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    Downtown Drafts

    4.7 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar, Wine Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Who's the Duke??
    Lou G.

    "There are more old drunks than there are old doctors." Willie Nelson Well I'm with Willie here, as is University of California neurologist, Claudia Kawas, who studied 1,700 nonagenarians to explore their daily habits. She found those who drank about two glasses of beer or wine a day were 18% less likely to experience early death. Participants who exercised 15 to 45 minutes a day only cut the same risk by 11%. (You can hit that useful vote now as you explain this to your significant other) Downtown Drafts is a fantastic watering hole. Great beers on tap, great service at the counter, and a hip environment to get your drink on. Staff is knowledgeable and super friendly. They are always patient with me as I stare at the board and end up getting the $2 mystery beer. Beer selection is great and flights are available. Outdoor seating I is available for those who love to people watch on the square or for cigar smoking, beer drinking vegetarians like me. Oh yeah, I'm the Duke here. Cheers to a long life!

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    Natalie R.

    Super cool spot to come and chill out with a group of friends! I love that they have beer flights. Really wanted to do some beer tasting and found this little gem. They have indoor and outdoor seating. They have a ton of beer to try out. Definitely recommend! Definitely will come back!

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    Kayla K.

    This place is amazing. There are great selection of beers, wines and mimosas!!! The best part in my opinion. There are also puppies. Which is great. 11/10 would recommend. 5 stars

    Jen R.

    My family loves this place! It's in downtown Gainesville on the square, the owners and employees are friendly, the beers are tasty, there is free fresh popcorn and there are a plethora of board games to keep anyone and everyone entertained while hanging out! There is also hard cider and a root beer on tap for non-beer alternatives and they sell delicious gourmet popsicles. In addition it is dog friendly inside AND outside!! They also allow you to bring outside food in to consume and there are lots of options within walking distance like pizza and Mexican. What's not to love...?!

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    Had beer was an ok place to stop in on my search for a meal. Just beer but nice place to go.

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    One of the best social gathering areas in Gainesville. They have a wonderful selection of beers and never a dull moment come Friday!

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    Awesome atmosphere, friendly staff, great place to have a beer or cider and sit and chat with friends or meet new ones!

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    Try the wine slushy! This is a great place to unwind with your dog and good company. And they support adults with disabilities!

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    Downtown Drafts is a hip, trendy beer hall for the cool crowd, located on the square, in downtown Gainesville.

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