While waking king st we decided to stop in for a drink. I love how dark and cool it was inside to…read morebeat the heat. Such a cool vibe as well. Bartender made great drinks. The skull ice was a nice touch as well.

Great time at nightlights. Cozy mood & good drinks. Corey is a delight of customer service & made…read moreme & my friends feel so taken care of. Very knowledge & quick paced behind the bar. Incredibly funny & witty. We will absolutely be back just to get another chat in. 10/10 will recommend to friends & strangers alike.

What a shock! I didn't know what I was getting myself into…read moreas a nestled myself to this door that I definitely wasn't sure I was allowed to go in! Only to find the most vibe forward loungey club I'd experienced before. It was a late Saturday night and I walked in without any idea where I was going, but I was pleased and shocked! The vibe was there and the noise was loud but I was still able to talk. Lots of people chatting in groups and a dj! The drinks were delicious but also was awesome it was connected to grape and grain! So it was a double win! Check this place out for sure

Hubby and I were out and about on Friday night. We stopped in for some live music at The Parlour…read more We ordered some cocktails and enjoyed the show. I had a Don Johnson and he had an Old Fashioned. We got super lucky with seats right in front of the stage. The musicians were very talented! The vibe was chill and laidback. We will for sure be back!

My friends and headed upstairs after lunch at Bartaco. I love the ambiance if this rooftop bar…read more The service was on point and we enjoyed our cocktails with beautiful views of 5 points.

Upstairs Lounge at Bar Taco is always a vibe. The rooftop setting gives the perfect atmosphere,…read moreespecially for a chill day out. The service is consistently good, and the drinks are just as solid. Every time I come, I have a great experience, especially during the Sunday day party that's hosted there.....its always a fun time with good energy and a great crowd. Definitely one of my favorite spots to unwind and enjoy the weekend.

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.

I was in town visiting family and wanted to get out the house....actually, I wanted to go smoke…read morehookah. Because this place was so close to where I was visiting and looked cool AND was rated highly on here, I was on my way. Right away I was greeted and seated by a hostess named Rosy (she was seriously fun and amazing the whole time). The layout and vibe of the place is so awesome. The DJ played good music, the crowd was chill, and best of all this place serves wine and beer (and food). However, this place gets 5 stars for the customer service. I ordered a brand/flavor I smoke at home on the regular so when I got my hookah, I was certain it didn't taste like what ordered. I let Rosy know and the owner came out to try it. Rosy agreed it didn't taste like gum mint and the owner graciously changed it out. From my experience at hookah bars, flavors can come out differently if the head isn't cleaned well, but the owner insisted they all are. He even brought out the box of shisha so I could see what they're using and yes, it was the exact one I have. After changing it out, it still wasn't right. He came back to check on me and I was honest in that it still didn't taste like gum mint, but I told him it was fine. He offered to swap it out yet again, but at this point I wasn't trying to be difficult. His whole staff and himself had been so nice and I didn't want to be "that customer." The next night I came back with my brother and the owner along with another waitress from the previous night remembered me and once again received excellent service. I have to add that prices are very reasonable for both hookah (if you like Al Fahkar) and drinks, but it's such an awesome place that the bill WILL add up. I can see why this place has such good reviews and I will be back when I visit again.

Whether you're looking for a chill lunch with friends or romantic date night, this is the spot for…read moreyou! This was by far the best experience I've ever had at a hookah lounge, and that says a lot for someone who doesn't smoke! The food here caught me by surprise in the best way possible! Not only was I super satisfied with the selection on the menu, but everyone ordered something different and we basically got to see a showcase of menu items. The lowest scoring menu item to us was still a 5.5 which is solid. I would highly recommend coming here, especially with friends. They have good music playing and service for us was a 10 out of 10. I was helped by Brodie and Korey and when I tell you guys they took such good care of us I mean it! Brodie was our bartender, he took the time to perfect each drink & always made sure we were topped off with refills! Korey took care of absolutely everything we could have asked for! From napkins to photos she was willing to do it all! I can't wait to come back here!!! Especially for those egg rolls!!

This lounge has been an opened up for a a few years now. I feel like this is a great place to…read moreintroduce people into lounge culture. In the evening, the place is pretty bright and then once the night goes on you start to see a lot of those blue lights. I have had the food here and it is pretty decent. I would say that I feel like they could improve on quality and just making sure that the orders are correct. I've been to the bar a few times and it is pretty nice. They also have different celebrities to come out in like a club like environment. I would say most of the people that do come to elevation lounge are more of the 30+ community. I would say one of the major issues that elevation needs to fix is the parking lot it is completely dark due to them not having a light outside because in that parking lot/venue they are the only business that's open so everything else is just blacked out and it is kind of hard to navigate to your car after you exit the lounge

First time here and I had a good time with friends. I think I need to return again to give it a…read morehonest review

This place looks amazing. We stopped by for a drink. They've been open for a few weeks (I believe)…read morebut we didn't want to be surrounded by the crowds for St. Patty's. The decor is amazing and it's dark and moody. The bartender was personable and chatting with some other people at the bar which was nice to see. Service was fast and the drink was good. I'm just a big fan of the decor and the flicking lights outside and inside. They also have a really nice patio with string lights. Also, if they have a shanty night in the future where they just played sea shanties and/or tavern music - I would absolutely throw down and attend while spending lots of money; just a suggestion. We will definitely be back.

I've been here a couple of times and I always have fun! The Loft has that classic, chill vibe the…read morearea is known for. They play a good mix of music, so there's something for everyone. A weird side note though: I once walked into this place and it was humid and it smelled like mouth!...haha, I don't know if they were having A/C problems or what but that was..interesting.. aside from that one time, this place is pretty solid and I'll definitely be back..unless it smells like mouth again.. :)

Bartender was very chill. Pretty solid drink deals. Will need to give it another shot since it was…read moreempty when we went