forget FAIR-WEATHERED, we are the purveyors of misery.

Born in gainesville, florida. usa.

In my lifetime, the Florida Gators have won three national championships, eight conference titles, 14 division titles and have had two players win the Heisman Trophy.

They also had the Ron Zook-and-Will-Muschamp-eras. For those that are unfamiliar, these two coaching tenures were steeped in perspiration-drenched prevent defense and boomingly-offensive, self-blocking offensive schemes. The results included years of mediocrity, wasted talent and at one point, the Gators' worst season (by a long shot) in over 30 years.

Bemoaning aside though, Zooker & The Champ™ isn't a place for ostracizing these two men. Instead, it pays homage to them. It's a shrine. A monument for all Gator fans to remember that in all kinds of weather we all stick together. We're loyal to those moments you weren't unloyal. And it's not limited to just the low points of Zook & Champ. We celebrate misery across all sports and all coaching tenures: The Choke at Doak, 4th & Short vs. Ole Miss...even Dan Werner.  Because at the end of the day, we're here to give a cheer for the Orange & Blue—we hope you will, too. 

Phone

1 (800) ZKR-CHMP

Location

Downtown
Gainesville, FL 32601

Hours

M-Th 5p–2am
F-Sa 12p–2am
Su Closed (You'll be Hungover)

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The OFFICIAl Zooker & The Champ™ Collection

Original Logo

Perfect for wearing! Wear this shirt whenever and maybe someone will ask you, "What the fuck is Zooker & The Champ?" You'd only be so lucky!

williston 5-panel

Good for when you could use some extra shade. Better for when your hair looks like dog shit. This cap will keep you cool and keep you looking cool—like one of those grungy Gainesville hipsters.

RICK'S OLD-FASHIONED MILK

We don't serve milk because well, we're a normal establishment. But we've partnered with our good bud Rick to bring you this on-the-go bottle. Perfect for when you really want milk but are anywhere except your own kitchen. 

2018 Tailgate Logo

Thinning Lizards Logo

KVLT ZVKR

Classic Gator Dawgs

Thinning Lizards Summer

Purveyors of Heartache

2019 Tailgate Logo

2018 Longboat Key

2021 Lido Key

Got a case of the mondays?

boy, have we got the cure for you. stop by z&c for miserable mondays.

every monday at 7pm, we replay a game where the gators lost in miserable fashion. to celebrate, you pay $5 at the door for unlimited beer to help drown your sorrows. come relive the misery like the true fan you are.

Call 1 (800) ZKR–CHMP from 11a – 7p daily, or book online with OpenTable.
Reservations required for parties of 6 or more. You can only come if you're going to get shitty.