I was surprised to see the less positive reviews on this place. We had an awesome experience! It's the oldest bar in FL so the history aspect was cool. The inside of the bar had beautiful crown molding on the ceiling. I will say even tho the bar is big, seating was limited. They must keep it more open for dancing/standing when the music comes on. They had a decent selection of beers on draft. But they didn't have any ciders which wasn't too surprising. I've become spoiled with all the cideries in New England. I got a Big Wave and my hubby got a Guinness. Service was fast and friendly. The music was a vibe - Maroon 5. The patrons were friendly. Def check it out if you're in the area! read more

We went last night - May 7- best old fashion on the island. The young female bartender was absolutely awesome. Girls enjoyed their pirate punch. read more

Place has a ton of history, and is run the way one would think the oldest bar in Florida would be run- no frills, "just the facts mam" order a drink, make conversation and enjoy! The negative reviews kill me. If you want your ass kissed and to be buttered up go to the bar at the Ritz. Leslie was our bartender and she was awesome! Actually taught us a lot about tequila (and we know a decent amount). She and Becca made great food suggestions! Drinks good, and we will be back. It actually didn't feel touristy, but like a legit local bar, where all are welcome if you aren't an A-hole read more

Palace Saloon - Endless summer - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

You gotta check this saloon out! It's the oldest saloon in FL and the decor is wood carvings of old with a tin ceiling! And pirates! The bartender Leslie is amazeballs! Ask her to make you an old fashioned with the Chocolate Crown or her signature espresso martini! It's so good! Highly recommend. read more

The oldest bar in Florida which makes it a must to stop in and grab a drink if you're visiting town. You'll probably only want to stay for one though. We were there there was only a handful of people in the place, and it was still really loud. Too loud to have a conversation at your table. And if you want to drink well, you need to get up and get it yourself. Not someplace I would visit again read more

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Monday so very slow Two apparently regulars Bar maid has a fierce mouth (talking /cursing about her horrible bf or baby daddy or? One Stout (at least it was draft) The oldest bar in Florida? I think that's like saying Lincoln slept here...but according to Google it is. One drink is enough to feel the nostalgia. Dropped from 3star to 2 star for the nonessential cursing read more

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Went here because if you're in historic downtown Fernandino Beach you need to go to Florida's oldest bar! There were 2 guys at the and the bartender on a Monday night. It's interesting inside but the server was odd and not very friendly. There is a back room section which was dark and empty and another back room with 2 pool tables. Drinks were average price and we can check it off our bucket list. read more

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Two words: Pirate Punch. You're welcome. So good you feel like you could drink 5 of them, but you may get Shanghai'ed. 10/10. Would drink 5 again. read more

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Great drinks and live music. Great service. Espresso martini was YUM and the hot coffee drink was perfect on a cold day. Very friendly crowd vibe- great for locals and out of towners! read more

Palace Saloon - Pirate kisses at the palace - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Relaxed ambiance. Good drinks. A little bit of history. Nice folks and friendly service. Will return when back in town. read more

Palace Saloon - Old fashioned. - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Such a fun and relaxing space. A true blast from the past. What a treasure! The bartender was accommodating and had a good sense of humor. Fiancée got a rum and coke and I ordered a sex on the beach. read more

Palace Saloon - Sex on the beach - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Fun experience. Just to sitting at a 120 year old bar was amazing by Florida standards. When we asked about certain mixed drinks our engaging bartender Johnny explained the difference between a saloon and a bar. Basically a Saloon doesn't have all the ingredients for fancy drinks. Hence we defaulted to a very well made old fashioned and, gin martini. We definitely look forward to returning! read more

Palace Saloon - Old Fashioned and Gin Martini - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

A cool chill spot to have some drinks in a saloon setting. The bartender was nice and made a good Old Fashioned. Bar seats were comfortable and the ambiance was nice knowing you're in Florida's oldest bar. read more

