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.

Great food! The cheese curds were large, cheesy, fried perfectly, and a very large portion. The…read moredouble burger with bacon was phenomenal. Soft bun, crisp smashed burger, and fresh toppings. The loaded tots with pork was amazing as well. Fried tots and healthy portion of smoked pork hit the spot. The cherry on top was the prices. Best prices i have ever seen in Jax for a food truck. Definitely a must try. You won't be disappointed

Architecture is essential and Aardwolf Brewing reminds me of what you might find in Seattle, but…read moreguess what? Yeah, it's in Jacksonville. I was thinking the outside looks like they made it with Lego, but Lego from an artisan. From what I understand, it was the ice packing plant for the city, converted into a tile shop, converted into a brewery. Really love the end product. I especially love that they have Belgians on tap in Florida, where Belgians are few and far between. The Belgians here, including the hefeweizen were made with love. Before I forget, shouts out to Jeff for answering all my eclectic questions, and being a genuinely all around professional. Love your energy bro, low key and inviting, an authentically good person. The BEER: Weizen Wolf hefeweizen 6% ABV... this is the hefe I remember from Germany, banana and clove goodness BPA Belgian Pale Ale 5.5% ABV... like a party in my mouth, perfectly balanced and so very crushable Hostile Wit-Ness Belgian Wit 4 5% ABV... not what I expected, it has floral notes, is light like jasmine tea with a kiss instead of a bite at the end. And once it gets warmer it opens into something wonderful. St Anthony's Fire Rye Barleywine 10.8% ABV... slightly boozy, a semi sweet, with a delicious finish. This one is one and done. A full pour of this will send you home in an Uber. Southbank Hazy IPA 6.5% ABV... not a basic hazy, some citrus and when it warms up it is so very wonderful I didn't spend much time at Aardworf Brewing Company, but the time I spent was fantastic. The brewer here, Michael, knows how to present a diverse palet of beers right, which says everything you need to know if you want to visit. So very impressed!

I plan events for my military command and Aardwolf is hands down the best brewery we've worked…read morewith. Incredibly accommodating, very nice staff, and multiple rooms to host your event, including children. Lots of parking and have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a great selection of beers and wines. I'd use them everytime if I wouldn't get groans from the people that live far from San Marco. Thank you for saving us the other day when our original brewery fell through, you guys are life savers.

Had a nice lunch out at Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL today to kickoff and enjoy…read moretheir Reggae Sunday season. My friend ordered us the Pork Belly Kimchi Fries, I got us an order of the Cheese Curds, and for my entree I got an order of the Asian Sticky Wings. I probably would have never ordered the kimchi fries on my own. Sometimes kimchi can be fickle and really hit or miss. It was definitely a hit here. More on the sweet and tangy side but worked really well. Fries seasoned perfectly, and the pork belly cubed and cooked to perfection. Out of all of the times I've been to Wicked Barley, these fries have to be one of the best items I've had from there. Cheese curds were pretty basic. Tasted great, but nothing to write home about. If you like Cheese curds, you'll enjoy theirs. I originally had my eye on the jerk chicken wings and I was warned by the waitress and my friend that they are REALLY hot. Jerk chicken is generally one of those thats right on the borderline of too hot for me. To give you an idea, if you're familiar with Butthutt BBQ's jerk chicken, theirs is as far as I can go for spice level. So I switched it up to be safe, and I am glad I did. Sweet and sticky, these had really great flavor inside and out. Would definitely get these again in the future. Brought a couple home to the hubby and he seemed to enjoy them too, and he normally doesn't like, what he refers to as, "sweet meat". I had three different beers in my favorite tasting style, sour. I had the PB&J sour, the mango sour, and the orange cream sour. The orange cream was my favorite of the 3. We enjoyed the sounds of the band Splittone in the background and enjoyed the whole vibe of our meal. I'm hoping to visit again on a future weekend and possibly bringing one of my pups along with me since they are dog friendly.

Heard about wicked barley from a friend. Restaurant and micro brewery…read more Considering I won a bet for dinner... thought this would be good When seated ask for paper menus unless you don't mind qr code menus. Service was good. Beer selection great Try the cheese curds to start. They are phenomenal. Candyce and I had burgers with her side fries and my side pork rinds omg the pork rinds were fantastic. Good service. Good food. Couple of gotchas but nothing much. Definitely will be back....

Had such a good experience at Bold City. Our bartender was awesome. She was so friendly and fun…read more She let us sample different beers. The prices were great. Had a great neighborhood bar type of feel to it. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a chill place to have a cold one.

According to the website, it appears they have food, but that is a different location. They do…read moreallow food to be delivered or carried in from nearby businesses. We ended up having a couple beers prior to heading around the corner for tacos. There are a wide variety of beer options and the bartender shared the story of each one's name as we ordered it. He also knew a lot of Jacksonville history so that was entertaining.

