chance on it and was scared when we first walked in on a Sunday and it was so quiet but let me tell you it far exceeded our expectations. Excellent side salad. Balsamic dressing awesome. The burgers are amazing. I tried one with fresh mozzarella bacon and cormalaized onions. And do not leave without trying those truffle fries. Omg!!! Another in my party got the fish and chips and raved about it. Light flaky and fluffy. Excellent tartar sauce and dipping sauces. Coleslaw excellent too. Don't let appearances fool you. Come try it! read more

Loosey's - Sorry I was so hungry this is half gone cuz it's amazing!!!!! Yummmmers - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

G'ville's bars usually have the generic, cheep beers (Budweiser, Miller, etc.) which is what you expect in a college town. This place has many craft beers, which is surprising. I got Bold City's pumpkin beer ans it was AMAZING. I am a little biased when it comes to pumpkin beer. It had great pumpkin taste and a hint of cinnamon. But the star of the meal was the burger. I got a black angus burger, with mozzarella cheese and bacon. Also there sauces are all hand made, i got the AK sauce which the only way I can think of explaining it, was a Sriracha mayo. If you are in the mood for a burger before, during, or after a Gator game this is the place to go. read more

Loosey's - Great burger - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Fantastic meal, delicious beer selection. Definitely a dive 'towny' bar where everyone knows everyone. Korean BBQ sliders are no joke, they're sooooo good!! Bun is buttery and toasted and gives the soft shredded pork a fantastic texture- melt in your mouth with a little crunch...mmmm!! Truffle cheese fries were unbelievably addicting- would be great with any meal and I highly suggest them for sharing Beef tenderloin tacos were good- the meat was cooked perfectly, although not very much flavor otherwise. Next time I'm going to try one of their famous burgers! read more

Loosey's - Korean BBQ Sliders, get in my belly!! - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I got lost walking around downtown and picked this spot for two reasons: 1. It was packed 2. The food smelled amazing I ordered a weekend special of corned beef hash with eggs. It was totally unexpected high quality for a bar ambiance. There were a few regulars just hanging out inside, everyone seemed friendly and helpful. The array of draft beers was very nice for a dive bar, and they even had a special that day on $4 local drafts. Really awesome little spot that seems to be popular with students, adults, transplants and locals alike. Two people came in just to buy t-shirts, so they must be popular? The bartender said that the burgers are amazing, and from the many people eating them, I do believe her. I know that this place is popular as a go-to night spot, but I can't say much since I stopped by for lunch. I will say that there were no musky smells that usually accompany college bars haha. Pros: lots of space, really good draft beer selection, delicious food, outdoor seating & pet friendly Cons: parking is difficult in downtown, not as many can/bottle beer options. That is literally it! read more

Loosey's - Big bar area - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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I love Loosey's! This is one of my favorite go-to spots for beer and burgers. They are obviously a great bar in town, but they also have really good food and I've always had great service as well. Food/Price: My husband and I always hit up the $6 burger deal on Wednesdays. I'm actually not a huge burger fan because I don't eat a lot of red meat, so I always opt for the veggie burger. It's SO good! They have a list of free toppings and some you have to pay to add like cheese, veggies, etc., but it still comes out to be a great deal. They usually have a beer (of the week? or month?) that's like $3 on tap. We typically have a $10-12 bill each. SUCH A GREAT DEAL! They actually have deals each day of the week - I want to hit up taco Tuesdays soon. read more

Great restaurant, the food is amazing the service is above the top very nice atmosphere very mood setting.