Palace Saloon - Old Fashioned - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Stopped in for just one beer as we were walking around the downtown area in Fernandina. It has loads of neat history, being Florida's oldest bar. Make sure to check out some of the history via google and chat about it with the bartender. Stepping in was really like taking a step back in time (except they have a couple big TVs and had the Jags game on ) The bartender was super attentive, even with a full bar! And the other bar patrons were pretty chatty as well. Just had a vibe of a friendly neighborhood place where you could definitely go alone and have an entire group of new friends by the end of the night. Had the Intuition Ale Works I-10 on draft. Good pour. Decent prices as well on the menu (even tho this was the only thing purchased I did peek thru other items). Doesn't feel like the prices have completely skyrocketed as many other places have. read more

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Who cannot love the oldest bar in Florida in located in the Historical District of Fernandina. I have been coming here for a lifetime and is always on my visitor tour list! Today was my son's turn. It's actually so nice to share nostalgia with your adult child while sipping "Pirate Punch". The bar is beautiful and its history vast. It's probably great that these walls don't talk. Oh the stories they could tell! read more

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Yaarrhggg this place be a proper waterin hole Ye thirsty pirate been left well quenched of mead I sailed my vessel with one eye on thee way back to me hideaway,,, Blackbeard was nearby Full of pirates ‍ read more

Palace saloon is a location you must visit. Great drinks, good service, free popcorn and super relax vibe. Great location and plenty of room for a large group to celebrate and have a cold drink. The decor and history is super cool. read more

Palace Saloon - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

We just had to stop by here. We read Florida author Tim Dorsey His main character Serge Storms had been here in one of his stories and put this bar on his "tour" map. This place is known as the the oldest bar in Florida and was said to be the last tavern to close during Prohibition. I can't even imagine it as an ice cream parlor... Today, it's still in operation as a bar. We didn't have drinks or food here, but we took advantage of the photo op with the pirate statue out front. As were many other tourists passing by here. read more

Palace Saloon - Oldest bar in Florida? - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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No food for us ! The pirate in h is amazing! Love the service with Leslie and great atmosphere! read more

Palace Saloon - Pirate punch - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Stopped in for a couple of drinks after a museum tour and some shopping. Cool, very old bar with good drinks and service. No table service when we were there, but we sat at the bar, so not an issue for us. Bartender checked in periodically and prices were reasonable. read more

Palace Saloon - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Said to me the oldest bar in Florida. Super cool vibe. Very old-school. They have live music! read more

Palace Saloon - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

The pirates punch.... HELL YEAH!!! Delicious! Even the bartender said probably should keep it to three as they sneak up on you. The reason to go here (besides the punch) is the decor. Some original decor was still there. It is the oldest bar in Florida... So love it!!! read more

Palace Saloon - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

LOVED this place! We had so much fun on a Saturday night with folks from all generations. There are two bar areas - the front with a live musician that performed great covers and the back with a DJ and that is more like a nightclub (also great music). The front area has very comfortable seating, fantastic bartender that can make anything, and beautiful, historic ambience. We loved enjoying the front bar and then moving into the back for dancing. Must check out this oldest bar in Florida for a great glimpse back into history and a great time! read more

Palace Saloon - Great bourbon mule - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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This place is huge! There's like 4 different areas you can hang out in. I haven't eaten here, but the painkiller is pretty perfect. Service has been First trip here was magical. Like stepping into a time machine. So cool. It was also during Halloween, and they went all out on the decorations. Lot of respect for bars that do that! Prefer to come here during the day than at night. read more

I went two different nights on a recent trip and had a great time both times. There are numerous spaces. The front is like a saloon, then there's a room with pool tables, then an outdoor space with a small stage that had live music and a food truck the night I went. Very diverse crowd, but everyone seemed comfortable. It was a good time. read more

Definitely a must do In Fernandina! Bartenders are all with great attitudes. Always stop in when I'm downtown!

Old school bar with great ambiance. Now we are dealing withe the 85 words crazies...

