So glad we acted on getting these A Very Merry Christmas Ball tickets! We had an incredible evening…read moreof fun, photos, drinks and entertainment for this Holiday Season. The singers, musicians, dancers and specialty acts were beyond amazing. The staff working this venue were really also wonderful, and even the Security personnel were so helpful with parking and Ubers. Don't miss this next year! Enjoy the photos :)

As someone who was a bride at the Glass Factory, and PAID money to be a bride at this horribly run…read morevenue...it is ridiculous that my review was taken down on Google because I'm trying to warn other brides by sharing my own experience. Such a RED FLAG! Before we signed our contract, it was Clay who was the venue manager at the time and he was incredible. Six months prior, I reached out with a question then was shared that Andrea was the new venue manager. Two months before the wedding Andrea had such poor communication and there were changes with the venue offerings that were not shared with me until I asked for certain furniture but found they didn't offer those items any more. Such another huge red flag on your end as a venue to not even reach out to me to discuss or apologize for your horrible venue manager, Andrea, for her behavior DURING my wedding at The Glass Factory. Within minutes of leaving the ceremony with my husband Andrea barges into the room about a problem with one of my guests. Andrea shared that my guest was unhappy that she was not let in for the ceremony when I in fact instructed all vendors to allow entry for guests during my ceremony but to leave them in the back inside of the venue near the entry door. My family friend missed the ENTIRE ceremony and Andrea was so loud and disruptive during my first alone time with my husband. RED FLAGS. I asked Andrea for her to apologize to my guest and she said no. My husband had to tell her she needed to leave the room because she was causing me so much anxiety and I was on the brink of tears because she was stressing me out so much. Attached you'll find information sent from my coordinator to all vendors which included Andrea the venue manager for the Glass Factory in Jacksonville, FL. My wedding was in early March and the venue was fairly warm as well. Very unique venue but if I could do my wedding all over again, I wish I could have chosen a different venue due to my experience with Andrea and The Glass Factory. I beg you to never get married here!!!!

If you're looking for something truly unique in Jacksonville, The Cove Social Club is such a hidden…read moregem! Located in a 101-year-old building that used to be an A&P grocery store, this space perfectly blends history, creativity, and community. I love that so much of the original architecture has been preserved -- and the fact that it was designed by a woman architect back in the day makes it even more special. The Cove offers so much: daily coffee service, cooking and cake-decorating classes in "The Lab," yoga and meditation on Wellness Wednesdays, Social Sundays focused on mindfulness and connection, and even Art & Wine nights where you can sip, snack, and paint while listening to live music. They're also about to open Sticks & Stones, a private cigar club next door that will be available to members -- it's going to be such a great addition to the experience. The next membership cohort begins November 1st, and spots are limited to just 150 members to keep things community-focused and personal. They also host networking events, lectures, and business education workshops, so it's a great mix of social and professional. Whether you come for a coffee, an event, or to meet new people, The Cove Social Club is one of those places that makes you feel instantly connected and inspired.

We recently had an Art & Wine event at the Affluent Concierge for our good friend's birthday. Our…read moregroup had a fabulous time creating paintings and being pampered with lovely decor, enjoyable music, nice wine and delicious appetizers by our wonderful host, Nicole and her assistant, Sherlock. Our art experience included all the necessary art supplies and the privilege being guided through the creative process by our awesome art instructor, Mia. Mia was knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She spent time with each one of us, explaining techniques and offering tips and motivation. The Affluent Concierge provided a unique and delightful experience, with great attention to detail and heartwarming personal touches. Thank you, Nicole, Mia and Mr. Sherlock, we look forward to our next event!

I recently held a birthday party at The Experience venue. The event was spectacular. The venue…read morewas perfect, we had a DJ and the acoustic sound was great with no issues of it being too loud. The bar was fully functional and had plenty of space. There is efficient parking and the garage doors add a great feature aesthetically and functionally. I also had a great experience with the owner, who was very accomodating and made sure we had sufficient access to what we needed. We had about 75 in attendance and did not need for more space. I would personally recommend The Experience hands down.

