If you're looking for something truly unique in Jacksonville, The Cove Social Club is such a hidden…read moregem! Located in a 101-year-old building that used to be an A&P grocery store, this space perfectly blends history, creativity, and community. I love that so much of the original architecture has been preserved -- and the fact that it was designed by a woman architect back in the day makes it even more special. The Cove offers so much: daily coffee service, cooking and cake-decorating classes in "The Lab," yoga and meditation on Wellness Wednesdays, Social Sundays focused on mindfulness and connection, and even Art & Wine nights where you can sip, snack, and paint while listening to live music. They're also about to open Sticks & Stones, a private cigar club next door that will be available to members -- it's going to be such a great addition to the experience. The next membership cohort begins November 1st, and spots are limited to just 150 members to keep things community-focused and personal. They also host networking events, lectures, and business education workshops, so it's a great mix of social and professional. Whether you come for a coffee, an event, or to meet new people, The Cove Social Club is one of those places that makes you feel instantly connected and inspired.

We recently had an Art & Wine event at the Affluent Concierge for our good friend's birthday. Our…read moregroup had a fabulous time creating paintings and being pampered with lovely decor, enjoyable music, nice wine and delicious appetizers by our wonderful host, Nicole and her assistant, Sherlock. Our art experience included all the necessary art supplies and the privilege being guided through the creative process by our awesome art instructor, Mia. Mia was knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She spent time with each one of us, explaining techniques and offering tips and motivation. The Affluent Concierge provided a unique and delightful experience, with great attention to detail and heartwarming personal touches. Thank you, Nicole, Mia and Mr. Sherlock, we look forward to our next event!

Visited The Experience for a day party and really enjoyed the indoor/outdoor space and overall…read morevibe. The only drawback was the shared bathroom area for men and women, but the wait wasn't bad. I'd definitely come back for another event!

I recently held a birthday party at The Experience venue. The event was spectacular. The venue…read morewas perfect, we had a DJ and the acoustic sound was great with no issues of it being too loud. The bar was fully functional and had plenty of space. There is efficient parking and the garage doors add a great feature aesthetically and functionally. I also had a great experience with the owner, who was very accomodating and made sure we had sufficient access to what we needed. We had about 75 in attendance and did not need for more space. I would personally recommend The Experience hands down.

Ruby Beach Brewing Company is located in downtown Jacksonville across from Yates Municipal…read morebuilding. It is reasonable paid parking, about $2 and hour. Inside is a little tight, but it is an old building with naked bricks, historic decor, a good sized bar and tables inside. Outside is a deck with covered tables, another area for corn hole and a food truck which has all the major bar food groups including churros. Sean was my beertender and he really was the best. They have a policy of holding your card for tabs which I really hate, but he made me feel comfortable about leaving my life in his hands. When I first walked in on a weekday during happy hour, it was pretty light, but around 4:30p the place started filling up. Happy hour is Monday - Friday until 6pm and they have 18 taps which qualify for happy hour. Plus they had 3 guest taps, both ciders. Ruby Beach has a mug club, it is about $80 for the year. You get a free beer on Tuesday as well as your own numbered mug. It is limited. So exclusive in fact that they do a raffle every August. The BEER: Crown Jewel Belgian Tripel 11.4% ABV... easy drinking, not boozy and quite delicious, this one will sneak up on you Return of the Mac Daddy Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... the description is "rye pale ale hopped with Amarillo. On the first sip I thought one note, but boy was I wrong. As it warms it has layers. And in my opinion the layers are all good, like a good lasagna. Over the Ditch 15.0 NEIPA 6% ABV... if I was in front of a firing and they gave me a last request, I might choose this beer. Sweet grapefruit and stars... love this! Grit & Glow Lager 5.2% ABV... if you have ever smelled fabuloso that is what I first smelled when I put the beer to my lips, the beer itself is just as perfumey, not for me... but if you like those type of flavors in beer, you might like this one Rosemary In the Rye Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... all day crushable pale ale, with a slight hint of rosemary, basically the Mac Daddy plus rosemary O'Ruby's Irish Stout 5.5% ABV... smooth coffee with hints of toffee, so ver crushable, but it is way better warm Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but on a side note... the bathrooms are both unisex and CLEAN. Ruby Beach has great beer, great service and personality, everything I want in a brewery. Come visit and see for yourself.

Great food! The cheese curds were large, cheesy, fried perfectly, and a very large portion. The…read moredouble burger with bacon was phenomenal. Soft bun, crisp smashed burger, and fresh toppings. The loaded tots with pork was amazing as well. Fried tots and healthy portion of smoked pork hit the spot. The cherry on top was the prices. Best prices i have ever seen in Jax for a food truck. Definitely a must try. You won't be disappointed

The music was too loud the poor waitresses the help they look so busy and uncomfortable. It just…read morewasn't pleasant. I'm sorry.

The grand ballroom was a wonderful experience. We were in a situation where the previous event…read morecenter canceled. Mrs.Pam made everything happen within two weeks. I appreciate everything she did to make our wedding Amazing.

Love the space. Love the history. Love the idea. Don't love the No AC. We do live in Florida. So…read morewhile this space is fabulous for cooler months, I would find it very hard to commit to attend something in July. Good news is, however, that while I'm usually one that tends to be a little warmer than everyone around me - I can almost guarantee EVERYONE at an event at the Glass Factory would be just as warm as I was. It's a blank canvas for you to really decorate it any way you see fit for an event. But with high ceilings you might find yourself somewhat limited in what you can do. Do I hate it? Not at all. Is it my favorite venue space in Jax? Not quite, but it's on the list for consideration. With all that, the events I have been to were amazing & I'm excited to see what the future for this neighborhood brings.

So glad we acted on getting these A Very Merry Christmas Ball tickets! We had an incredible evening…read moreof fun, photos, drinks and entertainment for this Holiday Season. The singers, musicians, dancers and specialty acts were beyond amazing. The staff working this venue were really also wonderful, and even the Security personnel were so helpful with parking and Ubers. Don't miss this next year! Enjoy the photos :)

Fantastic service and very nice gentleman made rentals for our wedding easy! I would definitely…read morerecommend them for any event!

I enjoyed everyone Dunn's Events and Entertainment Rentals staff and owners, I enjoyed every single…read more experience they are outstanding people I would use them a thousand times over Please check them if you're interested in having a Event. Blessings to you all.

Great place for a party! Beautiful views. Delicious food…read more Chef prepared beautifully served appetizers in abundance! Room for a band and dancing which was the best and the bar was also terrific. Fully stocked. This was a private birthday party. Book yours!

Very low key club. Great Members. Fun special events. Yesterday had a shrimp boil and oyster roast…read morefor members and guests - delicious. Also had music on the back porch. Good time. Open TU-SA most weeks. Have line dancing, west coast swing and shag dance nights. Wednesday night dinners. Friday night open grill - bring whatever you want to grill and club provides salad, sides and dessert for $5. Live music on some Saturdays. Great party rental space. Beautiful covered back porch overlooking Ortega River. Dock and seating along waterfront.

Unbelievable decorations! Awesome stuff! They went above and beyond for my wedding!read more

We had our daughters sweet sixteen winter wonderIand this past oct 29. Im still absolutely in love…read morewith the work Eleanor and her staff did. Very professional everyone loved it. She truly under stood the theme and defenetly exceeded my expectations. They went above and beyond to make sure my guess were taken care of. Defenetly a place and staff you can trust.