If you really want a superb cocktail come to Dos Gatos! They have your twists on classics as well as unique creations that never disappoint. Conveniently located across from the Florida Theatre, it is a must preshow stop to warm up with some tasty drinks & socializing. Ambience is intimately lit & richly retro decorated. Sometimes it can be crowded so get there early on Artwalk Wed or other popular nights. read more

Dos Gatos - At Dos Gatos before Lavell Crawford comedy show! - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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This place is awesome ! Super cozy , dark and the bartenders are the best I've seen. It's a great first date spot. The drinks are nice and not too heavy and the place is relatively clean. It's a bar. But for a bar ok ok it's really clean ! Great ambiance and decor. read more

This bar sucks. The service is terrible. It seems they obly serve regulars here. I stood at the bar for 10 minutes waiting to order a drink then watched a couple that had just walked in get asked what they want. This place should be shut down. Worst bar in Jacksonville. read more

Awesome place. If I were local this would totally be my new favorite hangout. We found this place after a recommendation from another bar. My Bf was craving a cucumber vodka drink. Hot summer day and looking for a cool, smooth drink. The bartender made him an amazing cucumber drink. It was smooth and refreshing. So good! I was a bit jealous at first but I ordered from the menu and was not disappointed! I am not normally a liquor drinker but chose the Monkey Business and then Fruit of the Loon. Both were very good and aptly described on the menu. Great location, decor and service. Thank you to the entire staff for giving us such a great experience while in town! read more

Great bar, pouring some awesome specialty cocktails, not just margaritas. I had a Pimms Cup, both bartenders had to consult, and I did see them open up a book, but hey....it's not a common drink. But they poured it perfectly. Great place, friendly staff, check this place out of you're visiting. read more

Dos Gatos - A Pimms Cup - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

It has been more neccisity then loyalty that I have found myself frequenting Dos Gatos. It's location, accross/down the street from Veterans Arena and the Florida theater, make it an ideal pre show drinking stop. While it can be crowded during these times, I haven't found it difficult or annoying waiting for a drink. Living in downtown, Dos Gatos, is a convenient walk for that after work or lazy afternoon meet up with friends. The drinks are decent cocktails and if the menu becomes overwhelming, you can always reference a classic drink. read more

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Great service. Amazing drinks. Loved the vibes. It's a low key during the week. I also appreciate the fact music isn't overpowering .

Great décor, and interior atmosphere. The cocktails are good. The staff werent very friendly but they were not rude either. This would be a nice place for a date or post dinner cocktail. Dos Gatos is worth petting. read more

Dos Gatos - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Staff are flexible to command, ingredients are fresh and if you know what you want you can get it here as this place is well stocked! Atmosphere is sexy low light with candles and portions are generous if seeking aged Tequilla as a route to numbness. I caught the spirit here on a lazy Monday but can imagine weekend nights being elbow to elbow. I've no experience to compare but I'd fund it hard to believe another place could distribute better distilled libations in all of Jacksonville. read more

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Although it's got the making of a kickass bar, bartender personality coupled with price make a bar...3 star is a pretty fair rating read more

Dos Gatos - This is a double Gray goose rocks...$16.00...damn shame pour for price - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Oh my God, Dos Gatos was actually amazing. Unique place. Their menu has everything I like and I'm very excited to try it all. The workers is absolutely a highlight of this place because they are always quick, polite, and provide service with a smile! It's awesome. read more

Been coming here since I was 21 (actually my 21st birthday started out here) and gotta say, it's still a favorite of mine. Downtown can be hit or miss when it comes to the bar scene, but Dos Gatos doesn't disappoint. There is a bar in the front and then open seating in the back with booths along the main entryway. Monday nights they host the best karaoke in town with a hilarious host who makes it enjoyable for both the singers and the people too scared to sing. Their menu boasts unique drinks mixed with the classics. Their whiskey sour comes with the traditional egg whites, so you know they don't mess around! read more

