Once again a place that has been on my radar. I love bars and especially those labeled Dive Bars…read more It was a Sunday afternoon and the place was near empty. Inside is clean and the bartender so nice. The bar is owned by the liquor store next door. They have a nice selection of draft beer and an enormous bar selection. I will be back!

Nice new spot in the Oceanway area! full bar and Megan makes a delicious Old Fashioned!…read moreCheck 'em' out!

Definitely not the largest of liquor stores. I think about 20 of these would fit inside the huge…read moreABC down the street. Prices are decent though and we tend to get the same "normal" things. If we're looking for different or if we want to browse, then we do go to the ABC down the street. I mainly stop here when I don't feel like getting out of the car because they have a drive-thru and that is extremely convenient for me.

Decent place, sure has it's usual 'pan handlers' that loiter outside of store during certain hours,…read morebut usually not to aggressive. But the main thing you got to watch out for, particularly if 'B', is excessive fictitious 'TAX' on your purchase. The people who run this store are from the middle East, Syria, who were considered 'Aryan', centuries ago, is why Hitler and his 3rd Reich found a welcoming home and allies in that part of the world during WW2 (study history). As such, if 'B', they do tend to hold their noses up to you, and assume you're dumb, can't add or count, and will try to 'rip you off' by adding exorbitant taxes to your purchase, as much as 30% or higher. They figure whatever card you have 'They must of stole', or they figure 'They're 'B', must be on welfare, so what do they care what we charge them'...and so forth. I've been the recipient of this mind set a few times, but once you let them know (usually the younger males) that you're not some TV or media version of 'B', they straiten up. All in all a decent store...just be sure to check your receipt extra close if 'B' or thought to be, cause they will try you initially. The women there are great, it's rather the younger, light skin males, fresh from Syria, you've gotta watch at times.

There's a speakeasy bar tucked in the very, very back of this liquor store. That's what we checked…read moreout this previous weekend. They have only three beers on tap, but a decent selection of bottled and canned beers available. Large selection of wine, and liquor. They even offer to cork the bottle of wine if you choose to purchase a bottle, but not finish it, to take home. We sat at the bar and had a couple drinks. My wife ordered some kind of bread with a garlic dip, maybe. I don't recall exactly but it was good. Bartenders were cool and the vibe was chill. It was kind of dead when we were there. Riverside was certainly busy, because the dart bar next door was shoulder to shoulder when we left this place. This is a cool spot to grab a drink and talk amongst each other, as other bars in the area tend to be very loud. As for the liquor store itself. There seems to be a decent selection of liquor, and wine. They host the annual wine fest which is worth checking out if you haven't been. Make sure to pick those tickets up in advance, as it does sell out on the day of.

Riverside Liquors is such a cool spot to grab dinner and drinks with friends. Unassuming from the…read moreoutside, this spot has a great restaurant behind the liquor store that offers elevated food and cocktails. We went on a Wednesday, where they offer a free corkage fee on any bottle of wine purchased in the store. Food wise, their menu leans towards tapas-style. They also have a few mains, which was a nice surprise as the last time I came in, they were exclusively tapas. The table ordered the deviled eggs, pretzel bread, lamb meatballs, sliders, shrimp quesadilla, and the French dip. All were solid picks - the call outs were the French dip and the lamb meatballs. Everyone also all enjoyed their wine or cocktails. Our only complaint was that they were out of 4 or 5 menu options, a couple of which we were originally interested in. Will be back next time I'm in town!

The absolute worst bar in Jacksonville. If you want to be…read morecharged for drinks you didn't order by a bunch of unprofessional caddy bartenders this is your bar! And don't get me started on the incompetent owner. Worst bar I've ever been too! DONT GO HERE!!!!

Convenient spot right next to the Publix especially for those of us looking for quality craft beers…read moreand coming up with nothing at the grocer. The store is a little cramped, but in that old school liquor store kinda way. The staff is very friendly and the shelves are stocked with a wide assortment of adult beverages. It's easy to get lost in the variety of booze. Give this place a chance next time you need a bottle for a party or are looking to restock your bar.

