Great new spot for a drink! Brennan's is brand new to Gainesville and while they're still ironing…read moreout some issues, they're doing great so far. Beer is definitely the main attraction. The food menu has two entrees, a salad, and three appetizers. We got the wings and they were terrific. Nachos were good, the beer cheese would be balanced well with more sour cream and maybe some shredded chicken. They were potato chips instead of tortilla chips, which honestly I liked! The burgers were solid, but unfortunately they ran out of fish and chips. Overall, a great new spot. The music could be louder and menu wider (or at least have everything available). The space has half walls throughout, which really divide up the restaurant. I could see it being a staple for st patty's day and game days, but the walls need to go so people can stand/move around more. Otherwise, doing well!

Pretty sure they are closed? Tried to go there on a Saturday afternoon in late January, nobody…read morethere. Tried to go around 730pm on ST PATRICK'S DAY and they were closed. This makes me sad, as I liked the place.

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!!!

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 !!

A LOT of food at a reasonable price!!! A true British pub…read moregem in Gainesville. No wait for a table and the service was fast and friendly. She gave us enough time to look at the menu. Went there for the fish and chips and whoo wee it was EXCELLENT, it was fresh, hot and I will definitely be going back!! The tartar sauce and coleslaw was home made and you can taste it....... very flavorful. The atmosphere was very lively and the futbol banners were hanging high!! Liverpool, Arsenal, and the like. It has a jute box on the wall that you can download the app to use. Also has a vast variety of beers and wines to order.

I returned with a friend for a dinner out of location convenience. We both had a burger. It was…read moregood and the server was attentive. This was a better experience than the prior one.

Blackadder Brewing Company is a very classy brewery. It is kind of decorated like an abby. There…read moreare so many cool places to hang out. There is a long bar, sitting area with fire place and an outside area as well. Chris Hart, the owner and brewer is doing something very right here. The beer selection is diverse. I think I counted 19 beers on tap, plus a host of guest taps including cider and wine. They do Belgians right here, but there were also sours, gose, pilsner, IPAs, porter, brown ale, and some European favorites like a winter warmer, hefeweizen and Marzen. The BEER: Wicked Child Belgian Strong Ale 14% ABV... sips like it is under 10%, smooth and delicious, just very slightly boozy. This is the strongest beer in Gainesville The Snow Gose 4 5% ABV... everything you would expect, sour and salty goodness Pucker Round fruited Gise 5.5% ABV... holy wow, a little tonic, and a lot of pucker. Good. Key lime and passion fruit Lord of Flashheart Belgian blonde 6.5% ABV... yes this is a grand blonde, well balanced and easy drinking Queenie Belgian amber 6% ABV... I love this amber, especially the warm hug I feel after a few sips. It mellows as it warms. Saint Sydney Belgian Dubbel 7.5% ABV... Oh yes, yes, yes, yes! This is the real McCoy, slightly boozy, semi sweet and quite delicious. Date Night Belgian quad 12% ABV... you can definitely taste the alcohol in this one. Not subtle, but definitely delicious, especially if you like Belgians I Cherries You Belgian fruit beer 7% ABV... wow, this is absolutely delicious, on the dryer side, but still semi sweet and absolutely crushable Real Eyes Realize Imperial IPA 9.25% ABV... perfectly balanced imperial IPA, sweet, juicy, delicious A little citrus and a whole lot of orange rind. This IPA has character. If I had to classify this brewery it would be a sophisticated craft beer experience. And, if I have any criticism it is that if you open a tab, they keep your card. So not a fan of that, but the overall experience was awesome. Like really awesome. BLACKADDER BREWING does BEER RIGHT!

Overview: 5/5 I'm always up for a good micro brewery. We…read morehad not made it to Blackadder until now. Great experience at this place. Ambiance : 5 I love the layout. Spacious with tables and a long bar that can accommodate large and small groups. They played great music and had games available. Food/Drink 5/5 Only did drinks and some pretzel snacks. The beer selection was awesome. I am a Belgian beer snob. A SUPERIOR selection of this variety. I tried four that were all great. Service : 5/5 Ashley our bar tender was great. She was knowledgeable and attentive to servicing us during our stay. A great conversationalist and perfectly suited for the job. Conclusion : Loved this place and we will be back!!!

Santos took amazing care of my big group of 12 people for lunch. Everyone's orders were right, the…read morefood was yummy, he was super chill and generous about some of us breaking off for a small group meeting afterwards and offered us more drinks etc. just top notch hospitality. Good job Betty for running such a tight ship!

Let me start by saying I absolutely hate leaving bad reviews. I've worked in the service industry,…read moreboth bussing tables when I was younger and waitressing, so I'm very understanding. For me to leave a review this negative, the service truly had to be poor. Last night, we chose this place to celebrate my Irish heritage with a green beer and some light food. There is plenty of parking and outdoor seating, which is a plus. However, when we arrived, there was a line of people waiting for a table, and it quickly turned chaotic. One woman tried to cut the line, and another wanted to argue over a small booth that her family wouldn't have even fit in. Eventually, we were seated. I understand that holidays can be busy, so we were trying to be patient. Our waiter came over, dropped off menus, said "I'll be right back," and disappeared. After 25 minutes of waiting at the table, I had to flag down another waitress. Meanwhile, at least three tables that were seated after us already had drinks and had placed their food orders. I understand being busy, but at the very least, we should have been greeted or offered drinks. The waitress we flagged down said she would help us, which seemed promising at first, but then we waited another 20 minutes just for drinks. I'm not sure if it was an understaffing issue or something else, but the service was extremely poor. We considered leaving a one-star review, but the waitress did seem like she was trying. The food was okay, we ordered light items, and it still took quite a while to arrive. Overall, we would recommend skipping this place. There are plenty of other options in town that will treat you better. We work hard, and when we go out, we expect at least standard service.

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 don't write a lot of reviews, but I'm doing one for Hop Top because it's such a great place. My…read morewife and I wanted to have a beer on a hot Saturday, and we found this oasis. Not pretentious, very welcoming, great vibe, friendly bartender (Jimmy,I think he's the owner), and lots of beer on tap. We will definitely be back when visiting our daughter at UF. Thanks Jimmy!

One of the best bars in the area for sure. So much to do here from pool and beer pong to board…read moregames and darts. They have tons of TVs, great sports bar. Everyone who works here is so friendly too and their prices are unbeatable

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!

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.