My husband and I had a blast at Deerwood Castle's NYE event! Despite being into cars, we've never…read morebeen here before. We were thrilled that our nye tickets (approx $40pp) included full entry to the car showroom, access to 2 bars, a live band, and an awesome dj! Drink prices were reasonable, plenty of parking, adequate amount of bathrooms, and great music! I was also glad that there was a lounge area and table seating that was up for grabs (wasn't sure if that would just be for VIP tickets). It was also a great crowd that was well dressed and good vibes. We loved walking around the car showroom checking out all the beautiful cars, and then getting sweaty as we danced the night away. One of the best nye's we've had as adults no longer in our 20s haha! I'd for sure come here for other events and def consider coming here again next nye!

We had a fantastic corporate evebtvat Deerwood and the pages so great for creating a memorable…read moreexperience for guests. Everyone loves the car museum and the lambo lounge and the great hall is an expansive space that is a blank slate for fun event design. Staff was lovely to work with as well.

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 :)

Went to this venue for 'A Very Merry Christmas Ball' A…read moresmall live production theater with a big bang! It was enjoyable and the show colorful and amazing. I would visit again when they have another production. Need something to do this weekend .. look for tickets at the glass factory.

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.

I've attended a quarterly event this year that takes over the Aloft lobby & each time Carissa has…read morebeen the bartender. She makes handling the crowd look effortless & makes fabulous cocktails including a themed one for each event.

Stopped to have a drink after an event. Malia was our bartender and she was the best! She has the…read morebest personality! They have a full bar. Great time she gave us great conversation! Place is clean free popcorn and pool table.

A decent hotel on the surface that unfortunately falls short where it matters most: sleep. The…read moreproperty feels clean and well kept, the beds and pillows are comfortable enough, and the overall vibe is pleasant. But if a good night's rest is your priority, you may want to look elsewhere. The AC unit is loud and occasionally puts out an unpleasant smell, which was a nuisance throughout the stay. The walls are paper thin. Conversations from neighboring rooms came through clearly, and the hallway doors slam constantly with no relief. We managed to doze off between 11:30pm and 4am before being jolted awake by slamming doors and a neighboring couple having a full-blown argument in the hallway. Not exactly the relaxing night we had in mind. A few other small gripes: no blackout curtains, though the shades do a reasonable job, light creeps in from the sides. There is also no ice machine on the floors, though they do provide pre-bagged ice at the front desk downstairs. On the brighter side, breakfast was a nice touch if it is included in your rate. It is not a buffet but a made-to-order setup with a choice of omelet, burrito, or sandwich. We went with a fully loaded veggie option and it came generously stuffed. Nothing extraordinary taste-wise, but a solid and filling start to the day. The gym was a good size, though the free weight selection skews heavy, so if you prefer lighter weights you may find yourself out of luck. Clean, functional, and fairly priced for what it is, but bring earplugs.

The aloft concept may be minimalist, but this brand does not skimp. From the front desk associates…read moreto the room, everything here is relaxing and memorable. I'll be looking for this brand in my future travels

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.

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

I went to Whiskey Cake for a party which was in a nice size private room. Our server Christina was…read morefabulous! There were roughly 15 people at the party and she kept the food and drinks coming all night with a friendly smile. I started with the guava gimlet made with Wheatley Vodka, guava, pineapple, simple and lime. It was sweet and refreshing. We were served a few appetizers including creamy artichoke dip served with homemade chips which were tasty. My friend and I ordered the charcuterie board which hit the spot! You could top the meat cheeses and sauces on to either homemade crackers or French bread. I highly recommend the board if you are looking for something light.

This place is in a busy area of town center. It has a cool semi-upscale ranch style vibe. I was…read moresuper excited to try this place based on reviews but was disappointed. The staff were friendly but super busy due to inside volume of people. The food looks good and the steak was cooked fine, but the chimichurri had too much oil & fries were super salty. Like it was fried in it and topped off with it... I had let the person who brought the food out know (who works with the chef), and they never offered to bring me different fries. They just said they would tell the kitchen but didn't offer anything and so I didn't eat the fries at all. This plate being $38 before tax, I mean you want good fries....For the drink I got one of their mocktails which honestly was not up to par at all tasting like water and cucumber and nothing else, and I ended up ordering a soda... Again staff are friendly, but if management could pay attention a little more even when they're busy, it would help a lot, especially if someone is not happy with their food. I will not try this place again for a while as there are other places better than this that have similar dishes. Again when people are eating alone or in a group, make them happy with the food please...

Great environment in the garden club building and out in the gardens for a Spring sale! Lots of…read moreinteresting plants and garden related items for sale. Today 4/4 and tomorrow 4/5/25!

A great location for special occasions on the river!…read more Came here for my friend's wedding and it was absolutely beautiful! The cocktail hour outside during golden hour was such a beautiful start and setting to celebrate their love. The weather was also cooler which was ideal. I know a lot of venues for weddings are pretty strict for who can cater but it was nice to see that this venue was flexible as it was a cater that I was used to seeing at Vietnamese wedding all across Florida. When we went inside, it was a huge ballroom and was decorated nicely. Our friends had amazing little stations- some for take home memorabilia, a ramen station for later, etc. Overall, a great location for a wedding!