We were out running errands for the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group and stopped in…read moreat Beer:30 - San Marco over in the heart of San Marco. We'd been here before but only once prior to a Michael Jackson event at Painting With A Twist nearby. First, let me say that I made my beer choice on name alone. It ended up being a great sour red though, so I'm not mad at it. Humor goes a long way with me though, so even if it wasn't great I would've dealt with it on name alone: Cherry Busey! We only hung out for a little bit (again, we need to get home for dinner) but it would he very easy to stay for longer. You can see from the photos that they have a ton...and I mean a ton of craft beers. In addition to that, they have a big room with lots of room to kick back. Our night was delayed shortly when my wife decided to take on one of those wooden barrel puzzle. You can see her dismay in the picture of us! We both took a crack at it for a while and never did solve it, but we eventually decided we needed to let it go. You win this time wooden barrel puzzle! One other thing to note is that there's parking behind it. So if you decide to go there, don't be intimidated by what looks like street only parking. Go around behind the place and you'll be all set.

With as much time as I've spent in these 4 walls over the past decade, I am remiss to not have a…read morereview up about Beer:30. Most who know me know that I am a craft beer aficionado and many (and I mean, MANY) of the craft beers that I've enjoyed are bought from or enjoyed within the confines of Beer:30. I love a great brewery as much as the next person, but as someone who loves to try out new and different beers that are not located in North Florida, the local bottleshops are my usual place to go. Beer:30's staff works incredibly hard to have a wide swath of options for any craft beer drinker. I am someone who enjoys all kinds of different beer, but who usually opts for something on the sour side of the house. Luckily, there's usually something in the fridge or on tap that fits the bill. Not to mention, how many prestigious selections from near opposite sides of the country that they are able to obtain through their distributors. Another great thing about bottleshops is that you can put together a mix-and-match 4-pack or 6-pack to take home with you. You can even get just one or two if you don't necessarily want an entire 6-pack. I will forewarn folks that some of the cans may seem a bit pricy, but it's the unfortunate side of the brew scene as a whole with the cost of aluminum and ingredients consistently going up. Beer:30's ownership changed hands not too long ago, but what I've appreciated in that changeover is the quality events and promotions. There's a silent reading hour every Tuesday, they are starting to host Diana Testa and her Italian Cooking Lessons, different fundraisers for local nonprofits, as well as beer collabs with local breweries. They've been hosting all sorts of cool arts and craft workshops, plant swaps, Beer:30 Day (on the 30th of the month), tap takeovers, and beer pairings (that Sundae Fundae with Left Hand Brewing & Mayday Ice Cream has been my fave so far). As always, Beer:30's anniversary parties are a can't miss! Due to my work schedule, there's been quite a few that I haven't been able to take part in, but I'm so happy to see their success.

3*=A OK This small…read morestore is across from the main grocery. The woman working during my visit was very friendly and knew regulars. This store has the basic spirits here, some at a slightly higher price. There are other stores that have more of a variety bit I could see the use for this store while doing other shopping.

Solid spot! Come check it out. All the beer and entertainment you could need. Very cool history…read morehere.

Some customers are so incredibly rude. Following women into the bathroom and harassing them…read more Threatening to have their "people" come and "handle" us when all we've done is enjoy Halloween night with everyone else at the bar. This isn't the first or last time this will happen either unless someone does something. Idc if you're a regular or friends of the owner. People come into this bar to enjoy themselves and escape everyday stressors. Instead we're greeted with hate and disrespect. I used to absolutely love this place and was in here every single Wednesday and Sunday but will never return due to lack of respect and honestly safety.

This is another one of the discount food stores that seem to be popping up around town. This one…read moreseems to have been around for a a while though and it is in a somewhat economically challenged area. They have a good amount of products and the prices are quite reasonable. Most of the time you are going to find brands that you never heard of. I've visited on a Sunday around 11:15 AM which is right when or slightly before the church people start shopping. There was one person working check out and another person restocking the meat department and a third person who was kind of milling around back-and-forth in the office. They had an advertised special for boneless pork sirloin but they didn't have any out so I asked the meat person about it and he was very nice and friendly. They didn't have it so he went in the back and cut it for me. It did take him a while but it was completely fresh so I think it's worth it. They had most of the items in their sale flyer but not all of them available. Checking out was a hassle, there was eight or nine different people in line the entire time I was there and at one point Nother person came out to help get the line down then that guy went right back in the office and the line built right back up again. I called them from my cell phone from the line and ask him to come back out which he somewhat grudgingly did. All in all the staff was friendly and they try hard to keep the place clean but it is a discount food store so don't expect it to be nice.

Good place if savings is your main objective. Mainly known for off brand merchandise at discounted…read moreprices. I've not found the of brands to be of significant lesser quality so I'm cool with it. Also have some name brands at lower cost.Very good for lower economy neighborhoods in particularly. They're throughout the city. This site is always neat & has friendly staff which is always a plus!