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    The Ole Barn

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    pool, darts, tunes.
    AdyMary R.

    Roosters hanging on the porch out front. Serving ice cold Bud drafts in mason jars inside. $12 gets you three drafts + a pack of smokes that you can smoke indoors while you drink - cuz you CAN STILL SMOKE IN BARS IN FLORIDA, people. Features include: Pool table, darts, country music on the juke box, dive bar ambiance to boot.

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    RunAway B.

    Gainesville, Florida --- "The Ole Barn" is a "Run-A-Way Bill" kinda bar Since 1979, the same owner has kept this bar in the family ... the bartender Mary is his sister-in-law & a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite bartender the customers are like family too the bar flair is 38 years of history ... a "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite bar without a doubt the 1930's walk-in cooler dates back tomthe building's grocery store days ... day 080 / bar 153 "666 Bars of 2017" day 027 "DUSA 2017" (Discover USA) "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! #RunAwayBill #DUSA2017 #666BarsUSA 03.21.17

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    Peter M.

    This may be one of the biggest dives I have ever been in, and I have been in many. From the outside the old wood building looks like it could fall down, once inside you are scared you may fall through the floor. Everything inside is stained with smoke and they have they typical dive bartender - a sixty year old woman. One of the few bars around that allows smoking as the only food they sell are chips, peanuts and pickled sausages. Beer and wine only and a limited selection, but it is darn cheap - 16 oz drafts for $1.75 and $1.50 during happy hour served in Mason jars. The do sell Natural light also. One old TV, a pool table and a few video games for your entertainment. Across the street from Satchel's, so next time you are waiting for a table, go in and check it out

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    9 years ago

    best bar in gainesville. kind, wonderful service. great old country juke box. I hope they stay open forever.

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    . It's across the street from this below average hipster pizza joint called Satchel's

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    Loosey's - Chili Dog

    Loosey's

    4.1(212 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    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 !!

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    Munegin's On 13th - Yummy bloody Mary's  If you can't take the heat let the bartender know and she will make it milder.

    Munegin's On 13th

    3.3(19 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    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 -

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    Karaoke night This Saturday Jan/18/2025

    Munegin's On 13th - Beautiful bartenders who work hard for the people

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    The Ole Barn - divebars - Updated May 2026

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