Went with friends for karaoke and pizza and drinks waitresses friendly helped my friend with her…read moredrink choice. Pizza was amazing and fish and chips as well

Very sad Was one of our "go to" places in Jacksonville…read more Apparently social hour for wait/kitchen/ bar staff. Focus on hanging out than customers. Numerous people VAPInG Do not like smelling raspberry, bubblegum or any scented fumes when eating a meal! No different than smoking in a restaurant/bar!!!

Haha wow oh wow, this place is a diamond in the rough! If you are into the dive bar scene, this is…read moreone of the best ones you'll find! I walked in by myself one afternoon and was immediately welcomed by a bar full of regulars and a warm and friendly bartender. I got a "hey come on in", "welcome", "I like your sweater", "this seat is open!" Right off the bat. A few local patrons "adopted" me as one of their own, even though I was just in town visiting. Drinks are cheap. And there is an outdoor area for smoking, with heat lamps in the winter. It is predominantly a Steelers bar (football), and it's where a lot of active and retired Marines go to let loose. Pool tables, darts, and video trivia are available too! I'd come back in a heartbeat! Good vibes.

I have been by and have been "wanting" to get an adult refreshment and tune-in a Steelers' Gameread more

Someone asked me once if I liked going to the Hideaway and my response was "Does a bear crap in the…read morewoods?" There is a certain charm about this hole in the wall bar establishment that has kept me coming back over the course of the 5 years of me being stationed in Jacksonville. Just like any spot you go around with frequency everyone knows your name. It really didn't matter what time I went around there because someone I knew always ended up coming in for a little. As long as you are friendly and make an effort to meet the others that hang out here you will have no problems having your own little new group of friends. Tony owns a great spot here. This is the best karaoke bar in North Carolina. They have an outside bar that is open when there is good enough weather and an inside bar that somehow always maintains the ability to be maneuverable no matter how packed it gets on the weekends. They have a drink special almost every night of the week and free pool once a week on the two pool tables located inside. I've never gotten involved with the dart league they have but there is one available to sign up for. They also have an electronic dart board that my group usually takes over on the weekends while everyone takes turns going up to sing. They do have snacks at the bar and small tombstone type pizzas, popcorn, and corn dogs. From what my experience is they serve until it gets too busy which usually isn't until the later hours. The main bar inside usually has 2 bartenders on the weekends and one at the outside "Paddy-O". I've never had a bad experience or had to wait too long for a drink. As long as you speak clearly and are polite you'll never have a problem ordering. Jaime, Jera, Marilyn, Sheldon, and Charlie are usually the ones working on the nights I go and I wouldn't have it any other way. The parking situation is pretty good but make sure you get there a little earlier on weekends or you'll park in the grass or along the road on the side. That isn't a bad thing but I prefer parking on the actual asphalt. I will be moving out of the area soon and will definitely miss the bar and the community. It's just one of those places I have a ton of memories of friends that have come and gone throughout the years and am glad I found this spot. There is a ton more I can write about this place so all I will say is that you just need to visit. I will say that if you are going for the first time I would bring a friend or two along because you can't go wrong. If you don't have fun it's because you probably just don't know how to.

If you love dive bars that have karaoke and raucous crowd it's great. If you want a polished…read moreManhattan bar it's not for you. It's mostly marines we had a great experience!

My wife and I had the most amazing experience at Ducks! From beginning to end, the entire team went…read moreabove and beyond to help me make this evening truly magical for my wife. The manager, chef, waiter, bartender--everyone was on board and incredibly accommodating. You could genuinely feel the effort that went into making our night special, and that level of service is something we will never forget. When you're trying to create a memory with the person you love, it's the little details and the people behind them that make all the difference. Ducks absolutely delivered. You've earned customers for life. When we want an unforgettable experience, we'll always choose Ducks. Thank you to the entire team for helping make our anniversary evening everything I hoped it would be--and more!

Had a small work dinner tonight with three people…read more Our server was attentive and friendly. I had the blackened beef tips and pasta. I could taste no blackening seasoning and the portion of meat in the pasta was incredible light. A colleague had the shrimp and grits and he said they were really good. My third colleague had the weekly special - pesto ziti. He said the meatballs were good, but the rest of the dish lacked flavor. The inside of the restaurant is divided into two with a large bar / lounge area that looked inviting. The dining side was comfortable, but dated. I would absolutely give them another try next time I'm in Jacksonville.