We were in Gainesville on business and found Loosey's on Yelp. Decided to give it a try because we really felt like a good burger. We arrived about 2:30 on Saturday and they weren't very crowded. The weather was super-nice and most of the outside tables were filled, so we went inside. It's really dark inside, so outside would have been better, but we didn't want to wait. We both ordered burgers with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. I added cheddar cheese. The server asked how we wanted the burgers cooked and we both asked for medium well -- both burgers arrived well done and were a little dry because of that, but the flavor was good. Their fries are hand-cut and very good. Our server was attentive without hovering. We would go back the next time we're in Gainesville. read more

I came here because I heard about their burgers but I was surprised to find that their drink specials are amazing too. I had the gin with cucumber and lime along with the burger and both were very impressive. The energy in the bar was not the best that night but I came back for another burger (takeout) the next night and it seemed much better on a Saturday night than a Friday night. My friends had the cheese fries and they loved it as well! Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and helped me choose my drink. I'll definitely go back for karaoke night and to try their beers and more of their food items. read more

Loosey's - Regular burger with swiss cheese and fries. One of the best burgers in town. - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

If you are coming for karaoke, it's ok. Food is great but don't get the veggie burger, everything else was awesome. Karaoke DJ was kinda lame. Quick turn around to get up but the DJ wasn't really engaging. He did help me on the stage in my dress but it's more about him than the singers. Hate the 80s radio voice and he needs to face the crowd when he sings if he wants attention. read more

Loosey's - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Not a bad place to catch live music on a Wednesday night. Had a pretty good time.. I don't know what the place is like on the weekends but I imagine it is pretty good. The bar staff is extremely friendly and they seem to have really good drink specials. I've got a feeling this place would be cherished. Where everybody knows your name! read more

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Finally made my visit to try their Wednesday burger special and truffle fries (after three years!) If you didn't see the other reviews already, they offer a $6 burger special on Wednesday's. You can only choose between the black angus burger or the veggie burger. It comes with ketchup, mustard, onion, tomato, lettuce, and sweet pickle free of charge. They have additional toppings for $0.50-$1.50 more. I added pepper jack cheese for a little more $$ and I had to try the truffle fries so that was another surcharge. Pricing: for the standard burger (no cheese) and regular fries, I think $6 is a great deal. BUT unless you can enjoy a very basic burger, your total might add up to the normal price of a burger with the other things you add anyways. Taste: the buns on the burger were sooo good - it was artisan and fluffy (not your standard flat burger buns!). The sweet pickles were also a favorite. They marinated them in some sweet, tangy sauce and I loved them! The truffle fries were also great! I was so sad to finish them... Overall, service was good and I would come back again for the food. Don't think I would run back but it's a nice place to revisit. I had a pleasant experience - no major complaints! read more

Looseys is in a great location downtown and they have some really great daily specials! My favorite is Wednesday which is $6 burger and fries from 4-9PM. Their burgers are one of the best in Gainesville!! Always so good and juicy and cooked as to how you like. This is for the downtown location and its in a great location for lunch and dinner. However, the inside smells pretty bad (lol) so we ate outside, and it was a nice day anyways so my party and I decided to sit outside either way. But this is why I fault it one star as it ruins the ambiance if you do sit inside. But it is a great lunch place and a favorite of mine in gainesville. Their fries are my favorite as well! Have to get the truffle fries!! Definitely recommend! read more

The burger was fine the service really bad , THEY ASKED ME HOW I WANTED MY MEAT COOKED I SAID MEDIUM RARE THEY BROUGHT ME WELL DONE OVER DONE ANF WHEN I TOLD THE WAITEr they say they will make a new one and after waiting 34 mins THEY BROUGHT ME THE SAME OVER DONE BURGER , I mean if you call her cell the best burger in Gainesville and you ask people how they want their meat cook you shouldn't bring me always the same over at don meat I was a little upset because of my expectations were high I tried to contact a manager I tried to send emails and call and nobody got back to me that's what got me so upset they didn't care and they didn't try to fix it so I think that's the worst about a company read more

Hamburger was ok, although hubby said he had to season his. $1 extra for a slice of avocado that wasn't cut to fit the burger. 54 degrees out and it's colder in here than it is outside. Corn dogs are nasty. There were only 3 other tables and we were there first. Super slow service. About 15 min just to get and pay check. read more

