City guide · 10 picks · Updated August 2026

Best Happy Hours in Gainesville, FL

The Gainesville happy hours page lists 62 bars and restaurants: 21 with happy hour specials and 57 with full menus with prices. Deals start around $2 at Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar - Gainesville, and our #1 pick is Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge (happy hour Tuesday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM). The ten below count down from #10 to #1, each with its happy hour window, the deal, and a link to the full menu.

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The Top 10 Happy Hours in Gainesville, counting down to #1

Ranked by a confirmed happy hour window, menu depth, and Google rating. Every pick links to the venue's full menu on DiscoverHappyHours.

10. Cava

4.6 (3,530)Mediterranean Restaurant

3730 Sw Archer Rd 200

44 items

See Cava menu →See the menu →

9. Bolay

4.6 (3,530)American Restaurant

50 Nw 13 St Ste 20

18 items

See Bolay menu →See the menu →

8. The Dime

4.4 (199)BarDowntown

4 E University Ave

Happy hour

Monday - Saturday; Sunday (extended) 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sundays)

Drinks

$6 20oz beers

Food

$10 drink special (reg $12)

See The Dime menu →See the menu →

Dave & Buster's Gainesville in Gainesville, FL

7. Dave & Buster's Gainesville

4.5 (2,292)RestaurantButler Plaza

3023 SW 45th St

Happy hour

Mon-Fri; Sun-Thu (late-night) 4-7 PM (Mon-Fri); 9 PM-close (Sun-Thu)

Drinks

$5 Happy Hour drinks; 22oz domestic drafts; house wine; $7 glass of wine; $6 Watermelon Rita; $7 Moonshine LIT; $7 Dangerous Waters Island Punch; $8 Henny Strawberry Nirvana

Food

drinks starting at $5

73 items

See Dave & Buster's Gainesville menu →See the menu →

6. Salty Dog Saloon

4 (226)BarDowntown

1712 W University Ave

Happy hour

Daily · Open to 8 PM

Drinks

$2 single well drinks; $3 Select Domestic Drafts; $3.50 Tall Drafts; .75 off call single; $3 off call double; .50 off domestic bottles, pitchers, shooters, cocktails, margaritas; Sunday: $2 off Import Craft Pitchers, $3.25 Jager/Goldschlager, 2-for-1 Mimosa, $2.95 Bloody Marys

Food

1/2 price Seltzers; 1/2 Price Pizza; Monday Night Wing Special $12.95; $1.25 Wings Monday 7pm-12am

16 items, 14 with prices

Chicken Wings$14.95Mac & Cheese Bites$7.50Dog Bites$5.95

See Salty Dog Saloon menu →See the menu →

Ford's Garage Gainesville in Gainesville, FL

5. Ford's Garage Gainesville

4.6 (3,530)American RestaurantButler Plaza

3650 SW 32nd Ct, Ste 20

Happy hour

Monday - Friday · 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Food

food specials from $6; food & beverage specials from $10

11 items, 8 with prices

Salsa de Bacon Crujiente y Queso a la Cerveza$7Bocaditos de Pollo Crujiente$9Cursos de Queso$9

See Ford's Garage Gainesville menu →See the menu →

4. Cry Baby's

4.3 (451)RestaurantDowntown

1 W University Ave

Happy hour

Daily · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Food

food & drink specials; $4 happy hour appetizer (per reviewer)

71 items, 71 with prices

Bad Benito$14Pina Colada$14Blue Hawaii$14

See Cry Baby's menu →See the menu →

Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar - Gainesville in Gainesville, FL

3. Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar - Gainesville

4.5 (1,137)Seafood RestaurantButler Plaza

3246 SW 35th Blvd

Happy hour

Sunday - Thursday · 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM & 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Drinks

$2 domestic drafts; $3 house wines; discounted house cocktails

Food

$2 domestic drafts; $3 house wines; discounted house cocktails

76 items, 51 with prices

Select Domestic Drafts$2House Wines$3House Cocktails$4

See Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar - Gainesville menu →See the menu →

2. Cantina Añejo

4.7 (504)RestaurantDowntown

1680 W University Ave Ste 10

Happy hour

Daily · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Drinks

$5 margaritas

Food

$3 tacos; $5 queso; $4 quesadillas

35 items, 25 with prices

Jibarito Burger$17Al Pastor Tacos$15Birria Tacos$18

See Cantina Añejo menu →See the menu →

Bar

1. Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge

4.8 (109)BarDowntown

9 W University Ave

Happy hour

Tuesday - Sunday · 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Drinks

$6 single-pour cocktails (reg $8); $10 twist-on-classics cocktails (reg $12)

Food

$6 single-pour cocktails (reg $8); $10 twist-on-classics cocktails (reg $12)

41 items, 31 with prices

Turner Classic$15Flight of the Ume$15Chicory Cherie$15

See Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge menu →See the menu →

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Happy Hours by Cuisine in Gainesville

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does happy hour start in Gainesville?

Most happy hours in Gainesville start between 3 PM and 5 PM. Some restaurants offer daily specials while others focus on weekday-only deals. Check individual listings for exact times.

Where are the cheapest drinks in Gainesville?

Many bars in Gainesville offer $3-$5 beers and $5-$8 cocktails during happy hour. Browse every Gainesville happy hour to compare prices and find the best deals near you.

Does Gainesville have food specials during happy hour?

Yes — 11 out of 21 restaurants in Gainesville offer food specials during happy hour, including discounted appetizers, tacos, and small plates.

What are the best happy hours in Gainesville right now?

Our top picks include Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge, Cantina Añejo, Ford's Garage Gainesville. See the full list above for all 21 happy hours in Gainesville.

Which Gainesville happy hours publish their menu with prices?

57 Gainesville venues on DiscoverHappyHours have a full menu with prices. From this list: Kin Cocktail Bar & Lounge (31 priced items), Cantina Añejo (25 priced items), Mr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar - Gainesville (51 priced items), Cry Baby's (71 priced items). Open any venue page for the happy hour, food and drinks menus.