Went here for the first time to see one of my favorite bands: The Plot in You…read more If I could give this venue zero stars I would. When we arrived at 8pm (an hr after the show started) there was already a line snaking around the building, and an employee of the venue told us there were already hundreds of people inside (venue definitely broke their fire code, we looked it up). The line moved extremely slow - the employees weren't scanning tix but instead reading off of a paper list, also the venue was already so packed there was literally no room for any new patrons to stand. We were actually in line so long we missed the first two bands playing that night, and half of the set of the third band - and we were offered no refunds on our tickets. I saw a few people leaving angrily in the parking lot for the same reason.. My rum and coke I ordered at the bar was over $20 (and it was house rum)... We eventually pushed our way to get through the doorway of the space where the bands were playing just enough to be out of the way of people coming and going from the room. We felt so claustrophobic and the space felt very unsafe due to the place being way over capacity. It was very very hot inside which was expected but not to the extent of over 100 degrees, but I wasnt prepared for the people around me's sweat to fall/drip on me - again, packed like sardines: otherwise that wouldn't have been happening. Oh, and forget about being able to go back out to the bar to get another over priced drink. There was no staff to help patrons in and out of the space. I will say the bartender that gave me my $20 rum and coke was pleasant. This will be the first and last time we go to this venue. Shame on management for over selling and overall putting a lot of people in an unsafe space

I read a lot of negative reviews about Hooligans and was very reserved in going to the venue…read moreHOWEVER, we went to the Hinder show last night Oct 26,2021 and the place was fantastic! Of course its not a massive amphitheater or huge concert hall its a small one that is perfect for who and what they deliver as far as expectations for said establishment. 1) Entry and security Long line for a show - that is normal and the line was average for the size of the place, no issue with that at all for it moved quickly. Security was professional and conducted themselves as such! They were thorough and that is there job! Good on them! 2) Appearance and accessibility Was definitely not a Ritz-Carlton but guess what!?! It was what you should expect for a small business in Jacksonville NC! I loved how you had an area out front in order to escape the noise and have a conversation. The bathrooms were the appropriate size and I had no issues with them at all. I saw a man in a wheel chair inside and the place is more than in compliance for access for folks who may need it. 3) Service and Internal Security Service was amazing! We had the pleasure of being served by two female bartenders in the music hall and they were fast, accurate, and very polite considering the volume! We sat in the VIP section and had a bartender come by and check on us every few minutes! It was fantastic! Prices are not bad at all for a club! Of course you get plastic cups because lets be real folks - glass would be everywhere if they tried to serve in said containers. Security was great! One guy looked like he hated life but the others were professional and courteous. Overall I would recommend this place for a good show and a good time! Its Rock and Roll people! Deal with it! Rock on Hooligans!!!

Classic dive bar. Exactly what some nights call for…read more Been coming here most Weds nights for about a year. Dave, one of the owners who also bartends is an awesome down to earth guy. Always has me and about 20 of my buddies' drink orders memorized. Bartender named Chance worked the other night and was great as well. Pool, games, and music is always good.

Have been here a few times, both on the weekend and weekdays. Most recently stopped by on a weekday…read morenight and it was pretty empty so it was relaxing. There's nickel draft beer and pretty much every other type of drinks. The bartenders are friendly and all together it's a pretty good little spot to grab a drink!

Carolina Ale House was directly across from our hotel so it was a quick walk over. We came in for a…read morefew cold drafts but also had some appetizers to eat. We sat at the bar and our bartender was friendly and talked with us about the baseball games on the TV. It's very much a sports bar which was fine by us. My wife had a salad and a bowl of chili. The salad was massive, which she wasn't expecting, but it was pretty good. The chili actually had good flavor, but no heat in my opinion. I had some Korean barbecue wings, which were definitely crispy and the taste was OK too, but nothing special. Overall a decent place to come in and have a few beers and some food.

Excellent local flare and hospitality. Had a multi-patry burger sans bun and sides. Cooked…read moreperfectly and was most tasty. There had been a freak snow storm just before I arrived in town but they were there to feed us as soon as safe passage on the roads was restored. They were running a slicked down menu for ease on all. Well done folks and thank you.

Great spot. Check it out. Same old same old. You know the type, plus good service. Good with the…read morewhole family.