Fun little dive bar downtown. Try the Unholy Union for an outstanding mezcal Based drink. Great hard rock songs, trivia contest, overall fun place to crash late night in Jax. read more

Want to go out for drink? Great bar! Definitely a rare gem in the downtown area of Jacksonville. I was down here for a week long residency for my master's program and stayed at a local hotel. It was perfectly walking distance and served the prefect drinks. No complaints for the bar, drinks, or the bartender. Man knew how to make a delicious drink! Thank you! read more

This place is AMAZING !!!!!!! The ambiance is very comfortable and chill. The Drinks are out of this world !!!! And the most important thing that makes me give this review 5 stars......the Service. Amanda is the most honest true and genuine hostess I've ever had. If you go ask for Amanda and you'll see why ! I will definitely be going back. Thank you Amanda for making my birthday so memorable. You're amazing ! read more

Dos Gatos - The drink menu was so full of choices I didn't know what to get - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The bartender's were so busy chatting with each other, that they couldn't be bothered to make a drink for me at the bar. When the finally looked my way, they reluctantly came over and I ordered a drink. Then, they proceeded to FORGET to make it, so I walked away. The so-called "manager" walked up to our table later and asked how everything was, after standing over at the bar watching me try to get a drink. He was acting like a barback, but apparently was the manager. I asked for my drink and he proceeded to say "I don't make drinks". We left. Will never return. read more

Bars should be known for their drinks, right? Every drink made here is amazing...these bartenders really know what they're doing. I love the laid back, downtown vibe...a great, comfy place to mingle or grab a quick drink after a rough day at work. The music 9/10 times is great and not too mainstream. The employees are great people, too. I'd recommend karaoke on Monday nights if you've never been...you're sure to have a good time. read more

This is my new favorite bar in Jax. It's as good as it gets. Think Speakeasy with a Spanish flair. You enter a dimly lit room with a variety of seating. You can sit at the bar, a high top, or several couches. An ornate image of a flamenco dancer adorns the central bar area, the bartenders floating around her and occasionally giving her a subtle nod. The bar is accompanied by a beautiful lounge- the place is bustling but not crowded. My boyfriend and I ordered delicious cocktails from an expansive and creative list- I was so enamored by the process by which the bartenders created our drinkable works of art. Stop by on your next classy outing downtown! Make downtown great again! :) read more

So, I was in Jacksonville for a hipster wedding this past weekend. At one point on Saturday, we were at a billiards bar and so bored that we actually googled "Jacksonville nightlife." We got a bunch of strip club references and called it a night. The next, night after the wedding, we were told to head downtown to Dos Gatos. Aside from being surrounded by bail bond storefronts and the random shirtless crackhead trying to get $4 to "get a greyhound ticket," Dos Gatos is the best nightlife Jacksonville has for a late twenties hipster. From the door guy, to the staff, to the drinks, it's a fantastic little bar. The drinks are probably the best place to start. Stick to their signature cocktail menu. They range from classics like Old Fashioneds to seasonal mixed drinks that I already forgot the name to. All are very well made and fantastic. Another good plus for me was the music and crowd. As Best Coast, Sleigh Bells, Iron and Wine, and Passion Pit played overhead, you realized that the people next to you at the bar perfectly matched the tunes. Friendly, tatted up guys and girls in their 20's-30's just having a great time. If this bar were in Dallas, it would already be flooded with douchey bros. Towards the end of our night, we started talking more and more with the staff and I realized that I was actually sitting next to the owner. We all talked about beer, the local drink scene, and NFL football. When we left, they gave us all free koozies. If you're looking for something to do in Jacksonville, start with Dos Gatos. read more

I used to love going to this bar. I'd recommend it to anyone visiting Jacksonville, take friends to show them how great the bar is. The drinks are among the top hand crafted cocktails in jax, but oh my goodness: You'd better be patient! The male bartender in a bow tie was snappy and rude when I asked him what he was making, and said "ugh no it's bourbon in here. It's called the emperor." 25 minutes for me to get a vodka grapefruit, from a different bartender that finally showed up. We drank our drinks, and then waited ANOTHER 20+ minutes for the bartender to close out our tab, that took him a whole 30 seconds to print on their computer. Not once did he look at us, and we were the only people within 15 feet, the only people standing at the bar. Not even a "sorry for the wait, I'll be right with you." Music too loud, snobby bartenders. Guess I should have wore something that showed my tattoos and looked more hip to get faster service. read more

