Ole Barn — Restaurant in Gainesville

Bar is a bit primitive, selling mostly 12oz bottled drinks (people brought their own cozies!) and snax in bags. One very nice 🎱 table. No one was using it so we played one game. Pinball. There were some lit up machines that were possibly Florida lottery terminals.

There were two large friendly dogs. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, and there were several earnest discussions ongoing.

In short, an archtypical sort of cozy local meeting place one would like to frequent. In contrast, Satchel's, across the street, seems sterile and commercial.

Non-smokers might be inclined to strip, throw the clothes in the washer and shower on...

Friendly neighborhood bar. Some of the best and up kept arcade machines (silver strike bowling especially), super clean, pool tables. Ice cold drafts in frosty mason jars. Visited for the first time in almost two years and the bartender was just as friendly and remembered that I had been in before. I don't believe Bobby's most recent review as the regulars have also always been warm and welcoming and eager to strike up a conversation. Just snacks and sodas as far as food goes, and smoking inside if that's a...

Best Classic Bar - Ole Barn in the Ville.

Pro tip: before leaving home for The Ole Barn, order a to-go pie from Satchel’s. Sit at the bar and order a pitcher of Bud. Cross the street and grab the pie, wash it down with the cold beer.

Then play pool until...