Really cool vibe. Went here for a wine tasting, and while someone else was supposed to come into the bar and host it along with the jazz night, plans changed last minute and the bartender ended up having to run the wine tasting with her own selection. She was incredibly kind and easy to talk with, and we enjoy tasting the wine they had on hand. They have three dollar wines on Wednesday so we got their house white and it was very enjoyable! Would definitely come back and it's fun to take a date or a group of friends. read more

The Midnight - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Hipsters, nerds, and the neurodivergent, this is the bar for you! Beer and wine only. Really interesting events. Pretty hidden so unless you already know about it, you'll never know it exists. It's Saturday night at 10:30pm, 8 ppl are here + the DJ and bartender. So plenty of breathing room. The theme tonight is psychedelic (music and lights). Free board games to play. Free Pac-Man arcade. The staff is super nice. Monday is trivia. Tuesday is open mic. Thursday is karoeke. Once a month, they do swashbuckler night, so singing swashbuckler songs (think pirates). You're allowed to dress up. Definitely different. I dig it. Five stars for trying something different. read more

Went here Friday night to play board games with my friends and it was awesome. They have a huge selection of games and a gaming console. They also serve lots of artisanal beers and ciders. Great place to hangout with friends on the weekend. read more

The Midnight is a hipster bar/food spot located in downtown Gainesville, FL. DRINKS (4/5): I really like how the Midnight has beer specials throughout the week. Every time I have been here I have been able to order a large draft beer for a great price. FOOD (4/5): The hot dogs here are PERFECT after a night on the town. I really enjoyed the Chicago dog and my wife loved the chili dog. The price is a little high for a hotdog but you'll see why when you see the size.. ENVIRONMENT (4/5): Indoor and outdoor seating. Several events planned throughout the week. Overall a really fun place. read more

The Midnight - Chicago dog - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Came in for a late night beer and stayed for Chilli Mac. Staff was super friendly. They were even showing The Simpson's while I drank. Had a great time. read more

The Midnight is a downtown Gainesville staple. There is always something going on there. It's a reliable beer and wine place with sandwiches and apps. Everyone who works there is super nice, and the owners are great. There is a large outside area that is good for a large group of people. Plus it has its own little parking lot. If that's full the courthouse is right across the street. read more

Last night I decided to change from my usual Wednesday go to bar and venture to a different place for a few drinks before going to play kickball. I stumbled into the Midnight and was greeted by an extremely nice bartender and was told to take a seat and she instantly started to tell us the specials for the night. She said it was "Wine Wednesday" but they did not have many wines. I just thought that was a little funny being it is the day they were known to have. We decided to go with the White Sangria which they did have and it was full of different fruits like apples, strawberries, and lemons. It was a crisp taste and was served in a nice glass. The bonus was that it was also just $3.50 for the Sangria which was a great deal. One thing people should note. If you do not spend a minimum of $8.0 they do charge a .50 cent credit card fee to use credit instead of cash. I do think they should just eat this cost and by this day in age companies should not be charging credit card fees to customers, but I guess they can get by on doing this. I did not order any food, but most of the people around me did. I saw the chili dog and it looked really good. So next time I'm in I know what to get. Overall a great first time at this place. The staff was super friendly and you can tell they know their regulars and they treat their guests with a ton of respect. I will for sure be back read more

The Midnight is awesome! It is probably not for everyone, but I love it! It is a small bar with friendly staff, good music, and great beers and food. They have awesome varieties of beers and cider. The staff are super friendly and will let you try the beers to find the perfect one for you! One of the great things about this place is their grilled cheese! I absolutely love it. I haven't had their other food, but a few friends have and said its all delicious! They also have board games which are fun! There aren't too many big table inside, but they have a large patio with lots of room! They usually have events like live music, trivia and contests! read more