I might have had VERY high expectations for this place, since lots of local websites rave about this place and a friend said it's hands-down her fave bar in Jax. Really, though, the drinks were just . . . drinks, the same ones you can find at any place that's even slightly lounge-y or dressy -- ginger, rosemary, jalapeno accents. It's very good, but it's not superlative. That's no big deal, though. My expectations are certainly fluid and not that important in the grand scheme of things. The drinks were definitely nice. The overall taste was balanced and interesting in everything we tried and they had a fair amount of alcohol in them for $9 a pop. I'd be way down to give Dos Gatos 4 stars for the drinks and decor if they were more realistic about what they serve, but the bartenders detracted a bit from our time because they are dead convinced they're superstar mixologists. Ever seen that Portlandia skit where Andy Samberg is a mixologist, so Carrie Brownstein makes him a mixtape and they're putting in about the same amount of work? Yeah, it's taking about that long to get a drink at Dos Gatos, only it's not worth a reciprocal mixtape. It's just a decent drink, nothing more or less. "Mixology" does not excuse slowness -- even if a lot of places seem to think it does. Copping a languid look off into the middle distance while nonchalantly reaching for glasses is about as pretentious and irritating as possible. Stop brooding and muddle, motherfuckers! Unfortunately, the self-important mixologist attitudes messed up our rhythm on a couple rounds at Dos Gatos. The guy at the front door was an exception to all this laughable attitude. He was nicely dressed, made eye contact, checked our IDs quickly, made a couple recommendations in a normal tone of voice and told us to have fun. I had a great time with my friends here, anyway. The clientele was polite and even though it was crowded, everyone was cool. We had just enough room to post up and talk. The noise level was no problem, either -- the vibe was energizing without being obnoxious. read more

If you like a cozy laid back bar with innovative craft drinks .... This is your place ! I enjoyed my jalapeño orange margarita. It has a spicy kick to it! However it really good . She let me taste it before she finished to see if I could handle the spice. Well she had to add some more whatever because it was going to kick my butt in the end ! Lol! It's absolutely different but give it a try. It was One Spark so the bar was packed but they were serving as fast as they could . I would come back . They had a live band they were good and funny that we sat with the bands family ! Cool #21957 read more

Sweet, first. Newer spot downtown just across the street from Florida Theater. No signage and a somewhat unobtrusive facade make it easy to miss. They didn't skimp inside though...the interior is well done with an old, old school feel. Many of my female friends exclaimed over the velvet red wallpaper. I have to admit, it's pretty pimp. The pressed metal ceiling also offers a throwback to more 1900-1920 style persuasions. At least, I think it evokes that feel. I'm no design buff. Anyway, so you walk in and there's a fairly long bar to the right with a brick wall in the back. Centered over and behind it is a beautiful Latina dancer, painted right onto the wall. If you keep moving back to the lounge area, there's a higher arched dark wood ceiling over a couple hottub booths and some lounges and chaises. It's got a modern feel...or rather it's a modern take on an old feel. I like it. The crowd seems to be more Pearl/TSI/Kickbacks than Marks (more professional) or the beaches (more college frat like). Who knows how it will settle out though. They have a menu of signature cocktails that you can ask about. I've tried the Stolen Fish which is an interesting muddle of basil, grapefruit juice and I believe vodka. If you like basil, you'll love it. I also had the jalepeno margarita and can't say I was impressed. It lacked any flavor of tequila or Cointreau/Triple Sec. No one I gave a sip to liked it...but I'm sure someone does. These signature drinks cost 8 bucks and the regular top shelf drinks were $5-6. I dunno what the well drinks cost. My friend told me his PBR was a shocking $3. The nights I was there they had a swing/alternative 80s band and a DJ playing your typical hipster/emo shit. Not my fave, but I can listen to it. Overall, I really like the spot because it offers another option downtown. Mark's, TSI, Dive Bar, Ivy Dos Gatos...There's a new wine/cigar bar too that I need to find/try. Anyway, give it a try and tell the short waitress with short hair named Megan that she smells good. Well, go smell her and lemme know what you think. Maybe I gave DG's a 4 just cuz of the perfume. read more

