We frequently visit this little bar. Looks are deceiving tho because it has 2 pool tables in the…read moreback. Thursday nights are typically tournament nights and we see a bunch of regulars. Casual with music playing over the speakers. Try a green tea whiskey shot (one of my favorites). You can get it on ice too and sip! They always have something going on, especially holidays. Walk in and relax especially on whiskey wednesdays! *Note - while I wish they served food, they do allow you to bring your own food and eat it ! I like that.

I went after hearing about the refurbishment and the news that it would now be a bourbon, cocktail…read morewine bar. The decor inside is definitely a big improvement and quite nice. However, they still have the music blasting and the big screen tv showing drag racing with the TV volume louder than the music. I think the staff did not get the memo about the change. Could not hear yourself. Still felt like a grunge/rock dive bar. Will not go back.

Nice laid back bar. Close to the Airport and hotels, motels. Great prices on a cold beer…read more Bartender was vey friendly and attentive

If you like dive bars this is for you . Nice and dirty smoking inside bathroom door hanging by a…read morethread and that's if you're brave enough to use it the motel behind the place helps lend to the atmosphere of dive bar with the clientele that comes in from it but I guess on the up note if you want to smoke crack and then have a place to sleep it's there for you

Ambiance and service are both good. Shooting pool is fun on a Friday night when it's pretty slow…read morefor fast service. On the weekends sadlers ranch is open so more crowded but good music still

Limited mixed drink and beer. Small bar with limited indoor seating. Service was good. Don't know…read moreabout food.

Amber M was an amazing waitress and she was so sweet and kind! I definitely recommend her as a…read moreserver!

We arrived during lunch on Wed, the "half price burger" day. The place was reasonably busy. We…read morewere seated almost immediately and gave our order to Destiny, our server. Typical restaurant: bar and tables. Some folks were sitting at the bar. We sat at a table that had 4 chairs. It took about 20 minutes before the burgers arrived, but they were cooked *exactly* as we wanted: medium, with a warm pink center. The meat was *very* good: did not drip of grease but was moist and delicious. The sweet potato fries were pretty good, but weren't as warm as the burgers. My wife is very particular about her burger. If it's dry, she only eats half. This is the first time *in years* that she ate almost the entire burger. That makes it a "must go" place for us. Good food, good service. Meat was obviously fresh, not frozen, and very flavorful. I will try their cheesesteak next.

Cute shack. No food, drinks only!! Live music was pretty…read moregood. Nothing super engaging or fun, just music. Lots of young adults, a lot of seating & truly a shack to relax. Was good, we would go back!

Didn't eat food but had drinks and the service was great and the atmosphere is spot on. Great…read morelittle bar downtown

Great local hang-out, good music, good people and so much scenery!…read more Fast service and such a great vibe!

"Hmmmm I love this bar" Sit outside... have a beer, listen…read moreto ocean or some cool tunes... "No cover charge Come as you are Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, I love this bar"

Stopped into Volstead Speakeasy on a Wednesday night as a walk-in and had no trouble grabbing a…read moreseat at the bar. The aesthetic is unique with a relaxed atmosphere. I'll let the photos from other reviews do the talking, but if you enjoy a good backstory, ask about the history of the space. My mission for the night was simple: end the evening with a great gin cocktail. I started with the Donna Bella from the menu. It was well made, but I thought the bitters were a little too forward for my taste. Next, I asked for an off-menu modification: a Water Lily for Teresa, but made with Roku Gin. It was a strong contender--aromatic, balanced, and beautifully floral. If you're a fan of a French 75, this is a fun cocktail to explore. It's less citrus-forward and leans into a floral profile with a character that's hard to compare to anything else. For the final round, I went with bartender's choice. Mick asked a few questions about my flavor preferences and absolutely nailed it. They crafted a cocktail with Roku gin, snap pea cordial, aloe liqueur, egg white, lemon simple, mint, and citrus that was easily the highlight of the night. Fresh, layered, and memorable, it's a drink that deserves a permanent spot on the menu....Mission accomplished. If you're willing to wander beyond the barbershop business front and you consider yourself a spirit explorer, Volstead is well worth the visit. Go for a round...or two. If you're local, this could easily become your staple spot. For what it is, strong craft cocktail bar option. Bartenders choice is the way to go.

I went when they had the house band, pretty good music, nice easy environment, wasn't too crowded…read more I don't drink so I can't speak for that, I came for the music. The house band is pretty good, a little bit on the young side, but they seem to get the job done. OK. After the house being played a set, they had a sit in sessions with various musicians, which is always nice. The atmosphere is subtle and quiet at least for a club. Location is great, and the staff seemed friendly. It's good to have a place in Jacksonville with an environment like this and a place where you can go and listen to jazz/blues. I wish there was more like this, maybe with a little bit of older, jazz, musicians and more people who appreciate jazz as it didn't seem like the audience was 100% jazz lovers, but that doesn't detract too much especially since there's not a lot of places in Jacksonville that do what they're doing here.

Stopped by Southern River Walk Restaurant for an early birthday dinner for my wife and it turned…read moreout really nice. At first we ended up at the bar-only spot (easy mistake), but they quickly pointed us around the corner to the main restaurant--no hassle at all. Anna took great care of us. Super friendly, checked in just enough, not too much. They noticed it was my wife's birthday and actually made it feel special--multiple birthday wishes and a complimentary dessert for the table, which was a nice touch. Great location too. Overall really good experience... would definitely go back.

Family visited on a weekday night to play their games and have dinner. Our children range from…read moretoddler to teenager and they had fun playing pool, claw game, motorcycle game, skee-ball, and punching bag game. Pool tables are $1 per game and there's maybe 5-6 tables. My daughter won the chinese food claw game a few times and even got some jewelry so she was really excited. There's plenty of space and it's not fancy, but the kids had alot of fun and it's real laid back & casual. The lumpia was alight and the kids ate their hotdogs. Most who had the french fries liked them. I had the fried shrimp and wasn't impressed. There was thick crispy breading, but could taste alot of salt. I did not like it as much as some of the other dedicated seafood restaurants in town. The grits were just alright also. I guess my favorite was the sweet tea. The bathrooms were clean, but the soap dispensers didn't seem to work. The bartender/server was helpful and I liked the weird jukebox they had. This was our big event for the day and everyone in my family had a good time and enjoyed the visit.