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    The Dime Bar

    3.5 (67 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Lemon drop martini with a sugared rim.
    Kristin H.

    Best lemon drop martini that I have ever had. The bartender is always really friendly and seems to know what he's doing. He's very consistent with his drinks. The space itself is quite small and doesn't hold a lot of people. There are some tables out at but overall, seating is limited. We will pop in for a couple of drinks before we head out for the night.

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    Beau B.

    Awesome cocktail bar to visit by yourself, with significant other, or very small group! Small place tucked away next to barcade. Good amount of various cocktails. Prices were not bad for a cocktail bar. Came at around midnight on a Friday night. Plenty of space for my girlfriend and I. Would be difficult for a party larger than 4-5 people. Visited after having a drink at Baby J's on the other side of Main Street. The Dime is a great place to visit if the midnight closing time of other bars is just a little too early. The Dime was open till 2a. Will definitely be returning.

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    Michelle T.

    The Dime Bar is one of the best hole in the wall places that Gainesville has to offer. The inside is small but consists of colorful wallpaper and tasteful decor. I came here for happy hour and had the Pinky and the Bee's Knees. The bartender was very friendly and easy to strike up a conversation with. The drinks were fairly cheap and delicious. On a Sunday afternoon it was just me and my friend and one or two others in the bar. So, the atmosphere was really relaxing and perfect for small talk.

    Hillary F.

    We love the dime bar! It's got a cool vibe with nice people. I love when the environment of any place is artistic and fun, and nice people are so important right??! The bartender always seems happy and is helpful and answers your questions. We almost always go for happy hour before we eat downtown (we are old people, gotta go to bed after dinner!) and they have a great happy hour. I love ordering the pink drink (I'm the WORST! I forgot the name, but you'll know it). My husband gets the bees knees? Or something about bees. (Wow. I'm on my game with Yelp today hahah) Price - expect to pay $6-7 at happy hour for an amazing cocktail.

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    James J.

    If you even blink you will miss it, and even if you know what you are looking for you will need to be a regular Dick Tracy of Drinks to find Bar. There's something special about a place that unassumingly waits, with open doors, for an intimate few to sneak in and sip truly high-class cocktails at a modest price. The Space Right off of E. University Ave and Main St., Bar is a literal hole in the wall. In fact, they enforce a strict 21-person capacity because of fire code requirements, which actually supports the air of intimacy about the place. The door rests deeper into the building while two display-like window sections poke out towards the street, allowing a cozy nook for people-watching and easy conversation. The bar itself is pretty roomy but there are a few table-tops to break away when it gets crowded. The Service I get the sense that whoever hired (or who owns the place, even) got experienced mixologists for this spot because the blend of speed and care is rock solid. When only 10-20 people are in the place you kind of MUST be a people person or else the atmosphere will melt away. I have been at the bar and asked about the inspiration behind cocktails (in fact, last time I was there he made one up that night that I tried and loved). I wish I could remember some of the names he was considering... The Sips They cater to any type of drink you may want (including 6 taps for craft drafts), but the primary focus is premium cocktails and spirits. One ding for me is that I came twice after an extended period and did notice the taps were identical with my last visit, but That may be an executive decision to stay consistent. Most of these glasses will set you back between $8-12 but the liquor and ingredients are high quality. This is not the kind of place where anything in the drink comes manufactured or has the word "concentrate" anywhere. These fellows will only have you concentrate on detecting the nuances of each piece in a flavorful, crafty glass. Final Thoughts Some nights you want loud music and cheaper drinks, but some nights you want quality cocktails and conversation. You will spend a little bit more, and you will get a lot more: more intimacy, more dedication to craft, and more chances to share in this hidden Gainesville gem when you find yourself a regular.

    The best $5 you'll ever spend.
    Marry V.

    If you're a dime, this is the place to be. For the longest time, I thought this little gem was called No Name Bar. There never used to be any signage, so it had a speak easy vibe. Now on the door, there is a little decal that says Dime Bar, so all dimes are welcome! Dime Bar is easily my favorite bar in town. Tucked between Pop-a-Top and Barcade, it is a cozy little oasis for chill nights on the town. You will never see rowdy "ratchet" patrons here. Everyone is civil and just enjoying their time...at the dime. The atmosphere and drinks are what make this my favorite bar in town. Dime Bar fits about 21 people comfortably. The narrow seating between the windows really give the place a special edge. I like the intimacy these window seats offer. The music is always stimulating. They either have oldies or jazz playing. It's great! The space encourages conversation, a quality that many bars no longer have. Dime Bar is owned by the Top, and this is evident in their decor and service. The walls are adorned with a geometric wallpaper which adds to the retro feel. If you pay really close attention, you will notice a wooden beam that stretches across the ceiling. This beam really adds depth to the space and tricks your perception. It makes Dime feel just a little bigger. The ceilings a little higher. There is always one bartender at the bar and I bet that your drink will always be artfully shaken or stirred. I thoroughly enjoy the artistry that goes into every drink. I love watching the bartender's finesse as they craft each cocktail. Their moves are smooth and their drinks divine. My personal favorites are the Cider Cocktails. You can't get any like these in town. Try the Last Dragon! The cassis really adds an acidic flair to the sweet ginger and apple cider. For only $5, this drink is a steal! I also love the Social Club which is reminiscent of tea. Their happy hour is from 4-7pm on weekdays and 1-7pm on Sunday's. Take advantage of the great deals! Overall, Dime Bar is a dime for dimes. The vibes are cool. The drinks are delicious. It is the place to be if you want to sip and relax.