This is my favorite bar in all of Jacksonville. It's something about the ambiance that makes it special. It's a safe enough bar to go for a drink alone and a fun enough bar to go with a group of friends for a great time. The cocktails are amazing and the wine delicious. I'm so glad I found it randomly looking for "bars near me" as I was strolling through downtown one day. read more

If the devil ever opened a bar that featured fine handcrafted cocktails and other assorted debauchery, he'd probably summon the proprietors of Dos Gatos to give the dark lord advice on what to do. The first time I walked into DG I enjoyed a perfectly crafted scofflaw, watched The Filth and the Fury (a documentary about the Sex Pistol's Sid Vicious) all while the Pixies were playing in the background. Yes, I found a home here where life suddenly made sense. Everyone flips for the jalapeño margaritas, but really any mixed drink you order is superbly prepared. What stands out to me is a very impressive selection of bourbon, rye and gin on the top shelf behind the bar that surrounds the brunette temptress painted on the wall. Friday and Saturday nights are obviously the busiest nights... But to really have a great time, go on Mondays for Rock and Roll karaoke. Everyone that has the courage to live out their four minutes of rock star fame is rewarded like any true celebrity... With a free shot. Wednesday night also features casino night where you can play blackjack for the chance to win bar tabs. Looking to score a hot girlfriend? Almost three years ago, the love of my life walked into the doors of Dos Gatos for a pre-concert drink before heading to the Florida Theatre. Yeah, that's how awesome this place is. Booze, broads and bitchin good times? If the devil ever does come calling, at least I know they'll be a great place to drink during my eternity of the damned. read more

This place was Awesome! Great bartenders, great ambience, great music, we had a blast.....UNTIL...... The bartenders took so many shots that they got drunk, quit making drinks, got mad that I ordered a drink off their "signature menu" Owners, managers, control your people. You lost a customer tonight because your employees got drunk and lazy. read more

I met my fiancee here in 2010, soooo perhaps I'm partial but seriously, some of the best drinks in town and definitely the coolest vibe for a bar. Exposed brick, great music selection, DJ on the weekend, cool wallpaper and comfy booths in the back near the fireplace -- what's not to like? The owner and his wife are very friendly and fun, and strive to make this great lounge inviting and fresh. If you're thirsty (as you should be at a bar!) go for the fresh grapefruit + basil Stolen Fish or the pleasantly spicy jalapeno margarita (get it mild, or you'll risk burning your lips off. Trust me on this one please.). There's a fantastic expansive selection of liquor, draft beer and beyond. Be sure to check dos gatos out before -- or after -- a show at across-the-street spot, Florida Theatre. read more

This was my second time being here, the first being a super busy night out. Last night was more of me and my friend dropping in to grab one drink, so we were there before the nightlife crowd was out. This was nice because we sat at the bar and were greeted and taken care of right away. We chose the Devil's Haircut and Bourbon Soul Smash and I would recommend both if you like bourbon, but if you're not a fan of that.... no worries, they have options on top of options on top of more options! If you tell a bartender what your base preference is, they will give a recommendation and help you narrow down your decision! Their decorations are neat and different! Also, I want to try the Mai Tai bowl with flames. I've heard good things about it, but last night was just a calm outing and nothing crazy, so that will be next time! read more

While at One Spark we walked around and felt it was time for a drink ..this place caught our eye as it was right in front of us. The security guy welcomed us and said we should try something new. The Lady ordered the Orange Jalapeño margarita and I had something I can't pronounce. We got the drinks to go but uh oh ..it's raining outside so we stayed walked to the back & walked into a set being played 21957 (that's their name) cool sounding band ...nice comfortable atmosphere we will be back read more

I like their karaoke nights. I really wish the drinks were cheaper but I think I'm just too used to 2 for 1 specials elsewhere. :) The decor is nice as well. read more

Super great vibe, delicious drinks, and good service at a reasonable price! We will be back!

