Location: Gainesville
Top Things to do in Gainesville
The 10 Best Food & Drink in Gainesville, Florida (FL)
Home to the University of Florida, the largest and oldest university in the state, as well as the Santa Fe Community College, Gainesville is a hub of education and culture. Perhaps due to its strong student population, the city is also at the heart of independent music in Florida, having produced numerous musical acts from a variety of genres. The natural surroundings, including parks, lakes and the adjacent Paynes Prairie State Reserve provide a green getaway from the bustle of city life.
Restaurants in Gainesville
1. Gainesville Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Visit downtown Gainesville like a local! Join residents, Caroline and Ryan, on a 3 hour downtown historical walking tour and try tastings 3-5 local establishments. Experience downtown Gainesville, one bite at a time!
2. The Spins
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Hop on our 16 passenger cycle pub! We will take you on a 2 hour guided tour through historical downtown Gainesville. The home of the UF Gators boasts quaint pubs and a lavish nightlife. Join us as we travel to 3-5 different locally owned establishments and enjoy drinks specials. Tours are great for visitors, bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and more!
3. Haile Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Sungr8t - Gainesville, United States
This is about the nicest farmer’s market I have ever been to. There areMany vendors of seafood, organically raised meats and eggs, home crafted foods of all sorts, fresh ground coffee, fresh vegetables from the garden, beautiful flowers. There is usually a band playing. The shops in the village center are open as well as the restaurants. The atmosphere is very festive, but you should probably plan on getting there early because this is a favorite of many locals.
4. Swamp Head Brewery
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
Founded in 2008, upon the foundation of our great state, we raised our roof to brew world-class beers and establish ourselves as Florida’s brewery. Having travelled through lands far and close, and finding inspiration along the way, we are proud to be here, proud to be Inherently Floridian.
5. Bluefield Estate Winery
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
We are a small family owned winery/vineyard just east of Gainesville. We grown blueberries and muscadine grapes that we use in our wine production. We also open a u-pick of our crops during certain times of the year. Please be advised that while our address states 234, one must actually turn off of 234 onto NE 1st place to gain access to the property. We do not have any roadway frontage at this time. There is a mailbox at NE 1st place that states "winery" on it to mark the turn. We look forward to obtaining better signage and are currently working with the county to obtain the same. We hope to see you at the winery.
Reviewed By WeldonAdventure
A friend and I had a great time doing a wine tasting here! The staff is wonderful and it was such a fun afternoon. They allowed us to bring a little cheeseboard to enjoy while we tried different wines, and the selection is fantastic. Definitely recommend!
6. Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
7. First Magnitude Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By bamafutbal - Gainesville, United States
Love to listen to live music, has a great selection of beers. It’s a super large venue, great for kids and pets.
8. Blackadder Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Blackadder Brewing Company is a 3.5BBL microbrewery in Gainesville Florida providing 40 taps in a cozy pub atmosphere. We have our own beer and top notch guest beer along with two ciders, two wines, and two natural sodas on tap. There's something for everyone!
Reviewed By johnbZ595SC
The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. I sampled a flight of the Blackadder brews. They were well done and quite enjoyable. My wife enjoyed the house brewed sodas. "DB's Rolling Dough" food truck was there on Saturday night and the Gluten free crust was a pleasant surprise. I would say that if you are looking for a casual pub with great brews the Blackadder would be well worth visiting. We enjoyed our evening here.
9. The Fat Tuscan
Our historic ambiance makes for a perfect time spent here at the Fat Tuscan and we treat everyone like one of the family! From our fun Cooking Classes to our Special Events, all occasions are unique for our guests. Sign up for a Cooking Class, with different classes, themes, dates & times posted throughout the year. We also have Cooking Tours & Team Building Cooking Classes as well.
10. Florida Fun Bikes
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