Loosey's - Corn dog Two hot dogs cut in half and thinly battered. Super greasy. No one in our group, adult or child liked them. $8. Yuck - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I wanted to buy into all the hype about this place but I can't. The only reason this place has two stars and not one is for the kind and accommodating waitress. I don't understand the popularity...it just doesn't appeal to me. I came with my friends on a Saturday night and we immediately got a table. I ordered the truffle fries and the sriracha-cilantro-lime-garlic wings. The fries were ok, but weirdly room temperature. The flavor of wings I got are supposedly the most popular and I couldn't even eat them. They do have a decent spice (I can handle my spicy food) but I couldn't deal with the flavor. I actually asked if I could exchange for the butter garlic parmesan and thankfully the waitress was accommodating. Unfortunately, that flavor wasn't doing it for me either. I'm a huge chicken wing person, but I'm not a fan of the wings here. The number one thing that irritates me is wasting more than $15 on a meal I don't enjoy, and I am QUITE irritated. I did catch a glimpse of the daily specials, and perhaps those are worth going but I won't be returning. read more

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Came through town visit my brother. He said this was a great place. Oh wow!!! He was right, great food and great folks!!! Loved eating outside with my family and brother. read more

Food was great, once we got it. They didn't have enough help so I understand. But for a Friday afternoon they should be prepared lol. We will go back and hopefully will be served a little faster then today. Awesome burgers, fry's and local brews read more

Loosey's - My cute hubby at Loosey's in Gainesville - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Ate outside this afternoon and a wild squirrel kept coming up to our table wanting my fries. When I asked if the manager knew about it they said he was the manager 10/10 read more

Loosey's - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Loosey's is amazing! On Wednesday nights they have $6 burgers before 9 and have a lot of other specials as well! If you play in the Gainesville kickball league this is where ppl go after the games! I guess I have only been here on Wednesday nights but it seems pretty fun! The burgers here a big and juicy and taste really good! I would prob crown them the best burger in Gainesville as I have not had a better one! I like the fact that this place is located in the downtown area and has good parking nearby! They have a lot of taps! The beer is a little expensive as I have had a few and each draft is $6.50! The bar tenders are not only good looking but very nice and friendly! Looseys is a fun place for a weekly hang out as well as a place to just relax and enjoy yourself! I would recommend it to everyone!!! read more

Do yourself a favor and head over to Loosey's on a Thursday for happy hour from 7PM-12AM. All of their "pub grub" aka appetizers are only $5! My friends and I ordered the truffled cheese fries, mac and cheese, and AK shrimp. The truffle cheese fries are by far some of the best fries I have ever tasted. The taste from the truffle oil is subtle but enough to make you craving more. The portion is very generous. You literally get a whole tray filled with fries. My friends and I love it enough to get 2 orders. The mac and cheese was delicious. There wasn't anything special about it but the panko crumbs on top add more texture to the dish. Lastly, the AK shrimp was another great dish. The AK sauce reminds me of yum yum sauce aka the "pink sauce" you get at hibachi restaurants but with spice added. I was very pleased with our experience and I highly recommend people take advantage of this hour if you're looking for great food without breaking the budget. read more

Loosey's - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I want to be clear, the karaoke night is so so so fun. I had a really good time at this place. First things first our poor sever was brand new. She had never waited a table before and was by herself. We felt horrible because clearly no one trained her and we were her first table. She knew nothing about the menu drinks or anything. They did not have someone training with her at the table. They just looked like they said okay here's your table use common sense. Then she was so nervous she spilt the first round of drinks. We felt so awful for her. It was honestly messed up they just put her out there clearly with no knowledge or guidance. That's not how you treat people who are working for you. The food. I've been to the haile location and really like their menu a lot better. Here, I got the corn dogs. My two friends got chicken sandwiches. The corn dogs were the worst corn dogs I've ever had. From a long time corn dog lover the words homemade batter made me go crazy. My expectations were high. When I got them they was so burn and the inside was not cooked. I don't know if they Were cooking at the wrong temp causing the outside to brown very quickly and not allowing the inside to cook. They looked disgusting. One of my friends even pointed out that it looked gross. Which I love when I'm eating food. Their truffle cheese fries were the worst I have ever had. Truffle fries are a go too for me if nothing else looks good. Well don't go to these and waste the money just get the regular fries. Really was not impressed with the food. I will try the wings next time. They looked way better The drinks were strong which is always good but inconsistent. I ordered the strawberry lemonade 3 times and it was different each time. It was my favorite. All and all I ended up spending $50 on 3 drinks and nasty burnt corn dogs and soaked fries. I would have rather gotten all drinks and spent that much instead of nasty unappealing food. The atmosphere is really dark thought which makes it feel dirty and more outdated then it probably is. I honestly couldn't tell because it's so dark. Ohhhh I almost forgot. Then I had used the bathroom twice and saw there was more and more water on the ground after each use. They ended up having to close both of the bathrooms because drain issues. The last thing I want to do when I'm buying $50 worth of stuff from a place is not be able to go to the bathroom at my free will. Seriously though the karaoke is fun. They really just need to step it up on their food if they are going to charge this much and work on training employees so they aren't uncomfortable. If I was our server I would have been so upset. She was a trooper and hung in there for the duration of our stay. If they would fix the food I honestly would be a regular on karaoke night, I guess I'll just eat ahead of time ;) read more

