My favorite bar in which to simply be. I can sit in a comfortable chair, sip a beautiful and delicious cocktail and let the low key mood of the Volstead wash over me. If people watching gets dull (and it never does) there's a vintage film playing on the wall. If you were able to score the front window living room, there's the couch and an old fashioned TV set to occupy your time. But hopefully you came here with a couple of friends because it's never too loud to actually have a conversation. You need not scream till the veins throb on your forehead in order to be heard nor so deeply invade someone's space bubble that you feel compelled to put a ring on it just to exchange pleasantries. This place is truly a speakeasy. Bartenders are attentive and cocktail waitress is friendly. Although Prohibition is no longer a thing, the Volstead makes you feel good about flouting this old law and throwing back several glasses of bourbon. read more

The Volstead - Love the light here along with some heavy liquor, and my man along for the pour. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Been here a few times - always a cool atmosphere with a speakeasy vibe - the drinks are always top notch and the beer is always cold! A little smoking patio out back with chairs and benches...Currently drinking a Cucumber Rosemary Infused Gin and Tonic - a slice of summer on the rocks! read more

This was a fun Saturday night hang out, I would do Sunday next time they have free dance classes every Sunday night. Great time with friends and unique drink options. Definitely a diamond in downtown Jacksonville read more

Perfect hidden gem in downtown Jacksonville. The staff are friendly, the drinks are great and the music was awesome!

stopped in here on Halloween while bar crawling my way around downtown..this is the funnest place! the vibe is really awesome, the decor is cool, the service is quick and friendly..they had a really good band playing some fun tunes..i will def be back! read more

Really neat bar in downtown. Something downtown has needed for awhile. Has a great atmosphere and theme to it. Bartenders are good here and the prices are not to bad. Great bar; come in for a visit. read more

The atmosphere is interesting and it's a great place to socialize. Everyone is always very friendly. The cocktails are hit or miss. I often skip their "specialty" drinks in favor of something more simple. read more

All I can say is cocktail competitions and talkie films. Who sales prohibition cocktails and show talkie they do!

We had an event to attend on Saturday, Sept 29th and at around 5 PM we decided to stop here for cocktails beforehand. The drinks were okay, the place had a nice atmosphere with comfy seating. Any niceties we experienced as a small group (5 of us) were completely trumped and destroyed however by an exceptionally RUDE staff! When we were preparing to leave for the event and went to pay the bill, 2 separate staff members were not just rude but downright ornery towards our party! We did NOTHING wrong. We sat quietly and conversed until it was time for us to leave.I wish we could remember their names but it was a month ago. There was a point when a hefty crowd of people all came in at once but that was no fault of ours and if staff were taking the frustration of a sudden busy spell out on our party, that's just extremely poor service! Anyway we will never set foot in this establishment again nor will our companions. Anyone who ask's, we will definitely recommend NOT visiting this bar. I wish I could rate it with a zero!! read more

Great band, great atmosphere. Themed like speakeasy from 1930s with decor and music. Small dance area, full big bar, locals plus

Before I give you my review of The Volstead, I want to make sure you understand that I've only been there once and it was after a Yelp event actually. So please, continue reading my review, but also take it with a grain of salt because I am basing this review on one experience. With that said, in general, I think the 1950s vibe of the bar is cute and done very welll. When I went there and sat down, it felt like I had stepped back in time or perhaps I was on a movie set. Even though the vibe is done well, I'm not a big fan of the 1950s theme altogether, so the room came off as "meh" to me. But I have to give Volstead its three stars because the bartender made me perhaps the best white rum and Coke I had ever had in my life. The Coke to rum ratio was perfect and the portion was ideal for sipping and drink hit my system very smoothly and calm-like. I told the guy that it was a great drink. After that, he made me a really weak Mojito, but I can totally forgive that because my rum and Coke was excellent. Overall, Volstead does drinks right and it's probably an awesome place for someone who loves that theme. read more

The Volstead - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Loved the theme of this place! The whole atmosphere was so much fun and I love the staff. Thanks for a great night!

I heard about the Volstead from a friend. So I decided to stop by check it out. What a cool find in downtown Jacksonville. The décor is nice and open, it was about 2/3 full and it was not too loud. They have a nice selection of bourbons and scotches (my preferences) as well as a full range of all the other types of liquor. Based off of a recommendation from Jason at the bar I tried a blackberry old fashion with Woodford Reserve. What a great drink. I am normally just a straight bourbon kind of person but I truly enjoyed this drink. I will be back and I will try other items on the menu. If you are looking to try something new I would suggest the Volstead. read more

If I ever want to know how a certain drink is supposed to taste, this is where I go. From the quintessential 'old fashioned' to exotic new mixed drinks, this place does them right. Set up in a 1920's speakeasy motif, this place is a good place to start off a date if you want to impress. read more

The most talented bartenders with the cutest suspenders! Can make any drink you want!

Great drinks !!! Love the music too. I liked the way that they make the drinks stronger than most places, and they aren't watered down.

I love the theme and the drinks. The bartenders were awesome and very attentive. My friends and I will definitely be going back!

