Recently came here for a show. It's a great combination of grunge dive bar/ music venue/ downtown hangout. I love how they have a patio for taking a break between shows. They also had cold water available to self pour. The bartenders were friendly and fast. Some good local beer options. Nice cozy standing room for seeing Brendan Kelley! read more

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I love this place because it's so versatile. You have a mix of ages enjoying music together and depending on the night you attend; there is just a plethora of genres of music whether there is a live band or Djs. I've been on several occasions for different types of events and it has yet to disappoint (ME). The indoor part of the venue is warehouse style, to me it seems large but other reviews seem to think otherwise but I guess if you do go to dance, the couple of bar style tables in front of the stage take away from having space. We were at a table and i did have people standing right next to me or dancing bumping into our table. So i guess that's what they mean. Then there's the outside patio with a stage which you can find either a band or dj; all depending on the night you go. There is seating out there as well and room to dance. There's also a bar out there but the times I've been has not been open for business. Drinks aren't badly priced I got 2 vodkas, one with OJ and one with Red Bull and a beer and paid under $30 with tip, SAW WHAT?!?! It is a dark, 'divey' joint but I fully recommend if you're a live music lover and don't mind a very chill vibe. I posted videos of one of the bands i saw when i checked in the night i went. Their name was Cowford. Totally check them out, it was my first time seeing them and they gained a fan! The videos won't be tied to this review. read more

1904 Music Hall - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've walked right past and never noticed this spot. It's very unsuspecting from the sidewalk view, but once inside, I had instant "NYC underground rave club" feels (Don't ask me how I know; just imagining so!) in Downtown Jax, and I loved it! It's dark, loud, and divey-chic (lol) with all the trimmings -- exposed brick, unfinished floors, somewhat harsh stage lighting! Oh, and don't even get me started on the fabulous outdoor area in the back! Two words-- wall murals! Man, I've been missing out! They only serve beer and wine, but they've got great options and my favorite ciders so I'm covered. The staff is super friendly and the vibe is right! Go check it out! read more

1904 Music Hall - 1904 wall art! And ... I love StrongBow cider! - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This place should be shut down. It's a Covid Petrie dish. We purchased tickets for a concert. When we arrived we found out it was standing room only. It is a funky, sketchy bar. Dark, smelly and I'm pretty sure there wasn't any AC but I wouldn't know as I turned around at the door after getting a take on the inside. And they can set up tables according to their site. Instead they expect all these old folks in this crowd to stand side to side and butts to nuts for two hours. I've been to a lot of music venues and this is by far the very WORST. Especially during a fukking pandemic you'd think they'd be a bit cautious. Instead they prefer to support super spreader events. Shame on you. Shame on the owners. read more

Love going to goth night at this place! It's a smaller place they have a full bar and an outdoor area that is smoker friendly with an outdoor bar that sometimes sells food apparently (didn't know that maybe it's new? Or depends on the event) not huge on the location just because it's downtown and parking can be hard to find sometimes nearby but other than that I think it's a pretty cool spot and it's right next to Spliffs which sells Mac and cheese ,sandwiches and beer! read more

As someone who enjoys the performance of live music, 1904 is a staple in Downtown Jacksonville. For a run down joint, this place has seen it's fair share of good, bad and ugly moments, but for the most part it delivers an A-OK experience. The venue itself is small, reminiscent of an underground club in the outskirts of Brooklyn. When it comes to the upkeep of the space, it's safe to say it's seen better days. I'm pretty sure it's owned by Spliff's the same folks who own Spliff's next door which amplifies its existence. They do a fairly decent job securing local acts, but there's never been any out-of-town bands that have drawn me in. Although I did see a good show the other night with a band called DBMK from Tampa. The venue definitely attracts an underage crowd, so beware of the sharpie X-marks on hands for the 18 year olds! I really wish they'd take care of the outdoor patio space, which would be killer if they took care of it or the demand was higher. Either way, go watch see a cheap show and support a local band. read more