Loosey's has hands down the best wings in town. My favorite are the honey sriracha wings but my fiancé loves the garlic Parmesan wings, so it's a taste of preference. I have an obsession with wings and have gone everywhere in town trying to find the best, and for that I say I found them at Loosey's. Also, their truffle fries are divine! Service and drinks are phenomenal. They have a great selection of beers on draft and drinks are properly made. Plus, the staff is beyond pleasant. Overall, one of the best bars in town, and probably the best bar food by far. read more

If you are looking for a local dive bar, then this is the place to go! It has an English pub feel. The people were friendly and I hear they have the best burgers! I was not able to try the food, but they had several local and domestic beers on tap. I rated it a three because it did not have the best smell. read more

Loosey's - Bar view - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Came here last weekend after a graduation ceremony and was surprised that we were able to get a table for 12 during such a busy day with so many people celebrating in Gainesville. The restaurant was pretty empty and we got a table right away. We ordered our burgers but waited about an hour and fifteen minutes for them. I know we are a large party but the restaurant was basically empty. No one should have to wait so long to be served. Thank god the burgers were amazing which brings my rating up. I topped the burger with grilled jalapeños (amazing), and caramelized onions. Expect to pay about $15 per burger since they start at $10 and start adding up with the cheese and toppings. I've been told that on Wednesdays they start a little lower so I would go then. Don't know if any burger is worth $15 All in all, 3 stars for service, 3 for price and 5 for food. read more

Wow, what a change from Market Street. Been twice now, both early evening. This is a local kind of place, but even as a new customer, we were treated great by the owner behind behind the bar. Beer selection is evolving and moving towards all domestic mircobrews. The owner seems to take pride in finding great beer and knows his stuff. If you are set on drinking Guinness, this is not your place, but if you want to try something new that will rock your world, this is your place! The biggest surprise is the food. So far we have tried the wings, a burger, onion rings, and the pulled pork sandwich. All have been fantastic and the wings are the best in town. Loosey' is non-smoking (but has outside smoking if you want to light up), and has darts, pool, and apparently has karaoke on the weekends. My only complaint is the wine list is not very strong, but with a full bar and great beer, that really isn't a problem. Check this place out for great food and beer in a friendly local place. read more

This is the first time that we made our way to one of the smaller karaoke bars which serves food as well. We were a huge group of 12, we managed to shuffle tables and get ready. Ten mins before that, we had no space for 12 - ironic ain't it, just when we were thinking we had to go somewhere else. There was just one waitress coming around taking orders, it was Saturday night and it was already 10 pm, there was a crowd which was just coming in when we came, the place looked pretty full. It was KARAOKE night and boy we had some awesome fun :). We ordered like 2 plates of onion rings and one plate of chicken wings with BBQ Honey sauce, both were pretty good. We got VEGGIE burgers which are made in house and man that was heavy, I just managed to finish my burger, you can add your toppings if you want, but I suggest adding minimal because it's big :D. It was awesome btw, really good burger. We then had some fun, after being dragged to sing by one of the other regulars within the place and two of us had a ball, the crowd appreciated our performance so that was FUN overall. I definitely think this one of the places you could go as a group to sit down, drink, have a bite to eat and have some fun if you like singing :). DJ was really nice dude FYI :) read more

