The best bars & nightlife in Jacksonville

5 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightlife · 5 places · showing the latest additions first

Nightlife

Beer bar with friendly service and a cozy atmosphere known for craft beer.

622 Court St Unit 200

“Beer bar with friendly service and a cozy atmosphere known for craft beer.”

Nightlife

Event venue with a large dance floor, pool tables, and darts, plus a bar.

145 Blue Creek School Rd

“Event venue with a large dance floor, pool tables, and darts, plus a bar.”

Nightlife

Casual bar with a great beer selection, happy hour specials, and outside food allowed.

1832 Gum Branch Rd

“Casual bar with a great beer selection, happy hour specials, and outside food allowed.”

Nightlife

Low-key game-day hangout with a large bar serving pub fare, craft draft beers & many whiskeys.

3325 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd (New Bern)

“Low-key game-day hangout with a large bar serving pub fare, craft draft beers & many whiskeys.”

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Nightlife

Casual diner specializing in burgers and steaks that also turns out homemade cakes.

32 Shoreline Dr (New Bern)

“Casual diner specializing in burgers and steaks that also turns out homemade cakes.”