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    St George Tavern

    3.7 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    ST GEORGE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Happy hour specials

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    Margarita and a Draft
    Dave O.

    I crossed the threshold of this bar out of the bright sunshine into this almost dark alley like setting, as my eyes adjusted I could see a few empty bar stools on the left across from the almost empty row of booths. We opted for the bar near the back of this narrow venue, the bar top was sticky but was quickly wiped down after we were seated. I'd love to see the interior fully lit but I doubt that would ever happen the darkness conceals things I probably wouldn't want to see anyway - it's seems there's a lifetime of clutter behind the bar with a narrow space for the bartenders to maneuver. The bartender wasn't overly friendly but somewhat efficient in her routine, I'm sure she's seen it all and was somewhat robotic in her greeting and drink recommendations, we ordered a margarita and a draft. The beer was served in a warm glass stacked on the bar back so the end result was a little disappointing - the margarita salt was adhered to the rim with some kind of unidentifiable syrupy substance that was gross and unappealing. Despite all of the disappointment this is a very nostalgic bar and people flock here for that apparently, it's definitely one you should visit if you're doing the St. George Street bar crawl but I'd stick to a shot of whiskey or tequila if I were to do it again. We ran into a couple we met at an earlier establishment and they were chowing on melts, their theory was the food was delicious but you need to over look some of the good housekeeping practices I guess hot grease and alcohol are somewhat preventative sanitary measures. Hey it is what it is and it was something I wanted to experience so they get a reluctant thumps up from me - I'm sure if you come here with a few friends to party and are less observant it may be a completely different experience so by no means is it a place to avoid...

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    Edward P.

    St. George Tavern is touted.as "the oldest pub in the oldest city (in the U.S.). Don't imagine Spanish settlers sitting down here for pitchers of sangria or glasses of wine. It's not really that old. It was established in 1941. Still, it's a cool dive bar to drop into and get a cold beer at a reasonable price. Keep in mind, it is a bar where smoking is allowed but the service is friendly and fairly quick. A cool place to visit if you're into dive bars.

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    Charlotte P.

    So St George Tavern appears to be that spot for locals and tourist. I love this kinda place. It is old and it is seedy and my heart beats at the very thought of this kinda bar. Today we were one and done but we will see you again! Thanks for the air condition and an ice cold brew. See you soon!

    Cheryl V.

    Visiting St. Augustine is always a treat! We stopped in on a beautiful Tuesday morning to check out this quaint bar. it was one of the oldest bars in STA. Because it was so early in the morning, we only had club sodas, but we spied a fried bologna sandwich, and decided to order one to share. We took it with us and headed to the beach. By the time we got around to eating our sandwich, it was cold, but let me tell you it was absolutely delicious! I can only imagine what it would've been like had we eaten it right away. We definitely will be back, and this time it will be eaten hotttt!

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    Veronica J.

    Loved this divey little bar! Heather is a great bartender. The drinks are strong and inexpensive. Would definitely be coming back when I'm in town.

    Melissa B.

    Tony and I stopped at St George's Street Tavern in St Augustine Florida. This was our favorite dive bar in St Augustine. It was a little dark inside, cool from the heat and crowded, but nice. The bartender was friendly. Tony was happy because he finally found Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. I ordered Brewed Iced Tea which was very good!! Definitely would go back!!!

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    Lori H.

    This was our favorite spot for drinks during our stay in St. Augustine. We stopped in everyday. Jill the Bartender was great! Strong pours, and very reasonably priced. We didn't have any food, which is served daily until 3pm, but our shuttle bus driver who frequents this spot said the food was delicious. Cannot wait to return to St. Augustine and the Tavern.

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    All of Saint Agustin is great was down for the Billy Strings concert this pub was gret

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    The smash burger was fantastic. Cool little bar. Highly recommend. Didn't bother me at all but the bartender had a heavy pour

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    Google said open til 1 but kitchen was closed when we went at 11pm. VERY loud music. Good for the party crowd but not a late night meal.

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    Best spot in town. Zero tolerance for drama or any bs. Great drinks and great people.

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    Great service, great drinks. Women's bathroom was really clean. Really good prices for the city!

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    Great lunch - very unexpected. Had the Cuban and my wife had the burger w/grilled onions and cheese. It was very good.

