Really cool vibe. Went here for a wine tasting, and while someone else was supposed to come into…read morethe bar and host it along with the jazz night, plans changed last minute and the bartender ended up having to run the wine tasting with her own selection. She was incredibly kind and easy to talk with, and we enjoy tasting the wine they had on hand. They have three dollar wines on Wednesday so we got their house white and it was very enjoyable! Would definitely come back and it's fun to take a date or a group of friends.

Hipsters, nerds, and the neurodivergent, this is the bar for you! Beer and wine only. Really…read moreinteresting events. Pretty hidden so unless you already know about it, you'll never know it exists. It's Saturday night at 10:30pm, 8 ppl are here + the DJ and bartender. So plenty of breathing room. The theme tonight is psychedelic (music and lights). Free board games to play. Free Pac-Man arcade. The staff is super nice. Monday is trivia. Tuesday is open mic. Thursday is karoeke. Once a month, they do swashbuckler night, so singing swashbuckler songs (think pirates). You're allowed to dress up. Definitely different. I dig it. Five stars for trying something different.

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 !!

Had a great time at Salty Dog for my friend's gradation. Really loved the vibe and the music. Great…read morebartenders. But the guy taking cover was rude and dismissive, and I don't understand why a bar is charging $10 cover in the first place?

Typical Gainesville dive bar with cheap beer and drinks. Came with my son during parents weekend…read more We waited on line, paid the $10 cover and the place was packed. Wall to wall college students. Super fun, great music. Ran into a lot of my sons friends who were begging me to do a zipper with them. What is a zipper you ask...a shot made with Vodka, Black Cherry liqueur and topped off with sprite.... thanks for the offer but that's a definite no for me! Reminded me of my college days! Great music and a great time.

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.

Definitely a great place to have fun after college. Full of line dancing, country music and college…read moreaged students alike. Drinks are great priced and cover charge is reasonable (cover charge depending on if you are over 21 or not) but this place is 18+ keep that in mind.

so my review is going to be fun!…read more Hi guys! lol this place is awesome! everyone is really freaking great! so nice, helpful, will totally let me act like I'm the most famous person ever when I walk in but no one else seems to know that (y'all are behind!) hello its me!! jk no really, theyre all so incredibly friendly! and help with ideas on when you're stuck. I like to play pool with anyone that decides to join lol and ther drinks are great prices too! so get in sit down grab a drink or don't sut down and play pool! or apparently POKER?!?!?

If you're looking for a great place to unwind unravel and relax, with great music and friendly…read morebartenders, Don't be surprised, to meet some of the most interesting , and kind and down to earth people of the gator nation. Who like to have a good time, dancing, singing karaoke, to playing pool or darts and much more. Monday night is karaoke night. And to all the lovers of reggae music, and if you're not a friend to reggae music , feel free to request a different song . Kris will provide some of the best music and take you on a journey to a happy escape from your harsh realities. We're gonna have a good time this Monday & Saturday. Good DJs filling your eardrums with good vibrations, drink specials and karaoke. If you overdo it, you picked a safe place to land. Ask one of the friendly crew members or bartenders to get you an Uber or taxi. I also believe that this place will carry on its legacy as the best dive bar in town. 4.9 stars, and soon to get better. Thanks for reading, -Kris -

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....

The University Club has always been one of my favorite clubs in Gainesville! It is definitely a…read morespace for LGBTQ+ folks to go and be themselves and have a good time in a safe space. The music and drinks are good. Great place to have a good time with friends! I usually go for the drag show, which always features some amazing local talent and occasionally out of town performers! My favorite night to go is definitely Saturdays when the show is hosted by London Darling! They have drag shows every Wed, Thurs, Fri, ans Sat night with the shows always starting at 11:30 PM. Pictured are Nicki Mirage and Marisol Lords, two regular Saturday night performers.

Great drinks, great people, super good vibes every time I come here. The shows are amazing as well,…read morehonestly if you haven't been here already you're missing out! UC is a Gainesville staple.