Fernandino, Florida --- The "Green Turtle Tavern" has been local hangout since 2004. My 1st visit has made it my "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorite bar of Fernandina The bar flair of stickers, quirky decorations, unique license plates, murals and more make for a great atmosphere. The staff "team" are all "Run-A-Way Bill" Favorites too. Mark, Greg & Esmeralda each gave me "more smiles than I came in with". The customers are also interactive & friendly. "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! ... and will return! 03.11.21 read more

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Cute shack. No food, drinks only!! Live music was pretty good. Nothing super engaging or fun, just music. Lots of young adults, a lot of seating & truly a shack to relax. Was good, we would go back! read more

Great cocktails and a really fun atmosphere. The bartender was very personable, and even though it was busy she chatted with us and was very efficient! We took our drinks out to a picnic table and enjoyed the weather. read more

Came in from out of town to see the folk festival, bartender immediately turned down 3 valid IDs and refused service. Never coming back!!!

Didn't eat food but had drinks and the service was great and the atmosphere is spot on. Great little bar downtown

We had the best time at The Green Turtle during our visit! From enjoying a late night cap during the weekdays to watching this place come alive on the weekends, each time was even better than the last. The service is fast and efficient. They have fantastic live music on their outdoor stage and on their wrap around porch. This joint has so much character and is so much more than just a dive bar. It's clearly a local's and visitor's favorite alike and a staple in Amelia Island's nightlife scene! read more

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8/22/24 Nice night to hear music and enjoy the pleasant evening! Can just sit outside and and feel the breeze and chill! read more

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This place was super cool! Came here after wandering the streets with friends and checking out different bars. This place offered great vibes and we all loved the mood. The bartenders were chill and the inside and outside was easy to get around. The band playing was great and fit the whole atmosphere. Plus the artwork on the fences outside was pretty dope. Thanks! read more

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Enjoyed a cold draft Yuengling with some jazz in the background. Enjoyed the beer and the a read more

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The first bar we went to upon moving to Fernandina Beach! Love it here and will make it one of our standout stops! Bartenders and Patrons 1st class! read more

Place is great but talk slow and loud to Corbinnnnn. Live music and drinks all day. Great service. This isn't Seth.

Always good band, good crowd, cheap beer and nice hamburger if you are hungry. Nice atmosphere to meet people and enjoy the outdoor co-mingling. read more

Beautiful night with an art pop up and really delicious burgers and music from Vox. Great evening.

Live music , great place to relax . Awesome crowd . Must visit this place if ever on Amelia .

One of the stops while having a few on vacation and this had to have been the most punk dive bar in fernandina. Band space, writing on the walls, no menu to be spoken of. A couple walked in and asked for a drink menu and bartender said one doesn't exist. Was he a little rude, yeah, but you take one look at this place and you know it's a two ingredient drink type of place. Cool outdoor space. Apparently they have burgers at some points and shows. Gin and tonic was fine. Not really a beach type of bar but is a nice break from those. 3/5 would recommend to a friend read more

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Just stopped in for a cool beer. One block off the main strip downtown Fernandina. Sat outside and listened to local Jazz talent in great Florida atmosphere. Waitress was friendly and fast with the draft, read more

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Green Turtle looks like a small old dive bar from the 80s. Don't let that fool you! They have live music and fabulous outdoor seating (pet friendly). Very friendly place with patrons enjoying the music and each other. It's a great place to spend a relaxing evening with friends. read more

Such a great place!!! Plus ping pong outside and great patrons to chat with We were here 8 years ago, same fun spot! read more

While we didn't hang out here long, the place is pretty large, has great energy, is very close to everything on Centre St., and had friendly employees. Live music is the main draw; at least it was for us. Being here on a Thursday, the music had to stop at 10:00pm due to a noise ordinance (boo!). The drinks were poured decently but fairly pricey, relative to other places. But, free live music, so it's fair! If we lived here or were in the area longer, we'd be back! read more

Simple great music at night and some beverages. Don't need much more to end your night. FYI...seems like a 10pm cut off for music unfortunately. At least on a Thursday. read more

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This place is either exactly what you are looking for or somewhere you don't want to be. Lots of outside area and live music. It is really a party space, writing on the walls, drunk folks doing their thing. Again this is either exactly where you want to be, or not depending on what you're looking for. It was just a little too much for my wife and I, but if you are hitting the bars you might roll through here and have a good time. Service was prompt and accommodating. read more

So... this place is called THE GREEN TURTLE TAVERN....NOT to be confused with THE GREEN TURTLE (located in Maryland). I got it confused because that is what came up on my search. This place has it's own personal Southern vibe. It's like visiting the neighborhood's s party house, finding any ol' spot to sit (after you've walked to the grill to see and buy what's cooking' n going inside to buy a beverage of some kind) and just relax alone or with friends listening to great Music and enjoying the evenings cool air. I gave It 4 stars only cuz it's a little confusing when you walk up. No one seems to be there to give you the lowdown. -like showing up at a party where you know no one lol. It was a little bewildering for me who did arrive alone and I had to stumble around trying to find someone who actually worked there to see where I eat, sit etc. The music was great tho. Everyone was super friendly and at the time seating was pretty abundant. I just did not get the hippy memo for this place. -thankfullyDOGS are very welcome so I was happy with that! Go check it out. read more

