Great spot! Great drinks, good bartenders. Prime location. I really don't have anything bad to say…read more I like the vibe. I hope it doesn't get too busy here, there isn't much room. I'll be back!

I feel very good in giving this bar 5 STARS!! This is…read moreprobably one of the top 3 bars in Gainesville! Every bartender has AT LEAST 5 years experience! They are friendly and knowledgable!! I always have a great time in this small, quaint, elegant bar! Perfect for a date and a stroll around downtown Gainesville. It's hard to spot...you have to look! Right next to Barcade....

We sat at the outside bar as reservations were needed for anything inside. Our bartenders were…read morevery friendly, polite and did the best they could do, but were completely overwhelmed on this Graduation Friday. Place was clean, food was OK, yes just OK and wasn't even close to being served all together. The third plate was served after we finished all the other dishes. As I said, the bartenders were working hard but the overall service was terrible. No silverware was given, no drink refills were offered, no follow up on the missing food. Service just sucked! Especially for the prices ! Too many options to go back and have another bad experience. Today's busyness is not a surprise as I go through this every year, yet we're unable to take care of their guests.

We came to Cantina Añejo for a sorority moms & daughters event, and the vibe was definitely fun and…read morelively--it's right across the street from UF, so it's clearly a popular scene! Drinks were included with the event, and I ordered a Tito's with club soda and lime, but something was off. Not sure what they mixed in, but it tasted unusually sweet, almost like it had added sugar or syrup--which was unexpected for such a simple cocktail. On the plus side, we tried the chips and guacamole, and they were really good--fresh, flavorful, and a great snack to share. Overall, it's a good spot if you're looking for a social, energetic atmosphere, but the drinks didn't quite hit the mark for me. Might give it another try for the food or a different cocktail.

Frequently not open at stated times as listed on their door. More than once I've made the trip to…read morefind them closed. Disappointing as the drinks are really good.

Low key Tequila Tuesday night at Fluid Tioga. Plenty of options in the drink selections. Bar team…read moresuper friendly. Music hitting casual just right. Makes for a good after hours.

Maude's Side Car Bar is probably my favorite bar to go to in town when I'm just looking to get a…read moregood drink. The bar tenders are all excellent at their jobs and great to talk to. The inside of the bar has a great atmosphere and design, so it's a great place to hang out. My favorite part of Maude's Side Car Bar has to be their bimonthly, Friday night drag and burlesque show, Downtown Drag! The show is always on the porch or inside the Sun Center mall. Its great to be able to go to a show and grab a seat and relax while the queens and burlesque artists perform! The shows are always full of incredible local talent! The hosts are funny and make the show a great time throughout the whole night! The bar also has great drink specials during the shows! Pictured here was the amazing cast at the end of Downtown Drag's 3 year anniversary show!

We all have watering holes where we meet with fellow humans, and Maude's Side Car Bar, located in…read morethe center of the known universe at the Sun Center in downtown Gainesville, FL is one of those special places. Right next door to the Hippodrome State Theater, it is a wonderful place to get a cold drink before or after the show. Full disclosure: Maudes side car bar is roughly the dimensions of a walk-in closet; this may in turn evoke comments such as "cozy," "intimate," "claustrophobic," or possibly "enforced invasion of personal space." It's small, people! Fifteen people is a mob scene. But the bartenders are friendly, compassionate human beings, however, and so have very generous drink specials throughout the week. Wednesday through Friday happy hours are not for folks looking for a complimentary taco bar and a game on the TV. This is serious happy hour, folks. Jazz plays through the amazing sound system at the SCB and the bartender has a menu of mixed drinks to choose from, or let him make a drink that is invented on the spot. No TV, so you have to talk to the person sitting next to you. Like I said, this could be a good or bad thing, depending on your perspective!

Like an oasis in a sea of sand...well kinda. I was drawn from almost two miles away. First, by the…read morescent of toilets that don't flush and American spirit cig filters burning unattended in cheap plastic ashtrays but as I dialed in on my senses, much like a hound smells and tracks a bitch from far away, I became entranced by the flickering miller lite neon signs. At this point I should have know better. Still undeterred I focused on my target, past rabid squirrels, homeless violin players and young women hoping their birth control isn't effected by the latest recall. Then I came inside.

This place is small but packs a punch. They are open while they are creating a beer garden so I am…read morelooking forward to coming back and giving them place a higher rating once that is completed before football season. They have a bar that seats about 8 right now and a little bit of standing room. They do a have full bar but don't have any beers on tap but do have some bottles. Don't be scared away by the size as they have some tvs and the bar tender is pretty cool. Certainly make sure to check it out after the remodel.

I actually love this dive bar! The music was great as well! It has a large selection of different…read moredrinks! It definitely is interesting to see the walls here - like major graffiti! So fun. So check it out!!

Grungy bar but its been here forever. Don't come here for the cleanliness, come here to have a good…read moretime LOL. Smells bad and is gross but it's probably the best bar in Gainesville. Usually a good time.

I really had high hopes and I was truly hoping to give this place better than a 3…read more We arrived around 8:20 pm and were seated right away with no wait, which was a great start. We ordered drinks and chips and salsa, but everything took quite a while to come out. By the time our actual food arrived, it was already 9:15. I did really enjoy the chips and salsa, but this is the first restaurant I've been to that does not offer free refills on them. If the wait is going to be that long, it would be nice to have something to snack on in the meantime. The atmosphere had some nice touches, especially the lemon tree, which I loved. Unfortunately, there was an on and off septic smell coming from next door that took away from the experience. For food, I ordered the chicken, steak, and pulled pork soft tacos so I could try a variety, and they were all good. My husband ordered the gator and shrimp tacos. He enjoys spice, but said the shrimp was way too spicy and ended up giving him heartburn all night, especially since the menu did not mention any heat. Our drinks were good, and I really liked the design of the menu. It was also nice having napkins already at the table, and the bathrooms were very clean. One downside was the water. I appreciated the large glass, but it tasted heavily chlorinated and was not very drinkable. Our server did apologize for the delays, which we appreciated, and overall the food felt like a good value, especially if you are going during lunch specials. With a few improvements, this place could easily be a much better experience.

I continue to look for good Mexican restaurants in Gainesville and this is not one. It's been years…read moresince I've been here so thought I'd give it a go. It took like 20 minutes to get water, my $9.50 guacamole was just sliced avocado with salt and tajin that you mashed with a potato masher.

This is a home town experience…read more My guy and I went on Sunday night for karaoke and met some of the most awesome regulars. Got invited back, i call that a win. They have inexpensive drinks and a cozy atmosphere. I know ill be xoming back when I'm in Town.

Great little bar. Friendly staff and good prices. It's a good ole boy country scene but that was…read morefine with us. We didn't order food so couldn't tell you about that but drinks were great.