The best bars & nightlife in Hall County

NoFo Brew Co pours house beers and craft cocktails in a lively taproom along the Midland Greenway. Expect easy-drinking lagers like Collateral, bright hazy IPAs like Cowboy’s Payday, and the bonus of grabbing a bite from Vendetti’s next door.

From the Gainesville newsletter, October 28, 2026

Family farm vibes, rolling hill views, and award-winning sips await at Mulberry Springs Vineyard and Winery. Try Wine Island, a gold medal Traminette with grapefruit vibes, or Peaceful Peach and Front Porch Red, then catch a live music night and exhale like you mean it.

From the Gainesville newsletter, September 19, 2026

Whether you want a crisp local pour, a new-to-you craft pick, or something zero-proof that still feels like a treat, Downtown Drafts keeps the taps interesting and the vibe friendly. They even cater, so you can bring that same good taste to your backyard shindig or office thing this week.

From the Gainesville newsletter, October 9, 2026

Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar & Grill is Lake Lanier’s only floating tiki bar with unbeatable views, live music, tropical flavors, and award winning cocktails that basically taste like vacation. Make it your midweek reset, grab the crew and claim the coldest beer on the lake.

From the Gainesville newsletter, October 15, 2026

Whether you're a bold red loyalist or just wine curious, Cork It Gainesville nails the cozy bar vibes with a curated list of global pours, classic to creative cocktails, and charcuterie lifted by accompaniments from Antebellum. Join the wine club, catch up with friends, and make the Square your midweek retreat.

From the Gainesville newsletter, October 22, 2026