A good friend of mine invited me up here for a couple drinks after an extremely rough day today. I…read morehave never been up here, but my husband has for a couple whiskey events with a group he is part of. I really dig the atmosphere of the place and the vibes. What a cool little bar right up the road from my home. Will definitely be more intentional of stopping by on occasion for a drink. Amber was our bartender and she was super friendly and attentive. She took great care of my friend and I as well as everyone else up there. It was a full house this evening and she made sure to tell us about the costume party on Halloween!! How cool! Thank you for such great service. I look forward to my next visit.

The Barrel Room has such a unique speakeasy vibe--it's an unexpected but fantastic location for a…read morebar of this caliber. If you visit, be sure to look for Amber behind the bar; she's an absolute treat who makes excellent drinks and has a wonderful personality. The atmosphere is perfect if you're looking to enjoy some fancy cocktails away from large, overwhelming crowds. There's plenty of seating both at the bar and along the wall, and the multiple TVs make it a great spot to catch a game or a movie. If you're looking for a low-key, intimate place to hang out, this is definitely the spot for you.

Just the kind of spot we were looking for! Natives to a…read morestate that nobody here likes we were looking for what people would call "a dive bar". No bells and whistles- just drinks in a non-pretentious environment and without an obscene cost per drink. We found THE place! We hit My Tap Room up for a pre-dinner cocktail (or 3) Greeted and served by our tender, Drew, we learned the history of the place (which also holds a packaging license so you can purchase bottles to go). They have trivia on Tuesday nights, we're told, where the open up a door on the wall that connects to the tap/pizza spot Nextdoor (same owner) Anyways- tons of choices for beers on tap and a ton of variations each type of alcohol you could want. We each had a shot of Crowns Chocolate as well as the caramel. Thanks for the hospitality, Drew.

This place was absolutely my vibe. It was a small bar with a long bar top, plenty of televisions to…read morewatch football on. They had great mystic playing, it was not crowded, and the bartender was funny and attentive. There is nothing I love more in a bar than televisions and funny employees. Not sure if they had food since I wasn't particularly looking to eat while I was here.

Architecture is essential and Aardwolf Brewing reminds me of what you might find in Seattle, but…read moreguess what? Yeah, it's in Jacksonville. I was thinking the outside looks like they made it with Lego, but Lego from an artisan. From what I understand, it was the ice packing plant for the city, converted into a tile shop, converted into a brewery. Really love the end product. I especially love that they have Belgians on tap in Florida, where Belgians are few and far between. The Belgians here, including the hefeweizen were made with love. Before I forget, shouts out to Jeff for answering all my eclectic questions, and being a genuinely all around professional. Love your energy bro, low key and inviting, an authentically good person. The BEER: Weizen Wolf hefeweizen 6% ABV... this is the hefe I remember from Germany, banana and clove goodness BPA Belgian Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... like a party in my mouth, perfectly balanced and so very crushable Hostile Wit-Ness Belgian Wit 4 5% ABV... not what I expected, it has floral notes, is light like jasmine tea with a kiss instead of a bite at the end. And once it gets warmer it opens into something wonderful. St Anthony's Fire Rye Barleywine 10.8% ABV... slightly boozy, a semi sweet, with a delicious finish. This one is one and done. A full pour of this will send you home in an Uber. Southbank Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV... not a basic hazy, some citrus and when it warms up it is so very wonderful I didn't spend much time at Aardworf Brewing Company, but the time I spent was fantastic. The brewer here, Michael, knows how to present a diverse palet of beers right, which says everything you need to know if you want to visit. So very impressed!

Tried and true, Aardwolf is still my favorite brewery in Jax. Went yesterday with a dozen friends-…read morewe were lucky enough to snag a high top table and all sit together. Beers were delicious as always, and staff is always friendly. Stocked up on my fav Weizenwolf - the perfect hefeweissen IMO. So happy!

We came in for lunch on a Friday and had a hankering for pizza. We were surprised to see the Julep…read moreside so packed for a Friday around 12, so we decided to order on the other side. Tina took our order and was super cheerful. After checking out their lunch menu, I opted to get their alla di pollo pizza, which is their grilled chicken wing pizza with caramelized onions. The lunch portion is about a 10 inch pizza, which is a perfect size. I also ordered a diet Coke. Their pizzas only take about 90 seconds to cook once they've been put in the oven, which is super quick. After grabbing some utensils and my soda, our pizzas came out in no time. The crust was perfectly crisp and the chicken was moist, and the onions were sweet. I asked for a side of cesar, so I could dip my crust in it. They make an awesome cesar dressing. I even had enough pizza left for leftovers the next day.

Love the table service at V pizza and Julep! The staff goes out of their way to ensure everything…read moreis good. The food is always solid, hands down best pizza in Jacksonville. I love their wings they are always cooked to perfection. The pizza crust is yummy super thin and crispy. Delicious wine by the glass and cocktails, try a glass of Bonanza or an old fashioned, you won't regret it.

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.

Always consistent. We had our wedding reception here (upstairs). We hang out here on occaision. We…read morebring out of towners here. We bring friends here. The service is good. The beer is good. What's not to like?

Absolutely perfect lounge to spend the evening. Fashionably funky with a great atmosphere and even…read morebetter staff. From the initial interaction with the door bouncer to the impeccable attention provided by Morgan, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The drinks were top notch and consistently delicious. We'll definitely be back!

Such a disappointment. Heard a new night club with dance music was coming to the area. Walked in…read moreand felt the vibe immediately. Well decorated and cliche and then there's a 55 inch television playing that painter guy from the 1970's in a club. Oh well. Then went to the back found some Sofas and a cool hang out area and again a big screen television. What is the owner thinking. Club or sports bar. That's not the real problem. The real problem is after 10:00 forget going to a bathroom as there are 4 single stall bathrooms and with the the crowd that arrived. the line stretches all the way to the bar. Crazy why as in other bars a guys bathroom can accommodate 4/5 guys at a time. Music was ok but ruined the atmosphere by having well dressed women with young guys heading to Pete's in baseball caps and salt life tee shirts. Dude should have had a dress code. Too late. The classy women aren't there anymore ( yes the ones with money who buy drinks )

I had an amazing time here at Root Down Jax. I can't explain the ambiance but it's just super nice…read more The staff is very professional and welcoming. The drinks is super nice and affordable too! 5 stars, no doubt.

Great drinks , service and a beautiful location. I love this place . The server was so informative…read moreand suggested a great non alcoholic cocktail.!

What a beautiful space! Their wine selection was solid, and their house Cabernet is the same as…read moremany other restaurants and bars in San Marco. I got to meet the owner, and their hospitality and friendliness made for a great experience!

Would recommend! Service was a bit slow to start we sat at the bar unnoticed for a bit but the…read morebartender was great and really explained the menu items. We loved how casual and chill it felt inside, perfect spot before a date night. I got the lavender spritz and I still think about it. So delicious. I wish their small bites options were bigger but I understand that just have restricted options because of the space. Cool neighborhood spot.