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The Midnight captures a type of outing that, though not for every type of person in Gainesville, is the right type of place for my personal tastes. Offering a delightful blend of casual and atypical, I find myself never really having a bad time here even on the busier nights. The Place The Midnight is a chill bar with both indoor and outdoor seating that relies on the people and the environment to basically speak on behalf itself. From the wooden, time-tested tables to the free, hacked Xbox arcade system, and even the rentable board games stashed away behind the bar, this place never leaves one to feel like they are not fitting in. Come as you like, have a beer and simply enjoy yourself however you see fit. The Specials I am a huge fan of their tankards, which are often holding Shock Top or Yuengling for $3-4 depending on which night you arrive. Aside from these more known beers, they also carry a modest selection of craft bottles, as well as a frequently rotated selection of craft drafts. Nothing spells out a fantastic evening like a 24oz tankard of Weihenstephaner Hefeweiss and Scategories, or at least not in my mind. The Events Towards the end of the week (Thurs-Fri), you will often find live music in the form of a DJ spinning late into the night in their outdoor space. The style of music that is usually spun gives some variance to the typical throbbing Mega Dance Mixes or Top 40 Radio Hits you are almost guaranteed to hear anywhere else in Gainesville, so that change of pace is definitely appreciated. Monday nights they host Trivia Night, which I had the pleasure of first attending this past Monday, 7/22. It starts at 8:30 and went until 11:30, with the prizes equating to various amounts of bar tab depending on what place you ranked. Can I say the service is always quick and the food they serve (I failed to review the food because I have never had the urge to order it, though many of my friends have and are fond of the offerings) comes out promptly from the staff every time? No, I cannot. The single biggest downfall of this place is that the laid back, chill atmosphere does infect the staff and servers as well, meaning friendly but sluggish service and bar upkeep at times. This is the reason for my withholding the 5th star. I definitely recommend this place and will continue to go while in Gainesville. read more

I'm a big fan of this place. They have a huge craft beer selection - many on tap, some not for a very cheap price. I love Stubbie's, but this place is simply way more affordable. Mondays are trivia night. Tuesdays are Tankard Tuesdays so you get a huge mug (think pirate size) of craft/premium beers for $5 and domestic drafts like shocktop for $2.50 Wednesdays they have 2-1 wine and wine cocktail drinks. The people that run this place are really chill and unpretentious, which is also reflected on the crowd that populates here. Also, they have really good food. Like their macaroni & cheese is top shelf. It's spicy and delicious. I'm an expert on macaroni & cheese so I take that designation very seriously. read more

The Midnight - hobgoblin beer! - Pubs Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I'm one of the many people who attend the Language Exchange on Thursday nights, so I can't say I dislike The Midnight or that "it's the worst" as others have said. I will say... it could be better and I want it to be better. There are definitely somethings that could happen that would make me attend more evenings other than Thursday's. 1.the food is pretty good, cheap bar food. 2. The sangria is really good. Come early if you are coming on Language Exchange nights or it will sell out. 3. Seriously? This place needs to invest in some SPEAKERS for MUSIC and other things/activities. 4. They need to invest in some speakers 5. The outdoor patio is nice 6. Staff is friendly and helpful! read more

I lived in Gville for 7 years and never did I ever see/hear of/attend this place. Shame shame! It is such a casual, no frills dive bar. Some friends and I were in town this past weekend for the FL/FSU game (still recovering from that game....#GoGators) and we were staying downtown, so on Saturday night, after the disaster at The Swamp we decided to stop in for a little pick me up. The vibe is cool and low key, we got ourselves a booth and ordered some beers and chili. The chili was very tasty and the beer cold. What more could you want? Great little spot downtown. Love unique spots in Gville! read more

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I've only been here once but I LOVED this place. Not a lot of people there, probably because it isn't well known but I hope that will change soon. They have a very good selection of beers, both draft and bottled, including Swamp Head, Blue Moon, Southern Pecan, etc. They also serve some food and when I went the bartender gave my table free popcorn which was so different and nice to have. They have grilled cheese, chili, and other yummy treats that are tasty. My favorite part was the old school SNES they had set up so my friends and I could challenge each other to a game of drunken Super Mario Bros. There were boardgames you could take out and play with friends too. All in all this was a wonderful little bar that has lots of potential. I hope to see it continue to succeed and I will be going back soon. read more

I passed by here a few times and finally walked in to try it out last night with my bf. They have a decent selection on draft and they have plenty of bottles on their menu as well as a small wine selection. Their prices are good and the people are nice. The server introduced himself to us and made sure we were having a good time. While we were there the air was full of mouth-watering grilled cheese and bacon scents. I haven't had their food, but by the looks of it, I'd say it's pretty good. I'll have to give it a try sometime. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because they let people drink out of the bottle... which is weird, considering they have plenty of glasses on their shelves. And they serve bud and miller items. Not my style! ( I really can't understand the person/crowd who drinks that at home, let alone at a bar!) Also, if you're going to pay by credit card, they have an $8 minimum. So you'd have to at least order 2 drinks (even if you only feel like one). Boo! I hate credit card minimums. Small complaints. No biggie. I'm definitely coming back here again! read more

Worst place ever, woman was very rude and unprofessional. Will not be back. She yelled at us for attempting to use the restroom after being paying customers, and refused us drinks as well. 10/10 awful experience, will never recommend. read more

Had a great time at the comedy show on Tuesday night, wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised! Awesome $4 25 oz beer special made this experience even better. If you want some socializing and a good laugh I'd highly suggest checking this place out(: read more