Somehow or another, I always seemed to miss heading to a show at 1904, even through various Art Walks and One Spark. Last night, 1904 hosted the World Arts Film Festival After Party and I finally got to see a show in this awesome space. 1904 is straight forward. Beer (or wine) and music. Simple as that. They have a handful of beer on tap, but a pretty large bottle and can selection. Not going to lie, I was disappointed to see Budweiser and inBev products in the mix, especially with all the trouble they are giving our locals brewers. However, the first recommendation from the bartender was a local brew, so there's that. I was feeling like a stout last night and was excited to find out that they had Green Room Brewing's Count Shak-u-la on tap. I have been searching for that for awhile and most of my usual hangouts haven't had it, or I had just missed it on the rotation. I walked in just as one of my fave local bands started their set. I've seen these guys play at Burro, Fly's Tie, and on outdoor stages, but I don't think I've heard them sound as good as they did last night. The sound guy was on point and the acoustics inside 1904 are absolutely beautiful. I don't know how I had never seen a show here before, but I'll definitely be making sure to come back. read more

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This review is for the bar service. We attended the 10/26 show (1st 2 bands) and I have to say, the bartender situation was one of the absolute worst I have seen at any venue in decades. The bar manager (?) was doing okay but he was not able to take up the slack of the lady bartender who, despite there being a sold-out crowd and a bar line 5 deep, had zero hustle and was completely disorganized. I personally saw people who were waiting for service for most of the 1st band set and part of the 2nd (one poor guy I timed and he gave up after 50 minutes). Being one of the only venues to being in good talent mid-week is no excuse for such terrible service. There weren't even bar backs. Please do better next time. At the very least if you have a sold out show have 3 bartenders and a bar back. If you can't afford to pay them with a sold out crowd, you're doing something very very wrong. read more

This is a very dismal the dark bar music hall downtown Jacksonville. They have some interesting bands that play there but the place itself doesn't have anything unique about it. It's basically a room with a stage a bar and some stand up seats tables. The drinks seem to be mediocre and a little higher than should be. The bartenders were very slow to get the drinks and the order the customers came in. read more

1904 Music Hall - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Checked out this music venue last night and had a great time. Used to go to live music all the time when I lived in Boston & Providence- was pleasantly surprised to check out this place. Let's be clear- it's a 4 star on the grungy dive bar music venue scale. It's dark, crowded, smoky, and a bit sticky. (There technically isnt smoking inside but it still was smoky either from the stage effects or patio smokers). Bathroom is a dark closet. But as long as you know what you are walking into, this is a great spot to check out some live music. Decent security at the front door, full bar that accepts CC (nice!), great acoustics and lighting. There is an outdoor smoking patio and second stage & bar out back too. Parking can be a hassle with either metered or garages. Not sure how much shows usually are here, assuming it varies on the talent, but 20 bucks was well worth it for a night out with live music. I will def sign up for their emails and see what other acts play here. read more

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1904 is a great venue. Not too small and not too big. No matter where you are, you have a decent to great view of the stage. The back patio area is a nice spot for a taking a breather or a smoke if that's your thing. My single complaint is that OMFG it's so hot in there. Is there an AC? Is it broken?? Is it set to 91°??? The heat in there was dangerous for real. Otherwise, amazing place. read more

+ I paid $20 + fees to see Larkin Poe at what may be the peak of their career...that alone merits four stars, but there is more + Cool ambience with murals + Bar has some cocktails which was nice variety instead of only beer and limited wine + decent size small venue so one is never really far from stage + Free water cooler! - bathrooms have plenty of room for improvement (pun intended) - columns can get in the way of your view read more

