Double Down

DOUBLE DOWN is the epicenter of live music and events in downtown Gainesville, FL. In former home of Common Grounds and Covered Dish! In same building as Five Star Pizza, next to the southwest parking garage. We have the biggest dedicated parking lot of any venue downtown, and parking is always FREE (first come, first serve)

DOUBLE DOWN is a live music and event venue unlike any other in Gainesville, providing a professional concert experience to artists and music fans that might typically be expected only in a bigger city. Double Down has the largest and highest quality sound system of any venue in Gainesville. Full production specs here.

THE DECK (our outside bar) is always NO COVER for 21+ for those that wish to hang out but don’t want to see the show ! The Deck features 42″ flat screen TVs with stereo sound, for catching that big game! EVERY FRIDAY is HAPPY HOUR (7 – 9 or 2 hours before the show) out on The Deck with super cheap drink specials and free food !

PELICAN BROTHERS FOOD TRUCK typically sets up in front of our entrance Thu – Sat and during big shows, serving a wide variety of dishes at affordable prices. Feel free to bring your food inside and have a drink !

AGE POLICY – GAINESVILLE CITY LAW stipulates that NO ONE UNDER 18 is allowed inside UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY PARENT OR GUARDIAN at all times while in the building ! Additionally, DRIVERS LICENSE or PASSPORT or BIRTH CERTIFICATE (accompanied by photo ID) is REQUIRED TO ENTER! It’s the law, and we must enforce it!

HOURS OF OPERATION are typically from 9pm to 2am, but vary for each show and event. Please check our calendar for full information daily

UNDERAGE DRINKING IS ILLEGAL and will not be tolerated. Anyone caught drinking under the age of 21 or facilitating under age drinking will be asked to leave. We don’t enjoy policing this law, so please don’t make us do it !

$2 SURCHARGE on every ticket will be collected at the door for ANYONE UNDER the age of 21, ALWAYS!