re: First visit to Gainesville his weekend.

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Has there already been previous threads with recommendations?

Bringing the gf and will be staying at shady motel. Other than that, looking for must sees and good pre gaming bars.

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Well if you're going out Friday night, midtown is going to be the college crowd and it'll get packed and rowdy. If you're looking for something more chill, downtown has some cool bars.

Here's a breakdown of some bars:

Midtown
Grog: really cheap beer, crowded, dirty.
Gator City: can get grimey. a lot of the under 21s will flock here. does have pool tables and arcade in the back bar
Balls/Salty Dog: fratty and crowded
Copper Monkey: solid place to have a burger and beer
Swamp: cool place to chill with a pitcher of beer if you can get a table in the front lawn. plus hot waitresses
Cantina: bartenders are amazingly hot here, cool outdoor bar in the back
Fat daddys: average bar but has alcoholic slushies that are dangerous

Downtown
Tall Pauls: really cool bar with craft beer and games
The Top: one of my favorite restaurants in gville. great beer also. LONG WAIT if you wanna eat but you're able to put your name in and they'll text you when you're ready.
2nd Street Speakeasy: the guys in Mad Men would drink here
Rockeys Piano Bar: dueling pianos, pretty fun bar
House of Beer: basic bar but with tons of craft beer on tap
Simons: miami style night club, guidos galore
Sharab: club/bar with hookah


Mothers pub is cool and is between midtown and downtown. cheap bar food and drinks.

Back problems?

I'm a big tiger fan living in sw ga and I go to Gainseville atleast 7-8 times a month to visit some friends. I weary LSU gear all the time it's really not that bad. The town is pretty nice (downtown and campus area) and the stadium is always open which is really cool. Most of the time I wear my LSU gear I get the usual "we both suck this year" and I pretty much agree. The tailgating is really spread out but you can park Farley close to the stadium for about 20 bucks. GPD is EVERYWHERE so be mindful of that. I'll be there with my family who is coming in to visit and watch the game. Geaux Tigers

Cafe Risqué

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Protect your anus.. Have money for
Bail

I don't see request from you.

Drink a lot. Yell at cops. Wave a gun in the air.

You'll have a great time. Trust me.

If you feel like getting off the beaten path - go to Satchel's - Pizza place, great salads, pretty cool environment.

Best food in town IMO is Manuel's Vintage Room - which is more of a romantic setting if you want to treat the GF on Friday, or you can try Embers or Marks US Prime. All upscale places to eat.

Other bars downtown - Loosey's - usually a pretty good crowd and beer selection

Boca Fiesta/Palamino - Has a big pool hall, great mexican food on the restaurant side, and an outdoor bar in the backyard that is pretty awesome. They usually play the game here too, sometimes on a projection screen that they roll out.

If Sushi is your girls thing - check out Ichiban - it's off the beaten path, but best sushi in gainesville IMO. Dragonfly is another place that people like to go because it's downtown. Dragonfly's bar is probably better than Ichibans.

Gatorsdockside is a gator friendly bar that is usually wild on gameday if you feel brave.

There is a ton to do, really in Gainesville, considering how small it is.

Definitely worth checking out. Make sure you tip your bartenders!