I stopped by to get my refund and Cass wouldn't give it to me. She said "he hasn't been in". I…read moreguess "he" is the owner. It's been a week. They also did this to a couple other people the same night.

This my favorite little bar! I have been going here for about 5 years and have always had a great…read moretime. They offer different things throughout the week; karaoke, bingo, trivia. It's not the first place you would think of to go but you will have a relaxing and fun night. They have a new menu offering a trio sampler; it was what you would expect. Not bad, but not amazing! It's all about the atmosphere. They do allow smoking... some might not like that. Check them out... they will take care of you!

We came on a Wednesday to celebrate 2 birthdays. It's supposed to be all you can eat crab legs with…read morethe price of entry. 2 1/2 hours later everyone only got one round of crab legs (1 cluster, 2 shrimp, and an egg), when asked for a second round we waited an hour then the dj said 30 more mins on crabs. A double Tito's $22 and not even half the cup was filled, even with ice. Do not waste your money unless you are out to just listen to music. Also all pics posted on the website must be AI or stolen, it looks nothing like that when you get inside.

don't waste your time! nobody comes here! the waitresses are nice but the Arab owner is not…read more bathroom door doesn't have a lock. dj play good music tho. and I actually went several times before giving this review. food is ok.

We need a quick little outing on a Saturday afternoon recently. I saw that The Broken Spoke had…read morebingo at 3:30pm today along with some burger specials, so that fit the bill. They're located at 1529 University Blvd North, so not all that far from us, which is great. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. We stopped in here once before, many years ago. The reason for only stopping in once was because they allowed smoking, which I can deal with to an extent but it was like walking into a wall of smoke back then. I saw on their IG account that they've made a bunch of improvements both to the bar itself and the menu. So I figured we'd give try again. I'll get this part out of the way early: they're still a smoking bar BUT our experience today was FAR different than it was a few years ago. I'd read about how they installed a bunch of new filters and so on. So I thought "if nothing else, we'll walk in with good intentions. If a wall of smoke hits us, we'll make a u-turn and go elsewhere". I was happy when we got there and there was no smoke wall. There was faint smell of smoke but it wasn't bad at all. So whatever they did / are doing is working IMO. I don't know if they had food back when we stopped by years ago but I can tell you they have great burgers now. They had a deal going today where all the burgers were buy one, get one half off. We started with Jalapeño Poppers, then I picked the Bagger (mushroom & swiss) burger with tots and my wife chose the Dyna (the standard cheeseburger) with waffle fries. The poppers were standard but good. The bartender suggested the Sweet Chili sauce to go with it. Sweet Chili sauce isn't my thing but it's definitely my wife's thing. She said "I would eat this with a spoon" lol. So for her, the sauce elevated the poppers to above standard. The burgers were pretty great, in both of our opinions! I'm a pretty slow eater for one reason or another and my wife pointed out that she's never seen my eat a burger as fast as I ate that one. So I'd say that's my taste buds telling me I thought it was great. I judge my wife's thoughts on burgers by how many times she tells me she likes it with her mouth full while eating it. That happened about 4 times today lol. We (she) had fun with bingo while we were there even though she didn't hit a bingo. She came close a few times and had fun, which was the distraction we were looking for. The bartender and cook are both worth a mention in this post. Jen was the bartender but she was really all over the place, taking care of the people at the bar along with us and others at tables. She was really nice while doing that, too. Tammy was the cook. We met her because she came out to ask how the burgers were and really seemed to care about the feedback and the fact that people enjoy what she's making. I'm glad we stopped by again. As I said, I totally understand how/why a place that allows smoking isn't for many folks. That's why I'm dropping 4 stars instead of 5. However, my wife went from saying "well I guess we'll never go in there again" several years ago to saying things like "the next time we come here" during today's visit. So if you can tolerate a low amount like her, you may want to try stopping in to see what you think.

The bar tender was so nice! I'd go back just because of her…read more It was Valentine's Day and they were having a live band that evening with giveaways. We would've loved to catch me but already had evening plans.

