Is this place even still open?…read more I'm going to review it as I remember it in the days of yore (2006)... If I could sum this place up it would be a dirtier Durty Nelly's. Actually, scratch that, the only Irish attributes this place had were its name and it's rampant, unabashed alcoholism. We used to go here for drink specials...they were so good that they were probably illegal. Seriously, on Sundays you could get all you can drink ANYTHING (and I do mean anything, this wasn't a well-only affair) for a paltry 12 bucks. Yes, I said twelve. This place was your best bet to: see hobos, blond kids with dread locks, and people that are way too "punk" for you to even look at them. You could also sit in the patio section and "feed" Gainesville's homeless horde, good times.

You come here for cheap drinks, convenient locale and whatever local band is featured that night…read more Don't expect well made drinks that aren't watered down or diluted with too much mixer. Stick to the beers and enjoy the music.

Fantastic food, I love the ambiance. Good, nice, unique furniture.. mostly wood furniture.read more

Alpin is amazing! Food is always delicious and so are the drinks…read more The croques are very filling and I believe the best way to go about ordering is getting one of those with a charcuterie. The service, decor, and ambiance make it a great place for date night. Similarly, the happy hour is great to stop in and grab some drinks.

They have amazing beers on draft here! Right now, I just witnessed the opening of an imperial stout…read morecalled Black Tuesday!! Wow!! The most amazing complex taste I have ever had with a stout or beer!!! Amazing taste! Worth the price!!!

Had an amazing time. Great live jazz band with a nice beer selection. Owner was really kind too…read more Highly recommend!!!

Hands down one of the best quality restaurants in Gainesville. I've eaten here a few times but this…read moretime I decided to splurge a little and get one of their steaks...WOW! Significantly better than the local steakhouses and half the price. Their sides are amazing as usual and the drinks were yummy and well balanced. Plus, I always love the ambience in here! It's so colorful and lively while still being chill and calm enough for a nice dinner. And the wait staff are very genuine and kind people with extensive knowledge about the menu. Well worth the money, I've NEVER been disappointed by this place!

Ambiance - Quirky, grandma- vintage thrift store galleria…read more Service- a hipster army. Food- a big variety, plan on a 30 minute line ahead of you, maybe even double line length on the weekend.

Came for brunch, food was all excellent, coffee good quality, and service excellent, Lauren was…read morevery attentive. All said great experience with great atmosphere. One one correction should be the come up with different name for the beneighs, they were tasty but not at all like traditional beneighs

Well we were in town for a football game. Looking for some good brunch options before the game and…read morewe found OAK. The menu looked great, reviews were good, so I made a reservation for 1:45. We got lucky and found a good parking spot next door. We got to the host stand, two young ladies were there taking care of business. They were talking to a couple, I figured they were looking for a table.. after standing there and waiting for a few minutes, we realized they were just talking about their plans for the weekend. Finally after a few minutes of standing there, one of the two hostess realized that we were there to get food and she apologized and asked for our reservation info. Meanwhile, the other person just stood there. There was a bit of attitude happening, I won't type it all now, but after about 14 minutes after our reservation the helpful lady took us to our booth. On our way to our booth, we noticed there was water everywhere. I'm surprised nobody had slipped, the condensation from the A/C was pouring over everything.the tables were wet, the floors were dangerously wet. There were no fans, for being in Gainesville in August it was more humid than outside. After we got our table dried off, and didn't slip on our way to the booth, we were greeted. I'm sorry,I didn't catch her name,but our server was very fri, she was new b/c she had a trainer with her. They were both great. We started with the pancake sliders, meh, they really tasted like they were frozen and just microwaved, the 4 sauces with it, weren't amazing and they were all old,as were the pancakes. Anyway, we ordered our lunch. The pear Gorgonzola salad was really good.i had the brunch tacos. It was a little spicier than I expected. That's fine,but it looked like it has spent time under the heat lamp. The cheese wasn't even melted. Honestly, we probably won't be back, the server and her trainer were very friendly, and helpful. They did a great job. The hostess, well,one of them was dismissive and acted like we were a bother.

Smoky- dingy- rude service- slow service. I left a $20 tip on a $100 bar tab and the bartender who…read moreclaimed to be the owner was totally rude to me because a $20 tip was "insulting" to him. It was a very generous tip for the slow service. I do not recommend.

This place has a very cool vibe. I love the diversity of clientele and comfortable seating…read morearrangements. It's dark too, which is great. Drinks were good and beer was cold. Prices weren't too bad for downtown. Jukebox was not too loud so we were able to carry on a conversation. This bar does allow smoking indoors, one of the few left. While I'm not a regular smoker, I do enjoy an occasional smoke with a glass of bourbon neat. My friends enjoy a cigar with a beer or bourbon too. Ignore the negative comments about smoking. Don't understand why people would leave a negative comment when everyone knows this place allows indoor smoking!! There are a few tables outside street side so you can sit there too and people watch. We had a great time and will return again sometime.

