For those of us who enjoy wine, you can get $10 off $100!! Great savings + best liquor prices in…read moretown for Zacapa Rum!!

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A great place to relax, enjoy quality craft beer, and soak in a fun atmosphere…read more Swamp Head Brewery delivers much more than great beer. The brewery has a welcoming, laid-back vibe, plenty of seating, and a unique setting that celebrates both Florida culture and international soccer. Watching the Ecuador match surrounded by flags from around the world made the experience even more enjoyable. The beer selection is impressive, and the tasting flight is a fantastic way to explore different styles before choosing a favorite. Every beer I sampled was fresh, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. Whether you enjoy light, refreshing pours or something more complex, there is something here for every palate. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was lively without feeling crowded, and the overall experience was excellent. If you're in Gainesville and appreciate good craft beer, a welcoming crowd, and a relaxed environment, Swamp Head Brewery is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back to try more of their beers.

Holy crap, how have I not reviewed Swampy yet???? We discovered this place via Yelp when we were…read morestaying at a nearby hotel, when we first moved to Ocala. When we lived in Broward, we would go to the local breweries all the time so we were excited to stumble across this place. We actually never heard of Swamp Head prior to coming here. I cannot count how many times we have been here but I know it's more than 20 times. The staff is usually very personable, friendly, and attentive. We did visit a lot more when we were new to the area but visit only about once every 3-4 months when in Gainesville. We used to bring our dog and were scolded by a staff member because she was barking at another dog nearby so we stopped bringing her. Meanwhile, dogs bark all the time in there and kids are running around screaming more often than dogs barking. So that kinda turned us off. I do not drink beer anymore but when I did, I loved their Czech themed beers and every once in a while, they had some rotating flavors that I thoroughly enjoyed. Every once and a while I will order a beer and do some extra insulin but it has to be special. This place is always busy, except if you get there earlier during the weekdays. There is plenty of outdoor seating and most times there is a food truck. They have so many events so follow their pages on social media to plan accordingly. The inside is pretty spacious but gets crowded. The prices are okay but surprisingly enough, we have had their beers cheaper at other bars in the areas. You can purchase beers and growlers to go as well.

This store is very clean and well-stocked. I'm not an adventurous drinker and usually stick to what…read moreI know so if I switch it up, I always have questions. The staff is very knowledgeable and make great suggestions that have yet to steer me wrong. It's usually not really busy so there is plenty of parking in front of and on the side of the building.

The crew they have right now is better than it's ever been. At most of their stores I expect to get…read moretreated like crap. Revised 02JULY2014; I had to add a star due to the staff being the best of any ABC I've been to(see above). I wondered at times if they were trained to be surly to people or perhaps the working conditions just kept everyone pissed off all the time. This store has made huge improvements in customer service. The store is always clean and stocked with just about anything you could want from an "Adult Beverage College" plus some gourmet goodies and accessories.

A great selection of every type of beer and wine you could want. The owner is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and friendly and it's an added bonus to be able to shop and sip. Anytime we're in the area we'll make it a point to visit again!

The inventory is impressive -- both beer and wine -- and we found Jake to be extremely helpful…read more Next time we are in Gainesville we'll be certain to return! Recommended!

The staff are amazing and very helpful. Best prices around! If you can't find what you're looking…read morefor they will show you where it is or make a note to see if it can be ordered.

They have a large selection of spirits and if they don't have it they will order it for you.read more

Delightful liquor store. Surprisingly good selection, considering the small space. Good customer…read moreservice. Also the best prices I've found in town.

What a great little liquor store . We came to pick up a nice bottle for a housewarming party and…read morewere so happy. They have the nicest selection of bourbon in the state. Rare finds , small batch , everything. Awesome service!

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.

Food is always great, especially the pizza. Service Is great. Small space inside but overall nice.read more

Called in an order and it was ready when we arrived in less than twenty minutes. Everything looked…read morefresh and there was a lot of toppings. We had a meat lovers. It was good. Next time I'll try something else. I'll be ordering from them again. Sorry, I was hungry so no pictures.

I found Sandy's Shack by pure chance and I'm glad I did!…read more They have a great selection of beers from around the world. As a certified hop head and beer snob I had no trouble finding an eclectic selection of IPA's and APA's. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting the owners and they are good people that reminds me why I like to support the "small guy". I will be back!

I stopped in here to grab a 12-pack of LandShark being it's a beer and wine shop, what I walked…read moreinto was a beautiful store filled with bottles of wine and individual bottles and cans of beer many many beers all sold individually. I guess this could be a dream come true if you're a true beer aficionado looking to fill your beer cooler with a vast selection of exotic imported and domestic flavored beers but not what you'd expect if you want to grab a 6-pack, 12 pack or case of the same beers packaged together. The staff here is very friendly and no doubt very very knowledgeable, the selection is so massive they could not tell me if they had "LandShark" in stock without referring to a computer data base - well unfortunately it was out of stock and they didn't have a delivery schedule for its return or if it would be available in the future. It seemed most of the customers could speak of the complexity and definitely did their due diligence before entering the store with a detailed list of what they were looking to purchase. I do appreciate many of these crafted beers but today I was looking for something that matched the afternoon event I had planned at the campground - my buddy was planning to drop by and we were going to down a few bottles of something less sophisticated...

They have everything you want. Great pricing. Rewards points are available. There's a tasting…read moreroom at the back where classes take place every week or so. Sign up early. It's $20 and includes great snacks. Staff is nice.

Best prices in town!! If you sign up for their rewards program, you get coupons, and you also we'll…read moreget various email specials weekly sent to you. The staff are very friendly and if you can't find something, they will take you right to it. They have my favorite japanese beer that I can find.Nowhere else. It's something new that they don't carry, they will try to get it for you. Hands down best prices in the Gainesville area. For anything beer wine and more!!