Divey, gritty, smokey, raw, loud.... if you are headed to 1904 to check out a show, get ready to experience all of these things, in the most fantastic way. We arrived a little early for our show, so had no problems walking right up to the bar and grabbing a drink. They do have local brews on tap, so we grabbed a few and headed out back. The enclosed patio area in the back is just awesome. A few picnic tables and wooden boxes for seating, string lighting and incredible murals on the walls. The weather was mild, so we chilled out there for most of the night. They had a band and later a DJ to keep us entertained, and while yes, it's very loud.... the bass line will move you (LOL almost literally) but you can catch your breath and take a rest if you've been dancing your ass off inside. Inside, there is a decent sized space in front of the stage, and depending on the size of the crowd, you can get right up front for a great view of the band... but again, it's SUPER loud, so if that type of thing bothers you, stick towards the back or head to a different venue. And they sound will be a bit distorted, but hey, I knew I wasn't heading to Jacoby Hall or anything. Tip: Bring your ear plugs if you've got em! (Side note: Yes, I know, ear plugs. But after all my years and travels to see different shows, and snickering at people wearing ear plugs, well, now that I probably have some hearing loss due to said shows, I've re-thought this quite a bit.) What? So, there is a smoke machine, and you'll catch a few cool lighting settings to add to the experience. If you've never seen a show in a smaller venue like this, I would highly recommend it, just for the experience. You can reach out and touch (well, maybe don't do that) the musicians, you are guaranteed to have a few very interesting conversations with fellow show goers, but everything about it will be authentic, gritty and real. And tickets were only $15! I will absolutely be back, and I'm keeping an eye on the calendar. read more

1904 Music Hall - Inside stage: particle - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This place is small and intimate, and the drinks aren't too overpriced. The sound system is good, and they even have a small patio outside.

Great place in downtown. Small venue so the performances are more of an intimate setting. Drinks were fast and reasonable. Only downside is there is almost zero security. We witnessed 5 fights in less than an hour. The performer had to stop the performance to tell people to stop fighting. It should never get to that point. All in all I will def be going there again.. maybe after brushing up on some self defense. read more

1904 puts on a majority of the shows in the progressive jam/funk/hip hop/electronica scene. The sound is average in my opinion, but it has definitely improved from when they opened up a few years ago. If you need to catch a break from the action, they have a sick courtyard out back where someone is usually throwing down some beats. They've covered the walls with huge murals too which makes it a fun place to hang out. Every time I come here the place has some new art or an improvement somewhere. You can tell the owner puts a lot of effort into making this a cool spot. I always have a good time catching a show with friends here. 1904 is key to the downtown music scene as well as the city of Jacksonville for that matter (now that Freebird is closing). Keep doing what you're doing guys! read more

1904 Music Hall - Particle crushing it - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This was my first visit here with some friends for the Burlesque show, I was told it was to be standing room only but was pleasantly surprised when I got there and they had 35 chairs set in front of the stage. Some of the girls who had already purchased tickets for the show had actually gave them away due to the typical SRO style. There were also about 3 high top tables and the bar but that was it for "regular" seating. The bar itself is old and divey but that just adds to it's character, I got a glass of Angry Orchard Cider on tap for $5.00, not bad. the show itself was very good, slightly corny but they really had some talent. Definitely not for a conservative mind of someone who is easily offended. My main complaint was conflicting start and end times. The ticket said 8pm -11pm, the website stated 9pm-11pm and Face book stated 8pm-11pm. We got there at 8:30 as middle ground. We had called and the venue confirmed 9pm. the show started at 9:30 and was still going strong past midnight when we decided to call it a night. I'm not sure how late it went on but they did not seem to be slowing down any time soon. Had it been on a weekend I would have stayed for the entire production but since it was a Thursday night we threw in the towel early. read more

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This is a review of the burlesque show "Professor Whiskey on the Rocks"' There were four entertainers presenting their skills to the audience. Two of them were very good, the blondie singer, and the girl the plays with fire. This review will focus on the negative side because there is a lot to improve. - 1904 Music Hall needs to hire an additional bartender when presenting this show. One is not enough. I gave up waiting for my turn, but she never look at the side of the bar in which I was waiting. - Before the show started, the entertainers were mixed with the audience, chatting and showing their customs. This is unacceptable. There was not element of surprise for us who pay $12. - The show was supposed to be a burlesque one. According to Wikipedia, burlesque is a good way to perform female striptease in an elegant way. Unfortunately, the director of the show allowed a very overweight male comedian to take off his shirt and do a semi striptease. Not good in my opinion. It looked too low class for a burlesque show. - It appeared to be that half of the audience had smoked weed that night. The comedian, who was not very good, was joking constantly about weed, and the audience not only went crazy every time he said the word weed, but laughed loudly for jokes that in my opinion were not funny. read more