After spending 8 years in Gainesville, I have tried to like the Midnight time and time again and yet am always gravely disappointed. Its pros are its reasonably priced drinks and hipster ambiance with board games to play for a chiller night out. Its overwhelming con is the staff. I have had some of the most bizarre and hostile experiences with the people working at the Midnight. I have been scolded for picking songs on their jukebox (which btw is not offered anymore). During last call, despite an attempt to quickly chug his beer, my friend had a can savagely ripped out of his hands. Then, a bartender was braying throughout the restaurant when an apparent customer didn't claim their food order. Another strange occasion included a Saturday night where we were sitting in the back room and a bartender just came and shut the lights off on us without a word at about 11:30pm. She then returned several minutes later as if we were idiots for not understanding that her shutting the lights off on us was to indicate indignantly that they were closing (something that usually happens around 1:30-2am) -- meanwhile about 4 people (her friends I presume) remained seated at the bar as we were abruptly hurried out of the place. On my most recent visit (I know I'm a glutton for punishment), I simply asked what cider they had on tap and was met with hostility for my lack of looking at their large tap list on the blackboard. By the way, they have ONE cider on tap. We decided to stay regardless of the uncalled for anger but when one of our party chose to go get a seat the bartender interrogated us as to why we were ordering a drink for someone who wasn't even there.... Mostly I just don't understand these encounters and really it's always a great story to tell which is why I must continue returning but I think the Midnight has finally lost its charm for me. I can go pay for cheap drinks elsewhere without worrying how the staff will behave. read more

This bar is one of the worst in town. First I go there and everything seems fine. I get to the bartender, he pours me a tanker that's a forth foam, then when I tell the door guy my problems, as I'm drinking the beer, and he looks at me and tells me I'm just being an asshole, so I put my beer down at the bar, let the manager know of my problems she then tells me that she doesn't want me to keep bad mouthing her employees and lets me leave to never go back there again. It seems like a chill vibe when you walk inside but I assure you that it's quite the opposite, the staff and selections are terrible and disrespectful to great bars and professionals in general. read more

I'm a big fan of the midnight. They *usually* have some exciting beers on tap and the prices are great. They have very tasty and affordable food as well - consisting of Chili, grilled cheeses, hot dogs. Nothing too exciting, but it fits the bill. The jukebox is a lot of fun as well. If it's not too hot out, they have a nice little patio to enjoy. They also have their own parking which is almost unheard of downtown. read more

The vibe at The Midnight is friendly and fun. And, the food is definitely "comfort food" - well-prepared and easy on the palate. Plus, the owners are kind-hearted, good folks. The Midnight is a great place to relax and enjoy. read more

The Midnight is a great local dive with bogo sangria on Wednesday's, as well as local stand up comedy on Tuesdays which is impressively funny. It's very low key and a great place to go out for a drink! read more

Been here a few times. Once I saw a man yelling and screaming and asked why the staff hadn't kicked him out. Turns out he is the owner. Went again later on and it was pretty chill. Next time I see the same guy at trivia and he was mild then started to talk to us and tell us all this crap about other people. It was weird and off-putting. Nice bartenders but the bathroom was disgusting and the taps were lacking in number and overpriced. $6 for a conventional beer. read more

This place is awesome! This is the bar my friends and I always hang out at no matter what day of the week it is. They have awesome deals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays but whatever day you go on there's always going to be a special. If you're into trivia they have a trivia night on Monday which is pretty cool. They normally have different types of beer on tap and switch it up every week. $2.50 tankards (25oz) on Tuesdays/Thursdays is a pretty sweet deal. They have food, board games, cards, arcade machine, swing dancing (on some nights), juke box, and an open area in the back with tables/benches where people can hangout (sometimes with a live music). awesome place, awesome servers! read more

I've only been here once so far, but I loved it. Really awesome beer selection, GREAT bar staff, decent wines, delicious late night food. (OK, technically I haven't tried their food yet, but I wanted everything that was on the board. A grilled peanut butter and banana sandwhich? At 1 am? Yes, please!) AND they had a real live jukebox (not one of those digital money-suckers), stocked with the goods. 18 songs for $5. love it. read more

Great atmosphere. Very laid back with a fun jukebox. Have gone multiple times with my friends and enjoyed a variety of beers (all of which are about 2.75 or more cheaper than the same beers at Stubbies). The food menu is pricey considering you do not get any sides but other than that I wouldn't have a complaint. There is outside seating for the smokers, inside is a SNES for all of us gamers out there along with board games for the others. One of the top 5 best bars in Gainesville to relax and have a good time with your friends at. Especially if you want to go out during the week when they have such daily specials as: Tankard Tuesday (Yes they serve some beers in TANKARDS! RAWR!), Wino Wednesday, Trivia Monday, etc. The credit card minimum as stated is a pain in the butt I will admit, but really, who DOESN'T want to have at least two Skullsplitter Orkney Ale's while you are there? read more

