Alachua County Dart Association
Lets face it, darts is an adult sport, almost always played at taverns, pubs, or bars. With the rare exception of a large tournament which might be held at a hotel ballroom or some other venue, your best bet for getting a good game in Gainesville is at one of the following places.
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To make it easier to give directions, we've established two "starting points" from which directions are given. We're quite aware that some places may be easier to get to by another route, especially if coming from the opposite direction. It is our aim that anyone, especially a newcomer or traveller from out of town, can easily and quickly get to their destination with these directions and the use of a local city map, available at any convenience store. The first point is the intersection of Archer Road (SR-24) and SW 34th Street (SR-121). The second is the intersection of University Ave (SR-26) and W 13th Street (US-441).
Also, for the uninitiated, Gainesville street layout uses the unconventional yet logical APRIL system, that being: Avenues, Places, Roads, and Lanes all run east-west. Streets, Courts, Drives, Terraces, Ways, & everything else runs north-south. Boulevards run diagonally. The origin for the quadrand is University Avenue and Main Street.
4144 SW 42nd Ave
Gainesville, FL
(352) 373-3833
4 Steel Boards, 3 Soft-Tip. The darting area(s) are at the back of the billiards area (steel) and in the bowler's lounge (electronic). Plenty of room and decent lighting. Top-40 jukebox provides the only tunes. Drink specials for darters, but the only food is typical bowling lanes fare: hot dogs, nachos, chips, etc. Full liquor bar.
ACDA leagues on Wed nights, there may be some soft-tip events (call).
How to get there: From the intersection of Archer Road (SR-24) and SW 34th Street (SR-121), proceed south approx 1 mile to SW 42nd Ave. Turn right and proceed to the stop sign. Turn left, then immediately right again, and take the road to the end. Alley Katz is on the left. Park in the front lot to your right. You can park and enter the lounge (left) only before 9:00pm.
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3501 SW 2nd Ave
Gainesville, FL
(352) 375-1008
Ten Steel boards, two Soft-Tip. Dart areas are in front by door (four bristle boards plus electronic) and in the rear, adjacent to billiards area and large-screen TV. Lighting is good, but spacing between boards, especially up front, is a little tight. Very nice sports-type bar, many TV's, crowded during sporting events, esp football. Top-40 Jukebox for quieter times. Beverage specials all week long. Sandwiches, typical pub-grub. Beer, wine, and coolers only.
ACDA leagues on Wed nights, Blind-draw doubles tournament Sun @ 7:00pm.
How to get there: From the intersection of Archer Road (SR-24) and SW 34th Street (SR-121), proceed north approx two miles, (five traffic lights) to SW 2nd Avenue. Turn left and proceed over a small bridge to the next traffic light at Creekside Mall. There is a fire-station on your right. Turn left, and go straight to the back of Creekside Mall. Parking may be hard to come by on some nights, but DO NOT park in the adjacent office complex to the west, You WILL be towed.
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2106 SW 13th Street
Gainesville, FL
(352) 378-9185
Seven Steel, One Soft-Tip. Five bristle boards plus one electronic in front dart area, two more boards in billiards area. Probably the best layout in Gainesville, good light & lots of space between boards. Wide- screen TV and 100-CD Rock&Roll jukebox. Specials all week. Full kitchen and grill with short-order menu, plus pub-grub. Full liquor bar. Ed usually has live bands on Saturday nights. Outside patio deck out back for when the smoke gets too thick inside. Here is where your best bet is for playing a game with the better darters in Gainesville.
ACDA leagues on Wed nights, Blind-draw tournaments Fridays @ 9:00pm, occasional Sundays @ 7:00 pm (call), also on Wednesday nights @ 9:00pm when leagues are not in session (call).
How to get there: From the intersection of University Avenue (SR-26) and W 13th Street (US-441), proceed south approx two miles past the University of Florida on your right, to the intersection at SW 16th Ave, where you can see the Steak 'n Shake that inspired Jimmy Buffett to pen "Cheeseburger in Paradise". Continue for about another quarter mile, Eddie C's in on your right, next to Domino's Pizza. Park in the front, along SW 21st Ave, or behind the adjacent motel. If you park in Domino's spots, you WILL BE towed.
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4144 NW 16th Ave
Millhopper Square, Gainesville, FL
(352)
338-1123
Four Steel Boards, no soft-tip. Nice darting area separate from front deli and center bar/TVs. Beer, wine, & coolers only, but both Hogan's have the widest selection of draft/bottled imports in town. GREAT sandwiches, salads, etc. in front deli. Beverage specials on most days. CD's/tapes played on request.
ACDA leagues on Wed nites, occasional blind draw doubles tournaments on any given weeknight, depending on the crowd.
How to get there: From the intersection of University Avenue (SR-26) and W 13th Street (US-441), proceed north to NW 16th Avenue. Turn left and continue to NW 34th Street, where 16th Ave becomes 16th Blvd. Proceed NW to Millhopper Square Shopping Center, park in front of Hogan's.[Return to Top of Directory] [Return to ACDA Homepage]
2300 NW 13th Street
Albertson's Plaza, Gainesville, FL
(352) 376-6224
Two Steel Boards, no soft tip. Boards located in rear of pub. Both Hogans used to be known as Hogan's Heros, but were forced to change their name by the heirs of Bing Crosby Enterprises because of a TV show that ran in the mid 1960's. They had to change the menu, too, which used to have sandwiches and salads named after characters from the show. So now if you order "Helga all the way," all you'll get is a funny stare. This is the original Hogan's, and is a bit smaller than Millhopper, though food/beverages are of same caliber. A good place to have a great bite to eat, have a beer, and blow off some steam with a friendly game. Note: beware the perpetual liar's poker game at the end of the bar.
No regularly scheduled leagues or tournaments.
How to get there: From the intersection of University Avenue (SR-26) and W 13th Street (US-441), proceed north to NW 23rd Avenue. Take the next right into Albertson's Plaza, Hogan's is next to the supermarket.
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120 SW 1st Avenue
Gainesville, FL
(352) 377-2927
Two Steel Boards, review not completed yet.
How to get there: From the intersection of University Avenue (SR-26) and W 13th Street (US-441), proceed east on University Avenue to the downtown area. Turn right on W 1st Street, go 1 block, and turn right. Market Street Pub is on your right, next to TJ Morrissey's, a dance club. Park in the city lot to your left, or on the street.
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5109 NW 39th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
(352) 377-7665
Review & Listing not completed yet
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1728 W. University Avenue
Gainesville, FL
(352) 376-1684
Four Steel, Two Soft-Tip. Lavender Mullet is the game/dart/billiards room in the back, while the Purple Porpoise in front is an oyster bar, a walkway connects the two. Mostly a student meat-mart, this place is party central Wed thru Sun. Lighting is good, but counter/bar behind oche limits room if many are playing, though it keeps the crowds at bay. Drink specials all week long, Porpoise has a full restaurant menu which is quite varied and good. Full liquor bar front and back. Currently undergoing renovations due to the acquisition of the game arcade which was previously next door.
ACDA leagues on Wed nights, The once-popular Tuesday blind draw is now in limbo (call first).
How to get there: From the intersection of University Avenue (SR-26) and W 13th Street (US-441), proceed west on University Avenue four blocks to Gator Plaza, directly across from UF and Murphree Hall dorms. Park on University Ave, on Campus, or drive around back and use the church lot ($1).
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