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Fun bar to hang out. It's only beer and wine but they have a lot of live music. I always meet my friends here at art walk. They always have djs playing in the back. Different types of music and art. Stop by and see what's going on. It's way different then a lot of the bars and clubs around town. read more

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I heard about 1904 over the years and finally stopped by to attend Folio Weekly's Unauthorized Jazz Fest party. I really like the patio area and the graffiti from local artists. The venue is pretty chill with good beer and good music. read more

1904 Music Hall - Bold City Beer - Music Venues Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Small meet up place in Downtown Jacksonville near the Florida theatre. I happened to attend an event here and was glad to know that such a small venue exist. There is a bar and a stage area available. read more

Oh, I will gladly hook 1904 Bar up with their very first Yelp review! This is an awesome new venue in downtown Jacksonville. The guys of 1904 are hosting nationally touring bands and DJs largely from the festival scene and, after hitting a few shows here, I must say I'm a fan. The spot, first and foremost, is spacious; always a plus when attending live music events. High ceilings with the original wood rafters and a large outdoor space make for a roomy place to romp around and boogie. Actually, the outdoor area of 1904 is freakin' HUGE. It's like a whole separate venue. Pretty cool to have that much fresh air in the middle of downtown. Last time I was there, a DJ was spinning outside as a band played inside, and there was no clash or competition of sound at all. On a given night you can find a professional quality light show, LED hula hoopers, half naked girls, and other fun festy type sightings. The bartenders are quick and the beer selection is legit. Last time I was here was a First Wednesday Art Walk night and they had some rockin' vintage clothing and accessories on display. All in all a great addition to downtown Jax and a great place to see live music in our fair city. read more

Security seems to have an attitude. I watched them harass a patron and when he asked for help management was hostile. I guess customers aren't as important to them as their biased employees. Its pretty crowded during events. Its smaller in back then it used to be also. Sad people can't just go have fun without some rude employees on a power trip. read more

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Just a bar, nothing special for me. Although, they do claim to have the largest selection of bottle beers in the region. Not sure how that is possible with Kickbacks across the river, but oh well. We just stopped in for a beer. There was a concert going on, but we weren't interested. We drank out beers, checked out the odd outdoor area out back and bounced. Nothing makes me want to return next time I'm in JAX. read more

The staff is unprofessional and rude. They can't even handle a small issue. They don't have many decent shows either.

Loud and obnoxious. I hate the front part of this bar. Do yourself a favor; get in and go straight to the back in their enclosed outdoor/patio area. Much better music and you can actually hear yourself think and talk to other people. Not to mention the service is much better out there despite only having a few select canned beers in the back area. The bartenders at this bar in the front part are worthless and rude as ef. The back patio area is the only place I'll hang out at if my friends drag me to this place. read more

Great venue! I really like the layout, and the sound was better than I expected for a small venue like this.

Just went there to see a show this past Friday. We had never been before and were apprehensive about going into Downtown because it didn't seem there was really much else to do down there or so we thought. There isn't a slew of things to do, but it was not as bad as we thought. Once we found parking which is not easy around 1904 (seriously it is bad so be prepared) we wanted to grab something to eat before the show. We kept hearing about the Cowford Chophouse. They had a wait and we didn't want to be late for the show which was an hour and fifteen minutes from starting. So, instead of Cowford Chophouse we went to Spliffs. Now, this is some damn good down home southern comfort food! We were so happily surprised and the service was top notch. OMFG EAT AT SPLIFFS. This is not healthy food, but it IS damnnn tasty!!! To our surprise, we find out it is part of the 1904 music venue. Once we arrive at 1904 the door people were adorable and our bartender Alex was just one of the best people we have met since in Jacksonville. She also can sling some drinks so see Alex when you hit up 1904 and TIP HER PHAT! The sound at 1904 and the lighting was pretty impressive and it is an intimate setting which is awesome too. The bathrooms could be better kept, but it's a busy place so understandable. The coolest thing is their back patio where they also have a stage and it totally reminded us both of Portland. 1904 made us sad, but in a good way because it reminded us that much of back home. We will back for shows, food and Alex! read more

this place is great. At times, I thought I was at zeitgeist in the mission in san francisco. Blew my mind that jacksonville has such a hip spot. heavy pets killed it. read more