Holy crap, the music here will have you dancing even on just one drink! And the bartenders sing The Thong Song! Can't get better than that! read more

Best bar in Jacksonville! We love it here. Top quality drinks. If you are looking for nice and strong hand crafted drinks, this is your spot. Every time I go here it's always packed and they have at least 4 bartenders working. Your wait time will be short. Try the drink Grandma Cough Syrup. It only takes one. read more

Dos Gatos - Red Dawn.....Canton ginger with Reyka Vidka - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This is one of my favorite bars in downtown. Cocktails: There are a nice variety of classics and creative new inventions. I also like how they add new cocktails seasonally. They even have some drinks they serve that are on fire! yyaaooweee! My favorites though, are the jalepeno margaritas! So spicy and sweet. You can get them in orange, raspberry, and pineapple flavors. I suggest trying them all! Ambience: there is cozy seating all throughout the bar. I suggest going for karaoke night on Monday and avoiding Friday and Saturday night when it can get a bit crowded with unsavory yuppies. Music could use some improvement. They usually spin like 80s - 90s stuff (not top 40 from those time periods) read more

Absolutely adore this place. The bartenders are friendly (but the old fashions are a hit or miss), there's a cozy lounge area with nice, cushy sofas, awesome wallpaper, the lighting is perfect (hella dark, but it's appropriate), and clean bathrooms. The only thing that throws me off is the music. Every time I've been and there isn't a paid/professional DJ orchestrating the dance floor, it's been.. bad. The playlist has anything from Michael Jackson to dad rock to Calvin Harris, in that order. The inconsistency of genre(s) don't allow the songs to transition into each other properly. I feel like I could've compiled a playlist via soundcloud and it would be better than what they play here (not trying to sound like a narcissist). Music sets the tone for a lot of things, but the only thing it sets for me here is confusion. If you're trying to groove on the weekend, I don't recommend picking this bar to stay for the night. Grab a drink or two and move on. read more

I loved this place, very fun. This is a bar that feels "cool" and "hip" without feeling snobby. It picked up around 9:30, for kamikaze karaoke night. Pick a song at random, whatever is pulled you sing. You can, of course, pick your own song, but then you don't get to partake of the free shot! The place has "signature cocktails". I'm a beer girl, myself, and so I thoroughly enjoyed the $4 drafts ($4 blue moon?? That changed to $3 after 9 PM? Heaven). The fun atmosphere made it worth it for me. Be forewarned though, it can get busy! read more

Several amigos and I landed here after a concert at the Florida Theatre, and I quickly realized that this is the spot to be if you are Downtown and looking for a hit spot to sit some adult beverages. It is a little pricey, and the service is a little (not a lot) wanting, but it is more than made up for by quality, atmosphere, and overall experience. I will definitely be back! read more

I LOVE this place. It's my favorite bar in Jax. It's a little pricey, but so worth it for the atmosphere! The jalapeno margs are hands down, the best in town. Go there on Fridays for FREE pizza and happy hour! Doesn't get any better! read more

I came to Jacksonville for a conference and this was the #1 bar that popped up in the area. I sat at a table but realized that I had to go to the bar to order a drink. The drinks were really good and pretty cheap compared to prices in major cities. Overall, it was a nice bar with good drinks. read more

Dos Gatos - The bar has a Halloween going on because it's almost Halloween. - Lounges Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Lounge is good, drinks are great, nice atmosphere, just one downfall, DJ only plays songs he likes, not what people request. Songs have to be updated or maybe the DJ rich has to goooooo! read more

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