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

We went to Bold City Brewery last night to meet up with a group of friends and hear the free live…read moremusic from a band called Sirsy! Big thanks for Bold City for sponsoring such great quality music! That lead singer was sassy and fun and so real and just - wow - what a voice! Bold City has a dozen large round high top tables and chairs, as well as wall-side rails with stools and a couple low tables, plus seating at the bar and inside the "inner restaurant feel" space. They have a separate and enclosed kitchen where they cook up a selection of easy eating food. Beer selections, wine, a seltzer and a cider are written up on giant blackboards in bright chalk, telling you alcohol content % of each. The bartenders were fast and polite, relatable, and quick with clean up around the venue of all your old empty glasses. Nothing stacked up and they kept the place spotlessly clean. The whole thing has a background of the giant beer "stills"? I don't know what they're called - tall silver things for fermenting the beer. If you didn't know they make the famous Duke's Brown Ale and they sell beer all over in Jacksonville bars.

My family of three visited Bold City Brewery on a Friday evening for dinner and drinks. The…read moreordering process is straightforward--you place your order at the bar and the food is brought to your table. The burgers were a highlight; both the regular smashburger and the Bold City burger were excellent, and the tots were a great side to share. However, the pepperoni pizza was underwhelming. The atmosphere has a nice, laid-back vibe with live music, which we enjoyed. They had the preseason Jags game on, though the two TVs were out of sync by about 30 seconds, which was was kind of funny. Regarding comfort, the main area isn't air-conditioned; while there are fans and it wasn't unbearable on a warm evening, it is something to keep in mind. There is an air-conditioned room available, though it doesn't appear to have TVs. My only major frustration came after we left. We started a tab but left without officially closing it out. I expected a standard 20% gratuity to be added, but instead, over $20 was added as a tip, bringing our total to nearly $92. It would have been better to have more transparency regarding automatic gratuity on unclosed tabs. Overall, it's a cool spot with good burgers, but be sure to close out your tab before you leave to avoid any surprises.

We were in our way to Vystar Arena for the PBR Challenge and planned to spend some time at…read moreIntuition. It saddens me to think in 2 months this downtown institution will be history. I have spent many times drinking delicious beers with friends. The memories I have are sealed in my heart. Tonight the crowd was vast and the energy reminded of all my other visits. Thanks Intuition for being a gathering place of friends! I will forever love I-10!

Stopped in for a beer and fried green beans before a show at VyStar next door, and it was such a…read moregreat pre-show spot. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, and both the beer and food were excellent. Everything came out quickly, and the vibe was relaxed but lively. Will definitely be back before future shows, or even just for a casual hang.

I'll confess - I'm not a beer drinker but I do enjoy a good sour. My first visit to Fishweir was an…read moreexcellent experience due to their Level Up (PB & J) sour, the vibe, and learning of their no tipping policy because the bartenders make a living wage. I discovered that last part from one of the friendly bartenders in a moment of panic when I didn't see an option to add a tip when paying by card. I plan to visit again soon on a Wednesday so I can also enjoy the Murray Hill Farmers Market which they host from 5-8pm.

Stopped by for a beer after work and had the Lazy River Pilsner which was really refreshing and…read morealso ordered the Beer of the week called the All Ryle'd up which had that West Coast Hoppyness to it. It was alright, but preferred the LRP as it had more flavor. You can also order food and got the Hot Chicken Sandwich which paired well with the beers, spice level medium was just right lol Amazing ambiance here as you can see that it is very family-friendly, they have an arcade, game room and they also have Trivia Tuesdays too! Super service from Amber and thank you for the recommendations during my visit, will definitely let my friends know about this sweet spot!

This was a cool and unique brewery. It was darker ambiance with tiki vibes…read more There were several different seating arrangements like table, couch, chairs, bar. They had several different beer styles and the stouts were pretty awesome. We had a pepperoni pizza and it was tasty. It was a bit pricy for what we got.

Amazing Bourbon Barrel stouts, delish pizzas, especially the fig prosciutto! Prices are very…read morereasonable too. Cool vibe inside too. The only issue with this place is the bartenders are a little surly and seem perpetually have bit of a chip on their shoulders -- diminishes the overall experience a bit -- ownership, fix this and it's 5 star all the way. That said, we keep coming back because great bourbon barrel stouts, good pizza and prices.

Wanted to go here but not much of their own on tap. More of a tap house than a brewery as only two…read morebeers on tap that they make. Too many other options in the area to choose from if I wanted to go to a brewery. Stopped there at 12ish on a Saturday but it was dead. Headed to Reve instead.

Went on a Thursday night to try this place. It was not crowded and very low key. They have a an…read moreoutdoor patio a billiard game room with bumper pool.. They have some pictures of ships that look exactly from a movie that I can't place. There is also a message board from the 60s and 70s that rotates the letters and numbers to spell messages. The vibe is very low key and the bar staff is prompt. I can imagine this place can fill up for games and be a little crazy.. at the time I went there were no food options.