(09-18-2023, 04:53 PM)Kane Wrote: A friend of mine and I are traveling to Jax for this game.
He's never been to a pro sporting event. This will only he my 2nd Jags game.
Last trip was a long time ago and basically a burn and turn. Looking for some info on the best places to hang out the night before, pregame/tailgating, and post game celebrations (or drinking to forget).
Thanks in advance

If you like roof top bars, there’s River & Post and Hoptinger in the 5 points area as well as a collection of other bars and restaurants in that area.  

Riverside area is a short distance from 5 points and has several bars and restaurants.  If you are a beer nerd, Kickbacks/Goozlepipes & Guttyworks is worth your time.

For Speakeasy’s, there’s the Volstead downtown and Grape & Grain Exchange in San Marco.  Grape & Grain routinely has live music at night.  San Marco is just across the river from downtown and also has Aardwolf Brewery which is across the street from V Pizza and Side Car (bourbon bar).

Jax beach has plenty of bars in close proximity to each other if you like to bar hop.  Lynch’s Irish Pub at the beach routinely has live music.

Neptune beach to the north a little has Lemon Bar which is great for day drinking while overlooking the beach.  Plenty of other bars and restaurants in Neptune as well.

I’d probably commit to either the beach area or the downtown/5 points/riverside area as they’re not really close to each other unless you don’t mind spending 20+ minutes in the car bouncing to one after starting at the other.  I don’t get out as much as I used to so I’m sure I’ve missed a bunch that others can fill you in on. Enjoy yourself!

Edit: also, plan on getting to the stadium early as traffic is horrendous now that they’ve changed the traffic pattern near the stadium. If you get there by 9:30 though you should avoid most of it if not all. Intuition Aleworks has a 2nd story partially covered patio a couple of blocks away from the stadium if you just want an establishment to post up at pre-game. Check into the bold city brigade website for their tailgate that I think they still put on which would be over by Tailgaters parking lot.

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