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    The Ice Plant

    4.5
    (2.5k reviews)
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    My wife and I have visited The Ice Plant several times over the years, and it remains one of our…read morefavorite dining destinations in St. Augustine. The combination of imaginative cocktails, exceptional food, and a unique atmosphere makes every visit memorable. The cocktail program is outstanding. We enjoy trying a variety of their exotic and inventive drinks, and they never disappoint. The flavors are bold, creative, and unlike anything you'll find at a typical restaurant bar. The Yellow Submarine cocktail is quite possibly the best drink I have ever consumed. Made with curry-infused Bermuda black rum, lime, ginger, and Asian five-spice brown sugar syrup, it sounded unusual on paper but came together beautifully. I enjoyed it so much that I ordered four of them that evening, something I rarely do. That was three years ago, and despite returning several times since then, I have never seen it on the menu again. The food is equally impressive. Two years ago, I ordered the Skillet Roasted New York Strip served with Yukon Gold potato-anna, roasted asparagus and spring onions, watercress, and black truffle hollandaise. To this day, it remains one of the top five restaurant meals I have ever eaten. Every component on the plate was exceptional. The steak was perfectly prepared, the crispy potato galette was irresistible, and the black truffle hollandaise elevated the entire dish to another level. It was the kind of meal that stays with you long after the plate is cleared. I would gladly drive 300 miles just to eat it again. Most recently, I had the wild mushroom bisque, and it was the best soup I have ever consumed. Rich, creamy, buttery, intensely mushroomy, and perfectly balanced, it was everything a mushroom soup should be. The addition of crispy pickled onions and crème fraîche added texture and contrast that made an already outstanding soup even better. My wife and I enjoyed it so much that we returned the very next day hoping to order it again, only to discover it had already rotated off the menu. My only complaint about The Ice Plant is that some of their greatest creations seem to disappear as quickly as they arrive. While I appreciate the constantly evolving menu and understand that seasonal changes are part of what makes the restaurant special, there are certain items that deserve a permanent home. The Yellow Submarine cocktail, the wild mushroom bisque, and the Skillet Roasted New York Strip with black truffle hollandaise are three of the finest things I have experienced there. The fact that I can vividly remember one of these items from three years ago and another from two years ago says everything. Great restaurants serve good food. Truly special restaurants create dishes and drinks that stay with you for years. The Ice Plant has done that for me more than once, and that is why we continue to return whenever we visit St. Augustine.

    The Ice Plant is one of those places where the experience starts before you ever take a bite of…read morefood. The decor fits St. Augustine perfectly. Antique, rustic, comfortable, and full of enough character that you almost feel like you've stepped 200 years back in time. Then the drinks arrive, and suddenly you realize you've been transported into the future of cocktails. I wish I could remember the name of the drink I ordered because it was spectacular. Whiskey, a little sweetness, mint, and crushed ice. That's about all I can tell you. What I can tell you is that I could have happily consumed about 30 of them, tumbled down the stairs, and been perfectly happy about the whole experience. My wife went with the Mojito, and it was brilliantly constructed. The crushed ice and layered mint made it look almost too good to drink. Almost. The drinks absolutely deserve five stars. Then came the blue crab beignets, and they were spectacular. That's the kind of appetizer that makes you stop talking for a minute because everyone at the table is too busy enjoying what's happening. Unfortunately, the rest of the food didn't quite live up to the cocktails. The fish dip was very average and lacked much flavor, and the menu itself felt pretty limited. So here's the deal: if you're coming to The Ice Plant for drinks, I would have no problem giving it five stars. The cocktails are that good. This is a highly recommended stop for a drink in St. Augustine. But I have to review the entire experience, and the limited menu and average fish dip bring the overall experience down a notch. Four stars. Come for the drinks. Stay for the atmosphere. Definitely order the blue crab beignets. And if you happen to find yourself three cocktails deep, admiring the antique decor while contemplating the stairs, maybe just take your time.

