(09-18-2023, 06:53 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote:

(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!

The meister is correct, Kane. Those are all good rec's

I'll just add some downtown stuff.

If you happen to be at one of the downtown hotels and don't want to drive or uber too far...

Spliffs gastropub has moved to a new location and I haven't been in yet, but the old spot was cool.
Dos Gatos and Volstead are prolly the best downtown drinking options IMO - but Justice Pub is a more casual spot on Bay St too. They have a lil stage in the back - sometimes live music, sometimes a DJ. If you dig cigars - Island Girl downtown has you covered - but might be beer and wine only? Not sure on that detail. 

Other food downtown besides Spliffs are:
 Bellwether (dope creative American continental)
 and Cowford Chophouse - (upscale steak house)
Definitely make reservations now if hitting one of those two after a game ^

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