String Sports Brewery is, at first glance, a brewery. But spend a few minutes inside and you'll…read morerealize it's also a quiet tribute to basketball culture, local loyalty, and unexpectedly onion ring excellence. I arrived unaware of its history, but the owner's love for basketball is unmistakable, and the locals reflect that same devotion... not just to the sport, but to the space itself. There's an ease here, a sense that people aren't just passing through. I took a seat at the bar, did what one does in such environments, and ordered an IPA. It was solid... confident, balanced, exactly what you'd hope for. But then came the onion rings, which I ordered based on a subtle but unmistakable social cue: everyone else seemed to be eating them. Reader, they were correct. These were not mere onion rings. These were structurally sound, texturally precise, and philosophically complete. Large, fully cooked onions, no trace of that unpleasant raw bite, encased in a crisp, golden coating that somehow maintained its integrity from first bite to last. Crunchy, consistent, and deeply satisfying. Naturally, I paired them with blue cheese dressing because I'm from upstate New York, and that is not a preference, it is doctrine.

Went to watch the jags game today and the experience today was much improved from my last visit!…read more I had a Bullet Bob IPA that was pretty good! Would totally have it again. I arrived a little bit later than the rest of my group and they had already ordered several apps for the table. I did not come hungry this trip, so I just munched on the boiled peanuts. They were spectacular. The service was wonderful! The employees were all very engaged with the customers. And what a great place to watch the game! An abundance of TVs and what's better than hanging out with fellow jags fans?! Plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor options. And just a fun place to be. I'm officially a fan now and will for sure check this out on a more regular basis. No pics because I was too busy being blown away by the Jags performance today! Duuuuuvallllll

This my favorite little bar! I have been going here for about 5 years and have always had a great…read moretime. They offer different things throughout the week; karaoke, bingo, trivia. It's not the first place you would think of to go but you will have a relaxing and fun night. They have a new menu offering a trio sampler; it was what you would expect. Not bad, but not amazing! It's all about the atmosphere. They do allow smoking... some might not like that. Check them out... they will take care of you!

Photos all out date. Would not recommend eating there wife got sick after eating their wings. One…read morerestroom for men and women, no draft. Shady staff, especially Cass.

Is the greatest place to go out and have a nice dinner or snacks like bar food the people are…read morefriendly and the waitress are great

Can we talk about how fresh their wings ARE!!! No blood on the bone, just hot, crispy, juicy fried…read morechicken wings. I think I found my new chicken wing spot! We went after watching a movie at the Atlantic theater. Went about 7:00 on a Saturday evening. The place was packed and just full of good vibes. Family friendly too. Oh, and the draft beer . Smooth poor in an ice cold mug, every time. Definitely will be back and you should try it too.

Came here with some friends for a very late dinner around 10 pm. The tables were closed by then but…read morewe sat at the bar and watched some games. The bartender was friendly and gave us some great suggestions. I ordered the sweet Thai chili wings and they were really good! The garlic parm ones were good too that my friend got. They did take a little bit to come out but once they did everything was so good!! Definitely a good spot for late nights drinks and eats.

Ask for Sarah! Such a great waitress. I live so close to Brew n Barrel. We had a terrible start…read moreback in the day! Bygones are Bygones! The place is a well oiled machine and I really like it! My friend and I stopped in after an event. We ordered a couple of drinks and a supreme pizza. The pizza was delicious. Sarah was an awesome server and the atmosphere very Brant. Even after a Jaguar loss...

Did you know that Hoptinger - Five Points has brunch? I had NO idea until my wife told me! We had…read moreto be over in 5 Points early today so we figured we'd try it. I had the simply titled Steak In A Sack, which I liked. It's not a brunch dish that's going to set the world on fire but it's gonna hit the spot. The biggest surprise to me was how much I liked the side of potatoes. I'm the type of person who salts everything but these were seasoned so well that I didn't haven't to. My wife ordered the French Toast Burger out of sheer curiosity. It was exactly what she guessed it would be. She hit it with a fork & knife like I did with the steak in a sack and she finished most of it! She also loved the potatoes. It's worth noting that our server was a delightful woman named Eileen. We were the first ones through the door at 10am today but she greeted us with a smile and took great care of us the whole time. This review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

Had a fantastic experience at Hoptinger! The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing, and the…read moreatmosphere was fun and lively. We loved sharing several appetizers with the table, and everything came out quickly and fresh. A special shoutout to Michael for providing outstanding service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit.

Food was great! Service was even better! Definitely will be back. Manager Tim and Dylan are…read moreexceptional!! Thanks for a wonderful experience!! They were sooo personable!!!

I walked in already aggravated. There was one host, and every time the line moved, he'd disappear…read more I figured, "What the hell is going on?" Then I realized what was actually happening. Ty Lee wasn't just hosting. He was seating people, bussing tables, taking orders, serving food, and somehow keeping the entire outside section running by himself. When we got here, the outside section was empty, but the restaurant inside was packed. Within minutes of us being seated, every outside table filled up, and I watched Ty handle all of them without missing a beat while still taking care of people coming through the front door. I don't have that kind of patience. Hell, I would've quit halfway through my shift. Through all of it, Ty stayed friendly, never looked annoyed, never rushed us, and never made anyone feel like they were a burden. That's rare. People are quick to complain when service is slow, but sometimes it's because one person is carrying the weight of an entire restaurant. If that's what's happening here, management needs to recognize what they've got. Ty deserves every compliment he gets, and if anyone has earned a raise, it's him. I tip well. Really well. Ty earned every dollar of it, and then some. If you get him as your server, take care of him. He's taking care of damn near everybody else.

Super busy spot for game time but it's great spot to see multiple games…read more It would be nice if they had a menu either online or paper for the type of beer they have but other than that no complaints. We collectively got a few different things: bang bang shrimp app: super crunchy with good flavor Wings: mango habanero, not much heat and took quite a while but a good crunch Bbq nachos: piled with toppings and food flavor Home run steak sandwich: unique flavors, lots of flavors. The chips on the side aren't quite crunchy enough but the flavor was good.

Every time I've come here and sat at the bar, the staff has been amazing. The food is actually…read moregreat for a sports bar! I got a steak sandwich tonight with blue cheese chips. Excellent!

Jup was FANTASTIC. We had a walk in group of 14. No reservation, no heads up…read more He took GREAT care of us. Drinks were fast, food was hot and fresh. His timing honestly was just great and he was attentive and had great vibes and energy.

We just had the fried shrimp lunch at Ale house at Regency Square. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was outstanding. Our waiter was Jupiter and he was very knowledgeable and very attentive. Great personality. His Manager should be very proud of his work ethic. Thank You Jupiter for serving us. Deanna and Jeff Basford