This is probably my favorite smokey, old man bar after Lilian's. Chill, unpretentious with good drink specials and friendly bartenders that know how to pour. They have awesome trivia night that's not too hip or obscure as the other ones around town tend to be. The food is consistently phenomenal. Their burgers are a must try. Seriously, this isn't bar food; its some dank gourmet stuff. Their alligator and spicy shrimp appetizers are pretty on par too. I like this bar because it attracts all ages and all crowds. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Yuck. Faux-divey, dirty (but not in an endearing way), sweaty clientele, poor acoustics, and no seating. Which is great for the stand-around-and-sweat-at-each-other bar-hopping crowd, I guess. No, it's not. All the other bars have good seating. Get it together, Loosey's! But also, the bartenders aren't very talented or knowledgable. read more

This review is purely based off of the rude and horrible service I and a few friends have experienced on several occasions and not by the staff but by a female owner. The bartender is awesome and the burgers are great. I use to be a regular but after being disrespected and feeling like I was being profiled I've decided to stop going. The owner does not know how to treat customers and has an attitude. They have a good chef and some good employees but she should stay away and just collect the profits. read more

The karaoke here is so god awful that it makes it AWESOME!!! I'll go just to laugh at how bad the people performing are and it usually the same 5 people each time. I haven't eaten here so I can't rate the food but it always look good when it comes out. They have a great bar and run solid drink specials. They have a large select of craft beer and if you check in on Yelp you can get a 3-4oz sample free to make sure to take advantage of that. The only downfall of this place is when they have bands come in and charge a cover. This place instantly becomes a 2-star rating when that happens so I stay far away. If you haven't been here before make sure to check it out and come back for a drink on the weekend. read more

I've been here twice. But both times, I've had: -Kind service, especially from the dude bartender -A bomb house salad with sunflower seeds, avocado, tomato, cucumber, yes. -Fast wifi, even on the patio with 2 bars. -No pressure to stop camping- while fully acknowledging that I'm camping. I worked on a project for 3 hours, working slowly through $3/5 single/double whiskey specials and ordering food at the very, very end when boyfriend arrived, without even the slightest indication of sass or attitude. Their seating is super sparse, which I guess could mean close quarters when busy, but to me means not a super cramped space. The games (darts, pool) are on the other side of the bar and totally relaxed, rather than tripping over people to play. Cheap drinks all day. Cheaper drinks during happy hour 16-17h. Food specials every night. Deal. read more

Loosey's is so fun! The karaoke is great to watch, but the food and drinks are great too. I like the chicken littles a lot, as well as the truffle fries. The servings are great for the price and everything is delicious. read more

Without question best vibes, best burger including veggie, bartenders and "attitude" in Gainesville.

Loosey's is a pretty cool venue, but the food looks a little rough due to the intense oil and heaviness of everything. Fried this, battered that... well actually, they do have a couple salads, but I've yet to see them ever ordered. My guess is that in a bar atmosphere, people tend to order scary things like truffle fries and corn dogs. I saw the final performance of "Greenland is Melting" which was an 8 year old bluegrass band. They were awesome! Also, I did karaoke and tore the house down with my early 90's punk revival. Yup, Loosey's is pretty cool. ***4 stars*** read more

Wednesday $7 burger + fries special along with $4 beer of the month can't be beat, especially with such great outdoor seating in downtown GNV. Other standouts: chicken sliders, Mac and cheese, and chick-Fil-Looseys. read more

Really great place with outdoor seating! Seems casual, is dog friendly, and they have great burger deals on wednesdays! I also highly recommend the florida mule as a really good and pretty strong drink read more

Great beers on tap and for a very reasonable price. The crowd is a great eclectic mix. They seem to always have something interesting going on whether it be a competition, swing night, or even a WWF viewing party. The food is VERY reasonably priced with HUGE portions (get the onion rings). The atmosphere is very comfy and the music was not too loud. The best part, for me at least, was the servers. They were willing to answer all sorts of questions- about the beers, the food, the events- anything. Excellent, excellent customer service. I will be back for sure. read more