The Ole Barn is the quintessential dive bar and is a pretty cool addition to Gainesville, Florida…read more It has that cool dive bar ambiance, cold drinks and always promises a good time. The service is friendly enough and it offers a fun time. Go check it out.

Great dive bar. Cash Only. Karaoke once a month. Bingo on Thursday nights starting at 7 p.m.,…read moreLive entertainment about occasionally, jam on Friday late afternoon outside. ​

Very cozy bar, the drinks were amazing, immaculate vibes. The bartenders were very sweet as well…read more Also great location for outdoor seating.

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!

Really cool jazzy location .... I will be back…read more I'm not sure but I think they do serve food ?

We visited this bar for the first time yesterday. It's such a vibe, the decor inside is so cute…read more It has an intimate vibe and is perfect for a place to meet up with your friends or for a date night. The drinks were delicious, and they also serve food here. However, we did not grab a bite to eat. The ladies were very friendly and bubbly. I can't wait to come back and visit again.

Dad's Bar is tucked inside the cutest little building at AUK Market, and it ended up being such a…read morefun find. The space is small but super charming, and our bartender was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There's plenty of parking, plus outdoor seating if you want to hang out a bit longer. We tried a local brew and really enjoyed it, and the drink specials were a nice bonus. Everything felt fairly priced, which is always a win. Overall, we had a great time and will definitely stop back in next time we're at AUK Market. Don't forget to snap a photo with the cool dino statue outside for a little extra fun.

I absolutely love box car. It is the perfect chill place to go on a pretty weekend day. You can…read morewalk around the park, grab a drink, grab a pizza from Humble Woodfire, and enjoy! My favorite thing on their menu is the white sangria. It is SO amazing. Not too sweet. It has a citrusy vibe that makes it really light and refreshing. The red sangria is amazing as well. They have a great selection of IPAs and other beers too. I seriously miss living by this place so much.

Great ambiance and good beer selection. Awesome spot for a happy hour. Highly recommend on a day…read morewhere you want to sit outside.

It was my first time here celebrating a friend's birthday and I really enjoyed this wine bar. The…read morewine tasting was awesome and Josh (our sommelier) was very knowledgeable about the wines and pairings. The ambiance is very relaxing with mood lighting and comfy seating. A charcuterie board came with the wine pairing class but if you just would like some bites with a glass, daft cow and the food truck are in the same area. Definitely looking forward to come back!

Ambience service and Jazz couch feeling . Nothing like it in…read moreGainesville. Great pre dinner stop

I have been a big fan of Lightnin' Salvage since it opened way back when, and was completely…read moredevastated when it burnt to the ground after the last fire at Satchels. (I'll be honest, I may have actually shed a tear or two over it.) I was both excited and nervous to see what the new and "improved" LS would be like when it reopened (last week.) I was pleasantly surprised to visit tonight and see the spirit of the store captured with new whimsy and more AC than I've ever experienced at Satchels! The store portion is way smaller, but it's still just as fun. The space is more open and clean (without feeling sterile.) Anyone who has ever been there on a Friday or Saturday night knows just how needed that extra space is! The dining portion, while may technically be less tables, feels way more open. The tables are new and filled with collections (which are appreciated, especially since they lost the collection museum in the fire.) There is a sewing pattern table, a Polaroid table, a I phone screen table, a key table, a match book table, a cassette table, a bike chain table, and a couple more I couldn't view due to guests. The bar is flocked with completed puzzles and more whimsy. For those not familiar with Satchels or Lightnin' Salvage, Satchels is Gainesville's most local, funky, and delicious pizza joint, and LS is the fun shop in the back where you can meander through collections and interesting new yet vintage style toys; or simply have a drink while you wait for your table to be ready. There was a order at the counter component for food in the past, but in all my years of going I never took advantage of until tonight. Tonight I took advantage of it because 1. There was zero wait vs the (not bad for Friday at Satchels) 20 minute wait inside Satchels 2. I wanted to scope the new digs 3. I wanted to enjoy the live music 4. I wanted to enjoy the magic of their new AC. I know I've mentioned the AC twice now but this is probably the first time I've visited Satchels on a summer night and not sweat! The AC is amazing! Overall, It is not the old LS but it has many different great qualities. LS offers a cute and quirky store, nice bar area, it's own ATM (its cash only), and the ability to order Satchels pizza and salad more quickly. The food does come in to go containers and does lose a little of its magic in that, but it is still the same tasty food that put Satchels on the map.

Fantastic showcase of reuse of discarded items. They make fences out of old floppy disks, tail…read morelights, or foosball characters. Bocce ball court out back, there's definitely nothing that won't catch your eye. It has almost grown into the "amusement park" realm. While you might expect rides from an amusement park, this just captures your attention and amuses you. It is a wonderful display of visually restructured materials. I just wish I lived in Gainesville to watch the metamorphosis over time. I'll be back semi-annually, and I'll always go back to see how it has inevitably changed. There is also an irreverent gift shop with lots of fun stuff, and they also have live music on certain nights. Love Satchel's and Lightning.

After reading some of the older reviews I was a little hesitant but the new owners have done a…read moregreat job to make this a fun and inviting spot. Smoking no longer allowed inside so you dont leave smelling like an ashtray, some new pool tables, well lit and music was on point as well (or you can take over the juke box and play what you like). For the smoker's, there is a nice little patio area to enjoy outside. Will def be back next time I'm visiting and would recommend to friends who live in the area.

Dugout used to be a dive bar that reeked so badly of smoke that you would have to shower and wash…read moreevery article of clothing after you left. I stopped in recently because I was in the mood for a divey bar experience and was astonished when I wasn't hit in the face with a cloud of smoke when I opened the door. It's a total game changer. Apparently they're under new ownership and they've cleaned up the inside and decor, and (obviously) there's no smoking anymore. The pool tables and the dart boards are high quality and the people working there are really nice and helpful. I'm looking forward to having a nice place to play pool on this side of town!