Very cute historic building! It is actually one of the oldest bars in Florida. They reserved a lot of the original furniture inside including the bar. It was pretty cool to go in and actually take a look at a real saloon. Even the restrooms seemed old but had character. My husband asked for a special drink that was local to them and they suggested a punch. He said it was refreshing and yummy. Do not miss this place! Go in because you will not regret the old school feel! It's classic. read more

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I was very disappointed with this place. We walked in an it was like stepping into a Time Machine. The patrons all stopped and looked up. The staff never acknowledged us. The place isn't well maintained and the ambiance was just not welcoming. I must say that I didn't venture to the back section. But I grabbed a beer and left. read more

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My husband and I (30 & 34) had a staycation at the nearby hotel. We went here after hearing so many great things! It was a little underwhelming but neat to see the oldest bar. However, service was GREAT! I dont remember the blonde woman's name who served us on 3/9/24 but you were great! read more

A cool place to hang. Touristy yet still a dive bar with ties to its long history. The bartenders wear old-fashioned outfits which give the place a cool vibe. They have a palace punch served in souvenir cups that is expensive yet tasty. We wandered in on a Sunday afternoon and found a table, but table space is limited and it seems like it can be crowded at times. There's plenty of floor space though. All in all a fun part of Florida's history and a cool place to grab a drink. read more

Palace Saloon - Front entrance - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Way to spend a nice Saturday afternoon. Stop off at the palace saloon and get a pirate's punch. So good. read more

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How can you resist drinking at Florida's oldest operating bar! The Palace Saloon has been open since 1903. Even during prohibition, they figured out a way to stay in business. The bar has some beautiful woodwork and nifty antiques. About 8 seats at the bar and a few tables. Live music every night. Nice selection of beers on tap at reasonable prices. Their specialty is Pirate's Punch - mixtures is liquors and fruit juices. It definitely packs a punch but a bit too sweet. I was totally fascinated (and scared) by the bathrooms. It's this box basically stuck in the corner of the bar with flimsy plexiglass windows barely in place. I could hear all the conversations at the bar and was afraid they could hear me on the potty lol Cool experience - including those bathrooms! read more

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Definitely put this on your list of must see in Fernandina, if you are over 21. The inside is beautiful and the pours are generous. Live music events and pool tables. A large outdoor space also. We visited twice within our 3 day trip to the area. Highly recommend! read more

Palace Saloon - Beautiful inside! - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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For the fact it's the oldest bar in FL is worthy of 5 stars. Bartender was friendly, had to order the pirates punch and almost knocked me out. Very potent. read more

Decent spot.. but honestly, not everything I had hoped for in hearing from everyone that is was the oldest bar in Florida. It lacked a bit of character and just seemed like an old box. the coolest thing was the old school saloon double door at the entrance. Cool spot for a beer and a shot and to say you've been, but not somewhere I'd stay for hours on end. read more

Oldest bar in Florida, so worth a visit if you enjoy historical buildings. It also looks like it is the oldest bar in Florida with few improvements modern history. That is part of the charm. Cocktails aplenty with ample standing room and a few tables inside. There was a band when we visited; the music was so loud, no one could think, so we left as soon as we had downed our drinks. read more

Palace Saloon - Entrance - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Lacks ambiance. Seems like they could do a better job with seating & entertainment. The punch at Pelican is better

You need to stop in the Palace Saloon for a drink as this is the oldest bar in Florida. I've been here 3 times and the vibe is always fun. It took my 3rd visit to realize there are more rooms in the back with a pool table , darts and a very large Jenga game. Plus , who doesn't want a picture with a pirate ? read more

Palace Saloon - Dance Clubs Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

This place was awesome! I visited Fernandina for the weekend with a friend, and the Palace was on our bucket list since it's the oldest continuous serving bar in Florida. We went on a Friday night and they had a live band, Str8 Up. The band was awesome, playing a variety of fun covers. Drinks were really good- I just stuck with Tito's and soda, but it was great portions and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Some locals bought us a round of drinks and we didn't get any creeper vibes that you can unfortunately encounter sometimes. The back room had a separate dance party happening which seemed fun, but we just stuck with the front area. The decor was very cool. It felt like an old pirate ship! read more

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