Stopped by with my wife for iced lattes. We especially liked the selection of sugar free syrups…read more Will definitely return.

Ambiance: 5 star Service: 5 star…read moreBotanical tea: 3 star Outside seating: 5 star Inside seating: 3 star (snug) Random (straws): paper! 1 star - completely disintegrates before beverage is consumed. This also changes the flavor! Grateful they're here. Overall rating: 5 star

I was in Gainesville for a concert and stopped by First Magnitude Brewing before the show. This…read morebrewery was really cool and definitely worth checking out. The outside area is spacious and a great place to hang out and drink a beer. Just a really nice setup with a laid-back vibe. Their Honey Bee Citrus Blonde Ale was the highlight for me. That beer has officially moved into my top 5. I could drink it all day and honestly, I pretty much did since I found it on tap at a few other places while I was in Gainesville. Now I'm hoping I can find it somewhere near me in Orlando. Overall, great brewery, great outdoor space, and an amazing beer. I'd definitely go back.

We went here for a Facebook event, and I was really surprised at this place. The ambience is just a…read morevibe! The event was bbq, beer, & plants, our favorite things! (Please note these photos are of an event, and they do not have vendors outside every day. Their Facebook posts all their events.) The brewery doors were open, so you get to peek inside and see where they make the beer. The staff was working extremely proficient, and I never waited more than a few minutes for a draft. Parking was a breeze, and we arrived right at event start. The beer was fantastic, and mine even contained honey! Colby got the sugar and spice, and he loved it, and says it was "verrrrry good." I even got to share some of my stickers with the world, so thank you for a chill family day, my teen even enjoyed herself. We can't wait to return.

This was my first time here after a friend trying to get me to go so many times. We went on a…read moreFriday for lunch so it was pretty busy. We didn't let it stop us though. What happens is everyone in your party orders then the cashier will split the check however it is to be split and you'll pay then you take a number to your table. There's also a separate area where you order and pay for dessert if you want that. Upon walking in I said I was going to get something but was so full that I ended up not but I am very curious to how their desserts taste, specifically the Oreo cheesecake. We ended up eating here on what was national cheeseburger day so naturally I went with the regular size (8oz) burger with American cheese and fries as my side and water to drink. Was a little pricey but not too terrible. My burger was pretty good. The best? No, but not the worst. It was juicy and satisfied me. The fries were pretty plain so I had to use ketchup. Overall it was a decent meal. I would go back and try other things. I do recommend.

Decided to check this place out with a group of friends and I can't believe I missed out on this…read moreplace. We were greeted and taken care by a very attentive server from start to finish and the 3 course meal was prepared and served in a perfect way. This hidden gem is a great restaurant to check out when you are nearby.

Children playing with each other under the tall tables, parents sipping cocktails and listening to…read moreintimate folk music sung by a man/woman duo. Lilting harmonies and strings plucked grace the ears, as servers pair their hot dishes to tables donned with numbers. Faint kitchen noises, laughter and conversation fill the voids, as people lean in to conversations. The beers here are plenty and from all over the world! The wines are, as well. Great service, good people. They even have lots of outdoor seating! If you've never been, well, now'a your chance! Bu

Absolutely worth going off the beaten path for…read more We stumbled across Public & General while looking for somewhere in Gainesville with good vegetarian options, and the first thing that caught my attention was the fried green tomato sandwich. I saw that on the menu and immediately thought, "Yep. We're going there." And I'm so glad we did. The only thing I would change about the experience is the ordering process. You have to place your order at the bar first, take a number, and then seat yourself so they know where to bring your food. Personally, I would prefer traditional table service, but once we got past that, the food completely won me over. We ordered the fried green tomato sandwich, and it was delicious. Then there were the dill fries. Fresh dill on French fries sounded interesting enough that we had to try them, and they were AMAZING. Such a simple idea, but different from the usual fries you get everywhere else and executed really well. But the biggest surprise of the entire meal? THE COUSCOUS. My partner ordered the vegetable couscous with mushrooms, zucchini and squash, and when I tell you this was the best couscous I have ever had... I mean it. It was so good that before we left, we ordered another one to go. That alone should tell you everything. I love finding restaurants that take familiar ingredients and do something memorable with them. Nothing we had felt boring or like an afterthought, especially the vegetarian options. Public & General feels like one of those neighborhood places you could easily miss if you didn't know it was there, but now that we know about it, it has officially made our Gainesville rotation. We don't get to Gainesville often, but anytime we're back in town, we're stopping here. Fried green tomato sandwich: Dill fries: Vegetable couscous: Seriously... get the couscous. We literally took another order home.