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    Monkey's Uncle Tavern

    3.6 (60 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MONKEY'S UNCLE TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Loud

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    Naked wings with a side of Nuked sauce and Hot Sauce , Ranch and Cole slaw on side
    Swisher R.

    Everything was great!! Think over server name was Blaze!! He did great, he checked frequently and earned a great tip from us because of his service , the wings were exceptional!! Crispy and the wing sauces were both great , no funny after tastes and the pizza was very flavorful!! Great atmosphere, a lot of activity here at night as well!!

    Mandalla Music Band Live tonight on 7/21/23
    Jose G.

    A fun local bar in Mandarin that hosts musicians every month. On this recent visit I came to see one of my favorite local bands. What a great crowd and everyone enjoying a hot July summer night with great music. Staff was friendly and professional as with every visit I make either daytime or evening. For non alcohol drinkers as myself, the bar has an excellent selection of NA beers. On my return trip I'll make sure to order some of their tasty wings and delicious burgers for lunch. Look forward to hanging at Monkeys again soon!

    Sasha P.

    One of my favorite local dives. Seriously. Amazing service. Live music all the time. Reasonably priced. Decent bar food too. They host some super fun events - this past weekend was Christmas in July! We didn't realize the event but came to see one of our favorite bands (Julia Gulia!). The servers came around and gave us some bling so we could participate in the festivities. It was a blast and we can't wait for the next round of shenanigans.

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    Marya V.

    This pub and eatery rocks! Arrived on a Thursday night about 8pm, had a table and amazing service from Autumn. Swear we didn't wait one minute from sitting down to place our drink order, drinks were at our bar table in less than 3 min! Ordered a yummy salad and quesadillas. Great live acoustic guitar player w a strong voice, country rock! Really enjoyed. There is a serious pool league that was fun to watch. Young and old playing side by side. This place is great!!! Ty Autumn for making us feel welcome!

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    Erin K.

    What a good place to stop and have a beverage and pleasant conversation! The bartender was amazingly sweet and friendly! She made great Bloody Marys. Prices for happy hour are on point. I like the music they play for a happy atmosphere. **This place is clean, but I left smelling of cigarette smoke.

    Best battenders  ever  Maddie and Adam

    The best place In town Jess during the week best bartender hands down. You will not get better, friendlier and on the ball staff then Adam and Maddie Saturday and Sunday days!!! I love this bar!!

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    5 years ago

    Great service who ask your name, awesome wings, friendly atmosphere.... highly recommend for a laid back experience.

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    Smoking inside allowed, big bar but pretty empty when I went. Pool tables, darts, sports on TV.

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    12 years ago

    Drinks are alright, decently priced. If you aren't a smoker, get out of here before 9.

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    Friendly local customers and Mallory was an excellent server keeping up with all of us.

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    3.6(81 reviews)
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    Went on a Tuesday and they had trivia, first time playing and it was a lot of fun. The vibe is…read moretrendy without being pretentious, with great music, cool decor, and pool tables for a laid-back adult night out. Food was decent. My fried chicken sandwich was well-cooked but a little salty. My husband's mango habanero wings weren't spicy, but he still liked them. Drinks were hit or miss. The spicy margarita had heat but no sweetness (not my favorite), and the espresso martini leaned more bitter than balanced. I also got a chocolate martini that was good. My hubby ordered a Elijah Craig whisky flight for $24. He liked the opportunity to explore different whiskeys. The service was good considering homeboy was tending the bar AND running around being the waiter for every table (he was the only waiter/bartender). He held it down! Bathrooms were clean, automatic points there. Overall, a solid spot for a fun night out.

    I've been here once before, but this visit was truly disappointing. The lack of service made the…read moreexperience extremely frustrating. When we first arrived, the hostess stayed on her phone for quite a while before acknowledging us and simply told us to sit wherever. After being seated, one of the waitresses stopped by only once to ask where the rest of our party was. Once they arrived, we were not served at all during the entire hour we sat at the table. We eventually had to go to the bar just to get drinks, and the bartender was the only friendly and attentive person we encountered the whole night. We also tried to play pool. We got dollars from the bartender and went to a table, but a very intoxicated woman claimed the table was "hers," even though she had not paid and was waiting for someone else to give her money for it. No staff stepped in to manage the situation. After one drink, we decided it was best to leave. Unfortunately, the lack of service and overall atmosphere made this a very poor experience.

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    4.5(89 reviews)
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    Ruby Beach Brewing Company is located in downtown Jacksonville across from Yates Municipal…read morebuilding. It is reasonable paid parking, about $2 and hour. Inside is a little tight, but it is an old building with naked bricks, historic decor, a good sized bar and tables inside. Outside is a deck with covered tables, another area for corn hole and a food truck which has all the major bar food groups including churros. Sean was my beertender and he really was the best. They have a policy of holding your card for tabs which I really hate, but he made me feel comfortable about leaving my life in his hands. When I first walked in on a weekday during happy hour, it was pretty light, but around 4:30p the place started filling up. Happy hour is Monday - Friday until 6pm and they have 18 taps which qualify for happy hour. Plus they had 3 guest taps, both ciders. Ruby Beach has a mug club, it is about $80 for the year. You get a free beer on Tuesday as well as your own numbered mug. It is limited. So exclusive in fact that they do a raffle every August. The BEER: Crown Jewel Belgian Tripel 11.4% ABV... easy drinking, not boozy and quite delicious, this one will sneak up on you Return of the Mac Daddy Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... the description is "rye pale ale hopped with Amarillo. On the first sip I thought one note, but boy was I wrong. As it warms it has layers. And in my opinion the layers are all good, like a good lasagna. Over the Ditch 15.0 NEIPA 6% ABV... if I was in front of a firing and they gave me a last request, I might choose this beer. Sweet grapefruit and stars... love this! Grit & Glow Lager 5.2% ABV... if you have ever smelled fabuloso that is what I first smelled when I put the beer to my lips, the beer itself is just as perfumey, not for me... but if you like those type of flavors in beer, you might like this one Rosemary In the Rye Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... all day crushable pale ale, with a slight hint of rosemary, basically the Mac Daddy plus rosemary O'Ruby's Irish Stout 5.5% ABV... smooth coffee with hints of toffee, so ver crushable, but it is way better warm Didn't get to try the food on this visit, but on a side note... the bathrooms are both unisex and CLEAN. Ruby Beach has great beer, great service and personality, everything I want in a brewery. Come visit and see for yourself.

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