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    Great little cocktail lounge with an excellent mixologist behind the bar. The price is reasonable and the drinks a cut above most .

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    Fabulous cocktails. Super happy hour prices! Friendly bartender. Definitely will return.

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    Dime bar Pete is Pete make good drink gud drink I like Pete I repete much gracias so good nice yes

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    This place is amazing. Great vibes, decor, friendly bartenders, delicious drinks. Easily one of the best bars in Gainesville.

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    Lexi is a rock star bartender! She makes great cocktails, on menu and off, and is very personable.

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    Stage 7 Karaoke Bar & Event Venue - Room 1

    Stage 7 Karaoke Bar & Event Venue

    3.8(42 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    As someone who loves to sing but does get some stage fright in front of a crowd, private room…read morekaraoke always seemed so fun and I'm glad we have a place in Gainesville. Prices are pretty reasonable at $6 an hour during the week or $8 an hour weekends (per person). I've been with a large group and just one friend and the rooms have all been well sized for the different party sizes. We just use the iPad/YouTube to bring up songs rather than the machine. It works well and gets to a good volume. The rooms always feel clean and have lots of seating and movable furniture if you get a little more carried away during your performances. The reason I knock off a star is I find the drinks to be sooo weak, which honestly might be by design...The 6 shot sampler of soju seems like a great value at $10. But my friend and I had 6 shots EACH within less than 2 hours and it barely did anything at all. My friend VERY much a lightweight (like a 4-5/10 off of one shot) so that's how I know they're weak. They seem like soju diluted with lots of juice, which is refreshing but it's not like buying soju at the store and taking shots of it. I will say the bottles/cans are a great value at $4, but if you're looking to be tipsy/drunk while performing I would definitely recommend doing a little pre-gaming before you come. I understand they don't have a liquor license but it would be nice to have some stronger drink options available. The staff here is always super friendly and gives you a lot of privacy. This is a really chill experience and I've always had a really fun time. I just wish the drinks were stronger!

    This was my second time coming here for celebrating a friends birthday. It's been great everytime…read more Clean, nice staff, and I loved the themed rooms. They also sanitized the mics. I didn't drink but they do have a bar on site. I'm not sure about food but it's near butler plaza with many food choices available after singing your heart out!

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    Swamp City Gallery Lounge - Yoda approves of the new bar

    Swamp City Gallery Lounge

    4.3(8 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Are you a local musician? Tired of getting screwed out of…read moregetting paid from venues? Look no further! Swamp City Gallery Lounge is here to save the scene! They're aware local venues are quite mean. So have decided, they shall be more lean! Caring, daring, and all around flaring with the ultimate power of financial sharing. No longer shall you get paid a disgraceful amount, You have come to the right place for a tasteful count. If you are a band, musician, or performing artist, do yourself a favor, call and get added to the list! What's that I hear? In need of glass, AND you live near? Get in your car, put it in gear. Off to Swamp City... you might even get a beer. The vision couldn't be more clear. Trust me, this shop is so queer. Next time, you'll bringing a peer. Glass art work so dear, You'll want one so bad, you might even tear. Lucky for you, layaway options are available here!

    Swamp City is this awesome space to hang out, have a beer and commiserate with likeminded…read moreindividuals, while consuming CDB products.   It also has some really lovely local art for sale.   We have been to Swamp City a few times now.  It does not really meet our needs because we require Cannabis products with THC.  The people of Florida Voted to allow this, but conservatives have thus far obstructed the will of the people.    This is a great space with super nice people.  I encourage everyone to come check this place out, and become more educated about the benefits of CDB and THC products.