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This place was so fun! I didn't eat so can't speak on the food, but went for the live music and and drinks and had a blast. Two bands were alternating playing outside, one was more classic rock while the other was reggae/punk. Good vibes and everyone was having a fun time. Definitely a place to check out if you're in downtown fernandina and looking for a fun indoor/outdoor music venue. read more

Found this place on a random road trip and would be here all the time if I lived in the area. Tuesday special was $5 for two tacos and chips and $2 Mexican beers which is a hell of a deal. Bartenders were very nice and it's also dog friendly. read more

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This is a nice outdoor bar that is great when the weather is warm. Service was slow at the bar, probably because I am not a local. So tip accordingly if the bar staff is ignoring you. But I still enjoyed our visit. Had the Intuition IPA, which was very good. read more

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Fun, funky place to hang out with friends and have drinks. Lots of outside space to sit, listen to music, drink. read more

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Great local spot in the historic district. Beer flows and music of all tastes plays nightly. The staff and service are great. I love the grilled hamburgers with a nice draft ! read more

Right off the main drag in Amelia! Super cool vibe, beachy bodega bar on the main land. Live music, cold drinks, and casual picnic tables with endless Nick Nacks and decor. Our group was outside but plenty of folks (old and young) boogying and dancing- lots of fun! Walking distance to many shops and restaurants. read more

Great bar. Has a good vibe to it. Live music nightly. I will say they have really relaxed covid standards. However, if you choose to go, it's on you at that point. They have a good beer selection. Overall, really fun place read more

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The Green Turtle Tavern - (for the marylanders). 5 stars for a dive bar. Loved all the signatures/stickers on the walls. Good, live music on the front porch, which had tarps for rain protection when the storm came. Nice big patio/stage as the backyard. Bathroom inside and out. And Dogs, can't go wrong there. read more

Would give no stars if I could. Rude staff. Music is poor and consists of old covers. Drinks are watered down. Bathroom is filthy

This is the best place to be when the weather is good!! The drinks are cheap and good but sometimes the line is super long. There is usually a live band so great vibes if you want a chiller night. It's a big spot for locals but also if you are visiting and want a good night out this is the place to go! read more

Did a grown man ride by me on a hoverboard? Have I ever heard this song? Is it Halloween? Can I have a cigarette? Another man on a hoverboard? There are people alive in this town after 7 pm? Think about the answers to these questions then come here anyway. read more

I visited this place while taking a road trip from Fort Lauderdale. It's a busy slice of beach night life with a casual atmosphere. Walking from across the street, you can already hear the bustling crowd and echoing music. At the entrance the bouncer will check your ID and slap a wrist band on you to signify you can drink alcohol. Once you make your way inside, you'll find the bar surrounded by eager drinkers. Drinks are priced very well and relatively cheaper than bars you'll find in South Florida. This goes for both beer and liquor. Outside you'll find a few casual games such as table tennis and corn hole. The place was pretty packed with a wide array of ages. There's an area for live music and as you can imagine, the speakers were booming. This place is well suited for groups of friends who want have a few drinks and lounge in a busy but casual environment. read more

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We love coming here whenever we get down to Amelia Island. The music and the atmosphere is great. People having fun and dancing all night. Great times. The only drawback is that sometime the outside bartenders seem to have an attitude like they hate working there. This past Saturday 11/11 the outside bartender horrible. No hello...no thank you for a 50% tip. It won't stop us from going there but it will stop us from tipping heavy. read more

I understand why all the tours had this place as a recommendation. It has a mellow atmosphere and everyone feels welcome here. A variety of beers available at a reasonable price, live music that is not overpowering, you can actually still enjoy it and have a conversation with your group. read more

Awesome little bar! Really good live music, lots of outdoor seating, ping pong and cold drinks served by attentive bartenders. Only downside is they only have ONE bathroom. Literally just one toilet in the whole place! It's was clean though! My bf and I came here because it's right next to the b&b we were staying at. We sat inside at the bar and got some beers which were pretty averagely priced. Not a massive beer selection but plenty to choose from and all the usual liquor suspects. We never had to wait long for our drinks and didn't have to flag the bartender down ever. He was pretty attentive even though it was busy. The crowd was a bit older than us (think mid-40's +) but as the clock ticked a younger crowd started infiltrating and was pretty packed by 9. There was an amazing acoustic band playing everything from Sublime to Otis Redding. We headed outside to the patio where there were people playing ping pong and they had a little outdoor drink set up so you didn't have to go inside to order. The one bathroom thing kinda sucked but luckily our room was close by so we'd just run back and forth for bathroom breaks. Overall a really great, kinda divey bar! If you're in the area I would definitely stop by. read more

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Great atmosphere and felt comfortable and welcome. Did not eat, but the music and drinks were great.

Great bar in Amelia island was there first week in May for our anniversary very lively all ages nice folks next time we're I. Town will definitely be back read more

The girls and I took a field trip over to Fernandina Beach for good Friday night vibes and libations as our friends (The Band Be Easy) were playing the Green Turtle! Well, the Turtle certainly did not disappoint! It's a great "local yokel" bar in the downtown historic district, with an awesome vibe. Attentive bartenders (my favorite was the bald guy) and good drinks. Awesome to see that friendly locals of all ages congregate here. We had a blast, and plenty of space, dancing underneath the big oak trees! Bring back the BBE, we'd love to come see you again! read more

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