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    Forgotten Tonic

    Forgotten Tonic

    4.1
    (791 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Vegan review: Things…read moreare clearly labeled, there are a few options, environment is lovely. I had maybe the most bibimbap of my life here, and that includes contenders from a number of restaurants in the Atlanta area. It was truly perfect. $8 for adding tofu (maybe 1/4 block lmao) is one of the funniest things I've ever seen financially, but hey it's a tourist area and it was absolutely made with skill & care, so I wasn't even mad. Seriously, I wanted to hug whoever cooked it. It is so worth it. Everyone else at my table was thrilled with what they got - burrata sandwiches and a fish sandwich. Not a good beer selection, it's very cocktail focused. Not my thing but yeah I will absolutely be back anytime I am in this wonderful city. This is not one to skip

    I wanted to love Forgotten Tonic because the menu looked unique, but unfortunately this was one of…read morethe most disappointing dining experiences we've had in St. Augustine. First, the seating. The tables are unusually tall, making us feel like little kids trying to sit at the adults' table. It wasn't comfortable for anyone in our group. Then there were the lights. They continuously blinked above our table, and it was so distracting that we asked to move. Unfortunately, the second table had the same issue. I know St. Augustine is famous for its ghosts, but I wasn't expecting them to be playing with the lights at 7:00 p.m. while the sun was still shining! The biggest frustration was ordering. We were told menu items could be modified, but after placing our order the server kept returning one item at a time to tell us they actually couldn't make the requested changes. It would have been much better to know that before ordering. The pickle appetizer was another disappointment. Based on the description, I expected a pickle-forward appetizer. Instead, it was mostly kimchi, pickled onions, and other pickled vegetables with only five slices of actual pickles. I honestly don't have the words to describe how disappointing that dish was. I was also excited to try the tzatziki green beans, but the crisp pickled green beans tasted more like fermented green sticks than an enjoyable side dish. The baked Brie arrived with what I initially thought was melted cheese inside the croissant, but it turned out to be undercooked raw dough. Imagine my surprise when I realized I had just taken a bite of raw dough. I actually started feeling sick before we even left the restaurant. My younger son ordered the house root beer, which tasted extremely watered down. He also had the pasta with added grilled chicken, but the chicken was dark meat, overly shiny, and completely unappetizing to him. I ordered the non-alcoholic Velvet Slippers mocktail. One sip was enough--I honestly can't find the words to describe how unpleasant it tasted. My friend ordered the steak sandwich and requested the peppers be left off. After ordering, she was told they couldn't accommodate that request, so she had to pick the peppers off herself and still didn't enjoy the sandwich. My older son ordered the lamb sirloin. Even though lamb is often served medium-rare, this was so rare it looked like it was still bleating. We paid our bill before dessert because my stomach was already upset. I ended up making one last stop in the restroom before catching up with my family, who were already halfway down the street, ready to forget Forgotten Tonic. Sadly, this was one of the most disappointing restaurant experiences we've had. Between the uncomfortable seating, blinking lights, inability to accommodate simple modifications, disappointing food, and getting sick before leaving the restaurant, we won't be returning.

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    Charcuterie and cheese board
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    Golden-seared scallops over a lightly fried cheese grit cake with garlic scampi butter, shaved Parmesan, parsley, and garlic toast points.

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    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill

    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill

    3.8
    (102 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The atmosphere was nice, band was amazing however, it was extremely over crowded, bar staff was…read morerude, servers are even worse, especially the one smaller white woman with the DREADS?! And if you're not comfortable with being grabbed by your arm by one of "The Girls!" to be moved out of an obviously overcrowded aisle, DONT GO! Also you will get comforted, dismissed and talked down by what I'm only to assume, was the the owner; lates 50s white woman with white tank and an old cowboy hat & her overly buff older dude! The kicker, I was told, " I must not be from the "area" because folks here are ok with being touched and displaced by "The Girls!". So we left and will never return; told my finance that spot was definitely off our bar crawl for the wedding! Just upsetting that folks still act so pretentious and rude to people they don't even know! I felt targeted both racially and because of my sexual orientation. IT A LOCALS ONLY HANG OUT PERIOD! JUST WALK ON OVER TO "NO NAME" and thank me later!

    There's so much to do in STA and so many different types of bars, restaurant and lounges. This…read moreplace just isn't my jam, but that doesn't mean others don't have fun here. There was live music the weekend we went, and it was super loud and you couldn't hear your friends at all. The drinks are simple and easy and the prices are super reasonable. If this is the kinda spot you like to hang, you won't be unhappy.

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    Tradewinds Tropical Lounge & Grill
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