Stopped into Volstead Speakeasy on a Wednesday night as a walk-in and had no trouble grabbing a…read moreseat at the bar. The aesthetic is unique with a relaxed atmosphere. I'll let the photos from other reviews do the talking, but if you enjoy a good backstory, ask about the history of the space. My mission for the night was simple: end the evening with a great gin cocktail. I started with the Donna Bella from the menu. It was well made, but I thought the bitters were a little too forward for my taste. Next, I asked for an off-menu modification: a Water Lily for Teresa, but made with Roku Gin. It was a strong contender--aromatic, balanced, and beautifully floral. If you're a fan of a French 75, this is a fun cocktail to explore. It's less citrus-forward and leans into a floral profile with a character that's hard to compare to anything else. For the final round, I went with bartender's choice. Mick asked a few questions about my flavor preferences and absolutely nailed it. They crafted a cocktail with Roku gin, snap pea cordial, aloe liqueur, egg white, lemon simple, mint, and citrus that was easily the highlight of the night. Fresh, layered, and memorable, it's a drink that deserves a permanent spot on the menu....Mission accomplished. If you're willing to wander beyond the barbershop business front and you consider yourself a spirit explorer, Volstead is well worth the visit. Go for a round...or two. If you're local, this could easily become your staple spot. For what it is, strong craft cocktail bar option. Bartenders choice is the way to go.

I went when they had the house band, pretty good music, nice easy environment, wasn't too crowded…read more I don't drink so I can't speak for that, I came for the music. The house band is pretty good, a little bit on the young side, but they seem to get the job done. OK. After the house being played a set, they had a sit in sessions with various musicians, which is always nice. The atmosphere is subtle and quiet at least for a club. Location is great, and the staff seemed friendly. It's good to have a place in Jacksonville with an environment like this and a place where you can go and listen to jazz/blues. I wish there was more like this, maybe with a little bit of older, jazz, musicians and more people who appreciate jazz as it didn't seem like the audience was 100% jazz lovers, but that doesn't detract too much especially since there's not a lot of places in Jacksonville that do what they're doing here.

This place is pretty quiet for being on a college campus. In talking with the bartender, there are…read moreefforts being made to try and improve traffic. I think this place is really great with an excellent view.

Has a great atmosphere, but the menu selection is small this semester and the quantity is…read moreultimately not worth the price you pay. The black bean burger was delicious, and had a slight kick of heat to it which was nice, but there wasn't enough to fill me up. The service was quick and friendly, and the dining area itself was clean.

We don't come here often, but I'm always pleased when we do! The cocktails are consistently…read moredelicious, they have wine and beer and even THC seltzers and liquor now. Indoor table, bar or outdoor seating, the choice is yours. I had a phenomenal paper plane this last visit - perfectly balanced and shaken, truly 5 stars. Our party sat outside for a bit then moved indoors when the sun shifted. No issues with the service and we just popped to the bar when we needed something.

Absolutely loved going here last night with my husband. Great friendly atmosphere, good service,…read moreand amazing cocktails. We will definitely go back for sure

Great atmosphere. This is my first experience here and i am pleasantly surprised! Smokey, dark very…read morechill!

My name is Byron my wife's name is Pamela we recently visited the district for my granddaughter's…read more21st birthday. If you're looking for a place that's beyond the mundane beyond the dinner as usual and your taste buds are craving something that's like an alarm clock because it wakes them, the food is scrumptious delicious tender mouth watering be careful with those fingers you might just bite one of them. Such a pleasant inviting environment the staff are gracious and very helpful patient very very courteous and smile so lots of smiles this is a very clean place I normally wouldn't say anything about bathrooms some of the cleanest I've ever seen it's a very charming place it will take you away it's worth the visit it is worth your time your stomach and soul will thank you. Byron and Pamela Gossett Jacksonville Florida.

While waking king st we decided to stop in for a drink. I love how dark and cool it was inside to…read morebeat the heat. Such a cool vibe as well. Bartender made great drinks. The skull ice was a nice touch as well.

Great time at nightlights. Cozy mood & good drinks. Corey is a delight of customer service & made…read moreme & my friends feel so taken care of. Very knowledge & quick paced behind the bar. Incredibly funny & witty. We will absolutely be back just to get another chat in. 10/10 will recommend to friends & strangers alike.