I love the jazzy theme and the 1920's moonshine setting. I always get the Classic Manhattan, a little pricey for $12 but one can never go wrong with it. read more

Great lay back place to grab a drink or two. Bring your significant other and have an amazing time. First time a great pleasure looking forward to next time. read more

The Volstead is a fantastic! Sunday night swing dancing is always a blast. Upbeat, energetic patrons; amazing bartenders, and custom crafted cocktails! Staff: 5 stars Atmosphere: 5 stars Drinks: 5 stars Overall: 5 stars read more

Great speakeasy with chill vibe. Outstanding service and cocktails, with plenty of good wine and beer options too. read more

The Volstead - Extra-spicy jalapeño-muddled "Some Like It Hot" pisco-based cocktail. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Chill. Totally relaxed speak easy with great atmosphere. Stick to classics like martini, etc. This place will not disappoint. Feels like lower east side in Jacksonville ?! read more

We love the atmosphere of this place... cozy and true to the prohibition theme. The bartenders are adept and the specialty cocktails are yummy. This time we stopped in for just an Angels Envy and a Bookers on the rocks and were surprised when the tab came in at $30. Each drink cost $1 more than it was listed for on the drink menu, and on top of that we were charged a $3 "rocks pour" each with no prior warning. I understand that you are paying for the atmosphere, but the whole thing felt pretty slimy. No normal person has ever ordered an above-average bourbon off the whiskey menu for anything other than a "rocks pour" so I wish they had just been upfront about the higher-than-typical prices. read more

Went here after work one day. Atmosphere and vibe was very chill. Decor was very retro. A cool place to hang out but a bit dark inside. Drink selection and menu was good. Tip: Bring quarters for meter parking. read more

Cool place to check out in the city of Jacksonville. I've been to several speakeasies in Philadelphia, so I have a good baseline for comparison. Upon entering the building, you have the impression that you are taken back to the 1920s with a newspaper boy greetings you at the door in a room entitled "jax post". After checking IDs, you are directed through a red velvet curtain which reveals the bar inside. There is a stage for live entertainment and running reels of old school black and white films. You can choose to sit at the bar or grab a table wherever you'd like to order a drink. The menu offers an array of drink concoctions for cocktail enthusiasts as well beer and wine for those wanting something more standard. The presentation of the cocktails is picture worthy and is great for a special night out without breaking the bank. The only downside to be seen is with the intimate size of the bar, when live music commences, it can be difficult to carry on a conversation. read more

This place is really nice. Great look and feel. Not too loud, just perfect. No cognac though :( I definitely would go back.

Great spot to bring Jacksonville New-Comers. This is a diamond in the rough of downtown. There is a unique feel when you walk in, as if you've been there before. The bartender service is exceptional and drinks are very reasonable. read more

Bourbon and whiskey drinkers unite! This is the place for some great hand crafted cocktails that are well thought out and made to perfection. The selection of bourbon and whiskey cocktails is second to none. Hats off to the interior designer as the prohibition style throughout adds a great vibe to compliment the delicious drinks. Absolutely will be coming back. read more

I love the atmosphere here. They've gotten really good at scheduling cool events here. Take a peek in the refrigerators behind the bar -- some of the most interesting bar ingredients you can imagine. read more

The best bar in Jacksonville!!! Unique atmospher and wonderful design. I really felt that I'm in 20th. Many clients are polite people which makes atmosphere better. read more

The atmosphere is so unique at The Volstead. I wish we had something like this in the Clearwater area.

Just moved in the downtown jax area from miami, really enjoyed the relaxed yet upscale ambiance this place had to offer. The cool cocktail menu also caught my interest, I ordered the "bee have" cocktail which was good but I'm more of a wine or straight up vodka girl so I switched after my first craft cocktail. Staff was nice and ambiance was what I was looking for on a random Tuesday night. read more

Great happy hour. Comfortable. Music is low enough for a conversation early. No food.

I love this place. I found it through Dance Shack, because they give free dance lessons on Sunday evening at 7pm. Its the best place in Jax to be on a Sunday night. Roaring 20's theme. Very swanky place. Great drink selection. Great place to socialize for all ages. read more

THE best spot to grab bourbon in Jacksonville...PERIOD. Yelp says my review is shorter than most so I decided to keep writing until it let the review post. Are we there yet, let me hit post review and see read more

Awesome friendly staff. Open inviting room, great ambiance, loved the décor. Killer Blues Band the night of Artwalk read more

A completely different vibe; a place to sit and chat unlike other bars.The drinks are nice and so are the interiors!

Had a relaxing and fun night out. Listening to some great jazz music by the live band they had playing. and those awesome bartenders make the most amazing drinks!!! read more

My husband and I have been coming to volstead for about 4 weeks now. We go on Sunday nights for the FREE swing lessons. I had to DRAG my husband the first time. But everything changed the moment we stepped foot inside. It was seriously like stepping back in time to the 30's. It is so cool. The couch and TV in the front room really make it look like your in a different era. The design in the bar is so hipster and trendy. It really is a super cool place to hang out and the seating is awesome. You really feel a bit classy in this place. It's not dirty dingy like most bars. Now the other Main highlight is the drink menu! Can you say DELISH?!?!? I have never had a bad drink here. They are a bit pricey ranging from $9-$12 but oh so worth it if you out go out one night a week. Lol like seriously though the drink menu is off the chain! This is my new favorite spot. I'm so glad we have a place like this in Jax where you can actually have a good drink and dance to good music and meet new people. That's another thing, the crowd here is so nice and people are very polite and courteous. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Oh they also have a live band every now and then. if you haven't been here, go on Sunday night make the class at 7 PM it will make your weekend it is so much fun. read more

Great little spot to sit back and relax with a bunch of great people. Cheyenne is the best always takes care of us. See you next year