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House Of Waking Life - HOWL
Community center
👍👍 Incredible atmosphere. Truly love what the owners Brooke and Caleb have created here. They even let our (well trained) dog hangout inside! Extremely friendly with a beautiful, thoughtfully curated space.
5.00 (74 reviews)
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Lightnin' Salvage Enterprises
Live music venue
👍👍 Went to Satchels after the Gator Nationals.Decided to have a few beers at Lightning Salvage while we waited for a table . We ended up staying at LS and having pizza and salad. All very good. Afterwards went exploring thru all the very cool rooms and areas
4.90 (54 reviews)
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The Bull
Pub
Hip, artsy hangout offering beer, wine, coffee & regular performances by local musicians.
$$ $$
4.80 (257 reviews)
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Loosey's Downtown Gainesville
Bar
👍👍 Great spot delicious burgers. If you are a burger person this is a solid spot. High quality Angus beef. Staff seem pretty nice and inside they host rock bands. They have a variety of beers on tap as well. Just beware about parking do not park in the parking lot across the street you will be booted a...
$$ $$
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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High Dive
Live music venue
Featuring a no-cover outdoor bar, this live-music venue hosts a variety of local & traveling bands.
4.50 (829 reviews)
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Boca Fiesta
Mexican restaurant
Mexican fare, veggie options & margaritas served amid exposed beams, brick walls & an outdoor patio.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.2K reviews)
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Crafty Bastards Restaurant
Family restaurant
Craft beer & pub grub served in a strip-mall sports pub with live music, karaoke & trivia nights.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
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Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Live music venue
👍👍 First timer and oh lawd I'll be back for another date night with my wifey. The venue is just awesome and food is delightful. Highly recommend the brisket and save room for banana pudding.
4.30 (145 reviews)
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Wild Wing Cafe
Chicken wings restaurant
Laid-back chain offering chicken wings in a variety of flavors amid a sports-bar atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.20 (2K reviews)
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The Swamp Restaurant
Traditional American restaurant
Game-day hot spot for college football fans that serves up casual American eats & lots of booze.
$$ $$
4.00 (970 reviews)