From the owner: Welcome to The Experience, where history meets modern elegance in the heart of Jacksonville's…read morehistoric Riverside neighborhood. Our 2000 sqft event space was once home to an old ambulance company, and it has been transformed into a unique and versatile venue for all your special occasions.

Decent little brewery not too far from the stadium (about a 15-20 minute walk... maybe longer if…read moreyou're a Jets fan doing the walk of shame after whatever the hell that performance was yesterday...) Nice selection of options on tap. Some seating inside and a big patio area that had the NFL games playing. The electrolyte lime beer or whatever it was called was kinda unique, but didn't leave me feeling hungover so there's that!

I'll be honest; I came here initially when they first opened and was not impressed by the quality…read moreof their beer.. but I'm glad things have changed for the better! Great service, great location, and finally some good beer.

We were invited to attend a one year old birthday party here. The place was clean, smelled good and…read moreclosed to the public for the party. The host was very friendly and attentive. I wish I would have researched this place for my daughter's first birthday! They have all sorts of toys including various sets from the lovery company. There are gross motor, fine motor, sensory toys, just about anything you can think of. To top it all off, they also have a Cafe. So there's coffee which I really needed that morning and sandwiches as well. I ordered an iced vanilla latte and a bacon, egg and cheese crossaint. At first I wasn't going to order a sandwich but someone else ordered before me and the host had the building smelling delicious from the food. The sandwich was perfect especially with her using real eggs to cook. There is also a seperate area where the birthday party can be set up so you can sing in a seperate room away from all the toys.

One of the best places to have your baby's birthday party! The owners are extremely friendly and…read morehelpful. This was the first birthday party I have ever thrown and they made it go by smoothly! Place is really clean and safe to have your little ones play! Highly recommend to have your birthday parties here or even to just come play! Thank you so much to the owners for being so helpful. We really appreciate everything they did!

Congaree and Penn is a special place, with a welcome vibe and incredibly nice staff. It feels like…read morea retreat tucked away somewhere in the California wine country, even though it's just 30 minutes outside Jacksonville. We've made several trips here, and we were finally able to stay in one of the bungalows in the newly opened area called The Hammock. The tiny houses are quaint and comfy, but have everything you need for a relaxing weekend away. We had breakfast both mornings in our bungalow with the farm fresh eggs they left in our kitchen's mini fridge, along with fresh sourdough and muffins from the kitchens pastry chef. We had lunch and dinner at the restaurant, as well as a less formal fish fry on Friday night at The Roost. Everything was incredible--I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Come visit as soon as you can!

Location North Jacksonville-northwest of airport…read moreParking Large open lot Atmosphere Farm-beautiful rural area-open-vineyard, animals, ducks, fruit trees, horses, cows, emus Seating Low tables, rockers, sofa chairs by fore pit tables, hi tops, bar Note Wedding and party venue opportunities. Separate buildings and areas for private parties. Farm store sells items/food/ drinks Get a farm pass to walk the farm after eating. Service Brandon rocked it!! The best! Menu Seasonal-varies, we had the corn bread with pesto and broccoli and fresh butter. The shrimp and grits was yummy-a bit smoky spicy-great. The grilled trout was juicy and cooked perfectly-atop a bed of buttery rice and the best cooked asparagus ever! Tender all the way to the end. The kale salad was huge, fresh, loaded with toasted almonds, shredded cabbage, and quartered beets. Enough for 3-4. Okay, yes do get dessert. We saw someone else get the strawberry n had to have it-a white chocolate strawberry filled with strawberry mousse and an apricot jam middle. It came with a side of brownie covered with a chocolate creme and cookie sprinkle. Wow!! Well worth it!! The death by chocolate was served with pistachio crumbles. Strawberry was better. Summary A rural special occasion special place farm to table food venue. Love it-outstanding service, the best fresh food menu, beautiful setting.