I feel like a BIG kid I LOVE it here, great vibes, low key a hidden gem. A bar, TV, live music on…read morethe patio on certain nights. Nice atmosphere one the strip of Downtown Jax !

Stopped in for a drink and played hoop fever. Set the high score of eighty eight. Hope the record…read morestands for a long time. The bartender here was friendly and accommodating. Nice spot to grab a drink and play some arcade games. They have a patio out back also which features another bar and cool views of a few tall buildings.

Shantytown is a rare and amazing unicorn! Monday night karaoke is a must. They have amazing beer as…read morewell as really significant sake. The owner has done an amazing job with this place providing unique experience just like the Justice Pub downtown. Make sure to check out their social media for upcoming events.

This place wasn't really my vibe. Came for a friend who was DJing. The spot itself is quaint, three…read moreoutside dressing area was really nice. I didn't like the smoking inside, smelled horrible. Crowd was mostly older, they had a decent beer selection which was nice. Overall fine, just not my kind of place

No nonsense bar with lots of parking and friendly bar staff. No snacks, but it didn't reek of smoke…read moreand even when crowded there was room to breathe.

Favorite bar in town, great drinks and service. Always fun events happening and drink specials. Two…read morepool tables and some darts. Fun place to watch some sports or mingle. One of the few bars in town you can smoke in, don't forget to tip your bartenders

this bar was really neat, i enjoyed the ring toss i thought that was fun. drinks were good, service…read morewas good. it was a fun time

Solid bar, bartenders, ambiance, space outback, local photo op spot & my favorite, Mario kart!!read more

Love this place but they recently changed the TouchTunes music you're allowed to play and now like…read moreno rap songs are allowed. Just came here a couple weeks ago and I could play the songs I want. This is why I quit going to locals and started coming here....

If Monica's here then St Nicks is amazing. Locals sister bar and a real hole in the wall been here…read moreforever establishment. Good place chill people.

We stopped by with a couple of friends for drinks right after they opened around 5 PM. It was quite…read morea contrast to walk from the bright afternoon sun into such a dimly lit space--the interior was so dark that our friend actually had to use their phone light to read the menu! My wife and I ordered at the bar and received quick service. Since it was early, the vibe was quiet, with only a movie playing on the screen. We only stayed for about 30 minutes, but it was a pleasant, chill atmosphere. It was quite a shock to step back outside and be blinded by the sun afterward. Overall, a cool spot with a great vibe for a quick drink.

We decided to go to Dos Gatos after sitting at The Volstead for several hours we decided to make…read moreour way to its unofficial Sister bar. This place, like Volstead, is great and shows off the Mixology in downtown during this awesome era. The art is risqué and the drinks are strong. We will definitely be back. I really enjoyed the larger bar area and acoustics of this place and look forward to staying here longer.

Really enjoyed this bar yesterday. Never been before but I def liked the vibe. Mural on the…read moreoutside is super colorful and cute, and inside is clean and full of games & activities. Bottled beers were ice cold, and there was plenty of free parking. What more could ya need?

It was not busy, but friendly. Music played on the speaker and the game rooms were available. It…read moreseems to be a great spot for get togethers and games among friends. I didn't order food but had a Cougar Juice White sangria that was fruity and a little sweeter than I prefer.

Absolutely delicious food. Burgers, wings and tacos are the best. The renovations there are top…read morenotch with my favorite being the drop down room in front with the sofas and chairs to relax in.

We need a quick little outing on a Saturday afternoon recently. I saw that The Broken Spoke had…read morebingo at 3:30pm today along with some burger specials, so that fit the bill. They're located at 1529 University Blvd North, so not all that far from us, which is great. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. We stopped in here once before, many years ago. The reason for only stopping in once was because they allowed smoking, which I can deal with to an extent but it was like walking into a wall of smoke back then. I saw on their IG account that they've made a bunch of improvements both to the bar itself and the menu. So I figured we'd give try again. I'll get this part out of the way early: they're still a smoking bar BUT our experience today was FAR different than it was a few years ago. I'd read about how they installed a bunch of new filters and so on. So I thought "if nothing else, we'll walk in with good intentions. If a wall of smoke hits us, we'll make a u-turn and go elsewhere". I was happy when we got there and there was no smoke wall. There was faint smell of smoke but it wasn't bad at all. So whatever they did / are doing is working IMO. I don't know if they had food back when we stopped by years ago but I can tell you they have great burgers now. They had a deal going today where all the burgers were buy one, get one half off. We started with Jalapeño Poppers, then I picked the Bagger (mushroom & swiss) burger with tots and my wife chose the Dyna (the standard cheeseburger) with waffle fries. The poppers were standard but good. The bartender suggested the Sweet Chili sauce to go with it. Sweet Chili sauce isn't my thing but it's definitely my wife's thing. She said "I would eat this with a spoon" lol. So for her, the sauce elevated the poppers to above standard. The burgers were pretty great, in both of our opinions! I'm a pretty slow eater for one reason or another and my wife pointed out that she's never seen my eat a burger as fast as I ate that one. So I'd say that's my taste buds telling me I thought it was great. I judge my wife's thoughts on burgers by how many times she tells me she likes it with her mouth full while eating it. That happened about 4 times today lol. We (she) had fun with bingo while we were there even though she didn't hit a bingo. She came close a few times and had fun, which was the distraction we were looking for. The bartender and cook are both worth a mention in this post. Jen was the bartender but she was really all over the place, taking care of the people at the bar along with us and others at tables. She was really nice while doing that, too. Tammy was the cook. We met her because she came out to ask how the burgers were and really seemed to care about the feedback and the fact that people enjoy what she's making. I'm glad we stopped by again. As I said, I totally understand how/why a place that allows smoking isn't for many folks. That's why I'm dropping 4 stars instead of 5. However, my wife went from saying "well I guess we'll never go in there again" several years ago to saying things like "the next time we come here" during today's visit. So if you can tolerate a low amount like her, you may want to try stopping in to see what you think.

Visited last fall with my wife. Had a blast, the people are awesome, down to earth and made us feel…read morewelcome, as we are from Texas and were touring the Skynyrd spots around the area, including a Kayak trip up Peters Creek to see Hell House location. I read where Gary Rossington in an interview stated that this was THE place where Gimme 3 Steps happened, and that's good enough verification for me, as he was there. Long live The Jug Saloon, George the Cool - Ass Pit bull that sat at the bar with us, and Lynyrd Skynyrd music including all of the millions of fans and still living people associated with the band like Artimus and Leslie and Jean Odom. What a Genius Ronnie VZ was!!

There was a reviewer on here that said this was not the original jug from the Lynyrd Skynyrd song,…read moreGimme Three Steps. However, that's simply not true. The song is loosely based on the band's experience at West Tavern. But, for lyrical purposes, the song calls it The Jug. Eventually, West Tavern would become The Pastime before finally being named The Jug Saloon. https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/confrontation-in-westside-bar-becomes-inspiration-for-lynyrd-skynyrd-song/77-590266003?fbclid=IwAR3CNC1iEh7B261tOZNtRWs3FMe-jK4OByhQzGwLezGcc5PS0Jjm3l1Lf-U

I recently visited Bay Street Bar & Grill and had such a great experience! The atmosphere is super…read morelaid-back and welcoming, perfect for grabbing a drink, hanging out with friends, or just enjoying a casual night out. It's super close to the arena which is a plus & the staff were super friendly. The food was good, with solid portions for a decent price. I would visit again!

I had the wings and fries: the wings were a little too chewy and salty while the fries was the same…read morething for salty! and drink selection was poor still needs a restaurant update!!!