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    Gather: Social Lounge

    3.6(5 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    It was really delicious food and I will definitely recommend 5/5 and the food was cook really fast…read moreand well prepared

    (Last visited 2/19/2020). Working in Gainesville, FL for a couple of weeks and I'm staying in the…read moreHotel Indigo at Celebration Pointe. I was blessed with this amazing restaurant to have right downstairs so I'm going to tell you why I think so highly of it. Atmosphere/Appearance: The restaurant is so modern, chic, bright and fun. The décor is lovely and very thought-through. The restaurant spans half of the hotel's lobby with the bar area being right near the front desk, but the dining area directly on the opposite end. There's access to outdoor seating as well if you're feeling it. Service: So throughout my stay at the hotel, Kayla, Thomas and Desiree took care of me for breakfast. They were all amazing at making me feel truly special, almost like royalty. I remember Thomas's bubbly personality, Desiree's talkative spirit and Kayla's ability to cater to everything I needed. I appreciated every one of them. Frederick took care of me at the bar for the one dinner I had and he was awesome. He made me feel like he was a friend of mine whom just happened to be working there. Lol. Food: Breakfasts first. The first thing I ever ordered were the breakfast tacos. They're warm, soft tortillas served with scrambled eggs or egg whites, (I chose traditional scrambled eggs), with a choice of bacon, sausage or chorizo, (I went with all 3), topped with shredded cheese and pico de gallo. You can get breakfast potatoes or a side of fruit to go with the 2 tacos. They were fabulous. The only thing they were missing was some sort of salsa to throw on top. The pico just wasn't enough. This dish was certainly filling. Next breakfast entrée was the Street Corn Hash, which is a bed of chorizo corn hash and black beans topped with 2 eggs of any kind (I had scrambled), cotija cheese, cream and several slices of avocado. This was DELICIOUS. The chorizo was decently spicy, the eggs were fluffy and the whole mixture went together very well. It's much less messy to eat compared to the tacos and of course... I added some hot sauce to it. Lol. Like the tacos. They just need some sauces man. My next and favorite breakfast entrée (I got it 3 times during my visit) is the Superfood Bowl. This is such a beautiful looking, sweet tasting, healthy feeling, spirit lifting dish complied of acai puree paired with coconut milk & chia seed pudding, sliced banana, shredded coconut and crunchy granola. Like I said, this was SO GOOD and literally made me feel so good throughout the entire day. So I did stop by the bar one of the evenings to check out some of the dishes and here's how that went. I tried both their Mahi Tacos and Pork Tacos since the bar was slow. Usually you get an order of 2 with one or the other, but the kitchen hooked me up with one of each. I genuinely appreciated that. Each of the tacos are are compiled of grilled corn tortillas, a red onion-lime slaw, cilantro and the meat of your choice served with a barbecue creama or ranch. They were both decent, but the mahi came out just a little dry. The pork was much better. The wings I had really aren't even worth mentioning. They were okay, but I feel like they were on the menu simply because they're a popular table appetizer. They're just fried and tossed in some sauce, not my favorite. All-in-all, the breakfast here was superior to dinner. Value: Pretty good to be honest. Nothing too crazy here and everything is worth what it's priced at. Breakfast Tacos = $11.00 Street Corn Hash = $13.00 Superfood Bowl = $14.00 Wings = $9.00 Tacos = $14.00 In conclusion, I LOVED this place for its breakfast. Even if I weren't staying here, I'd come here to have their breakfast. JUST GET SOME SALSA IN THERE! Lol.

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    Crispy Shishito Peppers served with a side of homemade Soy Sweet Chili Sauce

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    Sakura Hookah Lounge

    Sakura Hookah Lounge

    5.0(2 reviews)
    84.0 mi

    This place is so cool! Glad that Clermont has a nice location for smoking hookah. Up until now, you…read morehad to go to I-Drive for anything closer. This is a new spot, and they're in the midst of a soft opening. Their sign isn't even up yet, and I had to add them here on Yelp too. However, we heard buzz about them on some of the Clermont pages in Facebook and decided to stop in on a random Saturday. The shop is super cozy with plenty of comfy ouches and tables plus bar seating, so no worries about finding space (yet). They have a great setup with tons of TVs and music while you smoke; this is a great spot for groups or a solo adventure. And their selection of hookah flavors is really strong all with a reasonable price. We tried Love66, which was just delightful. The best thing? Their staff is awesome. They were attentive without being intrusive and offered tons of suggestions. They were prompt with offers of drinks and refills--and also filled us in on some of the history of how they ended up opening a hookah bar. Just all around a wonderful experience! One note: If you want a full bar, they are not there yet. However, they had plenty of beer, seltzer and generic drink options to pick while you enjoy your hookah. Not a big deal for us, but it would be really nice to enjoy an old fashioned or mule with your smoke. We will definitely be back and look forward to visiting again!

    This place is so cute, they are still in soft opening but the service was great and they offer…read moregreat options for both hookah and drinks (seltzers and beers so far). Will be back!

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