I think the Midnight has great prices, but that is the only reason I would go there. The atmosphere is not great. All the friends of the employees sit around the bar. The bartenders are sometimes on laptops and often not paying attention. Sometimes I have had a good bartender, but many times I have had some braindead kid on his laptop who cannot even remember an order on his way to the freezer. The jukebox is not good at all, despite what people are saying. It only has kitschy pop songs, pretty much. It is good for joke songs, but not for sitting around and listening to songs you love. Also, it is not loud enough and often eats your money. read more

Wide selection of beer, nice atmosphere, good comfort food :) just a little cramped near the bar for my taste.. Nothing compared to midtown. I love the music selection and vibe in general. Parking is easy too! read more

Great selection of beers and even ciders. The food is nothing special and the crowd is really young but if you are looking for a few drinks, it's definitely worth checking out. read more

If you are looking for loud shitty house music, too many pretentious people, or drunk underagers puking on your shoes, you won't like this place at all. in my opinion it is the best bar in gainesville. its great for hanging out with a friend after work, or going out celebrating. the food is delicious, everything is reasonably priced, and they always run fun promotions and specials. definitely one of my all time favorite places. read more

I love this place. It's always an awesome place to go, not too crowded or too trendy (yet), and they just have a really great staff.

I really like the atmosphere here, its neither too old nor too trendy. I came with a group of 20 people and it was nice that there was both indoor and outdoor space to accommodate everyone. Their beer prices are great, and since it was wino-wednesday, all the wine drinks were 2 for 1. I would definitely go back there again, I just would stay away from the overly sweet sangria (which is why I didn't rate a 5). Update 6 months later: I love this place. It is now my go-to place to get a beer downtown. As before, I think the venue is chill and the beer prices are great. I have since even tried some of their food choices (you know, you drink and have to eat sometimes) and it hit the spot. I've gone here with different types of friends and everyone always feels welcome. All of these things combined make this place worth 5 stars read more

my friend and i always say we're going to try some place different, but we ALWAYS end up at the midnight since it is truly a great place! they always have a wide selection of beers and drinks. As for the food, it's bar food, so it isn't special, but it is exactly what you would want to eat when you've been drinking. There are plenty of places to sit down and chill out, people watch, and/or play games. The décor is pretty cool too, and there is a jukebox! The staff has always been friendly and fun to chat with when it isn't too crazy. There is parking available, it's a pretty small lot so you have to get there early if you have any hope of getting a spot. read more

I've only been in once, and the experience was mixed. The sandwich I got was outstanding, but they didn't have the soda I wanted to drink and then they were out of coffee. Lame. I'd still go back though. read more

The first time I came here, I swore I'd never go back. The bartender was rude and condescending, and the crowd seemed judgmental as a whole. But low and behold, the Midnight has redeemed itself in my eyes! I haven't had a similar experience since; in fact, I really enjoy coming here now. It's a great place to sit with friends and chat over beers. The atmosphere is warm and intimate. read more

Local vibes and nice people. This bar is exceptional! So many creative events and phenomenal conversations happen here. Good food, cold beer and outdoor area. Plus plus! read more

This place is mah jam, and I'm it's peanut butter. Reliable spot for a great evening. Wonderful atmosphere indoors, with music that follows the varying but across-the-board lovely personalities of the bartenders. Very chill and relaxing outdoors, with plenty of space for intimate moments (hand check!) or large parties. read more

Great place to meet new people or go have fun after work with people you already know.

The Midnight is awesome! It is probably not for everyone, but I love it! It is a small bar with friendly staff, good music, and great beers and food. read more

This place is amazing. Definitely go on Thirsty Thursdays and Wino Wednesdays. Cheap craft beer. Fun boardgames. Awesome music. The best people in Gainesville. What more could you want? I instantly felt at home here and loved the chill ambiance of the place. Also talk to the bartender! She/he'd be more than happy to give you beer samples and share some interesting stories with you. I miss this place more than Gainesville itself! read more

cheap good beer, fantastic staff, always a friend or 3 to run into there, owners that are really nice.... My favorite bar (or at least top 5) in gainesville. The only thing I would have to complain about is that there isn't enough room outside or in... but that just means their awesomness is spreading throughout gainesville and thats really alright with me. I will totally sit on the ground in order to enjow a gigantic beer thats served quickly by a staff thats not too cool for school or too busy jerking off. read more